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10-11-1995 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA' COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1995 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Counmission was held on Wednesday, October 11, 1995, in the City Hall Large Coniference Room., 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Beaty, Leuman and Olsen. Commissioners Fitzer, Olin, Surrisi and Stein were excused. Also present were City Administrator Tom Lawell and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. INTRODUCTIONS Chair Beaty introduced members of Boy Scout Troop No. 264 who were in attendance to fulfill requirements for a merit badge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Leuman moved approval of the September 6, 1995 minutes. Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Chair *Beaty inquired if Mayor Mertensotto has spoken with Dr. Olin to find out Dr. Olin's intentions on whether or not continue as a Commission member. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC General Meeting Minutes and Technical Advisors Report for July, 1995. Chair Beaty noted that over fifty percent of aircraft operations at MSP are Stage 2 aircraft. He also noted that Mendota Heights registered only 100 complaints in the month of July. It was discussed that another newsletter be sent to the community. The Commission reviewed the Nighttime Carrier Jet Operations Runway Use Report and noted that Runway 4-22 was used frequently in the month of July. i The Commission reviewed the Community Overflights Analysis and noted that the Jet Operations - All Hours (arrivals). totaled 7004 over Mendota Heights/Eaganand 3,701 over South Minndapolis/North Richfield. It was also noted that the Nighttime Operations (arrivals) totaled 418 over Mendota Heights/Eagan and 33 over South Minneapolis/North Richfield. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis report for July, 1995. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC General Meeting Minutes and Technical Advisors Report for August, 1995. Chair Beaty noted the number of Stage 2 aircraft operations decreased during the month of August. It was noted that Mendota Heights residents registered 192 complaints in the month of August. The Commission acknowledged receipt of Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis report for August, 1995. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC General Meeting Agenda Packet for August, 1995. It was noted that Councilmember Smith attended this meeting. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Part 150 Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for September, 1995. The Commission discussed how the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program began and how it was determined that specific homeowners in the City were eligible to participate in this program. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Commission minutes for August, 1995. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Richfield Part 150 Buy Out Updates for August and September, 1995. The Commission. acknowledged receipt of the Stop the Noise! And National Helicopter Noise Coalition Newsletter for September, 1995. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the NDCARC Letter to NWA dated 2 September 1, 1995 which asked Mr. Mark Salmen, of NWA, to revisit the assumptions on which the proposed distant and close -in procedures were designed and that the NDCARC be involved in the review process. DISCUSS MENDOTA HEIGHTS MSP AIRPORT NOISE MITIGATION NEEDS STATEMENT Chair Beaty explained that at the last Airport Relations Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the status of the MSP Airport Area Community Protection Concept Package and the need to define Mendota Heights' position relative to our current and long term air noise mitigation needs. The Commission reviewed a four page document, written by Administrator Lawell, entitled "City of Mendota Heights - MSP Airport Noise Mitigation Needs". Administrator Lawell explained that a draft of this document was reviewed by the City Council on September 13, after which Councilmember Smith and himself finalized the needs statement. Lawell explained that the document was formally submitted to the MSP Communities Group Working on the Community Protection Concept Package. Lawell explained that the needs statement provides a very comprehensive statement of those items judged most important to Mendota Heights in its campaign against air noise. The Commission discussed how the statement suggests that the aircraft departure corridor should be narrowed over Mendota Heights and Eagan and to take full advantage of the latest air traffic control technology - Global Positioning Satellite navigation system. The Commission noted how the statement points out inequitable reliance on the Mendota Heights/Eagan corridor, and that it should be eliminated. The Commission noted that the statement suggests that aircraft, during non -busy hours, should be directed to fly a crossing pattern in the corridor, rather than being given departure headings which overfly close -in residential areas. The Commission was of the consensus to change item number 5, regarding nighttime aircraft restrictions and hours of nighttime operations to 10:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. instead of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Regarding Noise Abatement Departure Procedures and how the procedures should be reviewed and adjusted to ensure that the full performance capabilities o ' f Stage III aircraft are being utilized, the Commission was of the consensus to include Stage 11 aircraft. 3 The Commission discussed MASAC and how industry representatives should not be included on the MASAC. The Commission discussed how more representatives from Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights should be included on the commission. DISCUSS DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING MATTERS r Administrator Lawell explained that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has officially voted to oppose the relocation of MSP to southern Dakota County. He explained that this position was taken despite opposition from the Cities of Mendota Heights, Eagan and Sunfish Lake who argued that such a decision should wait until the final results of the six year Dual Track Airport Planning Study are known later in 1995. Administrator Lawell reminded the Commission that Commissioner Bataglia was supportive of our City's efforts and voted not to support the County's position. The Commission acknowledged receipt of a copy of the Dakota County staff report to the County Board which outlines the logic used in making their decision. The Commission discussed the adopted Dakota County position which commits the Board of Commissioners to support noise mitigation measures in collaboration with northern Dakota County cities. Specifically, Dakota County would ask the affected cities to define the noise mitigation program which they desire and the County would join the cities in seeking such a program through the MAC, Legislature and other channels, as appropriate. Administrator Lawell informed the Commission that the Physical Development Committee of the County Board will meet on October 24, 1995 to consider a funding request from SOAR Stop Our Airport Relocation, to help support their Dual Track lobbying efforts at the capitol. Lawell explained that SOAR has also proposed to represent the interests of the whole County, as part of the funding request. Lawell explained that at the September 27th NDCARC meeting, it was evident that northern Dakota County cities are not in favor of this arrangement. Lawell stated that with the County's stated position to assist northern Dakota County in its efforts to mitigate noise, one option to consider would be to ask the County to similarly fund our effort as %well. The Commission discussed an October 11, 1995 letter from Mayor Mertensotto to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners informing the Commission that the City of Mendota Heights objects to Dakota County 4 { spending taxpayer dollars in support of lobbying costs for a narrowly focused organization, (SOAR). This letter informs the Commission that SOAR has never met with representatives of Mendota Heights to discuss Mendota Heights' objectives. The letter also informs the Commission that Mendota Heights' does not believe that SOAR represents the City's interests in the Dual Track debate and our noise mitigation concerns. The Commission discussed a draft letter dated October 19, 1995 from the NDCARC to Dakota County Commissioners which informs the Commission that the NDCARC acknowledges the County Board's position to formally,., oppose the relocation of MSP to southern Dakota County and that the ' County has pledged to support the efforts of northern Dakota County cities in their continuing efforts in battling against aircraft noise. This letter specifically discusses the NDCARC's position that they are not comfortable being represented by SOAR in matters related to overall noise mitigation concerns, and that the northern Dakota County interests will suffer under such an arrangement since the SOAR organization has as its primary emphasis the prevention of airport relocation, not the reduction of air noise over the northern part of the County. The Commission discussed two options the NDCARC suggests that the County Board review. First, the County could decide not to fund SOAR, thereby leaving all parties on their own to lobby their respective positions. In the alternative, the County could choose to pledge an equal amount of money to both efforts, allowing SOAR to more clearly focus on its relocation opposition efforts, and the NDCARC to focus more clearly on its noise mitigation efforts. The Commission was of the consensus that NDCARC should send a letter to the County Board on this important issue. It was noted that the City of Mendota Heights cannot sign this specific letter unless it is consistent with the October 11, 1995 letter sent by Mayor Mertensotto. DISCUSS GPS PRESENTATION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 25, 1995 Administrator Lawell explained that Mr. John Foggia will be at the Mendota Heights City Hall on Wednesday, October 25, 1995 to give a presentation on GPS. The Commission acknowledged that members from the NDCARC have been invited as well as Councilmembers from Mendota Heights. It was noted that the entire Airport Relations Commission should be in attendance for this presentation. 5 UPDATE ON NON -SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE, PROCEDURES 4 Administrator Lawell informed the Commission that he is still waiting for John Foggia to update him on the status of this request. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 10:20 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary 6