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Staff described the commercial-operations permit as a renewal of a prior special-use permit. For commercial operations staff identified proposed fees of a $300 commercial floatplane-basin operator fee plus $25 for annual parking for the operator. Staff said Commercial Spot 5 is the location depicted on the submitted map.

Staff described the fuel-storage permit as a request to store a fuel tank at the Floatplane Basin. Staff stated the associated fees would be a $105 monthly fueling-access fee plus a $100 annual business-access permit (as shown in the published fees list). Commissioners discussed whether commercially-available fuel is already provided at the basin; staff said commercial fuel exists but the applicant said buying from the existing supplier would be prohibitively expensive for his intended operations.

Commissioners raised insurance and fee questions. The proposed permit language requires commercial automotive liability coverage with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence covering owned, hired and non-owned motor vehicles used by the permittee. Commissioners questioned how a permittee insures non-owned motor vehicles; staff said the clause is standard airport wording intended as a blanket protection for the city (for example, to cover a permittee who drives a spouse's vehicle while conducting business). Commissioners also questioned the rationale and application of the fueling-access fee when a permittee uses only his own fuel trailer; staff said the fee is published and intended to regulate business access to airport fueling and facilities.

Both special-use permits were recommended to the council by unanimous consent at the commission meeting; no roll-call vote was recorded at the commission level.

The commission asked staff to confirm insurance and fee provisions with city legal or administration if needed before the council packet is finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/13/25 Airport Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission recommended City Council approval of two special-use permits for River Rock Outdoors LLC (applicant named in meeting as Jeremy Mastery, DBA River Rock Outdoors LLC): one for commercial operations at Commercial Spot 5 and a second for on-site fuel storage; commissioners questioned insurance and fueling-access fees during discussion.","taxTitle","Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska","taxId",56073,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6635866,"Commission recommends terminal lease and operating agreement for Aleutian Airways; seasonal start planned",69,1046000,1115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b&start=1046&end=1115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b/thumbnail_1046000.jpg","/articles/6635866/Kenai/Kenai-Peninsula-Borough/Alaska/Commission-recommends-terminal-lease-and-operating-agreement-for-Aleutian-Airways-seasonal-start-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635866-f015e2853b616831a71e6c968299b304/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144464&Signature=kndmdr7SMg1q2aWIcyeHVUIU75pv~NBtXjctFOeQBhDxmNIwLj~sSiNnBSkqmjl2CvI-Zi6T8kXM~nWj~Tf3TyCvBjUzPwQnRB5I4S96lJrTrrv4RPuqDmMkyvRNeB46C6QLIbY1s18fu-NZi2VuxfKoIKKlumO~KNpLhU3QMm~tRW2mIwLUV2Xv8BCsBpdriqjconorg~2t5PAr~S~iktMSK2IFSXPgRAQYnushZmqV468fWM4w19su2k4Z4A7vL~TT-7~bc-oQe2pY32fJZmmHnqmkSHOyCQTk89sMdqiMb06byDWOiuNjV7SYx4~nmCXbCC3-JCZE1~HqIGOvjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kenai Airport Commission on March 13 recommended that the City Manager enter into an airline operating agreement and terminal-area lease with Aleutian Airways.

Staff reported Aleutian Airways plans to occupy terminal space starting in May and begin scheduled operations in June. Staff also reminded commissioners that Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances require non-discrimination among aeronautical users, prohibit exclusive rights, and obligate the airport to maintain a fair fee-and-rental structure and pursue self-sufficiency where feasible.

Commissioners asked whether Aleutian intended a seasonal operation or year-round service. Staff said Aleutian plans a seasonal start through September and indicated the carrier hopes to move to year-round operations in future contract discussions.

The commission recommended the agreement to the council by unanimous consent with no recorded objections; staff did not record a roll-call vote at the commission level.","The commission recommended the city manager enter an airline operating agreement and terminal area lease with Aleutian Airways; staff said Aleutian intends to begin terminal space occupancy in May and scheduled flights in June, initially seasonally through September with intent to operate year-round later.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6635871,"Commission recommends renewing fire-training memorandum of agreement with Grayland Consulting and Training",62,982000,1044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b&start=982&end=1044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b/thumbnail_982000.jpg","/articles/6635871/Kenai/Kenai-Peninsula-Borough/Alaska/Commission-recommends-renewing-fire-training-memorandum-of-agreement-with-Grayland-Consulting-and-Training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635871-aa4fc1ccec631d5f4966a13d58468c35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144464&Signature=VgI6Sib~zHZIe4kkiO1jnEJ-NTpsLuO4zh8Q8uari8s1SpLH79r9QQZ1GBdGP2~hKSiKivKHcCPY9qVVB3RsnaYUlfLGesddHaEq5VHuSfwceCKix4MS02tQWt8JrYR2d59dI4XyqiqOJSWRAcS~pgCmePKDwL5ArBNZCUhX0UGoWCQ6yVYD3GNGXqbNGPqcQmhA59KJBz9WWCrTyB02fmLTF61c8-NxQ3XpmEjGaoU-19oy0O-hCsG0JrYNh5kkKtvjNMgGpM-H32ceyPxpLEQO-IiffF2uYrUjB1B-NDH9SS2y9FrfiwPrMCUg2-pTyqAzV5LkgFNK~lPugs8snQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kenai Airport Commission recommended that the City Council authorize a memorandum of agreement with Grayland Consulting and Training LLC for use of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center.

Staff reported the proposed agreement is the same as last year's arrangement: Grayland Consulting and Training conducts fire training at the regional facility, state employees and local firefighters use the training to maintain certifications, and the airport receives a percentage of the fees charged to users.

Commissioners had no additional questions; the commission approved a recommendation to the council by unanimous consent.

No roll-call vote was recorded at the commission level and staff recommended continuing the existing relationship under the same terms as the prior year.","Commissioners recommended council authorize a memorandum with Grayland Consulting and Training LLC to continue use of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center; staff said the agreement mirrors the prior year and provides fee-sharing while supporting state and local firefighter certifications.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6635876,"Kenai Airport Commission discusses Floatplane Basin campground access, fees and outreach",371,501000,872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b&start=501&end=872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616490-b9fffae3c800eca1e713cd0ad95cf40b/thumbnail_501000.jpg","/articles/6635876/Kenai/Kenai-Peninsula-Borough/Alaska/Kenai-Airport-Commission-discusses-Floatplane-Basin-campground-access-fees-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635876-a24f2ef45287748f03e0a242b9f51b23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144464&Signature=XjWz~TmLC-RZgQnNE9rn8JWgkkItunv0YQo-AC6PJ4LZIv8kPTPLqwU~DuLWRDmvlLfrg5w3wZSSMnT3gKNpFJMeG5a~Xs~9q0B14WlQHZln0rBbu2Kb~dFpYTbbKArNsuUDAWXciiRs0rnQAdJm2dkCTt~MYc24E3c9iVEESl0VthPCOsLs~fxg1ZJ-JEii47lQg1qpwz6u3e~TgJe~lqM2U9PjlwrIb7WiHbMS0vZ5tHC6y1KJfpPFKSkY9L2fWBELAINtzU7gTVXdLGNWTnRHRkaObtBzt1d~miQLr~nFrp1WiTbUXPM8uQV7R0J-6rsjgOi5BCwfcdQPzM36MQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kenai Airport Commission on March 13 discussed plans for a small campground at the Floatplane Basin intended primarily for visiting floatplane pilots.

Commissioners said the site is intended for aeronautical use by floatplanes, not general public camping, though staff noted the commission could pursue a community-purpose exemption if elected to open it more broadly.

Commissioners and staff emphasized limited capacity and access constraints. Staff said the basin currently offers two campground slots intended for floatplane operators and suggested simple administrative measures to allow weekend visitor access, such as issuing temporary access cards by phone. Commissioners raised the access-gate layout near the airport fuel area and noted that vehicles parked on the secure (south) side cannot reenter the gated area from the public side, which complicates non-floatplane access.

Members asked whether Parks and Recreation would take over physical maintenance (picnic tables, benches); staff replied the airport is responsible for the facility. Staff also said the basin’s current published fees appear to cover aircraft parking and that there is not a separate advertised camping fee for pilots using the sites; the two campsite slots are currently first-come, first-served.

Commissioners and staff discussed updating the information QR code posted at the basin. Staff reported the current QR code links to a single photo and that the previous marketing contractor likely created the landing page; the city’s new marketing firm maintains a site called “I Love Kenai” and staff said the commission would work to point the QR code to that site for more useful visitor information.

Discussion also touched on seasonal cleanliness and storm cleanup at nearby Spruce Park, and on examples from other airports that host pilot campgrounds (Fairbanks, Merrill). No formal action was taken; the item remained a staff-discussion with follow-ups recommended on communications and access procedures.

The commission moved to other agenda items after discussion.","The Kenai Airport Commission discussed plans for a small campground at the Floatplane Basin intended for visiting floatplane pilots, including access limits, possible public exemptions, parking/fee rules and updates to a QR-code link to airport information.","actionData","errors"]

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