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07-09-1997 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION JULY 9, 1997 The re ' gular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1 10 1 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Beaty, Fitzer, Stein, May and Des Roches. Commissioners Leuman and Gross were excused. Also present was Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Des Roches moved approval of the June 11, 1997 minutes. Commissioner May seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 The Commission discussed and considered the following changes/additions/deletions to their Airport Noise Plan of Action. Chair Beaty suggested that the Commission consider inviting Mr. David Braslau to speak at a future meeting. Beaty stated that Mr. Braslau could speak to the Commission about his educated opinion that "fanning" aircraft may benefit the City of Mendota Heights. Chair Beaty briefly discussed Mr. Braslau's concept in fanning aircraft and that the City should consider requesting that aircraft fan off of 11 L. Commissioner Fitzer stated that this concept would help the City of Inver Grove Heights. Beaty stated that MAC has favored this concept and that it is currently implemented over the City of Minneapolis. Fitzer reminded the Commission that the MAC is not in charge of departure control at MSP. He stated further that with aircraft fanning to the north, the St. Paul Airport's airspace will be affected. Fitzer stated that more homes may be affected if the fanning procedure is implemented. Commissioner May stated that air AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 1 noise will be spread out. Commissioner Stein stated he likes the concept of fanning aircraft but wondered if would be effective once the GPS is implemented. Commissioner May stated that while noise could be spread out, to increase overall noise in Mendota Heights is not a favorable outcome. May suggested that Mr. Braslau be invited to speak at an upcoming ARC meeting where the Commission may consider revisiting the fanning option off of 11 L. Chair Beaty added a new goal to the Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures: Goal: Revisit Fanning Option off of 11 L ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1 Braslau to educate the Commission on ARC Sept./ how fanning may affect the community Oct. 2. Research other airports implementation ARC/ Sept./ of fanning procedure. Staff Oct. 3. Explore with MAC - Get history of past ARC/ Sept./ concerns - i.e. - St. Paul Airport Staff Oct. 4. Check with FAA regarding their concerns ARC/ Sept./ for air traffic control. Staff Oct. The following changes were made to the Air Noise Plan of Action: Page 1 should read as follows: Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Implementation of Non -Simultaneous Takeoff Procedures Which Minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure Action Steps: Who When 1. Request Copy of Tower Order that Staff July Implements NSDP's AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 2 2. Monitor Compliance with Tower Order Staff/ARC Continuous 3. Early Morning Flights - Request Compliance Staff/ARC August 4. Pursue Magnetic Shift Affect on Staff/ARC FAA is 105 Degree Heading for 11 L currently implementing Page 2 should read as follows ISSUE: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures GOAL: Adoption of "Close -In" vs. "Distant" Takeoff Procedures to Reduce Noise Generation Over Mendota Heights. ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Political clout - Seek support from Staff/ARC August legislators - Send correspondence to MAC. 2. MAC Planning and Environment reports Staff/ARC August 3. MAC recommends to FAA procedure Staff/ARC to be implemented. 4. FAA implements tower order. Staff/ARC 5. FAA begins NADPs. Staff /ARC Page 3 should read as follows: ISSUE: Noise Reduction through Modified Takeoff Procedures GOAL: Adoption of Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Regulations to Reduce Noise Generation over Mendota Heights ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Inquire with Bruce Wagoner about Staff August current head-to-head operations AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 9, 1997 3 2. Suggest using crosswind runway more ARC Fall 1997 frequently during head-to-head operations 3. Monitor MSP Mitigation Comprehensive Plan ARC/ Fall 1997 designated Stage III only from 10:30 p.m. Council until 6:00 a.m. and Assist MAC in Implementing Voluntary Agreements with Airlines. Page 4 should read as follows: ISSUE: Noise Reduction through Modified Takeoff Procedures GOAL: Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor which Minimizes Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure ACTION STEPS im 2. Advocate for Maintenance of 5 miles final arrivals and 3 mile corridor for departures. Staff /ARC Continuous Pursue the benefit of updating Tower orders Staff/ARC , Fall 1997 to original intent before shift in magnetic headings (The Commission felt it necessary to contact Mr. Harold Pierce at 957-4292 to invite him to update the Commission on GPS technology). The Commission was of the consensus to delete page 6 of the Action Plan. The Commission felt that the issue to heighten awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns by producing and distributing informative refrigerator magnets advertising the MAC Air Noise Complaint Line had been completed. The Commission felt that the ARC needs to contiruie to inform the community on ARC projects and concerns by using the City's newsletter and separate single page mailings. This Action Step will become a part of Expanding distribution of air noise related information. The following changes have been made to Page 6 of the Air Noise Plan of Action: Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 4 ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1 Continue to inform the community on ARC Staff/ARC Continuous projects and concerns using the City's newsletter and separate single page mailings. 2. Work with Northern Dakota County Airport Rel. Staff/ARC Continuous Commission on possible legislation for MAC revision. 3. Mail letters and Heights Highlites to State Sen. Staff Continuous and Representatives regarding ARC issues. 4. Invite guests to monthly ARC meetings Staff Continuous (i.e. Hamiel, Mr. Wagoner, State/Rep (Quarterly) elected officials) 5. Expand coverage of air noise issues by Staff/ARC 1997 pursuing informational meetings with Council editorial staffs of major papers. 6. Continue to send press releases to newspapers, Staff Continuous State Senators and Representatives. 7. Update and Promote air noise mitigation document. Staff/ARC Annual Update The following changes have,,been made to Page 7 of the Action Plan: Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Appointment of City Resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1 Discuss concerns with State Senators and Reps. ARC/ regarding composition of MAC. Pursue legislation Council to amend MAC Commissioner appointment process. 2. Discuss and compare with NDCARC cities affect. ARC by air noise to MAC representatives. AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 5 Dec. 97/ Jan. 98 1998 3. Review MASAC representation and MAC repres. ARC/Staff 1997/1998 with Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Commission. Propose new structure and representation on MASAC. No changes were made to pages 8 through 12. The following issues and goals will remain priority with the Commission: (Page 8) Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan Goal: Prevent Construction of Third North Parallel Runway ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Monitor MAC Compliance with Contract Staff/ARC Continuous 2. Research MAC Acquisition of Bureau of Mines property and MAC interest in off airport properties in 3rd runway area. 3. Monitor EIS Process for NIS Runway 4. Monitor EIS for 12,000 foot Runway (Page 9) Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan Staff 1997 Staff/ARC 1997/1998 Staff/ARC 1997 Goal: Implement Noise Mitigation Requirements in MSP Mitigation Committee's Comprehensive Plan ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Implement MAC's MSP Mitigation Plan Staff/ARC 199711998 a. MASAC Action Plan for Implementation b. Joint Efforts with NDCARC C. Dakota County Assistance d. Legislative Assistance AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 6 (Page 10) Issue: Conversion to Stage III Quieter Aircraft Goal: Assure Conversion by Federal Deadline of Year 2000 ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Work with MAC to assure 1996 legislation to Staff Completed convert to all Stage III aircraft by year 2000 is implemented. 2. Consider backsliding of Stage III conversion. ARC Upon response of NWA 3. MASAC Consideration of Stage III Compliance ARC/Council Periodic (Page 11) ISSUE: Noise Reduction through Litigation GOAL: Determine Feasibility of a Legal Challenge to Current Air Noise Distribution ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1. Continue to be kept abreast of other communities' Staff/ARC Continuous issues and possible litigation process. 2. Consider Freedom of Information Request Staff/ARC 1997 for EIS or FONSI's on increased operations 3. Consider legal challenge options if north/south Staff /ARC 1997/1998 runway is delayed. AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 7 (Page 12) Issue: Expand Eligibility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in Areas Affected by Air Noise Exposure Goal: Air Noise Mitigation through Sound Insulation ACTION STEPS WHO WHEN 1 Continue to monitor changes in the Ldn contours Staff/ARC On-going and monitor the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program completion process. 2. Examine the feasibility of purchase or acquisition ARC/Council 1998 through Part 150 for severely impacted areas. 3. Ensure ANOMS data used for Noise Contour Staff./ARC 1998 Generation for 2005 Part 150 DNL 60. DISCUSS JOINT WORKSHOP FOR NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSIONERS The Commission was of the consensus that Wednesday nights are the best meeting nights. The Commission was of the consensus that City staff pursue August 27th as the joint workshop date for NDCARC commissioners. The Commission felt that the meeting should be held at the Mendota Heights City Hall and should begin at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Des Roches was excused at 9:02 p.m. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the following items: a. MASAC Agenda for June 24, 1997 and May 27, 1997 minutes. b. MASAC's Technical Advisor's Report for May 1997. C. MASAC's Monthly Complaint Summary for May 1997. d. MASAC's Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis for May 1997. e. Airport Noise Report for June 23, 1997. f. Eagan ARC Agenda for July 8, 1997. 9. MAC 1996 Report to the Public and MSP Skyway to 2020 Report. AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 8 There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission adjourned its meeting at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary AIRPORT RELA TIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUL Y 9, 1997 9