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10-09-1996 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION -MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 1996 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, October 9, 1996 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. The following members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, Leuman, Olsen and Stein. Commissioners Gross and Surrisi were excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Fitzer moved approval of the September 25, 1996 minutes. Commissioner Leuman seconded the motion.' AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 DISCUSS MSP MITIGATION COMMITTEE DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS Administrator Batchelder updated the Commission regarding the October 7, 1996 * MSP Mitigation Committee meeting. He informed the Commission that at this four hour meeting, the Mayors proposed their final recommendations to the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Batchelder briefed the Commission on a October 8, 1996'Star Tribune article regarding the Mayor's meeting. He alsd updated the Commission on an article regarding Part 150 Sound Insulated homes and the problems of homes now being too air tight. He stated the MAC is currently reviewing how to correct these problems. Regarding the Mitigation Committee's discussion on Sound Insulation, Batchelder explained that the Mayors are recommending that the program be expanded after completion of the current.program to incorporate the area encompassed by the 2005 60 DNL. He informed the Commission that the Committee recommends that the MAC evaluate the airport noise environment 18 months prior to the estimated completion of the expanded program. If conditions warrant, a modified sound insulation package should be offered to eligible dwellings/buildings within the 2005 54 DNL contour which achieves at least a 3-5 db interior noise level reduction. He stated that this contour will include the Curley, Friendly Hills, Roger's Lake and Wagon Wheel Trail neighborhoods, as it is currently projected. Regarding Airport Operations, Batchelder stated that it was difficult for the Mayors to reach a consensus on this topic and he suggested that the Airport Relations Commission give specific recommendations to the City Council regarding departure procedures which are only generally covered in the MSP Mitigation Committee's recommendation. He stated the Council could then forward the information on to the MAC. The Commission recommended that the City Council consider requesting the following departure procedures be evaluated in the Eagan/Mendota Heights corridor: . 1. Non -Simultaneous Departure Procedures. 2. Use GPS/new radar technology to shrink the corridor. 3. Ten mile final approach on arrivals. 4. Eliminate head-to-head operations. 5. Recognize change in magnetic shift to return to original intent of Tower Orders. Regarding seeking the cooperation from FAA to implement departure procedures as appropriate at each runway end, the Commission recommended -that the City Council consider requesting testing of the Close - In Departure procedure. Commissioner Fitzer felt that ANOMS data should be used to specifically identify the accuracy of noise distribution while the procedure is being.tested. The Commission discussed different runway use scenarios for when the new north/south runway is in use. It was' discussed whether or not all three runways could be used simultaneously. Commissioner Beaty stated that with the construction of the north/south runway, Mendota Heights wants assurance that the runway use system will be implemented on a regular basis. Batchelder stated that the MAC would like the construction to start as -soon: -as -possible 'because they need the runway for capacity. Commissioner Beaty stated that in July, MSP experienced the most operations ever. The Commission discussed the Mitigation Committee's recommendations for on Runway Use. The Commission agreed with the following: 2 1. Completion of the environmental process and construction of the north/south runway should expedited and completed as soon as possible. Progress should measured against this schedule: a. commence construction - 1998 b. complete construction, open runway - 2003 2. In the interim, Runway 4/22 should be used for noise mitigation purposes. This requires the following: a. construction of an associated taxiway; b. sound insulation at the end of Runway 4/22 only for those dwellings eligible for the expanded insulation program which are in the 2005 60 DNL. C. Insulation of these homes should be integrated into completion of the currently approved insulation program, starting as soon as the interim use of Runway 4/22 starts. The sound. insulation commitment associated with interim use of Runway 4/22 should be reevaluated if construction cannot be commenced by 1998 and the runway cannot be opened by 2003. ANNUAL STAGE 111 PERCENTAGES (1990-1995) 1996 MONTHLY STAGE 111 PERCENTAGES Administrator Batchelder distributed a report regarding Stage III yearly/monthly percentages. The Commission discussed Northwest Airlines percentages. The Commission noted that the report acknowledges one month of backsliding by Northwest Airlines. The Commission discussed how the ANOMS report consistently documents backsliding by Northwest Airlines. It was noted that American Airlines' fleet is updated. DISCUSS CONTRACT ON THIRD PARALLEL RUNWAYS Administrator. Batchelder informed the Commission that on October 3, 1996, the Mayor, Councilmember Jill Smith and himself met with representatives from Minneapolis to discuss Minneapolis' goals regarding the third parallel runway. It was determined that Mendota Heights and Minneapolis share mutual goals.. He informed the Commission that Minneapolis has contracted 3 with a Washington D.C. attorney office and that they intend on concluding contract discussions by December 31, 1996. He informed the Commission that all meetings will include the both cities and that both cities desire a joint contract. DISCUSS NON SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES The Commission acknowledged receipt of an October 1, 1996 letter from Administrator Batchelder to Ms. Annette Davis, of DOT -FAA Great Lakes Region regarding the progress of the MAC's Corridor Refinement Proposal #1 for Non -Simultaneous Departure Conditions at the MSP International Airport. Administrator Batchelder stated that no comments have been received. He informed the Commission that he intends to send information regarding the history of this request to Congressman Vento, Senator Wellstone and Senator Grams. MAYOR'S AND ADMINISTRATOR'S BREAKFAST - JEFF HAM1EL, GUEST SPEAKER Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Mr. Jeffrey Hamiel, MAC, will be the guest speaker at the October 18, 1996 Mayor's/Administrator's breakfast. He informed the Commission that Mr. Hamiel may be speaking on numerous items such as MAC's strategic planning process, noise mitigation activities, FIS, growth rate at the airport, airport security and Star Tribune article. Batchelder stated that the Star Tribune article Mr. Hamiel referred to at MASAC regarding MAC's cozy relationship with Northwest Airlines has not yet been published. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S REVISION TO AVIATION GUIDE PLAN AND NOISE ZONES Administrator Batchelder stated that Administrative Assistant Patrick Hollister is in the process of generating information using the City's GIS computer. He stated that Hollister will print out land use information which will allow the City to compare Met Council's old and new noise zones. He stated that City staff will examine which undeveloped parcels of land will be impacted due to the air noise zone changes. 4 NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY AIRPORT RELATIONS COALITION Administrator Batchelder briefed the Commission on recent NDCARC activities which included MASAC representation. Many NDCARC members are not comfortable with an industry representative as the MASAC Chair and this will be a topic of discussion at the October meeting. The Commission noted their support in the NDCARC effort's in returning the Chair of MASAC to a community representative and not an industry representative. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC agenda for September 25 and August 27, 1996 minutes. . The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisor's Report for August. It was noted that 288 Mendota Heights residents complain 6d. about air noise. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Part 150 Buyout Update - Issue 33. The Commission acknowledged that the MASAC Complaint Summary for August is not available. The Commission acknowledged receipt Councilmember Smith's notes from Jeff Hamiel's presentation to MASAC. The Commission acknowledged receipt of Eagan Airport Relations Commission* agenda of October 8, 1996. MISCELLANEOUS The Commission discussed inviting guests to speak to the Commission. it was suggested that a Mr. Brian Addis, Inver *Hills College, speak to the Commission regarding future aviation trends; Mr. Bruce Wagoner, FAA and Mr. David Braslau. Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that a video by the FAA entitled "How We Measure Noise Contours" may be available'for the Commission to review in November. He informed the Commission that City of Eagan staff member Jon Hohenstein will be presenting this video at the next NDCARC meeting. 5 The Commission discussed receiving more statistics on long term trends, total number of flights during a specific timeframe, mix between Stage 2 and 3 aircrafts and runway use percentages during specific times of day. It was discussed how staff could create a spreadsheet to depict these specific requests. There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 8:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary 6