08-13-1997 ARC PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
AGENDA
August 13, 1997 - 7 p.m. - Large Conference Room
1. Call to Orde� - 7 p.m. i ,
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3. Approvai of July 9, 1997 Meeting Minutes.
4. Unfinished and New Business:
� Update Airport Action Plan
�„b� Discuss Joint Workshop for Northern Dakota County Airport Relations'
Commissioners
� Discuss Letter and Video from Mr. Ron Fussell
c�. Presentation on Noise - 8 p.m. Mr. Brian Add�s, Instructor at Inver
Hills Community College
6. Updates
� Noise Abatement Departure Profiles
� b. MAC and MASAC Representation
�,,e'.'' Community Stabilization Working Group - August 12, 1997
d. Part 150 Response to Ms. Rita Hughes, 2308 Swan Drive
7. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Corresqondence:
a. MASAC Agenda for July 22, 1997 and June 24, 1997 Minutes
b. MASAC's Technical Advisor's Report for June 1997
c. Airport Noise Report for July
d. MASAC Executive Committee Agenda for August 14, 1997 and July
1 1, 1997 Minutes
e. MASAC Operations Committee Agenda for August 14, 1997 and
Minutes of ;1uly 15, 1997
f. Eagan ARC Agenda for August 12, 1997
$. Other Comments or Concerns.
9. Adjourn.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
JULY 9, 1997
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held
on Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1 101
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to o�der 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
UPDATE AIRPORT IVOISE PLAN OF ACTION
The Commission discussed and considered the following
changes/additionsJdeletions 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 opinian 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 1 1 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 thafi 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
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noise wiil 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 �.
Chair Beaty added a new goal to the Noise Reduction Through Modified
Takeoff Procedures:
Goal: Revisit Fanning Option off of 11 L
ACTION STEPS
1. Braslau to educate the Commission on
how fanning may affect the community
2. Research other airports implementation
of fanning procedure.
3. Explore with MAC - Get history of past
concerns - i.e. - St. Paul Airport
4. Check with FAA regarding their concerns
for air traffic control.
WHO WHEN
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Oct.
ARC/ Sept./
Staff Oct.
ARCI Sept./
Staff Oct.
ARC/ Sept./
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:
1. Request Copy of Tower Order that
Implements NSDP's
Who When
Staff July
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Monitor Compliance with Tower Order Staff/ARC Continuous
Early Morning Flights - Request Compliance Staff/ARC August
Pursue Magnetic Shift Affect on
105 Degree Heading for 11 L.
Staff/ARC FAA is
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
1. Inquire with Bruce Wagoner about
current head-to-head operations
WHO WHEN
Staff August
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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:
GOAL:
Noise Reduction through Modified Takeaff Procedures
Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor which Minimizes
Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure
ACTION STEPS
1. Advocate for Maintenance of 5 miles final
arrivals and 3 mile corridor for departures.
WHO WHEN
Staff/ARC Continuous
2. 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 contirwe 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
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ACTION STEPS
1. Continue to inform the community on ARC
projects and concerns using the City's newsletter
and separate single page mailings.
2. Work with Northern Dakota County Airport Rel.
Commission on possible legislation for MAC
revision.
3. Mail letters and Heights Highlites to State Sen.
and Representatives regarding ARC issues.
4. Invite guests to monthly ARC meetings
(i.e. Hamiel, Mr. Wagoner, State/Rep
elected officials)
WHO WHEN
Staff/ARC Continuous
Staff/ARC Continuous
Staff Continuous
Staff Continuous
(Quarterly)
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 Senatars 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 IVlendota 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.
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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 fallowing issues and goals will
remain priority with the Commission:
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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 N/S Runway
4. Monitor EIS for 12,000 foot Runway
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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
1. Implement MAC's MSP Mitigation Plan
a. MASAC Action Plan for Implementation
b. Joint Efforts with NDCARC
c. Dakota County Assistance
d. Legislative Assistance
WHO WHEN
Staff/ARC 1997/1998
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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 111 aircraft by year 2000 is
implemented.
2. Consider backsliding of Stage III conversion. ARC Upon
response ofi NWA
3. MASAC Consideration of Stage III Compliance ARC/Council
Periodic
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ISSUE: Noise Reduction through Litigation
i� i GOAL: Determine Feasibility ofi a �egal Challenge to Current Air Noise
Distribution
ACTION STEPS WHO WHEIV
1. Continue to be kept abreast of other communities' StaffIARC 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.
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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:
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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 $, 1997.
g. MAC 1996 Report to the Public and MSP Skyway to 2020 Report.
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There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission adjourned
its meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGI3TS
August 11, 1997
To: Airport Relations Commission
From: Kevin Batchelder, City Adminis�or
Subject: Airport Noise Plan of Action
DISCUSSION
The Commission annually reviews the Mendota Heights Air Noise Plan of Action at
their June meeting. The Air Noise Plan of Action is intended to serve as a guide and a goals
statement to direct our actions, as it relates to airport operations and air noise in the
community. The Commission stated their intent would be to present an updated Air Noise
Plan of Action to the City Councit in August.
Attached is a copy of an updated Air Noise Plan of Action based on the Commission's
review and discussion at their June and July meetings. Please refer to the July meeting
minutes for the fmal changes made to the Action Plan. Attached with the Air Noise Plan of
Action is the updated Topics of Interest - Updated and Prioritized, June 11, 1997 and an
updated Focus Issues list.
The Commission should review the final draft of the Action Plan and make any
corrections before making a recommendation to City Council for the adoption of the Action
Plan. ,
ACTION REQUIRED
Consider the final draft Air Noise Plan of Action and make a recommendation to City
Council.
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TOPICS OF INTEREST
Updated and Prioritized June 11, 1997
HIGH PRIORITY ISSUES
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2. Equity of Current Runway Use System. �������"�` ��� � z� ��� `' ` �
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3. Noise Abatement Departure Profiles. �
4. Global Positioning Satellite Technology.
5. Nighttime Restrictions on Aircraft Operations.
MEDIUM PRIORITY ISSUES
6. MSP Long-Term Comprehensive Planning Issues - Expansion of Existing
Airport.
7. Prevention of Third Parallel Runway - Monitoring Contract with MAC.
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- 8. Noise Measurement Issues - a. Usefulness of Ldn 65 Contour
b. Expansion of MAC Aircraft Noise Operations
Monitoring System (ANOMSI.
9. Implementation of MSP Mitigation Committee's Comprehensive Plan.
LOW PRIORITY ISSUES
10. Corridor Definition/Compliance Issues.
1 1. Non-Simultaneous Departure Procedures.
12. Metropolitan Council "Noise Zone Map" Update and Related Land Use
Controls.
13. Phase Out of Noisy Stage II Aircraft.
14. Aircraft Engine Run-Up Noise and Aircraft Ground Noise During Periods of
Departure Over Minneapolis.
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FOCUS ISSLTES
Noise Reduction Throu�h Modified Takeoff Procedures
A. Adoption of "Close In" vs. "Distant" Departure Procedures
B. Adoption of Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Regulations
C. Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor
Heighten Awareness of Mendota Hei�hts Air Noise Concerns
A. Advertising the MAC Air Noise Complaint Line
B. Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information
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D. Advocate for Equitable MASAC and MAC Representation
3. MSP Long Term Com�rehensive Plan
A. Monitor Contract with MAC on Third Parallel Runway
B. Implement MSP Mitigation Committee's Comprehensive Plan
4. Conversion to Stage III Quieter Aircraft
5. Noise Reduction Throu�h Liti a� tion
6. Expand Eli ig bility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Pro�ram in Affected Areas
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Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures
Goai: Implementation of Non-Simultaneous Takeoff Procedures Which
Minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure
Action Steps: Who
1. Request Copy of Tower Order that Staff
Implements NSDP's
2. Monitor Compliance with Tower Order Staff/
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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:
1. Seek Political Assistance from
legislative leaders - Send Correspondence
to MAC
2. MAC Planning and Environment reports
recommendation to MAC.
3. MAC recommends to FAA procedure
to be implemented.
4. FAA implements tower order.
5. FAA begins NADPs.
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AIR NOISE PLAN OF ACTION
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Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures
Goal: Revisit Fanning Option n� 0�1 1'`�
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Action Steps: Who When
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1.�,�:.� ��s a' t educate the Commission on � f ARC Sept./Oct.
�t�' how fanning may affect the communit�y t�--�
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, of fanning procedure
3. Explore history with MAC/St. Paul airspace ARC/Staff r,�lA�°' 1`� �� �
4. Explore opportunities and constraints with ARC/Staff -(�I.ca' �: ����
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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 FAA Control Tower about Staff August
current head-to-head operations
2. Suggest Using crosswind �unway more ARC Fall 1997
frequently during head-to-head operations.
3. Monitor MSP Mitigation Comprehensive Plan ARC/ 1997
designated Stage III only from10:30 p.m. Council
until 6:00 a.m. and assist MAC in Implementing
Voluntary Agreements with Airlines
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Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures
Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor which Minimizes
Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure
Action Steps Who When
1. Advocate for Maintenance of 5 mile final Staff/ARC Continuous
arrivals and 3 mile corridor for departures
2. Pursue the benefit of updating Tower
orders to original intent before shift
in magnetic headings
3. Presentation to Commission on GPS by
MAC or other expert (Mr. Harold Pierce)
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Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns
Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information
Action Steps: Who When
1. Continue to inform the community on Staff/ARC Continuous
ARC projects and concerns using the
City's newsletter and separate single
page mailings.
2. Work with Northern Dakota County Airport Staff/ARC Continuous
Relations Commission on possible Legislation
for MAC representation.
3. Mail letters and Heights Highlites to
State Senators and Representatives
regarding ARC issues
4. Invite guests to monthly ARC meetings
(i.e., Mr. Hamiel, Mr. Wagoner, State
elected officials)
5. Expand coverage of air noise issues
by pursuing informational meetings with
editorial staffs of major papers
6. Continue to send press releases to
newspapers, State Senators and
Reps.
7. Update and Promote air noise
mitigation document.
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Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns
Goal: Appointment of City Resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission
Action Steps:
1. Discuss concerns with State Senators
and Reps. regarding composition of
MAC. Pursue legislation to amend
MAC Commissioner appointment process.
2. Discuss and Compare cities affected by
air noise to MAC representatives
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ARC/ Dec.97/Jan.98
Council
ARC 1998
3. Review MASAC representation and ARC/Staff 1997/1998
MAC representation with Northern
Dakota Caunty Airport Relations
Commission. Propose new structure and
representation on MASAC.
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Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan
Goal: Prevent Construction of Third North Parallel R�nway
Action Ste�s: 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 N/S Runway
4. Monitor EIS fo� 12,000 foot Runway
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issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan
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 1997/1998
a. MASAC Action Plan for Implementation
b. Joint Efforts with NDCARC
c. Dakota County Assistance
d. Legislative Assistance
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Goal:
AIR NOISE PLAN OF ACTION
Conversion to Stage III Quieter Aircraft
Assure Conversion by Federal Deadline of Year 2000
Action Steps:
1. Work with MAC to assure 1996
legislation to convert to all Stage III
aircraft by Year 2000 is implemented
2. Consider Backsliding of Stage 111
Conversion
3. MASAC Consideration of
Stage III compliance
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Issue: Noise Reduction Through Litigation
Goal: Determine Feasibility of a Legal Challenge to Current Air
Noise Distribution
Action Steps:
1. Continue to be kept ab�east of other
communities' issues and possible
litigation process
2. Consider Freedom of Information Request
for EIS or FONSI's on Increased
Operations
3. Consider Legal Challenge Options if
North/South Runway is Delayed
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Staff/ARC Continuous
Staff/ARC 1997
Staff/ARC 1997/1998
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Goal:
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Expand Eligibility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in Areas
Affected by Air Noise Exposure
Air Noise Mitigation Through Sound Insulation
Action Ste�s:
1. Continue to monitor changes in the L.dn
contours and monitor the Part 150
Sound Insulation program completion
process.
2. Examine the feasibility of purchase or
acquisition through Part 150 for severly
impacted areas
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Staff/ARC On-going
ARC/Council
Ensure ANOMS data used for Noise Contour Staff/ARC
Generation for 2005 Part 150 DNL 64
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
August 11, 1997
To: Airport Relations Cornmission
From: Kevin Batchelder, City Administrator
Subject: Unfinished and New Business Items
This memo is intended to provide an explanation of the Items 4.b through 4.d on the
agenda for August 13, 1997, as follows:
4.b Joint Workshop for Northern Dakota Countv Airport Relations Coalition - This
workshop is intended to give the commissioners, and other city officials, from each of
the member cities an opportunity to meet, have conversation about joint issues, and
gain an awareness of the issues facing each community.
Mendota Heights is hosting the Joint Workshop at 7 p.m. on August 27, 1997 at City
�' � Hall. Included in the evening's activities is a bus tour of each city. There will be two
-- or three stops in each City including Mendota Heights, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and
Sunfish Lake. This will be followed by a meeting at City Hall to discuss joint issues
and priorities.
The Commission should �iscuss appropriate stops in Mendota Heights for the bus tour
and what information we would like to present to the other comrnunities.
4.c Discuss Letter and Video - Mr. Ron Fussell sent the City the attached letter and video
for presentation to the Airports Relations Cor�unission.
4.d Presentation b�Mr Brian Addis - Mr. Addis is an instructor of Aviation at the Inver
Hills Community College and his speaking engagement was ananged by Mr. Ellsworth
Stein. Mr. Addis has agreed to speak about aviation noise, its history and its future and
about the regulatory aspects of noise. He is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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August 4, 1997
SUBJECT: Joint Airport Meeting/Tour ;
Nothing like waiting to the last minute. Fo(lowing are a mailing list and � dr�ft
tour route for Eagan_ tt ca� r�vork in either direcEion. It only gets tricky if you were
planning on starting or ending on Hwy 149. 8ut even fhat is doable. We can talk
abot�t �riority staps and opfions at the next meeting. Catch you later. �
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Mendota Heights, MN
Dear Committee:
When ! got home from woric last night, airplanes were flying over our neighborhood
about every minute or so. i grabbed our camcorder and made a tape documenting the
time and date. 1t isn't ciear if this wiil heip your cause, but you are more than weicome
to use the attached tape in documenting excessive noise from flyovers from the airport.
The tape is narrated by me. Note that my wife was mowing our lawn through much of
the tape and that it was not possible to hear the mower at times because the noise
fcom the planes was so laud (even though the mower was only a few feet away far
some of those shots). This should provide sorne idea of the noise level from the
planes, though a Db meter was not available to measure the exact level. Also, I was
not able to converse with my son, who was standing right next to me, during some of
the flyovers. It was quite a surprising night as far as noise levels go.
� ) There is, ait least, one error on the tape. I narrate that a plane is moving to the west
� when, in fact, it is moving east. The planes #ake offi west of our house, cross it, then
normally go east. I noted in the film the few planes which banked over the house and
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Members of the Planning and Environment Committee, MAC
Attn: Mx. John Himle, Chair
6040 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450-2799
Dear Members:
The City of Mendota Heights appreciates the MAC Planning and Environm.ent
Committee's action in July to ta.ble discussion of the MASAC recommendation on Noise
Abatement Departure Profiles for one month.
The City of Mendota. Heights believes that it is vitally important that a Close-In departure
be adopted for both ends of the parallel runways for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport. The Mendota. Heights City Council passed Resolution No. 97-22 on May 20, 1997
formally requesting that MAC implement the Close-In departure procedure off both ends of the
parallel runways. The City's position in this matter is as follows:
1. The City of 11�Iendota. Heights, in response to the Metropolitan Aircraft� Sound Abatement
Council (MASAC), has requested by resolution that the Metropolitan Airports
Commission immediately implement the "Close-In" departure proceditte for the M�ndota
Heights-Eagan Corridor.
2. The Mendota. Heights-Eagan Corridor receives a majority of departures from the
Minneapolis-Saint Paui Intemational Airport and is heavily impacted by aircraft noise,
thereby, making the corridor a prime candidate for application of a sound abatement
procedure such as the "Close-In" departure.
3. The Metropolitan Airlaorts Commission is on record that it will give primary sound
abatement consideration to those areas most heavily impacted by air noise, in particular,
the area of impact defined as the DNL 65 noise contour.
4. The MAC analysis demonstrates that at least 470 residential pazcels, and school
properties, within the DNL 65 noise contour in Mendota Heights would experience a
reduction in noise levels if the current Distant Departure procedure was switched to a
"Close-In" departure procedure.
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5. The federal advisory circular �91-53A that permits these departure procedures defines the
"Close-In" departures for the purpose of providing noise reduction for noise sensitive
areas located in close proximitv to the departure end of the runway.
The federal advisory states that distant community NADP's are intended to provide noise
reduction for all other noise sensitive areas. The MAC has always used the DNL 65
contour when describing a standard of close proximity. More importantly, the two
definitions indicate a recognition of two different procedures for noise abatement
purposes.
6. If it is appropriate to adopt a"Close-In" departure procedure on the Minneapolis side of
the airport for sound abatement reasons, then it is equally appropriate to adopt the same
procedure on the southeast side of the airport. This would be the only equitable solution
for those residents living with�n close proximity to the ends of the parallel runways on
both sides of the airport. Residents within the the DNL 65 in Mendota Heights deserve
the same sound attentuation methods used in Minneapolis.
7. The most practical procedure for pilots and control tower operators would be to use the
same procedure off both ends of the parallel runways to eliminate any confusion. If the
"Close-In" departure procedure is utilized on the Minneapolis end of the parallel runwaXs,
the simplest and least confusing methodology would be to use this procedure on the
southaast side of the para11e1 runways, as well.
8. Intuitively, the higher the aircraft, the less noise intrusive it is on the ground. With the .
"Close-In" departure procedure, aircraft climb to a higher altitude much closer to the end
of the runway, thereby decreasing the noise impact on residential properties in the DNL
6� noise contour azea As the aircraft increases its distance from the airport and gains
altitude, the noise impact is reduced. Therefore, when aircraft again power up to their en-
route climb procedures, any noise impact from powering up again is extremely �
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negligible compared to thase impacts in the DNL 65. At that point, the aircraft is moving
away from any listener on the �ound and any perceptible noise increase is only
momentary.'
The City of Mendota Heights respectfully requests tl�at the l�Ietropolitan Airports
Commision implement the Close-In departure procedure for both ends of the parallel runways.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
Ahuja, Krishan Kumar, Ph.D, GeorQia Tech Research Institute, Regents Researcher and
Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Chief: Acoustics and Aerodynamics Branch.
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FROM: Richatd B. Keinz, �irector af Environment (726-8134}
SUBJECT: Noise Abatement Departure Profiles
DATE: July 25, 1997
1n the early 't99Qs, the Federai Aviation Admir,istration responded to numerous �equests ior
uniGus noise abatement departure procedures, by studying the viabitity of using different
procedures off differe�t ends of rvnways at the same airport. The result �of exhaustive testing
at the John Wayne/Orange County Airport �SNA) in Santa Ana, CA, was Advisory Circular
91-53A, Noise Abatement Departvre Proftes, recornmending twa specific departure profiies,
used as a function of the noise sensitivities cff the ends of each rurrway.
AC 91-53A specif:ed roles far each participant in the naise abatement departure p�ofrte (NADP)
process. Air carriers were ta deveiop a Ctose-in Depa�ture procedure, and a Distant Departure
procedur+e €or each aircraft in their fleet, in accardance with specitic criteria for deveiop'rng safe
departure prafiles autiir�ed in AC 91•53A. Airport operators wete to specify to air cacriers
serving their faciJity, which departure prafile should be flawn off eaci� .end of the airport, a
fundion of the noise sensitivities off each end.
� ) The Ciase-in NADP was designed to benefit noise sensitive areas close ta the ai�pert. Oistant
PtADPs were to be specified when noise sensitive areas were farther from the airpo�t. Thrust
management and flap retraction are the parameters varied to effect the diiferent benefits.
Ciose-�n Procedure Benefits "Close-fn" Distant Procedure Benefits "pistant"
Noise Sensitive • Naise Sensitive
Carrtmunities Communities
800-'3 000 ft Reduce Thrust 800-1000 ft Retracf Fiaps
Reduce Thrust
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3000 ft Retract Flaps 3000 tt Normai Ctimb
Norrnat C1imb
The Metropoiitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Councit (MASAC) undertook the study necessary
to expticitty determine which NADPs produced the greatest nflise benefit off each encl.
Contours were developed utilizing ANOMS flight path, aircraft type, and operat9an count
informaticn. Based on the precedence set by the MSP Noise Mifigaticn Committes the DNL
60 Contourwas included. MAC's Geographic information System•{G15) was used to objective{y
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determirte imp��t, by ar��iyZing parcet data provided by communities surrourtding 1he
Minneapolis•St. Paut Intematianal Airport (MSP). The Air Line Pilats Association (ALPA), has
requested fot safety reasons, nat to specify different noise abatement departure procedures
, � far parattel runways. For example, the Close-In DepaRure Procedure can not be flown off
Rur�way 11 �., wt�ile tite Distan2 Qeparture Procedure is flawn off Rurnvay 11 R.
The frnal NADP analysis presented to MASAC eariier this spring, indicated the Ctose-In
Procedure ftowri oti runways 29L and 29R, and the Distant NACP flown off a!t other ends
combined for the greatest overalf noise benefit. MASAC passed the followinfl resciuiior�:
...to recammend [to MAC's Planning and Er►vironment Committeej the Ctose-In Departure Profile for
Runways 29L ar,d 29R, and the Distant Procedure aff Runways 11 E., 11 R. 04, and 22. �
After reviewing the NADP analysis, the cify of Mendota Heights dete�nined the C1ose-In
Departure Procedure aff Reanway 111. wouid give the greatest benefit to Mendota Heights.
Mendota Heights Mayor, Charles Mertensotto, sent a letter to Planning and Enviranment
Chairman, .lohn Himte, outiining th� city's pasition on the MASAC NAOP resoluiion.
8ased on Community Departute Procedure Parce! Counts within the pN� 60 centour.
Cammunity Dis2a�tt Departure Close • in Oeparture
Procedure - Parcel Count P�ocedure • Parcel Count
{residentiaf, day care, and {residentiai, day care. and
school properties) schoal properties)
Eagan T21 119
Inve� Grove Heights 376 S85
Mendote 70 63
Mendota Heights 1127 9138
Suni,sh l.ake 9Q i i 1
Tota! Parcels Impacted 2384 2616
From the above, 2384 resident�al, day ca�e, and schooi praperties Soufh of Runways 11 L. and
1'1 R, are impaeted by the �urrently flowtt �istani Departure Procedure within the 60 DNL
contour. 8y chat�ging to the�Clase-In Departure Procedure, 2616 residentiai, day ca:e, and
schaol properties will be impacted_ 6y retaining the cuRentiy ttown �istant Departure
Procedure off Runways 11 L and i 1 R, 232 residential, day care, and school properties will not
be added ta the irripaet area. ?aking a holistic approach and recognizing the direction from the
MSP Noise Mitigation Committee to consider impacts within the DN� 60 contour, the
Me#ropolitan Airports Commissian must pu�sue a procedure which provides the greatest averall
noise benefii to a!i residents in surrounding communities wiihin that contour.
A M�ndota Heights resalution and MASAC minutes �elating to the NADP discussions are
included as attachments at the request of MASAC. �
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COMMITTEE ACTION REQUESTED:
RECOMMEND TO THE FULI. COMM(SStON Tt� ACCEAT MASACS RESOLUTiON
REGARDlNG NOlSE ABATEMENT OEPARTURE PR�FiLES, FOR CLOSE-}N PROCEDURES
; OFF RUNWAYS 29L AN0 29R, AND DlSTANT PROCEOURES OFF RUNWAYS '11l., 1iR,
' 04, 22, AND AUTHOR(ZE EXECUTION OF THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
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Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC�
604Q 28th Avenua South • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450 •(612) 726-9d� 1
Chalrman: Robert P. .lohnson
Past Chalrs; Scott Bunln, 1990-1995
Walter Rockensteln, II. 1982•1990
Jan Dei Calzo, 1979-1952
Stanley W, Oison, 1�969-1979
Technicai
Advisor: John Foggia
At the regular(y scheduled MASAC meeting, July 22, 1997, MASAC members
were invitad to subrnit their comments an the fo�lowing issue:
1. The Executive Committee will meet on August 14'h to review possible
changes to the MASAC membership roster to accurately reflect current
runway usage percentages. Please return your comments regarding this
issue BY AUGUST 7, 1997.
DIRECT YOUR COMMENTS TU:
Matrapolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council
6040 28�' Avenue South
� Minneapolis, MN 55450
Attn: MASAC Secretary — Meiissa Scovronski
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TO: Jim Prasser, City of Ftichfield
Mark Bernhatdson, City of Bloomington
Tom Hedges, City of Eagan
Kevin Batcheider, City af Mendota Heights
Jan Del Calzo, City of Minneapolis
Chuck Armstrong, City of St. Paul
' Greg Kanat, City of Bumsville
Jim Sofem, Metropolitan Counci{
Jennifer Sayre, Northwest Airlines
Deb Dyson, House Researc�
Amy Vennowitz, Senate Research
1n late 1996, ihe Noise Mitigation Committee estabEished by the Metropolitan Airports
Commission recommended that a Community Stabilization Working group be formed
to develop recommendations that could be submitted to the Minnesota l,egislature.
O Given the timing of adoption of the Cornm'st�ee recommendations and subsequent
-- presentation to the Legislature, action could not be taken for the 't 997 session.
In order to c3evelop potential recammendations for the 1998 session, it is timely to
establish a Working Group and begin discussions regarding patentiaf ineasures. An
initia! meeting will be held, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at the
Lind6ergh Terminal in the Metropolitan Air�orts Commission Meeting Room (located
above Chili's Restaurant at the entrance to the Red Concou�se). Parking will be
vafidated - please 6ring in your parking ticket. A secortd meeting will be held at the
same location at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28,1997.
i apoEogiae for the late notice o# this meeting, and hope yau wiil be able to attend.
cc: Mayor Sayles Belton
Mayor No�m Coleman
Nacho Diaz, Metropolitan Council
Jon Hohenstein, City of Eagan
Tom Nanson, City of Burnsville
Richard Anderson, Northwest Airlines
John DeCoster, Narthwest Airlines
The Mctropolitan dirport,v Commission �s an aEfirmttive accion employez.
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Thank you for your letter dated July 30, 1997 concerning questions regarding the
eligibility of a property located at 2308 Swan Drive for the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MA.C) Part 150 Residential Sound Insulation Program.
Since the Part 150 Residential Sound Insulation Program is a federal program, many of
the program rules, including eligibiliiy, are established by the federal government and
(� must be met by all U.S. a.irports who choose to implement Part 150 Programs. The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines eligibility Part 150 Residential Sound
Insulation Program eligibility for homes closely surrounding the Minneapolis! St. Paul
International Airport (MSP) using a DNL (day/night level) computer-generated noise
contour. Although many homes are impacted by aircraft noise, the DNL contour is
designed to define the most c'ti a noise impacted land use surrounding the airport. The
certified MSP 1996 DNL (day/night level) Noise Exposure Map (see attached) is the
current DNL noise contour certified by the FA.A for Minneapolis/St. Paul International
Airport (MSP).
Based on FAA guidelines, only blocks that are intersected or com�letely contained within
the outermost contour boundary are eligible for the Part 150 Residential Sound Insulation
Program. The property in question (2308 Swan Drive} is located on a block that does not
meet this FA.A criteria and therefore is not eligible for Part 150 modifications. The
neighboring blocks (Blocks 21 & 22) are eligible because they are intersected by the
outermost DNL contour boundary.
It is likely that within the next 2-3 year period, the FAA will request that an updated DNL
noise contour be generated for MSP (2005 DNL60 contour). Additional blocks could
become eligible in the future only if they were contained within this updated DNL noise
contour's outermost boundary. It is important to note that new blocks entering the
The Ivietropolitan Airports Commission is an affirmative action employer.
Reliever Airports: AIRLAKE • ANOKA COUNTY/BLAINE • CRYSTAL • FLYING CLOUD • LAKE EL.biO • SAINT PAUL DOWNT04VN
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��II to Ord�r, Roll Call
Approval of Minutes of Meeting May 27,1997 and June 24,1997
Introduction of invited Guests
Receipt of Communications
Runway Usag� and Complaint Summary
APi�tNS Upds�e — Staff
Operations C�mmi�tee fi�eeting Update — Mark �almen
Ex��t�ve �tarv�a�ittee ��ac9ate — �a�t� Johnson
Dis�i�o�acishec� �uest �i Altay, ��4A �loas� Ombudsman
Re�,� of �9�e M�� Cornu�ission ble�ting
P�rsos�s W6shin� to Address the Coun�il
Other items Not on the Agenda
Adjournment
Next Nieeting:
August 26, 1997
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MINUTES
METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT COUMCIL.
GENERAL MEETING
June 24, 1997
7:30 p.m.
6040 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Call to Order Roll Call
The meeting was cailed to order by Vice Chairman Tom Hueg at 7:30 p.m. and the secretary
was asked to call the roll. The foilowing members were in attendance.
Mark Salmen
Brian Bates
Brian Simonson
Dick Keinz
Steve Minn
John Richter
Joe Lee
Pamela Nelms
Tom Hueg
Scott Bunin
Carol McGuire
Dawn Weitze!
Jill Smith
Lance Staricha
Ed Portef
Dale Hammons
Madhu Singh
Advisors
John Aamot
- Ron G1aub
Traci Erickson
Chad Leqve
Brian Timerson e
Visitors
None Listed
2. Approval of Minutes
NWA _
Airborne
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MAC .
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Paul
St. Paul
Richfield
Mendota Heights
Eagan
Burnsville
Inver G�ove Heights
Sunfish Lake
FAA
FAA-CMO
Technical Advisor
MAC
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Mark Salmen, NWA, moved and Scott Bunin, seconded, to hold ove� for approval the minutes
of the May 27, 1997 meeting for next month's meeting due to the late receipt of the minutes.
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The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
3. Introduction of invited quests
Receipt of Communications
There were no invited guests.
Vice Chairman Hueg reported that a letter was received from the City of Eagan requesting a
study to determine what portion of operations not complying with the Eagan-Mendota Heights
corridor procedures were purposely given headings outside parameters in order to avoid unsafe
flying conditions, such as storm systems southeast of the airport. Vice Chairman Hueg
assigned the request to the MASAC Operations Committee.
A letter was received from the Pastor of the Church of the Assumption in Minneapolis
requesting noise monitoring at the facility. Vice Chairman Hueg assigned the request to MAC
staff.
4. Technical Advisor's Runwav Svstem Utilization Report and Complaint Sur�mary
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, presented the May 1-21, 1997 Technical Advisor's Report.
The highlights of the report are as follows:
➢ Traci noted the report only covered May 1� through May 21 � because of the FAA's change
from � diskpack system to an optical disk drive system.
➢ The decrease in operations during the month of May compared to April was due to a
decrease in gene�al aviation and commuter aircraft operations.
➢ Traci reiterated that the data from May 9996 on pages 4-7 was not for comparison �./
purposes. It was included for information purposes only.
➢ Traci noted that the Analysis of Aircraft Noise Events was incomplete because there was no
ANOMS flight track data for correlation after the 21St of May, although the monitored noise
level data was still available. �
John Ricther, Minneapolis, said a neighbor of his had asked him about military aircraft noise
and if there was anything that couid be done about it. Mr. Richter suggested MASAC speak
with the military about aircraft noise abatement. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said the
issue could be brought to the Operations Committee.
John Richter, Minneapolis, also suggested that MASAC hold its August, 1997 meeting in the
community, somewhere in South Minneapolis or Mendota Heights, as has been done in the
past. Vice Chairman Hueg said he would bring the suggestion to the Chairman.
Joe Lee, Minneapolis, asked what the timeline was for getting the ANOMS system running
again. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said she did not know when the system would be
operating again.
Joe Lee, Minneapolis, asked if staff was getting any help from the FAA. 7'raci Erickson,
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Technical Advisor, said the FAA had been very helpful. She said the FAA had given staff an
optical disk with files on it for them to use. She said this was unprecedented for the FAA.
5. ANOMS Update
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Chad �eqve, MAC, updated the members on the status of the ANOMS system. Chad said the
FAA had switched from using a diskpack reader to an optical disk reader on May 21St to store
data. Chad said staff was waiting on receiving an optical disk reader, which was expected on
June 30'h. Chad said staff had two options for dealing with the new format.
First, MAC could acquire direct connect capabilities with an ANOMS upgrade in order to bypass
having to use an optical disk reader. In this case, the data would be directly downloaded to the
ANOMS system. The data format would still have to be changed into a format ANOMS could
use.
The second option would be to contract with Mansour Raad, ESRI, who would rewrite the
ANOMS program so that it could automatically use the FAA data.
Chad said he believed the FAA would not sto�e the data for future use by staff because of the
expense. He said, most likely, the data would be lost.
6. Crossina in the Corridor Update
John Aamot, Operations Manager at the ATCT, read the tower p�ocedure for departures off 11 L
and 11 R. "Mendota Heights/ Eagan Procedures, Departures on Runway 11 R/L: Whenever
possible under non-simuitaneous depa�ture conditions, aircraft departing runway 11 R will be
assigned a heading to maintain an approximate ground track of 105 degrees magnetic and
aircraft departing runway 11 L will be assigned a heading to maintain a ground track along the
extended centerline, approximately 118 degrees magnetic." Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor,
said she asked Mr. Aamot to read the procedure to confirm the fact that the crossing in the
corridor procedure was in the tower's procedures.
7. Report of the MAC Commission Meetinq
Vice Chairman Hueg repo�ted that most of the Commission meeting centered around parking
issues. He said the one issue discussed that impacted noise issues was Northwest Airlines
request that the MAC consider lengthening the Crosswind Runway (04/22) another 1000 feet to
enable non-stop flights between Minneapolis and Hong Kong. He reported that there was
dissention from the City of Minneapolis who felt the MAC was moving to quickly. The
Commission approved the P&E Committee's recommendation to study the proposal further.
Part of the proposal inclddes temporarily lengthening the south parallel runway.
Vice Chairman Hueg also reported on the Policy Advisory Committee meeting held on Tuesday,
July 17�'. He said that Steve Vecchi, Manager of Administration and Policies for the Pa►t 150
Prog�am, reported that there would be a significant increase in the cost of. insuiating homes due
to the larger home stock, hot water heating systems rather than forced air heat, and the
increase in costs associated with the ventilation program. Mr. Vecchi said the analysis of costs
for the Part 150 program would be p�esented to the P&E Committee in July as an information
item.
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8. Persons Wishing to Address the Councii
There were no persons wishing to address the council.
11. Other Items Not on the Ac�enda
Mark Salmen, NWA, briefed the council on the Operations Committee meeting of June 13,
1997. Mr. Salmen said the committee heard from James Serrin, Minneapolis, and Joe Lee,
Minneapolis, about their proposal regarding straight out departures over Minneapolis. Mark
said staff presented a proposed outline for studying the straight out departures. A motion was
made, voted on, and approved to accept staff s proposed outline and that the sample used for
the study be representative. He noted that the next Operations Committee would be held July
15"' rather than July 11'h
John Richter, Minneapolis, suggested MASAC invite the new owners of Sun Country Airlines to
a MASAC meeting. _ _ -
Jill Smith, Mendota Heights, asked Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, to brief the council on the �
next steps for the NADP recommendation approved at the last meeting. Traci said the MASAC
recommendation would go before the P&E Committee on July 8`�' with the full Commission
voting on it on July 21�`. Ms. Smith asked that copies of the meeting minutes pertaining to the
NADP issue be included in the P&E information package.
Jill Smith, Mendota Heights, asked if staff could clarify a notice that she received from MAC
regarding properties that were going to be acquired due to the North/South Runway
construction. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said she was unaware of the letter but could
get a list or map of the properties for her. Dawn Weitzel, Richfield, asked for a copy of that (�
information, as welL
John Richter, Minneapolis, mentioned that the NOISE group would be holding their annual
convention in Eagan this year and suggested that MASAC/MAC pay the registration fees for
MASAC members to attend. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said MASAC did not have a
budget to pay for the fees. Mr. Richter suggested MAC pay the fees. Dick Keinz, MAC, said
that Chairman Johnson had asked to attend the conference and have MAC pay for his fees.
Mr. Keinz said he used money from his travel budget to pay for Chairman Johnson to attend.
Mr. Richter said that MASAC/MAC had paid for these �egistration fees in the past and asked
why MASAC did not have a budget. Scott Bunin, St. Paul, said he believed the reason MASAC
did not have a budget was that the money was now being funneled toward noise mitigation.
John Nelson, Bloomington, asked if staff had looked at the run-up logs for the month of May.
Traci said she had not because the number of run-up induced complaints were down. Mr.
Nelson asked Traci to indicate on the aerial photograph where run-ups were performed. Traci
noted the main area for run-ups was just north of Hwy. 494 near the cargo area across from
Federal Express. Mr. Nelson asked if ground noise would be used for the INM contour
generation. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said ground noise was not used for aircraft
noise contour generation.
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Vice Chairman Hueg briefed the council on a Federal Register document dated May 27, 1997
noting that the FAA had decided that no AIP funds could be used for aircraft noise remediation
on homes in developments constructed after January 1, 1998. A membe� of the audience
noted that the Metropolitan Council had developed a model building construction ordinance with
regard to sound proofing. Jill Smith, Mendota Heights, said the City of Mendota Heights had
adopted that ordinance.
A number of inembers expressed concern over not being able to retain the FAA ARTS data and
asked staff to make a concerted effort to have the FAA retain the information. Chad �eqve,
MAC, said staff would make every effort to retain the data, if possible. Traci Erickson,
Technical Advisor, reiterated that the ANOMS data is very important to staff, as well.
Jill Smith, Mendota Heights, asked if the originators of ANOMS were giving staff any support.
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said that HMMH does not have the customer support and
cannot meet customer demand. Traci said staff was in contact with HMMH and would continue
to consult with them on the problem.
Chad �eqve, MAC, brought up the fact that the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the _
FAA for obtaining the ARTS data was canceled, and until another MOA is signed, staff cannot
receive data from the FAA. He said a MOA requires a"healthy interaction with the data" to
provide security for the data. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said staff has asked the FAA to
also look at other airports to see if any other ai�port has come up with a solution to the problem.
Scott Bunin, St. Paul, said another option could be to have HMMH pay the cost of storing the
data because they were not ready with a solution. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, reiterated
that the cost of doing so would be very high, but that staff would exhaust any possibility to save
the data.
( j John Nelson, Bloomington, asked staff to write a lette� to the FAA acknowledging receipt of the
--' MOA cancellation and asking them to work with staff toward a solution to the problem.
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said she would document the discussion with Bruce
Wagoner, FAA, regarding the MOA and outline MASAC's concerns over retaining the ARTS
data.
12. Adiournment
Vice Chairman Hueg adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Melissa Scovronski, MASAC Secretary
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A biweekly update on litigation, regulations, and technological developments
Volume 9, Number 13 August 4, 1997
Appropriutions
HOUSE, SENATE PASS AIP FUNDING BILL
THAT INCLUDES $230-$239 MILLION FOR NOISE
The House and Senate in July approved transportation appropriations bills that
included $1.7 billion for the Airport Improvement Program for fiscal 1998, and
$200-$239 million for the noise set-aside in the AIP pro� am.
The Clinton Administration had requested only $1 billion for the AIP program in
fiscal 1998, which would have resulted in only $20.8 million for the noise set-
aside. The noise set-aside in fiscal 1997 was $140 miilion.
The 1996 AIP Reauthorization Act included a new formula for determining the
noise and other set-asides in the AIP program. The noise set-aside is 31 percent of
the AIP Discretionary account and, if the Discretionary account exceeds $300
million, that excess is to be divided equally between the noise set-aside, the
Military Airport Program, and the General Aviation/Reliever fund.
So, with a$1.7 billion AIP appropriation, an addidonal $118 million would
remain in the discretionary account, resulting in an additional $39 miilion for the
$200 miilion noise sei-aside.
However, the Senate Transportation Subcommittee report on the appropriations
bill includes language that would cap the total amount that can be in the noise set-
(Continued on p. 106)
Helicopters
NEW YORK CITY COl��]V[1:JNITY GROUPS
FILE SUIT TO CLOSE DOWNTOWN HELIPORT
The Helicopter Noise Coalition of New York City, representing community
groups in all five boroughs, filed suit in New York State Supreme Court June 12
seeking to close Manhattan's East 34th Street heliport, asserting that it has been
allowed to operate illegally for 20 years.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include RepqCarolyn Maloney (D-I`t�, who represents
the East Side of Manhattan as well as parts of the borou;hs of Queens and
Brooklyn, State Assemblyman Steven Sanders (D), and several individuals.
The suit seeks closure of the heliport on the a ounds that New York City has
been violating zoning laws by operating the heliport without a special permit. The
Uniform Land Review Process requires a special permit for heliport operations,
according to Joy Held, one of the individaal plaintiffs in the litigation. She said the
suit also alleges that helicopter operations constitute a chronic nuisance.
'I'he Helicopter Noise Coalition of New York City, represenu approximately
12,000 members of community o oups, she said, and is affiliated with the National
Helicopter Noise Coalition, a group based in Encino, CA, that is seeking a 1,000
foot minimum operating altitude for helicopters in urban azeas.
The individual community groups that form the coalition in New York City are
(Continued on p. 102)
Copyrigh[ m 1997 by Airnort Noise Report. Ashburn, Va. 2201 I
In This Issue...
Appropricztions ... House,
Senate approve $1.7 billion
for AIP program in 1998,
including $230-$239 for
noise set-aside - p. 101
Heliports ... Community
groups in New York City sue
to close heliport - p. 101
Chicago O'Hare ... New,
aerodynamically designed
run-up facility reduces engine
noise by 20 dB - p. 102
San Francisco ... FAA
agrees to test higher mini-
mum altitude for navigation
aide in Bay Area - p. 103
Burbank ... Judge upholds
tax imposed on airport
pazking fees - p. 103
Pease Tradeport ... Reve-
nue issue resolved without
resorting to litigation - p. 104
Tucson... Airport submits
PFC application to fund land
acquisitions - p. 104
Newark ... FAA agrees to
have high level ofFcials meet
with citizens groups - p. 105
Charlotte/Douglas ... City
Council approves Airport
Master Plan Update that ca11s
for addition of fourth runway,
extension of other - p. 105
Conferences ... Florida to
host noise seminar - p. 106
News Briefs . . . - p. 107
102
Helicopters, from p. IOI
the Soho Alliance, the IVlanhattan East Community Associa-
tion (MECA), the Roosevelt Island Residents Association
ZICA), and the Southern Ana Community (SAC).
Held said the plaintiffs in the litigation currently are
ne�otiating with the mayor's office and the New York City
Economic Development Corp. She declined to discuss the
neaotiations, but said they could be productive.
The four helipons in the city had 180,000 operations last
year, she said, adding that sometimes operations from the
East 34th Street heliport are as frequent as every 45 seconds.
The New York Economic Development Corp. (EDC), a
quasi-government a�ency that manages city-owned prop-
erty, is a defendant in the litigation. It leases operation of
three of the four heliports in the city located at East 60th
Street, East 34th Street, and West 30th Screet. The fourth
heliport, on Wall Street, is operated by the Port Authority of
New York and New Jersey.
EDC currently is in litigation trying to evict the operator
of the 34th Street helipon, National Helicopter, for non-
payment of over $700,000 in back rent. The city wants to
move Johnson Control, which operates a heliport on East
60th Street, to the 34th Street heliport and close the 60th
Street heliport, thereby reducing helicopter traffic over the ..
city by 30-40 percent.
EDC had no comment on the lawsuit filed to close the E.
34th Street heliport. But a spokeswoman for EDC said that
80 percent of the operations at that heliport are for sightsee-
-��g. In 1995, some 53, 971 operauons (takeoff or landings)
�_, ire conducted at the helipori. Operations at the heliport
were slightly higher in 1996 at 54,281.0
Chicago O'Hare Int'Z
NEW RUN-UP ENCLOSURE
REDUCES NOISE LEVEL 20 DB
A new ground engine run-up enclosure recendy built at
O'Hare International Airport is the first of its kind in this
country and represents the next level of airport noise
reduction, Ted Woosley, senior engineer for Landrum &
Brown, told participants a[ the annual meetin' of the
National Organization to Insure a Sound-controlled Envi-
ronment (NOISE), held July 24-26 in Minneapolis.
The Chicago facility, desi�ned by $last Deflectors, Inc.,
of Watsonville, CA, is a three-sided pen with special
features that reduce engine run-up noise levels by 20 dB,
Woosley reported. The walls of the pen are thick and
perforated on [he inside so that sound �oes in and is
absorbed.
The enclosure is unique in the United States in that it was
specifically designed for run-ups and has been through
aerodynamic testing in a wind tunnel.
Airline mechanics were concerned that jet engines wouid
� Il in the run-up enclosure if subjected to hi�h conditions,
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so the walls of the pen were an�led and their tops rolled to
reduce air turbulence. �
T'he 45-foot tall enciosure can hold aircraft as large as a
Boeing "747-=�00. Most important, Woosley said, the
enc(osure is "very user friendly." Aircraft can easily be
moved in an out of the pen and can maneuver inside it.
The pen serves as a barrier between the noise cominQ out
of the aircraft's engine and the community, Woosley said.
The Chicago enclosure has been in operation for only two
months, but 70-80 percent of enaine run-ups are done in it,
he said. �
The three-sided pen was selected because it met the
criteria of reducing noise by 20 dB and its cost ($3.2
million) was less than a fully enclosed facility which would
have run $10 million. Passenaer Facility Charge revenue is
being used to pay for the enclosure.
Some 2,100 people livin' near O'Hare are afFected by
run-up noise that exceeds 65 dB DNL, he said. Complaints
about run-up noise come mainly from communities very
close to the airport.
Woosley recommended that airports considerin� building
Dround run-up facilides consider the following questions:
• What level of noise reduction is needed?
• What special needs will the airport have?
• What will the airlines need to want to use the facility?
• Where will the facility 6e located?
To determine where to locate the ground run-up facility,
several factors must be considered, including airfield
restrictions, location of airline facilities, acoustic evaluation,
and wind and usability issues, he said.
INM Update
In about two years a new version of the Federal Aviation
Administration's Inte�ated Noise Model (INM) with
updated physics should be available, Eric Stusnick of Wyle
Laboratories in Arlington, VA, told the conference. The
algorithms used in the current INM are 20 years old, he
explained.
Wyle is looking at how well the INM predicts individual
overflights, Stusnick said. It did a series of ineasurements at
Dulles Internat5onal Airport last year to see how well the
computer noise model worked beyond the 65 dB DNL noise
contour. The INM was designed for use up to the 6� dB
DNL contour, but people aze using it to predict noise impact
farther out in the 55-6� dB DNL contours, he said. The
noise model will get less ac�urate beyond the 65 dB DNL
contour, but the question is how less accurate.
Wyle also is gathering data at Denver International
Airport to deternune whether the current use of aircraft
stage lengths in the INM as surrogates for aircraft weigh[
should be retained. T'he current INM does not consider
aircraft weight direcily, Stusnick explained. It includes four
trip sta;e lengths that aze representative of aircraft weight.
The lab also is working on an Aircraft Community Noise
Impact Model (ACNIl�i) that marries Version 5.1 of the
INM with the Grassland Geographical Information System.
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The current INM has some GIS function in it, he said, but
Grassland is a full-featured GIS and can better and more
accurately calculate the number of people living in various
noise contours.
He noted that the ACNIM would be valuable in doin� the
kinds of analyses that are required under the new Presiden-
tial directive on environmental justice.
Stusnick said that one feature of the new noise model wiil
probably be very controversial. It has the ability to optimize
flight tracks. It can find a better set of tracks with less noise
impact. But he said the model cannot make the kinds of
subtle decisions needed to determine which tracks are the
safest. But the tracks can be presented to the FAA, which
can determine whether they are feasible, he said.�
San Francisco Int'l
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By Charles F. Price — The director of San Francisco
International Airport announced that at his request the
Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to test a 7,000-
foot minimum crossing altitude for early-morning flights
over a navigation aide called a VOR (Very High Frequency
Omni-Directional Radio Range) whose exisring minimum is
6,000 feet, a move meant to reduce overflight noise in the
Bay Area.
The test, Director John L. Martin said, is part of his
personal commitment to "maintaining the airport's policy to
be a aood neighbor both in terms of serving as an economic
engine and in mitigating noise impacts: '
Martin announced the test in a column written for the
newsletter of the AirportlCommunity Roundtable, a
subregional body made up of communities surrounding San
Francisco International Airport set up to address aircraft
noise impacts. Martin said he was "especially pleased" that
the FAA had agreed to the test and offered the plan as
evidence that he [akes all concerns about aircraft noise
seriously.
The article summarized other Airport/Community
Roundtabie efforts on several fronts now under way to
reduce noise. In addition to visiring FAA. headquarters in
Washington, Mar[in said he and Roupdtable representatives
have met with staff of the Bay Terminal Radar Control
Facility.
Further, the airport is "actively pursuing" a Center
Ternunal Arrival Sequencing system for SFO, Martin said.
`"The system is in the initial testing phase in Denver and
Dallas," he reported, adding that he is "working with our
congressional representatives to see that San Francisco is
put at the top of the list for future CTAS."
CTAS, Martin said, "has the potential for noise mitigation
by allowing better control of descents into ternunal radar
control areas. Specifically, it offers the opportunity of
reducing high power setting over populated areas for
arrivin� aircraft."
In a separate move, the Roundtable announced the
availability of a video it has produced to help airline pilots
comply consistently with SFO noise abatement procedures
on takeoff and landing.�
Burbank
JUDGE UPHOLDS TAX
IMPOSED ON PARKING FEES
A Ventura Superior Court judge has upheld the validity of
a 10 percent tax imposed by the City of Burbank, CA, on
parkin� fees at Burbank Airport and other locations in the
city.
Jud?e Barbara Lane granted the City of Burbank's motion
for summary jud�ment on July 25 and dismissed the airport
authority's challenge to the city's `"Transient Parking Tax,"
passed by the Burbank City Council on Dec. 12, 1995, and
then approved by voters in an April 1997 election.
"I was pleased to see the judge rejected every one of the
airport authority's legal arguments," Peter Kirsch, special
counsel to the City of Burbank on airport matters, said in a
press release. "Many other cities and counties around the
country have similar taxes to mitigate the negative impacts
of having an airport in their community. The judge's ruling
upholds the validity of such taxes and sets a precedent for
elsewhere."
The judge held that the tax was imposed on people who
park at the airport and other locations, not just on air
travelers as the airport authority claimed.
"The ta�c is reasonably related to activities in Burbank
since it is based on a pazking patron's presence in and, use
of the roads, street maintenance, and police and safety
services of the City of Burbank," Judge Lane wrote.
Richazd Simon of the Los Angeles office of the law firm
McDermott, Will & Emery, which represents the airport
authority, said he was not surprised by the judge's ruling.
The airport authority did not expect to win at the state trial
court level when a difficult federal constitut5onal issue was
involved, he said, addin� that the ruling will be appealed to
the state Court of Appeal. That court has upheld a tax in two
cases with langua�e that "comforts" the airport authority,
Simon said.
The Superior Court judge, he said, did not fully under-
stand the record. Simon contended that the City of Burbank
has imposed a tax on air travelers that was disguised as a
neutral tax. Some 85 percent of the revenue generated by the
parkin� tax comes from air travelers, he said. The Superior
Court judge interpreted the Anti-Head Tax Act too nar-
rowly, he said, and approved the tax because it was not
specifically called a head tax. Simon said the tax violates the
act because it adds to the burden of air travelers.
Simon also disputed Kirsch's statement that the trial court
ruling sets a precedent, and said he planned to use Kirsch's
statemen[ to ANR that "many other cities and counties
around the country have similar ta7ces to mitigate the
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neQative impacts of havin� an airport in the community" in airport district" so that it couid be taxed. "The City can now
his appeai as evidence that the tax is not neutral and is obtain revenues from that ]and forever," Pflaum said,
aimed at the airport. � thereby facilitating an equitable settlement, which Pflaum
;' impishly suQ�ested might be called "Pease in our time."�
Pease Tradeport
REVENUE ISSUE RESOLVED
WITHOUT NEED FOR LITIGATION
By Charles F. Price — In a heartening example of �ood-
faith bargainins amid today's dreary climate of frequent
airport-community confrontation, the Pease Development
Authority, the Federal Aviation Administration, the United
States Air Force, and the City of Portsmouth, NH, have
resolved without litigation a dispute over the taxability of
commercial land at the Pease Internationai Trade Port.
Involved in the settlement was a possibly precedent-
setting change by FAA in its policy on revenue diversion.
Steven F. Pflaum of the Chicago law firm McDermott,
Will & Emery, who represented Portsmouth in the negotia-
tions, reported the outcome and said it "could be a template
for resolution of sirnilar issues elsewhere."
The Pease Development Authority (PDA) is in the process
of converting a former military air base into a commercial
airport, industrial pazk, and o�ce complex. The FAA has
approved the authority's Par[ 150 Airport Noise Compatibil-
ity Prob am and in March decided to fund a Part 161 study
of access restrictions through the Airport Improvement
_ Program, in line with a policy change made last December.
(� � The FAA also showed imagination and flexibility in the
''Portsmouth-Pease dispute, Pflaum reported. The agency, he
said, "did a good job of balancing the federal interest in
ensuring that aviation revenues are devoted to airport uses
against the local interest in collecting taxes on property used
for non-airport purposes."
Pflaum noted that Portsmouth is "very supportive" of the
PDA and its plans to transform the closed miIitary base into
a commercial airport. The dispute, he explained, was over
the legal mechanism by which PDA received from the Air
Force land on the base meant for uses other than operation
of the airport.
Surplus federal land needed for airport purposes is often
transferred to airport proprietors by a Public Benefit
Transfer (PBT). PBT land is usually used for the actual
operation of an airpor[. However, the land in question at
Pease, adjacent to a part of the base the authority had
already obtained via a PBT, was intended for commercial
and industrial development rather than airport operation.
At issue was the question whether, if land acquired by
means of a PBT were taxed as Portsmouth wished, that
would constitute a revenue diversion in violation of federal
law. "In a change of poticy," Pflaum said, "the FAA aareed
that Portsmouth's imposition of taxes on tenants on the land
would not constitute a diversion of revenue."
� A second feature of the settlement was enactment of a
�..__,:��1ew Hampshire law sponsored by McDermott, Will &
Emery, "which enabled land to be transferred out of the
Tucson Int'1
PFCs SOUGHT FOR PURCHASE
OF LAND FOR NOISE MITIGATION
On July 17, the Tucson Airport Authority submitted to the
Federal Aviation Administration an application to impose
$26 million in Passen�er Facility Charges to fund several
projects including two to acquire land for noise mitigation.
Two of the projects the PFC revenue would fund already
have been completed: the recent remodeling of the lower
level entrance to the main terminal build'mg and the pur-
chase of 635 acres of land southeast of the airport from the
State of Arizona for noise mitigation. The land is included
in the airport's 1996 Master Plan Update for future airport
expansion. Approximately $1 million of the PFC revenue
will be used to reimburse the airport authority for these two
projects, the airport announced.
Some $8 million of the PFC collections will be used to
fund the purchase of another 960 acres of land southeast of
the airport as part of a planned noise protection buffer.
The airport authority has been ag�essively purchasing
land for noise mitigation purposes for the past five or six
years, Suzanne McLean, chief development officer for the
airport authority, told ANR. Past land acquisitions have
been funded through Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
D ants, but there is concern that they will be hazder to comy
by in the future so the airport is using PFC revenue also, she
said.
Other projects to be funded by PFC revenue include a
$17.5 million renovation of the airport's ba�gage claim
facilities due to begin in late 1999, improvements to airport
roads and a ound transportation waiting azeas, and upb aded
sijnage and paging systems.
T'he airport authority expects to begin coilectin' PFCs on
tickets booked in February 1998. The PFCs are expected to
generate about $5 million annually.
The airport also announced that, at its July meeting, the
airport board awarded Durazo Construction of Tucson a
$471,571 contract to soundproof 30 homes northeast of the
airport. This will be the fourth group of homes to receive
sound insulation, including replacement of doors and
windows, attic insulation, and special air relief ventilation
systems.
The airport authority began its soundproofing program in
1992 and has treated one school and 127 of an expected
1,400 homes in 65 dB DNL and higher contours off the
northwest end of the main runway.
The airport noted that it is one of the first airports in the
country to complete a noise compatibility study makina it
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eligible to received federal fundin�. To date, more than $3
million in AIP funds has been used to support the sound-
proofin� program.
Durins the past decade, the airport authority has relocated
its main runway one-half mile to the southeast, facilitated
the adoption of local airport zonin� ordinances, and put into
effect a preferential runway use direc[in� traffic over vacant
land southeast of the runway when possibie.
ThrouQh its systematic implementation of noise abatement
measures, the airport authority has been able to reduce by
3,000 acres the land in the 65 dB DNL and higher noise
contours.�
New Jersey
HIGH LEVEL FAA OFFICIA.LS
AGREE TO MEET WITH CITIZENS
Calling it "a major breakthrou�h in the decade-old
bureaucratic standoff over airplane noise," Rep. Bob Franks
(R-NJ} announced July 15 that high-level o�cials of the
Federal Aviation Administration have aa eed for the first
time to meet with anti-noise activists from New Jersey and
Staten Island.
Franks' announcement immediately followed a meedng in
Washington, DC, with FAA Acting Administrator Barry
Valentine and Rep. Bob Menendez (D-NJ).
Valentine ab eed to attend a meeting within 30 days
between technical experts at the FAA and anti-noise citizen
a oups upset about low-flying aircraft departing Newark
International Airport and air route changes in the region
made a decade ago. The anti-noise b oups want aircraft
departing Newark rerouted over the Atlantic Ocean to gain
altitude before turning back over land. The FAA and the
airlines have opposed such a procedure on the o ounds it is
unsafe.
The meeting will mark the first time that high-level FAA
technical experts with the authority to make decisions will
meet with the citizens b oups.
`"Today, for the first time, the FAA has a�reed to sit down
with citizens b oups and consider their proposals to reduce
the level of airplane noise over the skies of New Jersey and
New York. It marks significant prob ess for an aQency,
which for more than 10 years, has faiZed to resolve citizens'
pleas for relief from airplane noise," Franks said.
"Hopefully, this meeting is the first step in a process of
developing a workable solution that will benefit residents in
both New Jersey and Staten Island," Franks said. He
stressed, however, that if these talks fail to produce results,
he is prepared to reintroduce legislation that will mandate
the FAA to reduce airplane noise levels by 6 dB over 80
percent of the region affected by Newark Internauonal
Airport.
Rep. Menendez, who constituents live near the airport, is
concerned that Franks' bill would make the noise problem
over his district worse.�
Charlotte/Douglas Int'1
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES
ADDITION OF FOURTH RUNWAY
The Charlotte, NC, City Council recendy approved an
Airport Master Plan Update which recommends that a
fourth runway be added at Charlotte/Douglas International
Airport.
The City Council deferred action on a proposed update to
the Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program for the
airport, submitting it to a subcommittee for further review.
The Council is expected ro address the Part 150 program
later this summer.
For the past two years, the airport has been workin; on its
Master Plan study, entitled the 21st Century Development
Prob am. The airport's planning consultant, Landrum &
Brown, and airport officials held six public workshops on
the study. In addition, the City Council and the Airport
Advisory Committee conducted a public hearing in March.
It was attended by approximately 300 people, 67 of which
spoke for and against the expansion of the airport.
An Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed
runway should be done by the end of the year. A public
hearing on the EIS will be held this fall. The new runway
will require the buyout of approximately 100 homes.
Because the Master Plan Update recommends expanding
the airport, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commis-
sion is reviewing the Southwest Disirict Plan originally
adopted in 1990 by the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg
County. This plan includes neighborhoods within the airport
noise contours.
The Mater Plan update calls for a new 9,000-foot runway
spaced 3,700 feet from the current western pazallel runway
to atlow triple streams of aircraft arrivals, a 2,000-foot
extension to the current western parallel runway bringing it
to 12,000 feet and allowing it to accommodate aircraft that
would serve Pacific Rim destinations, and a terminal apron
area that provides additional space for commuter and jet
gates.
Airport Contributes $4 Billion to Economy
The airport also announced that a study done by the
University of Norch Carolina a[ Charlotte concluded that the
airport contributes nearly $4 billion in annual total eco-
nomic impact to the Charlotte region.
The report found that the airport directly or indirectly
supports 71,392 jobs which produce approximately $2
billion in earnings, annually, the airport said. It added that
the study also recognized the airport as the region's most
valuable economic development tool. Since 1982, when the
current passenger terminal opened, approximately 7,800
new companies have invested more that $5 billion in
Mecklenburg County, creating more than 78,000 new jobs,
the airport said. The number of foreign-owned companies in
the Charlotte area has increased to more than 500, the
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airport said.
Charlotte/Dou�las ranks as the l�th busiest airport in
�+perations, 20th in terms of passengers, and 30th in terms of
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Conferences
FLORIDA TO HOST
AIRPORT NOISE SEMINAR
The Florida Airport Managers Association will hold its
annual Airport Noise Abatement and Community Affairs
Seminar on Oct. 2-3 at the Radisson Hotel Orlando Resort.
Ini[ially restricted to officials from Florida airports and
their noise consultants, the conference is now open to
airport o�cials from all states. The seminar has received
high reviews from past participants and includes practical
role playing exercises designed to improve the skills of
airport personnel in dealing with noise issues.
The seminar will open on Oct. 2 with a presentation by
Ted Baldwin of the acoustical consulting firm Harris Miller
Miller & Hanson on "A Brief Refresher Course on Metrics
and Methodology." That will be followed by a presentation
by Stephen Kaplan and Peter Kirsch of the law firm Cutler
& Stanfield on the "Status of Airport Noise Issues: Federal
Policies, Regulations, and Fundina: '
The afternoon session will include a panel discussion on
practical noise abatement program measures. The panel
�' �cludes Ted Soliday, execudve director of the Naples
.-�irport Authority, Jack Reynolds of FAA's Orlando District
Office, Eric Menger, director of Vero Beach Municipal
Airport, and Lisa Waters, director of noise abatement and
technical services for Palm Beach County.
Two role playing exercises will be held in the afternoon.
The first will involved attorneys; a neighborhaod associa-
tion representative, a homeowner, and elected ofFcials in a
discussion of implications of a recendy completed noise
study at a fictidous airport. Following that, a second similar
role playing exercise will look at the issue from the perspec-
tive of an airport proprietor and will involve an airport
representative and an airport consultant.
On Friday, the program will open with a panel discussion
on "Community Relations: Building a Productive Relation-
ship with the Business Community." The panel for this
session will be identified in a final program agenda due out
in a few weeks.
Following that will be a presentation on "Public Participa-
tion: Maintaining an Effective Dialogue with Cornmuniry
Groups. The speaker will be identified in the final program.
Three role playin� exercises will be held Friday afternoon.
The first is a mock interview with a workin� local reporter.
The second and third will focus on television interview
techniques with critiques by a former television producer.
Registration fees for the seminar are $35 for FAMA
( hembers and $50 for non-members.
� Rooms at the Radisson Hotel (tel: 407-856-0100) are $84
per night and there is a courtesy van from the airport to the
hotel.
To pre-re�ister, fax the followinD information (name,
airport or company name, business address, and telephone
number) to Clara Bennett, Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport;
(954) 938-4974. On-site registration begins at 9340 a.m. on
Oct. 2.�
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aside at $200 million. The House imposed no cap on the
noise set-aside, so the difference between the bills will have
to be worked out in a House/Senate conference expected to
be held in September.
The House bill would provide $9.06 for the FAA, nearly a
$500 million increase over the administration's request and
almost $795 million higher than the fiscal 1997 appropria-
[ion. The Senate bill would provide $9.18 billion for the
FAA.
Neither the House nor Senate included the $300 million in
user fees proposed by the Clinton Administration to help
fund some FAA operadons.
AIP Reauthorization Next Year
David Shaffer, majority counsel for the House Aviation
Subcommittee, told city o�cials attending the annual
meeting of the National Organizadon to Insure a Sound-
controlled Environment (NOISE) that Congress will begin
the process of reauthorizing the AIl' program next spring.
He said the House Aviation Subcommittee would be
interested in the views of NOISE members at that time.
Shaffer stressed that aircraft noise is not a partisan issue on
the Hill and that many Republicans have a"very ag�es-
sive" anti-noise agenda.
7ack Corbett of the Washington, DC, law firm Spiegel &
McDiarmid, urged the NOISE members — mainly officials
of smaller cities near major metropolitan airports — to join
with airports to lobby Congress on issues with common
ground, such as increased funding for noise abatement.
He urged the city o�cials to be more politically active
and to make their views knows in Washinb on, DC.
Noise mitigation is essential to the orderly increase in
airport capacity, the attorney, who has some large airports as
clients, told the conference. The challenge is to find ways to
increase leverage on Congress and the Federal Aviation
Administration over the next few years to provide more
funding for noise mitigation, he said.
Since 1990 when a federal schedule for retiring noisier
Stage 2 aircraft by the end of 1999 was imposed, the aircraft
noise problem has been getting much less attention in
Wasiungton and getting less money because there is a
perception that an all-Stage 3 fleet will soon be in operation,
he said.
Corbett noted that Bud Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the
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House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is not
sympathetic to an increase in spendin� for noise miti�ation.
What advocates for increased noise fundin� should wish for,
he quipped, is that Shuster �et more aircraft noise in his
district. [There is li[tle chance of that, however. His district
is high in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania far from
any major airport].
Corbett called the Clinton Administration's $20 million
request for the fiscal 1998 AIP noise set-aside "shameful."
Airports and communities must work together to increase
noise funding because there is a clear pecking order at the
FAA, he said. That order is airlines first, airports second,
and communities last.
In March 1998, Congress will start workina to reauthorize
the AIP program, Corbett said, but he urged the city o�cial
to begin working now to make their views known to
Congress.
"You don't have to have technical knowledge to deal with
Conb ess," he said, "But you have to represent a real
constituency."
He said NOISE members should make their views known
on the abiiity of airports to restrict Stage 3 operations after
all Sta?e 2 airplanes are phased out in 1999, on the "tense"
issue of non-compatible development around airports, and
on [he need for additional Passenger Facility Charge
revenue to be made available for noise miagation projects.
Community and city officials should lobby Conaress ann-
in-arm, he said. Corbett advised NOISE members to begin
taking action before next spring, to contact individual
members of Conb ess, to provide input to the legislative
process, and to call the White House Public Liaison Office.
The two airport trade b oups were not helpful in the last
Congress in terms of lobbying for increased noise money
and are willing to accept lowered funding levels for noise
because they are under less pressure from communities on
the noise issue, Corbett said.0 ,
IN BRIEF ...
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Wyle Seeking Consultants
Wyle Laboratories is hiring senior consultants to develop
and manage their aviation noise projects.
Wyle is recognized as one of the nation's leading aviacion
noise companies, specializing in commercial and military
aviation noise.
Applicants should have at least five years experience in
aviation noise-related projects. Openings exist in Arlington,
VA, and EI Segundo, CA. Resumes should be sent to:
Human Resources, Wyle Laboratories, 2001 Jefferson Davis
Hwy., Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22202; FAX: (703) 415-
4556; E-Mail: pmcdowd@els.wylelabs.com (EOE, M/FN).
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INM Training Course
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. will hold its next
training course on Version 5.1 of the Integrated Noise
Model on Sept. 22-24 in Burlin�ton, MA.
For further information, contact Kate Larson at HMMH at
tel: (617} 229-0707; Fax: {617) 229-7939; E-mail
(klarson @ hmmh.com).
Information and re�istration forms also can be found on
HMMS's web page on the Internet (www.hmmh.com).
Over One Million Passengers
In June, for the first time in its 25 year history, Kansas
City International Airport recorded over one million
passen�ers arriving and departin� through its gates durin� a
single month, the Kansas City Aviation Department
announced.
"The first million passenger month is a real milestone in
KCI's history," said Jim Mallon, man,ager of Air Service
Development fore the department. "If the Kansas City
economy keeps growing and our air service pattern doesn't
change dramatically, this kind of volume should become
more common: '
More Corporate Jets
A d oup called Bergen County Against Aircraft Noise is
upset by a July 23 announcement by Teterboro Airport
Manager Philip Engle to the airport's noise abatement
committee that the Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey plans to divert all corporate jet tr�c, and some
larger jets, to Teterboro Airport.
The Port Authority wants to divert the corporate traffic
because it expects tr�c to increase at Newark International
Airport when its cargo hub opens some time in 1998, the
group said.
Expansion at New Austin Airport
The new Austin-Berastrom International Airport hasn't
even opened yet for commercial traffic and they're already
expanding it.
The Austin Ciry Council gave the New Airport Project
Team approval to proceed with the expansion of the
terminal at the new airport, which does not officially open
for passengers until May 1999, from 20 gates to as many as
25 gates at an estimated cost of $26 to $36.1 million.
Austin passenger traffic increased 38 percent from 1991-
1996 and is on the rise against this year. While airlines
initially balked at including more gates in initial construc-
tion, as recommended by the airport staff, American
Airlines already is askin� for more gates that a 20-gate
terminal could accommodate.
John Almond, director of the new airport team, told the
City Council that to begin the expansion work now will save
time, money, and inconvenience to passengers and airlines.
Some of the expansion will be done thought adjustments to
existing contracu. The terminal is designed to expand
ultimately to 45-55 gates.0
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ADVISORY BOARD
Mark Atwood, Esq.
� Galland, Kharasch, Morse & G�nkle
Washington, D.C.
Lee L. Blackman, Esq.
McDermott. Witl & Emery
Los Angeles, Ca1if.
Dr. Clifford R. Bragdon, AICP
Dean, School of Aviacion & Transportadon Dowting
College
Eliot Cutler, Esq.
Cuder & 3tanfield
Washington, D.C.
J. Spencer Dickerson
Senior Vice President
American Association of Airport Execudves
Edward J. DiPolvere
Administrator, Nacional Associadon oF Noise
Control Officials
Richard G. "Dick" Dyer
Airport Environmental SpecialisG Division of
Aeronautics, Calif. Dept. of Transportation
E. Tazewell Ellett, Esq.
Hogan & Hartson
Washington, D.C.
� Julie H. Ellis, Esq.
�, � Managing Director
— Federal Fxpress Corporauon
Angei M. Garcia
CO-Ch��m+a�
Citizens Against Newark Noise
E.H. "Mce" Haupt
Manager, Airport and Environmental Services,
National Business Aircraft Association
Robert P. Silverberg, Esq.
Bagileo, Silverberg & Goldman
Washington, D.C.
Joanne W. Young, Esq.
Baker & Hosteder LLP
Washington, D.C.
ON THE AGENDA...
Au� 21-23 AC'fIVE 97, the 1997 International Symposium on
Active Control of Noise and Vibration, Budapest,
Hungary (contact Symposium Secretariat, OPAKFI, H-
1027 Budapest, Fou. 68, Hun�ary).
Aug 25-27 INTER-NOISE 97, The 1997 International Conference
on Noise Control Engineering, Budapest, Hungary
(same contact as above).
Aug. 28-29 Aircraft Noise and Land Use Planning Workshop,
Williamsburg, VA; sponsored by the American
Association of Airport Executives and Landrum &
Brown (contact AAAE, tel: (703) 824-0504).
Sept 6-10 Annual meeting of the National Association of State
Aviadon Officials, Adams Mark Hotel, Tulsa, OK
(contact Stacey Moye at NASAO; tel: (301) 588-0587).
Sept 22-24 Training Course on Version 5.1 of the Integrated Noise
Model, Burlington, MA; sponsored by Harris Miller
Miller & Hanson Inc. (Contact Kate Larson; tel: (617)
229-0707); Faac: (617) 229-7939; E-Mail:
Klarson@hmmh.com; Web site: www.hmmh.com}.
Sept 28-Oct 1 6th ACI-NA Regional Conference & Exhibition,
Detroit, MI(contact ACI-NA; 1775 K 5t., NW, Suite
SoO, Wastungton, DC 20006; tel: (202) 293-8500;
fax (202) 331-1362).
Oc�. 2-3 Airport Noise Abatement & Community Affairs
Seminar, Radisson Hotel Orlando Resort; seminar
sponsored by the Florida Airport Managers Association
(contact Clara Bennett, Ft. Lauderdale Executive
Airport; fax: (954) 938-4974).
Dec. 1-5 Semi-annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of
America, San Diego (contact ASA at tel: (212) 248-
0373).�
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Published 25 times a year at 43978 Urbancrest Ct., Ashburn, Va. 22011; Phone: (703) 729-4867; FAX: (703) 729-4528.
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IV�etropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC�
6040 28th Avenue South • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450 •(612) 726-9411
Chairman: 12obert P. Johnson
Past Chairs: 5coit Bunin, 1990-1995
Walter Rockenstein, II, 1982-1990
Jan Del Galzo, 1979-1982
Stanley W. Olson, 1969-1979
Technicai
Advisor: John Foggia
MEETING NOTICE
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A meeting of the MASAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will be held Thursday, August 14, 1997,
10:00 a.m. in the MASAC room at the General Offices of the Metropolitan Airports
Commission, 6040 28`h Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN.
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MASAC Membership Impact Analysis
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATl'END, PLEASE CALL MEUSSA SCOVRONSKI (726-8141) WITH THE NAME OF YOUFi
DESIGNATED ALTEflNATE.
Members: Advisorv:
Bob Johnson Traci Erickson
Tom Hueg '
Jennifer Sayre
John Flichter
Mayor Mertensotto (r,c: Kevin Batchelder)
Dick Keinz
Distribution:
All MASAC Members
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]u1y i 8� 1997
Melissa Scovronski
MASAC Seaetary
Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council
6040 28th Ave. S.
Min�e�olis RqN 33430
Dear Ms. Scovronsld:
I suppott the motion by Ms. Sayre on July 11 iu the Ex�cutive Committee 9esson to direct
staff to perfotm an analysis of runway usage between 1978 and 1994 and ta iacorporate
parcel couats iato the anatysis in order to determine how members� represeatation may
be changed to reflect the change in aircraft noise impact.
Ti►ere can be no argument with the fact that the most seriously imgactai com�nities are
thase at both ends of the parallel runways_ There also can be no argumeat �at m our
sys[em of government (proportional represe�itation) those commuinities are justi8ed 'm
expecti�g incaeased propoRional regresentation ou MASAC. �
Statisti.Cs clearty demonstrate that approximately 90°ro of the aircraft naise geuerated by
aircrafr Inndmgs and takeo� is svffered by the cities at bat� eads oftfie par�Ilel runways.
?hese caies are Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, Eagan and [o a lesser eacce� Sc. Louis
Park and EuchBeld because of eariy turns on takeoffs to c�e souchw,est from rhe souih
parallek
[ also supporc che recommendat�on chat noise impacc sta[iscics be reviewed every tvw
years by MASAC's s�aff and if after the review che statistics mdicate a revi9ion is
oecessary in the proporcional representacion, that staff advise the council ofit fmdmgs and
the cotmcil respond prorn�cty to their findings.
S' erely,
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MINUTES
MASAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
J U LY 11, 1997
The meeting was held at the Metropolitan Airports Commission West Terminal Building MAC
ANSP Conference Room, and called to order at 2:05 p.m.
The following members were in attendance:
Bob Johnson- Chairman - MBAA
Jennifer Sayre - NWA
Dick Keinz — MAC
John Richter - Minneapolis
Mayo� Charles Mertensotto - Mendota Heights
Guests:
Steven Minn — Minneapolis Altemate
Joe Lee — Minneapolis Representative
Mark Salmen — NWA Representative
AdVISON:
Traci Erickson - MAC
Chad Leqve — MAC
AGENDA
REVIEW OF MASAC BYLAWS
John Richter, Minneapolis, briefly, explained his beginnings with MASAC and his reasons for
joining the group in 1969. Mr. Richter then referenced Article II (4) of the MASAC By-I_aws
which states, "Changes in the composition of the Council or in the user and/or public
representation thereon, ... shall be entertained to permit active participation of additional
members in the USER or PUBLIC categories or as may be required to reflect material changes
in the population of directly effected govemmental units or change in the impact on
govemmental units by reason of changed flight pattems.°
Mr. Richter then presented Minneapolis' proposal regarding how the MASAC membership
representation could be changed. He said the n�nway use percentage statistics presented in
the proposal were from the Minneapolis City Planning Department. Mr. Richter said he felt
representation should be based on population and aircraft noise impact. He said, although
Mendota Heights has a large percentage of the flight operations, its corridor makes it less
impacted than Minneapolis.
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Mr. Richter said Minneapolis' ratio of representation in 1969 was four out of 13 members or
30.76%. He noted the ratio was now 4 of 17 or 23.5%. The Minneapolis p�oposal was as
i ; follows:
Based on the p�esent pollution, the membership should be 2 from Mendata
Heights, 2 from Eagan and 1 from St. Paul. The reason being 51% of the noise is
over the communities of Eagan and Mendota Heights and 1-2% is over St. Paul.
Minneapolis should go from 4 to 6 members as the pollution is 50%. Richfield and
Bloomington should be reduced from 2 to 1. These percentages should be
reviewed every two years to insure a balance.
Mr. Richter also quoted one section of the Declaration of Purposes for the Metropolitan Airports
Commission as follows:
...assure the residerits of the metropolitan area of the minimum environmental
impact from air navigation and transportation, and to that end provide for noise
abatement, corrtrol of airport area land use, and other protective measures...
Dick Keinz, MAC, asked what, if any representation changes would be made to the other
members of MASAC. Mr. Richter said they would continue with one vote.
Jennifer Sayre, NWA, asked if there would be a net increase of voting members on the public
side with these changes. Mr. Richter said there wouid not be.
Mayor Charies Mertensotto, Mendota Heights, said, although MASAC could justify membership
� � in MASAC for any city in the seven-county area, those communities most impacted by aircraft
�___ noise should be represented distributionally.
Mayor Mertensotto said
too many members had
accomplishments.
he also believed the MASAC council was becoming too political and
hidden agendas, which he believed had resulted in a lack of MASAC
Chairman Johnson reminded members that in MASAC's eariy history there were more
opportunities to affect change than there are now.
Dick Keinz, MAC, reminded members that approximately $1 million had been invested in the
ANOMS system, which has greatly enhanced the quality of operations data.
John Richter, Minneapolis, cited the fact that MAC/MASAC was no longer sponsoring MASAC
members to go to the NOISE convention as proof that MASAC operating procedures had
changed.
Joe Lee, Minneapolis, reiterated the idea that representation should be based on the
distribution of aircraft over the affected communities.
Jennifer Sayre, NWA, said she thought Minneapolis' proposal was fair, b�t she was concerned
about the reaction from the communities.
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Steve Minn, Minneapolis, p�oposed that an analysis of community aircraft noise distribution
comparing when MASAC started and today be undertaken to find out how the flight pattems
�� had changed and to determine what the current representation status should be.
Joe Lee, Minneapolis, suggested using runway usage data for the years 1978 and 1994.
Dick Keinz, MAC, pointed out that using aircraft distribution information would not take into
account those communities farther out from the airpo►t, such as Bumsville and St. �ouis Park.
Steve Minn, Minneapolis, suggested that each community begin with one vote and then be
assigned a number of votes proportionally above that based on the results of the analysis.
Chairman Johnson noted that a method of determining USER representation had not been
identified. Jennifer Sayre, NWA, said a decision on that could be delayed until the •analysis for
the PUBLIC representation was complete. She said if there was no change in the number of
PUBLIC members, an analysis would not need to be done for the USERS.
Mayor Mertensotto, Mendota Heights, said he was unhappy with what was being accomplished
at MASAC and would join Minneapolis in pulling out of the council if there was not a change in
representation to reflect the areas most impacted.
Maric Salmen, NWA, said he took exception to the "degradingn conve�sation toward the
accomplishments of MASAC. He said much had been accomplished through MASAC and its
various committees.
John Ricther, Minneapolis, mentioned that he had spoken with Jeff Hamiel a number of times
on the issue of MASAC representation.
Dick Keinz, MAC, said Mr. Hamiel was not the appropriate person to bring those concems. He
said those concems should be brought to the MASAC Executive Committee.
Steve Minn, Minneapolis, said he felt there was a lot of potential to MASAC but felt there was
currently inertia.
Jennifer Sayre, Minneapolis, motioned to have staff perfoRn the analysis. Chairman Johnson
asked if there was any further discussion.
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said staff would be able to do the analysis but would prefer
to use runway usage numbers rather than noise impact criteria. Traci also commented on two
points. She said she didn't believe changing the representation of MASAC would eliminate
hidden agendas and didn't believe any decision to come out of MASAC had benefited one
community over another.
Dick Keinz, MAC, said there also needed to be a considerativn in the analysis for population
counts.
Steve Minn, Minneapolis, said he would prefer the use of parcel counts rather than population
counts.
There was a brief discussion regarding what boundaries would be used to count the parcels. It
was agreed that the certified 1996 65DNL contour would be used and that the analysis would
be done again when a new contour was certified.
JENNIFER SAYRE, NWA, MOTIONED AND MAYOR CHARLES MERTENSOTfO,
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PERFORM AN ANALYSIS OF
RUNWAY USAGE BETWEEN 1978 AND 1994 AND TO INCORPORATE PARCEL COUNTS
INTO THE ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE HOW MEMBERSHIP
REPRESENTATION MAY BE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN AIRCRAFT NOISE
IMPACT. THE CURRENT 1996 65 DNL CONTOUR WILL BE USED AS THE PARCEL
COUNT BOUNDARY.
OFF S/TE MEET/NG SITE
John Richter, Minneapolis, said in the past MASAC had held at least one regular meeting a
year in a noise impacted community and suggested it would be a good idea to plan one for this
summer.
Chairman Johnson said his recollection was that the meetings were poorly attended in the
past.
John Richter, Minneapolis, said he wasn't as concemed about the public attendance. He said
- he wanted the council members to experience aircraft noise levels in the community. He
� � suggested that MASAC have a speaker attend and that it be held at the Mayflower church in
Minneapolis, if possible.
Steve Minn, Minneapolis, said he wasn't su�e a regular meeting in the community would be
beneficial. He said he would prefer if the members of MASAC were invited to a small gathering
in a noise impacted neighborhaod but that it not be a public meeting.
Dick Keinz, MAC, asked Mr. Richter why he felt the members of MASAC did not know about
the aircraft noise probiem.
John Richter, Minneapolis, said he felt members needed to be occasionally reminded of the
pr�blem.
Traci Erickson, Technical Adviso�, said staff had attended a number of small neighbofiood
gatherings in the past and they had been very effective in educating the public.
Mayor Charles Mertensotto, Mendota Heights, said he thought inviting MASAC members and
staff to small neighborhood gatherings would be a good idea. Chairman Johnson agreed.
Steve Minn, Minneapolis, said he fe{t the best time to have these types of gatherings would be
when an issue arises regarding aircraft noise.
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FUTURE lNVITED GUESTS
Chairman Johnson noted that there was no budget for bringing in out of town speakers.
John Richter, Minneapolis, said he had talked with members who did not regularly attend and
reported most did not attend meetings because nothing was happening.
Mark Salmen, NWA, said there were many local officials and experts available to speak on a
number of topics. He said he would follow up on possible topics and presenters.
The meeting was adjoumed at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melissa Scovronski
Committee Secretary
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MASAC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
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The Operations Committee wili meet Auqust 14, i997 - i:30 p.m. at the West Terminal
Building of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, CONFERENCE ROOM W201, 6301 34th
Avenue South, Minneapolis.
If you are unable to attend, please notify the committee secretary (Melissa Scovronski 726-
8141) with the name of your designated alternate.
PLEASE NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE
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NADP Update
Minneapolis Straight-out Departure Procedure Update
Shoulder Hour Analysis Outline
MEMBER DISTRIBUTION
Mark Salmen, Chairman
Bob Johnson
Mayor Tom Egan
Charles Curry
Tom Hueg
John Nelson
Jim Serrin
Mayor Charles Mertensotto
Dick Keinz
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cc: Kevin Batchelder, Mendota Heights
Jon Hohenstein, Eagan
Steve Minn, Minneapolis
Advisory:
Bruce Wagoner, FAA
Ron Glaub, FAA
Traci Erickson, MAC
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MINUTES
MASAC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
July 15, 1997
The meeting was held at the Metropolitan Airports Commission West Terminal Building MAC
ANSP Conference Room and called to order at 10:05 a.m.
The following members were in attendance:
Mark Salmen, Chairman - NWA Jon Hohenstein - Eagan
Bob Johnson — MBAA Joe Lee — Minneapolis
John Nelson — Bloomington James Serrin — Minneapolis
Tom Hueg — St. Paul Kevin Batchelder - Mendota Heights
Dick Keinz — MAC
Adviso :
Ron Glaub — FAA-CMO-NWA
Amie Yeske - FAA
Chad Leqve - MAC
Traci Erickson — MAC
Visitors:
Jan Del Calzo
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ANOMS UPDATE
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, reported that the FAA had agreed to store the ARTS data on
optical disks provided by MAC. Traci said staff, at the last P&E meeting, recammended the MAC
hire Mansour Raad, ESRI, to redesign ANOMS using "off the shelf:' products so that the data
could be read directly from the optical disks. The P&E committee approved the recommendation
and it will now go to the full commission on July 21 � for approval. In anticipation of that approval,
staff has scheduled Mansour Raad to come the third week in August to begin working on the new
program.
Joe Lee, Minneapolis, asked how many days of ARTS data would ultimately be lost. Amie Yeske,
FAA, said the data from May 21 � through approximately the end of June would be lost. ARTS
data will be stored from July on. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said it could be September or
October before staff would kt�ow when the next Technical Adviso�'s Report could be completed.
EAGAN LEI"TER REGARDING THE USE OF THE CORRIDOR
Jon Hohenstein, Eagan, explained Eagan's request to quantify the number of operations outside
the Corndor due to weather related diversions. Mr. Hohenstein said because this is one of the
reasons for going outside the corridor and it is understood by the residents to be for safety
reasons, they would like to quantify how often these operations occur. He said the preferred time
period would be a summer month when there are more storm systems.
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said the FAA would have to be involved and clarified with Mr.
Hohenstein that the "corridor excu�sion information" referred to in the request was the same (�
corridor analysis done each month for MASAC.
Amie Yeske, FAA, said, although specific aircraft could not be tracked, the controllers generally
keep a log of when they are redirecting traffic due to weather deversions and that information
would certainly be available. Jon Hohenstein, Eagan, said time frames, rather than specific
aircraft, was what the request required.
It was agreed that the FAA would keep a log of weather related deversion time periods during the
month of August. Staff agreed to do the corridor analysis when the ANOMS data for August was
available.
M/NNEAPOL/S STRA/GHT-OUT DEPARTURE ANALYS/S
Chad Leqve, MAC, noted that the analysis for both 29R and 29� were completed. He also noted
that the last page of the 29R analysis had a numeric summary for both 29L and 29R (see
attachments). He said a representative week out of each of the last four quarters was chosen for
the analysis.
Mr. Leqve then explained the maps for 29L and 29R. He noted that the flights falling between
295° and 305° were those considered to be given a runway heading. He said staff's
recommendation would be to propose to the FAA that those aircraft that would normally receive a
fly runway heading departure would be given a heading greater than 320° or less than 280°
depending on their destination. �'
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, reiterated the purpose of the analysis was to determine if some
relief could be given to those communities that experience all arrival traffic. She said the next step
would be to find out if the FAA would find it feasible to implement such a procedure.
Amie Yeske, FAA, said, during slower periods, this procedure would not pose a problem. He
noted, however, during heavy periods, the procedure wouldn't be able to be used as often. Mr.
Yeske clarified that the proposal only required the FAA to consider the area 5 miles from the end
of the runway.
A discussion ensued between Mr. Yeske and Jim Serrin, Minneapolis, regarding why it would be
difficult to use the proposed procedure during heavier traffic times. It was agreed that during
heavier traffic times it could be possible to issue a heading of 310° rather than a runway heading
to give some relief to the communities in question.
John Nelson, Bloomington, asked staff if they felt the sampling for the analysis was
representative, even without a summer month included. Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, said
staff was very confident the data was representative. Chairman Salmen said he thought if staff
had used a summer month it could have skewed the results because of the significant runway
construction projects over the past few years.
John Nelson, Bloomington, also mentioned he had received a fax from a resident of the Seward
neighborhood in Minneapolis who was concerned about this proposal resulting in more traffic over
� his neighborhood. - Mr. Nelson said he felt the man was asking for some consideration and he felfi
it was his obligation to bring the man's concerns to the table. Jan DelCalzo noted that the Seward
neighborhood was off of Lake Street near the river. His concems were discussed and it was
decided his neighborhood would not be affected by the proposal.
Mr. Nelson said the resident also had concems about the distribution of traffic off of the parallel
runways. The resident believed 29R (the north parallel) was being used much more often for
departures than 29�. Chad Leqve, MAC, said the numbers shown in the analysis did not confirm
that assumption.
JOE LEE, MINNEAPOLIS, MOTIONED AND KEV1N BATCHELDER, MENDOTA HEIGHTS,
SECONDED TO PROPOSE TO THE FAA THAT DEPARTURES OFF OF AUNWAY 29R AND 29�
NORMA�LY GIVEN A RUNWAY HEADING BE GIVEN A HEADING GREATER THAN 320° OR
LESS THAN 280° WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND, DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC PERIODS, FLIGNTS
THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE GIVEN A RUNWAY HEADING 8E GIVEN A HEADING GREATER
THAN 310° OR LESS THAN 290° WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO GIVE AELIEF TO
THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT EXPERIENCE ARRIVAL TRAFFIC FROM THOSE RUNWAYS.
THE VOTE WAS UNANIM�US. MOTION CARRIED.
Jon Hohenstein, Eagan, suggested the original intention of the proposal be documented in case
magnetic headings were to change in the future.
Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, noted that Amie Yeske would confer with FAA personnel and come
- back to the next Operations meeting with mo�e information on the FAA's position. She said the motion
( 7 would then go to the full MASAC council for a vote in August, if it is approved by the FAA. The next
" steps would then be to bring it to the P&E and the full Commission for approval.
Chairman Salmen and Traci Erickson, Technical Advisor, updated the members on the NADP status.
They said the commissioners at the July 8"' P&E meeting decided to table the item until the August
meeting, at which time staff will give a full NADP presentation. Jan DelCalzo said one of the issues the
commissioners were confused about is why two different procedures couidn't be used off the ends of
11 L and 11 R when a different procedure could be used off the 29's and the 11's.
The meeting was adjoumed at 11:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Melissa Scovronski �
Committee Secretary
TOPICS FOR THE AUGUST 15, 1997 MEETING
'" Shoulder Hour Analysis Outline
Minneapolis Straight-Out Departure Brief and Update
NADP Update
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RWY 29R RWY 29L
Total = 1139
280 deg. to 320
2.5 Miles = 611 (53.6%)
5 Miles = 369 (32.4%)
Through Both = 369 (32.4%)
295 dea. to 305 dea. (sra
2.5 Miles = 274 (24.1 %)
5 Miles = 164 (14.4%)
Through Both = 164 (14.4%)
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Total = 1364
280 deq. to 320
2.5 Miles = 521 (38.2%)
5 Miles = 230 (16.9°�)
ugh Both = 230 (16.9%)
295 deq. to 305
2.5 Miles = 129 (9.5%)
5 Miles = 71 (5.2%)
ugh Both = 70 (5.1 %)
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October 'i 996 (12th-18th)
RUVY 29R RWY 29L __
Total = 890
280 deg. to 320
2.5 Miles = 398 (44.7%)
5 Miles = 230 (25.8%)
Through Both = 229 (25.7%}
295 dect. to 305 dea. (srai
2.5 Miles = 190 (21.3°r6)
5 Miles = 116 (13.0°�)
Thraugh 8oth = 116 (13.0°k)
Totai = 1063
280 dea. #0 320
2.5 Miles = 438 (41.2%)
5 Miles = 166 (15.6%)
Both = 166 (15.6%)
295 dea. to 305
2.5 Miles = 110 (10.3°r6)
5 Mi1es = 53 (5.0°�6)
ugh Both = 53 (5.0°�)
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RWY 29 R
Total = 888
280 deg. to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 319 (35.9%)
5 Miles = 26q (29.3°r6)
Through 8oth = 258 (29.1 °�)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (sraight-out
2.5 Miles = 202 (22.7%)
5 Miles = 160 (18.0%)
Through Both = 158 (17.8%)
Total = 969
280 deg. to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 351 (36.2%)
5 Miles = 223 (23.0%)
Through 8oth = 223 (23.0%)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (srai
2.5 Miles = 198 (20.4%)
5 Miles = 146 (15.1 %)
Through Both = 144 (14.9°r6�
1997 (11th-17th)
RWY 29L
Total = 1180
280 deg, to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 320 (27.1 %)
5 Miles = 147 (12.5%)
rough Both = 145 (12.3%)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (srai
2.5 Miles = 100 (8.5°/a)
5 Miles = 68 (5.8%)
rough Both = 67 (5.7%)
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Total = 799
280 deg. to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 264 (33.0%)
5 Miies = 88 (11.0%)
rough Both = 87 (10.9%)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (srai
2.5 Miles = 60 (7.5%)
5 Miles = 28 (3.5%)
rough Both = 28 (3.5°r6)
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RWY 29R
Total = 3886
280 deg. to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 1679-(43.2°�)
5 Miles = 1082 (27.8%)
Through Bath = 1079 (27.8%)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (strai
2.5 Miles = 864 (22.2%)
5 Miles = 586 (15.1 %)
Through Both = 582 (15.0%)
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Totai = 4406
280 deg. to 320 deg.
2.5 Miles = 1543 (35.0%)
5 Miles = 631 (14.3%)
�ough Both = 628 (14.3%)
295 deg. to 305 deg. (straight-out o
2.5 Miles = 399 (9.1 %)
5 Miles = 220 (5.0%)
'ough Both = 218 (5.Q%)
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL CHA.MBERS
August 12,1997
7:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL AND A.DOPTION OF AGENDA
II. APPROVAL OF NIINUTES
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IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. MASAC Representation
B. NOISE Conference Recap
NEW BUSINESS
WOP'KSHOP REPORT
STAFF REPORT �
A. Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
B. MASAC Update
C. Noise Abatement Departure Profile Status
D. Northern Dakota County .Airport Relations Coalition
INFORMATIVE '
FUTU]EtE AGENDA
NEXT COIVIlVI[SSION MEETING - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4.
NEXT COR�IlVIISSION WORKSHOP - i:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21
NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY TOUR — 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27
NEXT MASAC MEETIl�TG - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 26
ADJOURNMENT
Auziliary aids for persorrs with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less
than 96 hours is receivec�' the City of Eagan will attempt to pravide such aid
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