04-19-1999 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMIVIISSION
APRIL 14,1999
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in the Lower Level Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The
meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m. The following members were present: Roszak and
Stein. Commissioners Beaty, Des Roches, Fitzer, Leuman and May were absent. Also present
was City Administrator Batchelder.
The minutes of March 10, 1999 were not approved due to lack of a quorum.
City Administrator Batchelder briefly reported on the following:
Corridor Crossing Report: The Corridor Crossing Report is completed and a procedure in
place for air traffic controllers to practice non -simultaneous departures. The report shows a
significant improvement during nighttime operations with fewer corridor crossings. A follow-up
request will be submitted to. MAC for the City to receive updated reports on a regular basis.
Part 150 Update Study: At the May meeting, a report will be presented to the Commission
from MAC on the compilation of all requests pertaining to the Part 150 Update Study. MAC
plans to complete the study within 15 to 18 months. As Mendota Heights City issues are
incorporated into this study, there is some concern that they will become obscured, particularly
the evaluation of the Southeast corridor.
Commissioner Roszak noted that the aviation activity forecasts are to be based on dual track
process forecasts and the percentages are not listed. He recommended that a map be attached
showing percentages for each runway, as Exhibit 1 to the document. The documentyshould also
refer to anticipated changes described in the MSP 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
MAC/City of Minneapolis Agreement: Minneapolis has signed an agreement with MAC.
Staff will compare the Mendota Heights agreement to the one with Minneapolis. Language
change recommendations will be reported to the Commission.
New Member: Commissioner Stein asked for an update on the process of finding a new
Commission member. Administrator Batchelder stated that advertisements were placed in the
Sun Current and Southwest Review. The application deadline is the end of April. It is his hope
that the City Council will hold interviews May 4, so that a new appointment can be made prior to
the next Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
As a quorum of members was not reached, agenda items were carried to the May 12, 1999
meeting. Administrator Batchelder noted that he would not be able to attend the May 12
meeting. Members will be notified if the meeting date is changed.
The Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deanne Gueblaoui
Recording Secretary