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09-25-1996 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, September 25, 1996 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, Leuman, Olsen and Stein. Commissioner Gross was excused. Commissioner Surrisi was absent. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. As a special guest speaker, Mayor Charles E. Mertensotto was present. Commissioner Olsen moved approval of the August 14, 1996 minutes. Commissioner Fitzer seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 I LETTER OF RESPONSE TO RESIDENT'S PETITION ON PART 150 SOUND INSULATION City Administrator Batchelder reviewed an August 9, 1996 letter sent by the City to residents explaining the FAA Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. Batchelder explained that there were several City residents present at a recent MSP Mitigation public meeting who expressed their displeasure in not being included within the sound insulation program. He noted that several residents appeared resentful that St. Thomas Academy and Visitation Convent schools had been sound insulated and not their homes. Batchelder stated that he is a little surprised that there are no residents present at tonight's meeting to discuss this issue. He informed the i Commission that numerous calls have been received at the City Hall and that some calls have been referred to the MAC. He stated that he intends to include an article in the Heights Highlites explaining this program in further detail. Commissioner Olsen stated that the City should continue informing its residents that we are doing what we can and that we advocate adding more homes to the program. Batchelder stated that the Mayor's Committee is in the process of generating ideas to increase the funding process. COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF AIR NOISE PLAN OF ACTION City Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that the City Council was very receptive and acknowledged the hard work the Commission put forth in updating the Air Noise Plan of Action. He noted that Councilmember Smith suggested that the Commission start making contacts about MAC/MASAC representation. Chair Beaty stated that he believes residents are beginning to understand the airport noise issue. The Commission discussed educating the community further by including specific information on issues directly impacting Mendota Heights, such as, Part 150 Sound Insulation. Batchelder informed the Commission that he welcomes additional newsletters ideas from them. Commissioner Fitzer suggested that the Noise Hotline Number be included in the newsletter. Mayor Mertensotto arrived at 7:25 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Chair Beaty inquired about the status of implementing the non simultaneous departure procedures. Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that he has placed several phone calls to the FAA Great Lakes Environmental Department and that no one haig returned his phone calls. He informed the Commission that he will send another letter and that this time he will carbon copy federal legislators. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS DISCUSS MSP MITIGATION COMMITTEE - PUBLIC HEARING AND AIRPORT CONFIGURATION Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Mayor Mertensotto is present to update the Commission on the progress of the MSP K `� N Committee. He explained that on September 11, 1996, the MSP Mitigation Committee held a four hour meeting to begin to bring recommendations on a mitigation plan to conclusion. Mayor Mertensotto informed the Commission that he has spoken with Nigel Finney regarding the air noise contours. He discussed how the air noise contours are formulated. Mertensotto stated that he informed Mr. Finney that the Curley Addition receives a 90 decibels of air noise and is not a part of the Ldn contour. The Mayor stated that Mr. Finney is willing to work with the City to get equitable noise distribution. He stated that Mr. Finney stated that another runway needs to be constructed to achieve this goal. The Mayor stated that while this sounds like a positive step forward for Mendota Heights, he stated that it takes approximately four years to construct a new runway and possibly longer if lawsuits are involved. The Mayor stated that he feels that Mendota Heights can have immediate relief from air noise by pushing the use of Runway 4-22. He stated that the construction of the north/south runway needs to proceed immediately. A discussion ensued regarding the City's of Eagan and Richfield concerns for increased air noise with the construction of a north/south runway. Mayor Mertensotto informed the Commission of a recent meeting between Mendota Heights and the Mayor of Minneapolis. He stated that the Mayor of Minneapolis agrees with Mendota Heights' stand on equitable air noise distribution and that the construction of a new north/south runway would benefit both cities. He informed the Commission that the Mayor of Minneapolis has suggested that the construction of the Runway 4-22 taxiway be reconsidered. He stated that the City of Eagan supports this concept. Mayor Mertensotto stated that he believes that eventually Northwest Airlines will support the construction of a new terminal. He further stated that the City of Richfield supports this concept. The Commission discussed MAC's support in constructing the north/south runway. He briefly discussed the process of approving the construction through the legislature. The Mayor discussed the Draft Third Parallel Runways contract and stated that the Cities of Minneapolis and Mendota Heights will meet again to discuss this further. The Commission disbuss6d placing specific terms within the contract such as breach of contract and renewal terms. 93 The Commission discussed the anticipated amount of runway use operations by the year 2005. Mayor Mertensotto stated that the Mayor's committee is currently discussing recommendations on future configurations and runway use at the airport. Mayor Mertensotto, stated that an optimistic schedule in completing the north/south runway is by the year 2002. He stated that the legislature needs to act immediately. The Commission discussed how the completion of Runway 4-22 extension has given some relief to Mendota Heights. The Commission discussed stacking capability and how a taxiway needs to be constructed which would allow the runway to run more efficiently. DISCUSS METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S REVISIONS TO AVIATION GUIDE PLAN AND NOISE ZONES Mayor Mertensotto discussed the MSP Mitigation Committee and their discussions on expanding the area of eligibility for air noise mitigation programs. The Commission discussed how changes in the noise policy contours will affect the City's Noise Attenuation Ordinance and the fact that the Ordinance will have be revised to be consistent with any new noise policy contours. The Commission reviewed possible new boundaries and how the changes will affect properties in the process of being considered for development. Administrator Batchelder stated that the City's Planning Commission may need to *become involved in this process. He explained that the City needs to update its comprehensive plan and that the air noise contours may need to be included within this process. Mayor Mertensotto was excused at 9:21 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS The Commission acknowledged receipt of a West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Sun Current news article regarding mayors of cities surrounding Mpls/St. Paul International Airport September 11 meeting discussions on how to redistribute aircraft noise equitably. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Complaint Summary for July 1996. 4 Chair Beaty. stated that the Commission should send a thank you letter to Mayor Mertensotto. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Airports Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary 6i