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05-08-1996 ARC Minutesh_.. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MAY 8,1996 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, May 8, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Beaty, Leuman, Stein and Gross. Commissioner Olsen indicated he would be late. Commissioners Surris! and Fitzer were excused. Also present were Interim City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. Commissioner Gross moved approval of the April 10, 1996 minutes. Commissioner Leuman seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 UDPATE Interim Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that he has been trying to reach Ms. Annette Davis with the FAA's Environmental Issues Department to discuss the timeline for implementing the Non -Simultaneous Departure Procedures. Batchelder explained that the FAA has completed a draft FONSI which finds that Proposal #1 can be implemented at the MSP airport. He stated that this Proposal cannot be implemented because of the "draft" status of the report and that the local FAA is commenting on the draft findings. 1 Commissioner Olsen arrived at 7:20 p.m. The Commission was of the consensus that the City continue supporting the implementation of Proposal #1 and once it is implemented, then support the shift in the magnetic heading. The Commission discussed the City of Eagan's position and how the change in magnetic heading will negatively impact Eagan residents. Batchelder stated that a letter will be sent to Ms. Davis, of the Great Lakes FAA Division, requesting that Proposal #1 be implemented. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC April 23, 1996 Agenda and the March 26, 1996 Minutes. The Commission discussed the MAC Web Site. The Commission discussed GPS utilization for Noise Abatement Procedures and how it could impact the City of Mendota Heights. The Commission is concerned that aircraft not be squeezed in over Mendota Heights during non peak hours. The Commission discussed research being conducted by NASA which looks for 10dB noise reduction in engine and airframe technology. The Commission discussed touring aircraft which has been hushkitted. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisor's Report for March 1996. The Commission discussed the Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events Identified at the end of Kendon Avenue (monitor near Commissioner Stein's house). It was noted that the loudest events recorded were from B727s. The Commission discussed that B707s are flying in/out of MSP and that they are not being recorded under the Carrier Jet Operations by Type table. The Commission felt this to be an important notation as this table monitors the Stage II and Stage III percentages at MSP. The Commission discussed "backsliding" on percentages at MSP and the fact that Stage III aircraft percentages are going down. The Commission felt that the NDCARC should pursue this item. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis for March 1996. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MSP Monthly Complaint Summary. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the March 19, 1996 and April 16, 1996 Minutes of the Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Commission. Interim Administrator Batchelder noted an error in the April 16 Minutes and that it will be corrected at the upcoming meeting. The Commission discussed the north/south runway and the fact that Burnsville/Eagan/Bloomington may sue to stop this construction. The Commission discussed the City's MAC representative, Lou Miller, and that he inadequately represents Mendota Heights. It was noted that other communities share the Commission's concern with MAC Commissioner Lou Miller. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MAC Part 150 Policy Advisory Committee Agenda for May 7, 1996 and December 19, 1995 Minutes. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Legislative Summary for 1996. DISCUSS MENDOTA HEIGHTS AIRPORT PLAN OF ACTION Interim Administrator Batchelder submitted a revised Air Noise Plan of Action which includes items completed by.the Air Commission over the past year and additional items the Commission intends to monitor or pursue over the next year. Batchelder stated the Commission should continue to prioritize topics and set new strategies. Batchelder suggested that the Commission consider adding a separate topic to the Plan of Action regarding MSP Noise Mitigation. He stated that the Commission should be a source of advocacy for the Mayor in helping him provide recommendations to the Noise Mitigation Committee in which he serves as a committee member. Batchelder stated that a final copy of the Air Noise Plan of Action will be distributed to the Commission in June. He stated that the Commission should consider prioritizing the Topics of Interest prior to their June meeting. He suggested that this information be presented to the City Council in July. Chair Beaty stated that goals related to shrinking the corridor, simultaneous takeoffs and the prevention of head-to-head operations should be included within the Air Noise Plan of Action. It was discussed that with the implementation of Proposal #1, the head-to-head operations will be 3 prevented. The Commission discussed the recent increase in air traffic over Highway 110. The Commission directed staff to research the increase. The Commission also felt it necessary to schedule a field trip to review areas in the City impacted by air noise. The Commission was of the consensus to continue updating the Air Noise Plan of Action and to report to Council on an annual basis at the Council's July regular meeting dates. • I-1=111 LY11 lit EEiE� Interim Administrator Batchelder explained that the recent Dual Trac{ legislation required the MAC to produce a Noise Mitigation Plan with 180 days of making a recommendation on one track or the other. He explained that the MAC made a recommendation in, March that the MSP expansion plan was the preferred alternative and the Legislature acted upon this recommendation in March before they adjourned. Batchelder stated the MAC recently formed a committee, called the MSP Mitigation Committee, which includes neighboring communities in the development of the noise mitigation plan. He explained that the Committee will be chaired by Steve Cramer, MAC Commissioner and former Minneapolis Councilmember. The members of the committee will include Mayors of each of the communities that border the MSP airport. The first meeting is scheduled for May 16. The Commission reviewed the proposed MSP Noise Mitigation Plan Process. Batchelder stated that this mitigation plan is a prime opportunity for Mendota Heights and other MSP communities to advocate for noise mitigation efforts. He stated that the City's MSP Airport Noise Mitigation Needs .Summary should be reviewed and updated as it includes Dual Track issues which no longer apply due to recent legislation. The Commission discussed the possibility of implementing preferential tax programs which would benefit homeowners who wish to upgrade their homes for better noise attenuation purposes who are not eligible for Part 150 funding. The preferential tax programs could provide for urban revitalization and stabilization. 2 Batchelder reminded the Commission that the City of Richfield requested that Mendota Heights support their version of the community protection package. He stated Mendota Heights opted to not participate because the package did not include operational mitigation efforts, however, this did not mean that Mendota Heights did not agree with some of the mitigation techniques included in the joint community protection package. The Commission briefly reviewed items 1-8 within the MSP Airport Noise Mitigation Needs Summary. The Commission discussed Item 1 regarding GPS and how it should be used to effectively and positively mitigate noise besides allowing operations to increase at MSP airport. The Commission inquired if the three mile corridor will continue once GPS is implemented. Commissioner Gross felt that the airport will run more efficiently with GPS. The Commission discussed how Mendota Heights zoned and guided development which allowed for qn air corridor to exist within the City. The Commission discussed how the GPS may make the corridor more efficient even if the corridor were widened. Chair Beaty stated that the corridor is three miles long and that he does not want to see any changes occur before the three mile line. The Commission discussed inviting Mr. Foggia to discuss GPS. The Commission discussed item 4 regarding air noise distribution and how aircraft operators violating boundary designations should be subject to substantial monetary fines. Commissioner Stein inquired if the City can implement a fine process. The Commission discussed item 6 regarding Noise Abatement Departure Procedures. It was noted that this item is currently being discussed at the MASAC Operations Committee level. The Commission discussed item 7 regarding MSP Comprehensive Plan and how MAC has identified future runway construction project located on the west side of the airport property (north/south runway). The Commission felt that item 7 should be removed from the MSP Airport Noise Mitigation Needs Summary as it has lost its original intent. The Commission discussed item 8 regarding how MAC has established measurable criteria by which the performance of MSP is to be judged in deciding whether or not airport expansion is warranted. The Commission felt that the City should continue to monitor. MISCELLANEOUS i+ Interim Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that the City's newsletter will be mailed soon and that the Commission's accomplishments will be included on the newsletter's front page. He stated that Dual Track information will also be included. Chair Beaty stated that it would be beneficial'to have Commission names in the newsletter. There being no further comments, the Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary C