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11-15-1995 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 1995 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, November 15, 1995 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, Olsen and Stein. Commissioners Surrisi and Leuman were excused. Also present were City Administrator Tom Lawell, Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. Commissioner Olsen moved approval of the* September 6, 1995 minutes. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Olsen moved approval of the October 11, 1996 minutes. Commissioner Fitzer seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Administrator Lawell introduced Kevin Batchelder to Commission members. Lawell explained that effective December 1st, Mr. Batchelder will assume the responsibilities of staffing the Airport Relations Commission. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC General Meeting Minutes for September 1995. Chair Beaty stated that the MASAC 1 - - - - - --- -- acknowledged receipt -of -a letter from the Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Coalition to Mr. Mark Salmen of Northwest Airlines, asking that („ Northwest revisit the assumptions on which the proposed Noise Abatement Departure Profiles distant and close -in procedures were designed and that the Coalition be involved in the review process. Beaty stated that Mr. Salmen responded that the NADP procedures are coming up for review by the MASAC Operations Committee. Beaty stated that the MASAC Operations Committee has decided to not review changing particular aircraft type procedures. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisors Report for September, 1995. The Commission noted that 118 complaints were received by Mendota Heights residents. The Commission reviewed information regarding Carrier Jet Operations by Type and noted that in September, 52.3% of Jet Operations were Stage II aircraft. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations Committee Meeting Minutes for October, 1995. The Commission acknowledged that Mayor Mertensotto and Administrator Lawell attend the October 12th MASAC Operations Committee meeting. The Commission discussed a request by the City of Eagan for a noise monitor to be placed at Pinewood Elementary School near the Hawthorne Woods neighborhood. The Commission discussed how the City of Mendota Heights could request specific monitoring of air traffic during "shoulder hours". The Commission acknowledged receipt of a Press Release advertising for a new Airport Relations Commissioner. It was noted that two residents have submitted Letter of Interest and that both residents reside north of Highway 110. The City Council will conduct interview on December 5, 1995. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Richfield Part 150 Buy -Out Updates for October. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the SMAAC Newsletter for October. REM Administrator Lawell explained that the Commission has been discussing the anticipated implementation of a Non -Simultaneous Departure Procedure" for K aircraft departing MSP to the southeast. He stated that the MAC had commissioned their consulting firm, HNTB, to perform the necessary environmental analysis of the proposed non -simultaneous crossing procedure. Lawell stated that HNTB has now submitted their report. Lawell explained that the report shows 'that the largest noise level increase expected as a result of implementing the crossing procedure is .2 maximum DNL at Trinity Lone Oak Church/School. This falls well below the FAA established criteria which, if exceeded; would require that additional environmental review work be performed on the procedure. He explained that the FAA has expressed concern that those parties affected by the procedural change be in agreement on its implementation. Lawell stated that he received a call from Jon Hohenstein, City of Eagan, who indicated that the Eagan City Council has a concern over the expressed DNL contour shown for Eagan as a result of implementing the new crossing procedure. Lawell explained that Mr. Hohenstein inquired if the City of Mendota Heights might consider revising the procedure so that aircraft departing 11 L would not be issued a "runway heading" instruction. but rather some minimal left turn. Lawell explained that aircraft are issued an n instruction to turn left to a heading of 105 degrees. He explained that in keeping with the FAA's policy of issuing 'heiiadinigs'five degree increments Eagan's new proposal wold mean that aircraft would be issued 'either a 110 degree or 115 degree heading off of runway 11 L. Lawell stated that he is waiting to speak with John Foggia regarding this new development. The Commission discussed how the City -of Mendota Heights should pursue this new development. It was noted that both the City of Eagan and Mendota Heights should be in'agreement as to how the new procedure should be implemented. It was discussed that if there is opposition, the FAA will not implement any new procedures. Chair Beaty suggested that Administrator Lawell should inquire with Mayor Mertensotto. Administrator Lawell informed the' Commission of an upcoming Mayor/Administratdr meeting' and that both Mayors of Eagan and Mendota Heights will be in attendance. Chair Beaty suggested that the NDCARC should discuss this new development and that the Mayor's of Eagan and Mendota Heights pursue this new development at their upcoming meeting. 3 • . • . 10 Administrator Lawell explained that the Commission has discussed the subject of nighttime flight operations, particularly as they related to "shoulder hours". Lawell explained that at our request, the MASAC Operations Commission is addressing this topic. Lawell informed the Commission that a draft letter to MAC Chairman Sandy Grieve has been prepared which states the City's concern with nighttime operations and specifically asks for shoulder hour relief. Administrator Lawell informed the Commission that a similar letter will likely be sent by other cities in the Northern Dakota County Coalition. Commissioner Fitzer moved to recommend that the City Council direct City staff to send a letter to MAC Chair Sandy Grieve requesting the MAC to take steps to negotiate new nighttime agreements with the air carriers to limit scheduled operations between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 DISCUSS DUAL TRACKPRESENTATION• FOR DECEMBER Administrator Lawell informed the Commission that on Tuesday, December 19, 1995, Mr. Nigel Finney, of the MAC,staff, will make a presentation on the Dual Track issue. He encouraged the Commissioners to attend this presentation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the Airport Relations Commission adjourned its meeting at 10:10 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary .' C°