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Chamber
Position/Policy |
Date |
Chamber's Position |
|
HR 3126 |
2009 |
A letter was written in opposition to the HR 3126. |
|
Aggressive Solicitation/Pedestrian Interference
Ordinances |
2009 |
A motion was passed to the Board of Directors to
support the proposed Aggressive
Solicitation/Pedestrian Interference Ordinances as
drafted to help downtown businesses deal with a long
term problem. |
|
Zoning Re-Write |
2009 |
A motion was passed to draft a resolution and
strongly encourage the Board of Directors to support
the Zoning Re-Write in its current form, knowing
changes will occur in the negotiation process. |
|
Green House Gas |
2009 |
A motion was passed to the Board of Directors to
support the Green House Gas committee's proposed
Missoula policy statement for Enhanced Forest
Practices, |
|
Forest Discovery Days |
2009 |
A motion was passed that the Chamber, using
foundation funds, would match dollar for dollar up
to half the cost of the program dollars raised. |
|
Fort Missoula Regional Park |
2009 |
A motion was made to approve the Governmental
Affairs Committee recommendation, properly seconded
and the motion was passed unanimously. |
|
Green House Gas Committee Energy Efficient Building
Program |
2009 |
A motion was made to approve the Governmental
Affairs recommendation, properly seconded and the
motion was passed unanimously. |
|
Weatherization & Energy Efficiency |
2009 |
Opposed the City of Missoula supporting changing
state laws so that new buildings would be 30% more
energy efficient than the current code requires but
rather the Chamber should support existing
weatherization programs currently available.
|
|
State-wide Gas Tax |
2009 |
A motion was made to send a letter that proposes the
city or county would collect 2-cent gas tax and the
money locally. |
|
Co-Sponsor Economic Overview Workshop |
2008 |
A motion was made to become a co-sponsor partner
with the other organizations for the economic
overview workshop, properly seconded and the motion
was passed unanimously. |
|
Joint Policy Statement |
2008 |
A motion made to approve the presented joint policy
statement, properly seconded and the motion was
passed unanimously. |
|
Urban Fringe Development Area |
2008 |
The Chamber is not prepared to partner in signing
this letter and will make a decision independently
on UFDA, properly seconded and the motion was passed
unanimously. |
|
Russell/South 3rd: |
2008 |
Supported the
preferred
alternative 4 lane solution proposed in the
Russell/South 3rd draft EIS.
|
|
County Sub-Division Re-Write |
2008 |
The Chamber wrote a letter to the County
Commissioners regarding the County Sub-Division
Re-Write asking why the re-write was split into
multiple phases. The Chamber requested that it be
put into a single draft document for ratification
and make it available for a longer public review
time. |
|
Amtrak Resolution |
2008 |
The Chamber partnered with the Missoula City
Council, County Commissioners and the Montana
Association of Railroad Passengers on a
resolution to encourage President George Bush to
sign a re-allocation of funding for Amtrak. |
|
Montana Forest Products Initiative |
2008 |
A motion was made to approve that a letter of
support for the Montana Forest Products Initiative
be sent out from the Chamber along with Board and
Governmental Affairs members will personally contact
other Chamber members requesting letters from their
businesses. |
|
Beaverhead/Deer Lodge Partnership |
2008 |
A motion was made to approve
to write letters to Montana’s Congressional delegation
to commend the Beaverhead/Deer Lodge partnership and to ask
them to support the proposed bill at the upcoming
legislative session. |
|
Public Safety and Health |
2008 |
A motion was made to have a Chamber representative
attend the Public Safety and Health Committee
meeting and request for further research to be done
on the Voluntary Residential Inspection Program
proposed ordinance and to specifically address the
questions raised in the February 15th 2008 memo. |
|
Tourism Business Improvement District |
2008 |
Approved to support the Convention and Visitor
Bureau's efforts to implement a Missoula Tourism
Business Improvement District. |
|
Impact Fees |
2007 |
Approved the recommendation from the Community
Affairs committee to oppose the impact fees at City
Council, based on the need to adjust the proposed
commercial fees, properly seconded and the motion
was passed.
|
|
Eureka Chamber of Commerce |
2007 |
Sent a letter of Support for the Eureka Chamber
supporting its upgrade and expansion of its area
visitor information center. |
|
Lighting Committee |
2007 |
Authorized Gary Bakke to indicate to the Lighting
Committee, on behalf of the Missoula Area Chamber of
Commerce, to approve the lighting ordinance draft,
with the understanding that the committee needs to
address and work out two concerns: 1.) Local
business current inventories need time to sell these
fixtures and a minimum of 6 months requested. 2.)
Northwestern Energy's leasing and contractual issues
need to be resolved. |
|
City/County Government Study |
2006 |
Approved the MCIE and Community Affairs
recommendation to 1.) put the study commissions of
the city/county minority and majority reports on the
Chamber's website. 2.) Place the four ballot issues
on the Chamber's website with the pros/cons stated
on these issues. 3.) Send a request to the
Missoulian by the President of the Chamber and the
MCIE Chair requesting both the minority and majority
reports to appear in the paper. |
|
Citizen's Initiative and the Charrette Process |
2006 |
Support the the Missoula Downtown Association and
the Mayors office in promotion of a citizen's
initiative and the Charrette process so that
adequate input is made in this decision to ensure
that appropriate changes are made to Broadway. |
|
Landscape Buffering |
2006 |
Support the landscape buffering chamber from 15%
down to 10%. |
|
Chamber's Joint Legislative Statement |
2006 |
Approved the Chamber's Legislative Joint statement
with the exception of the minimum wage clause. |
|
Walking School Bus |
2006 |
Accepted the Community Affairs Committee
recommendation to not support the walking school
bus. |
|
Performing Arts Center |
2006 |
Accepted Community Affairs Committee recommendation
to write a letter of support in regards to the
Performing Arts Center. |
|
National Forest Service |
2006 |
Approved to send a letter to the National Forest
Service asking them to extend their formal comment
period for an additional 180 days. |
|
Bitterroot Ski Resort Economic Study |
2006 |
Ratified the memorandum of the understanding between
the Missoula Chamber and the MAEDC for the
Bitterroot Ski Resort Economic study. |
|
Partnership with the Chamber and MAEDC |
2006 |
Authorized the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Board to prepare a draft of a memorandum
that facilitates a partnership between the two
organizations: the Chamber and the MAEDC, for the
purposes of completing an assessment of the economic
impact of the Bitterroot Resort and it will clarify
both organizations roles in regards to commitments;
fundraising; staff time and roles and
responsibilities to the Task Force |
|
Bitterroot Ski Resort Task Force |
2006 |
Approved the Bitterroot Task Force to pursue the
cost, scope and involvement of an economic study
with community partners for the assessment of
economic impact of the Bitterroot Ski Resort. |
|
Bitterroot Ski Resort Task Force |
2005 |
Approved to start developing the Bitterroot Ski
Resort Taskforce |
|
Impact Fees |
2004 |
Chamber takes a position to oppose Impact Fees,
draft a statement stating why the fees are
unacceptable, and circulating to the Chamber Board
for final approval |
|
Letter of Support for MCT |
2004 |
Chamber approved sending a letter of support for MCT |
|
Missoula Development Park Issue |
2004 |
Approved to endorse the creation of 40 new jobs in
the Missoula Development Park via the building of
two new auto dealerships within the guidelines: 1)
Development Park land use and zoning requirements
and 2) previous commitments to the owners of the
Wingate Inn. In the event that these guidelines are
conflicting, the Chamber supports a mutually
negotiated agreement between the three respective
parties that results in new business development and
quality job creation |
|
Milltown Dam Cleanup |
2003 |
Chamber requests a more general letter requesting
sediment removal in a practical and sound manner |
|
Endorse Candidates |
2003 |
Board endorsed candidates based on pro business
merit |
|
St. Pat's / Safeway Issue |
2003 |
Chamber sent a letter in support of revised rezoning
plan that is going in front of the city council |
|
Missoula International Airport Authority |
2003 |
Board of Directors wrote a letter in support of the
legislation |
|
Community Affairs Update |
2003 |
Chamber wrote a letter in support of this issue to
the committee of Missoula aquatics |
|
The Advertising Policy |
2002 |
Approved change to the advertising policy |
|
Senator Conrad Burns |
2002 |
Approved sending a letter of support from the
Chamber to Senator Conrad Burns. |
|
President's Club |
2002 |
Resurrected the President's Club |
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Voting Privelages for Non-Chamber Members |
2002 |
Authorized the President and CEO to have a
facilitated discussion regarding privileges for
non-chamber members, the control of the Bed Tax
dollars and the CVB Director |
|
Bed Tax Dollars |
2002 |
The Chamber submitted a proposal to the City for a
RFP to maintain Bed Tax Dollars based on guidelines
set forth from the Mayor |
|
Bylaws Change |
2001 |
Chamber incorporates language that includes Bed Tax
used for tourism. Under purpose, include "which
includes the promotion of tourism..." "...and
visit." Changed the Chamber Bylaws |
|
Community Affairs Committee Budget |
2001 |
Recommend to the Chamber Board to add a line item on
the budget for a part time position to monitor
Community Affairs |
|
Community Affairs Committee Request |
2001 |
Chamber supports the recommendation from the
Community Affairs Committee to oppose the Missoula
Quality Job and Labor Protection Ordinance |
|
MCIE Committee Request |
2001 |
Chamber supports the MCIE Committee's Legislative
proposal |
|
School Board
Elections |
2001 |
The Chamber
heard there were many internal issues with the
School Board and invited in Suzette Dussault and
Chair Mike Kuplik – No issues were demonstrated – No
Chamber action taken. |
|
Living Wage -
Missoula Quality Job and Labor Protection Ordinance |
2001 |
January 17,
2001-Chamber opposed the Missoula Quality Job and
Labor Protection Ordinance. |
|
House Bill
605 |
2001 |
January 17,
2001-The MCIE's Committee received support on the
proposed HB 605. |
|
Goldsmiths
Parking Agreement |
2001 |
September 19,
2001-Reciprocal parking agreement with Goldsmith's. |
|
City Council
Elections |
2001 |
November
2001-Oct. Chamber Board 2001 meeting the following
candidates were endorsed:
John Engen (WON), Myrt Charney (WON), Jack Reidy
(WON), Ann Marie Kazmiercak (WON)
MAYOR – No endorsements for Mike Kadas or Jeff
Jordan - MIKE KADAS (WON) |
|
Missoula Youth Homes |
2000 |
Chamber pays Missoula Youth Homes a total of
1,000.00 after recieving a complete release from the
Downtown Association and the Chamber moves to
forward with the event |
|
The City Council |
2000 |
Chamber supports voting against the referendum to
repeal the ordinance |
|
Bill Farrell |
2000 |
Chamber supports and endorses Bill Farrell |
|
Smart Growth |
2000 |
April 14,
2000-The Chamber’s Community Affairs held a round
table discussion on Smart growth – No action taken. |
|
Sign
Ordinance |
2000 |
January 19,
2000-Chamber motioned to write a letter to City
Council to make the sign ordinance a stand alone
issue. The Chamber challenged the City to
reconsider creating a new ordinance when the
existing one is not being complied with - This
haulted further movement on a new ordinance. |
|
School Bond
Issue – High School |
2000 |
1) Jan. 15,
2000 Chamber Board chooses to SUPPORT |
|
School Bond
Issue |
2000 |
January 19,
2000-Chamber Board voted to support the school bond
issue. |
|
Parking Lots
and Trails Ordinance |
2000 |
October 18,
2000-The Chamber motioned to support voting against
the referendum to repeal an ordinance to fund a
project to build parking lots and trails. |
|
Neighborhood
Councils |
2000 |
The Chamber’s
Community Affairs brings in a panel to hear about
Neighborhood Councils after concerns raised. No
position taken |
|
Mill Levies |
2000 |
March 15,
2000-Chamber supports the "Yes to Museums"3 Mill
Levy and the "Citizens for a Weed Free Future" 2
Mill Levy |
|
County
Commissioner Endorsement |
2000 |
September 20,
2000-The Chamber voted to endorse Bill Farrell for
county commissioner - Farrell
did not
win! |
|
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS – APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR - |
2000 |
1) Bruno
Friia (Lambros Real Estate),
2) Shane Vanetta, Worden, Thane &
3) Jeff Rolstine – Architect (Madison & Spruce)
|
|
Living Wage |
1999 |
Resolved that the Missoula Chamber is directly
opposed to the living wage ordinance because it
violates the basic principle of a vital economy that
creates better jobs |
|
Idaho Timber |
1999 |
Board to send a letter to Idaho Timber asking for
cooperation, donation, and showing our support of
Playball Missoula |
|
Wilma’s
request for MRA funding |
1999 |
August
1999-The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce sent a
letter in support of the Wilma building’s
application for MRA funding. |
|
Play Ball
Missoula |
1999 |
1) Chamber
membership polled on location and introduction of
minor league baseball field
Play Ball Missoula Resolution
6/3/1999
The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors supports the following resolution:
Whereas,
The Missoula Area Chamber |
|
Living Wage |
1999 |
1) Symposium
held October 1999 to probe Membership
support/opposition –
2) Result: 87 against, 3 for
3) Chamber opposes Living Wage Ordinance as
written. Proposes working together with the
business community and supporters of the Initiative
for a "better |
|
Living Wage |
1999 |
1) Chamber
holds symposium Oct. ’99
2) Vote: 87 against; 3 for
3) Chamber formally opposes |
|
General
Election 1999 |
1999 |
November
1999-Chamber OPPOSES Living Wage Ordinance
Chamber Endorses Candidates for City Council
November 2nd Election:
Kevin Head, Tammy Zimmerman, Chuck Gibson, Jerry
Ballas, Scott Morgan, Ed Childers |
Environmental
Smoke Ordinance
ORDINANCE PASSED with less direct impact to business
because of Chamber involvement |
1999 |
1) Chamber
membership polled
2) Most member businesses are already smoke-free and
don't support government intervention |
|
Environmental
Smoke |
1999 |
MT Tavern
Owners meet to discuss effects of ordinance |
|
Environmental
Smoke |
1999 |
Tavern
Owner’s Meeting Notes, Chamber’s poll of Members |
|
City Council
Primary Election |
1999 |
The Chamber
endorsed the following candidates:
Kevin Head, Tammy
Zimmerman, Chuck, Jerry Ballas, Scott Morgan
Ward #6 – Ed Childers |
|
Water Sewer
Districts |
1998 |
September
1998-Chamber opposes |
|
Transportation Demand Management |
1998 |
February
1998-Chamber challenged LHS to develop program to
reduce miles traveled, measure success. Phil Smith
facilitated. |
RECOMMENDATION ON INITIATIVE:
The Chamber’s on I-134 (Retail Fuel
Marketing Act) because this is a business
issue. By voting NO we are supporting
the small business owners providing fuel and
the
ability to stay competitive. |
1998 |
Community
Affairs VOTES NO |
|
Pesticide
Ordinance |
1998 |
Spring
1998-Sponsored the educational seminar with County
Extension and Local merchants to educate public on
use of pesticides, plus alternatives. |
|
DUSA
(Designated Urban Service Area) - GMTF |
1998 |
February 13,
1998-1) Hosted information forum for members with
Mayor/Pat O’Herren. Position:
None |
|
DUSA |
1998 |
February 23,
1998-1) Informed at Growth Management that the Sewer
Service would be the determining line for growth.
Concerns were expressed - referred to Planning
Board. Chamber CEO/President attended Planning
Board 2/23/98 |
|
School Levy
1997 |
1997 |
April
1997-Chamber supports School Levy of 1997 |
|
Pesticide
Ordinance |
1997 |
January 29,
1997-Chamber votes “NO” to pesticide ordinance.
Chamber encouraged education vs mandated. The
Chamber/State stopped this ordinance. |
|
Parking Lot
Clean up |
1997 |
April
1997-Chamber supports parking lot clean up at April
Community Affairs and Board meeting. |
|
Historic
Outdoor Theater at Fort Missoula |
1997 |
Chamber Board
supports Outdoor Theater |
|
DUSA
(Designated Urban Service Area) GMTF |
1997 |
January 26,
1997-Position: Shared concerns on recent claim by
city staff to planning board that GMTF approved the
DUSA with one vote NO (Evans). Pres./Ceo voiced
opposition because vote was to continue the process
and send dusa to planning board to be supportive of
plann |
|
DUSA
(Designated Urban Service Area) - (GMTF) |
1997 |
1997-1998-Chamber’s role: Alerted the “Technical
Review” TF, who in turn hired a lobbyist Pat
O’Herren. 1. Dusa File |
|
City Council
Endorsements General Election 11/4/97 |
1997 |
September-November 1997-The Chamber board endorsed
the following; Ward 1: Carolyn Overman (lost), Ward
2: Jamie Carpenter (won), Ward 3: Bob Luceno (lost),
Ward 4: Myrt Charney (won), Ward 5: Jack Reidy
(won), Ward 6: Tracey Turek (won), Mayor Kadas -
Mayor (won) |
|
City Council
Candidate recruitment |
1997 |
May 9,
1997-Chamber sponsors a panel of current and past
city council members to help encourage business
people to run for the council. |
|
City Council
Candidate Primary Interviews/ Endorsements |
1997 |
August 20,
1997-The Chamber board endorsed Ward 1 candidates -
Carolyn Overman and Roslyn Chaitoff (Overman won).
Ward 6 candidates - Tracey Turek and Steve Hansen -
(Turek won) |
|
City Council
Candidate Endorsements |
1997 |
November
1997-Position: Endorsed wards and mayoral position.
Success 5 out of 6 won.
1) City Council Forum File |
|
City Council
- Opening lines of communication |
1997 |
April 29,
1997-Invited City Council members, media members,
Board members. One hour to discuss ideas on how to
get information to the public on important issues.
Ideas: |
|
Business
Votes Campaign |
1997 |
October
1997-To business asking them to encourage and allow
their employees extra time off to vote. Late
arrival, longer lunch hour or leave early and report
back to Chamber of their participation. |
|
Bike Walk
Week |
1997 |
April
1997-Chamber supports Bike/Walk week |
|
Bed Tax
Letter of Support |
1997 |
April 25,
1997-Chamber encourages legislature to not change
current bed tax structure. |
|
University of
Montana Field house renovation |
1996 |
1996-November
1997-Chamber did not support proposed changes and
shared concerns on the renovation plans, ? Where
dollars would come from, ? Availability to
community, ? Track/Chamber partnership. |
|
Transportation Demand Management |
1996 |
September
1996-Chamber encouraged Transportation Committee to
consider education vs regulation of parking,
reduction in miles. The Chamber, community given 2
years to make changes for air quality concerns |
|
Pesticide
Ordinance |
1996 |
1996-1997-Position: Opposed Pesticide Ordinance,
supported education vs mandatory regulation.
1. Pesticide Ordinance File
2. Pesticide Educational Seminar |
|
Neighborhood
Councils |
1996 |
February
1996-Chamber OPPOSES Neighborhood councils. |
|
Corporate Donations Initiative I-125 |
1996 |
Chamber opposes I-125 |
|
Minimum Wage
Initiative I-121 |
1996 |
Chamber
Opposes I-121 |
|
Living Wage |
1996 |
July 4,
1996-Living Wage gets Flak from Chamber - News
article reports. |
|
Living Wage |
1996 |
July 1996-The
Chamber surveyed its membership asking how a “Living
Wage” would effect their business. |
|
Detention
Facility Bond Issue (New Jail for Missoula) |
1996 |
Chamber
SUPPORTS new detention facility bond. New facility
completed fall of 1999. |
|
County
Commissioners Race ‘96 |
1996 |
Chamber
endorses Barbara Evans |
|
Constitutional Amendment CA-30 |
1996 |
Chamber
Opposes CA-30 |
|
Comprehensive
Plan Update (GMTF) |
1996 |
1996-1998-Position: None as of 2/18/98 1.
Comprehensive Plan file |
|
Brooks,
South, Russell Transportation Plan |
1996 |
September
1996-Chamber’s position to make sure to work with
businesses, listen and approve continuing. |
|
Growth
Management Task Force (GMTF) |
1995 |
1995-1998-Ongoing process - Constant presence from
1-97 thru 2-98
Chamber's Position: Formed
1) Growth Management File
2) "Reading Team" and notified realtor builder
members forming
3) "Technical Review Committee"
Chamber's role: Successfully changed a very restric |
|
"Greens" Rezoning |
1994 |
Chamber opposed the "Greens" Rezoning. |
|
Open Space Bond Issue |
1994 |
Chamber opposed Open Space Bond Issue |
|
Stakeholders |
1994 |
No position -
? The process and outcome. Stakeholders ? where
“tools” came from.
1. Stakeholders file |
|
Unification
of School Districts |
1993 |
Issue Tabled |
|
Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan |
1993 |
Executive
Board support of non-motorized transportation plan. |
|
Divot Project |
1993 |
Chamber Board
support of Divot Development’s proposed “The Greens
at Historic Fort Missoula” registered with City
Council. |
|
Water
District |
1992 |
October
1992-Chamber backs water district |
|
Water
Protection Districts |
1991 |
March
1991-Chamber supports legislation allowing creation
of water protection districts. |
|
Highway 93
Designation |
1991 |
March
1991-Chamber supports Highway Dept. Need to move
traffic thru Missoula. |
|
Comp Plan -
In Fill Development |
1991 |
May
1991-Chamber supports concept of in-fill
development. |
|
Purchase of Land |
1991 |
Chamber supports the purchase of land to fulfill the
potential for establishing a corridor that would
ultimately link the Missoula urban area to the
Rattlesnake recreation area. |
|
Health Care Indigent |
1991 |
Chamber supports health care indignet. |
|
Airport
Interchange |
1991 |
Chamber
supports new airport interchange proposed. |
|
Environmental
Committee organized at Chamber |
1990 |
Due to
increasing issues and concerns on the communities
environment the Chamber’s responded by organizing an
Environmental Committee. |
|
U. S. Forest
Service - Missoula Trail System |
1989 |
Chamber
supports |
|
Tax Reform
Coalition |
1989 |
Chamber
supports |
|
Sales Tax |
1989 |
January
1989-Chamber supports a Sales Tax |
|
Fairgrounds
Bond |
1989 |
Chamber
supports Fairgrounds Bond |
|
Dormblazer |
1989 |
Chamber
contributes $100,000.00 to help bring tournaments to
Missoula. UM will not charge the city to use. |
|
Comp Plan
1989 |
1989 |
Update of
Comp Plan 1989 |
|
Coal Tax - 2
year cap |
1989 |
February
1989Chamber supports a 2 year cap on the coal tax
trust fund. |
|
Clean Air
Week |
1989 |
Chamber
supports and organizes |
|
Minimum Wage |
1989 |
Chamber opposed an increase in minimum wage (passed
House) |
|
Room Tax Money |
1989 |
Chamber opposed $40,000 room tax money spent in
state. |
|
Room Tax Money |
1989 |
Chamber opposed required room tax money spent in
state. |
|
Champion Tax
Incentive |
1989 |
Chamber
supports Champion tax incentives. |
|
Local Purchase Option |
1989 |
Chamber supports local purchase option. |
|
Incorporated Employees Owned |
1989 |
Chamber supports incorporated employees owned. |
|
Stock Options |
1989 |
Chamber supports stock options. |
|
Delinquent Taxes |
1989 |
Chamber support the waive of delinquent taxes for
purchase. |
|
Annexation
Position |
1989 |
Chamber
endorsed the promotion of the strongest annexation
aimed at incorporating the entire urban area under
the municipal government. |
|
Super Host
Participation |
1988 |
Chamber
supports participation |
|
Lolo Peak
Development |
1988 |
Chamber
supports |
|
Fire Bond
Issue |
1988 |
Chamber
opposes |
|
City Hall
Renovation |
1988 |
Chamber
opposes |
|
School District |
1988 |
Chamber supports the school district bond issue. |
|
Water Sewer District |
1988 |
Chamber opposes |
|
Bottle Bill |
1988 |
Chamber
opposes Bottle Bill |
|
University of
Montana - 5% Surcharge Revenue CHIPS |
1987 |
Chamber
opposed 5% surcharge |
|
Sewer
Development Fee |
1986 |
The Chamber
supports amendment to the Sewer Develop fee. |
|
Property Tax
Incentive - Prevailing Wage Amendment |
1986 |
Chamber
opposes this amendment |
|
Poker Machine
License Fee |
1986 |
Chamber
supports a $325.00 fee |
|
Sign
Ordinance |
1979 |
Chamber
opposes sign ordinance and drafts new wording |
|
Airline
Support |
1979 |
1979-1994-‘79
Alaskan Air, ‘89 Northwest, ‘90 Delta, ‘94 Skywest. |
