cubdrvr
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YKN(mother city of the dakotas)
Howdy from Yankton,SD.......
I peek in from time to time but haven't posted for, well...a long time. So I'm feeling a bit guilty about asking for help now....but here goes a condensed version:
3 1/2 years ago we contracted with a new FBO/Airport Manager after 30 years of a retired Col. who ran off more business than he had. We went from the worst airport in the state to the best in this short time span.
Fuel sales are closing in on 4X what we had.
More positive comments on Airnav (KYKN) and any other airport.
South Dakota's airport of the year 2 years in a row.
Gary and Katie Carlson, Carlson Aviation www.carlsonaviation.com , is a team that any community would love to have........except maybe for ours.
It's politics at its best and we are in danger of losing this fine operation by the end of the year. I won't go into details but I'm still in shock by what may take place.
I would be most appreciative ( 2 beers max) if we could get a large number of members to email or call our city administration with a short note supporting Carlson Aviation and the renegotiation of their contract. Hell, lie to 'em a bit if necessary.........about the fine service you received ( Katie tells all the transients "If it's legal, I'll get it for ya Honey".)
The contact information:
Doug Russell, City Manager
drussell@cityofyankton.org
605-668-5221
605-668-5265(fax) Anybody got impressive letterheads
David Knoff, Mayor
dknoff@yanktonlawyers.com He's part of the problem
605-260-1750
Those who know me think I may have a problem with authority........but they are all wrong. I have a problem with the abuse of authority which is, in part, our current issue.
Set yer brew down, hop off momma, or whatever..........and shoot a quick email. It may just be the kick we need.
Thanks a bunch..........and please, no responses like "Hey, back from the dead" or crap like that.
You guys rock !
Dave Tunge
Yankton, SD
605-660-0840
I peek in from time to time but haven't posted for, well...a long time. So I'm feeling a bit guilty about asking for help now....but here goes a condensed version:
3 1/2 years ago we contracted with a new FBO/Airport Manager after 30 years of a retired Col. who ran off more business than he had. We went from the worst airport in the state to the best in this short time span.
Fuel sales are closing in on 4X what we had.
More positive comments on Airnav (KYKN) and any other airport.
South Dakota's airport of the year 2 years in a row.
Gary and Katie Carlson, Carlson Aviation www.carlsonaviation.com , is a team that any community would love to have........except maybe for ours.
It's politics at its best and we are in danger of losing this fine operation by the end of the year. I won't go into details but I'm still in shock by what may take place.
I would be most appreciative ( 2 beers max) if we could get a large number of members to email or call our city administration with a short note supporting Carlson Aviation and the renegotiation of their contract. Hell, lie to 'em a bit if necessary.........about the fine service you received ( Katie tells all the transients "If it's legal, I'll get it for ya Honey".)
The contact information:
Doug Russell, City Manager
drussell@cityofyankton.org
605-668-5221
605-668-5265(fax) Anybody got impressive letterheads
David Knoff, Mayor
dknoff@yanktonlawyers.com He's part of the problem
605-260-1750
Those who know me think I may have a problem with authority........but they are all wrong. I have a problem with the abuse of authority which is, in part, our current issue.
Set yer brew down, hop off momma, or whatever..........and shoot a quick email. It may just be the kick we need.
Thanks a bunch..........and please, no responses like "Hey, back from the dead" or crap like that.
You guys rock !
Dave Tunge
Yankton, SD
605-660-0840
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