04-09-1997 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 9, 1997
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations commission was
held on Wednesday, April 9, 1997 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Beaty, Leuman, Stein, Fitzer, Gross and Des Roches.
Commissioner May was excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin
Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW COMMISSIONERS
Chair Beaty welcomed new Airport Relations Commissioner Mary Des
Roches. Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that new
Commissioner George May had informed him that he would be on a family
vacation and that he would be present at the May meeting. Batchelder also
informed the Commission that orientation materials had been sent to each
new Commissioner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Leuman moved approval of the March 12, 1997 Minutes.
Commissioner Fitzer seconded the motion.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
PRESENTATION OF FAA VIDEO
HOW NOISE CONTOURS ARE MEASURED
Administrator Batchelder explained that the FAA video had been shown at a
NDCARC meeting. He stated that this Commission had indicated their
interest in viewing the video.
The video discussed the basic physics of noise and how daily life is affected
by noise. Noise abatement efforts was discussed and the FAA Part 150
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Program was highlighted. The decibel scale was reviewed. r
The video discussed DNL contours and how noise attenuation procedures
are being administered using these contours.
Sound comparisons between Stage II and III aircraft was reviewed.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FEDERAL
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON AVIATION
NOISE (FICAN) PUBLIC FORUM ON NOISE RESEARCH
- MAY 13, 1997
Administrator Batchelder stated that this forum will be held at the
Thunderbird Hotel on May 13. He explained that the FICAN is soliciting
input from the general public and technical community regarding the
direction of Federal researchers to share research goals and results.
Batchelder stated that he may attend the forum.
DISCUSS FAA FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF NON -SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
Administrator Batchelder reviewed a letter dated May 13, 1997 from Mr.
John A. Clayborn, Manager, Operations Branch - FAA informing the City
that the Great Lakes Region Air Traffic Division, Operations Branch, has
approved and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) as it relates
to the noise abatement procedures utilized in the Eagan -Mendota Heights
Corridor.
Chair Beaty inquired if the City has heard from Eagan regarding this FONSI.
Batchelder responded that Eagan's legal counsel is reviewing the FONSI.
Commissioner Leuman inquired when this noise abatement procedure will
become a tower order. Batchelder stated he would inquire with Mr.
Wagoner.
Chair Beaty inquired how this procedure will affect head-to-head operations
at MSP and what procedure will take precedent. Beaty stated that by
restricting head-to-head operations over the corridor, will help eliminate
night time air noise.
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DISCUSS MAC STRATEGIC PLAN
AND MACE RESPONSE TO COUNCILMEMBER
JILL SMITH
Administrator Batchelder explained that Councilmember Smith had been
awakened in the early morning hours with a low flying aircraft. He
explained that she called the MAC noise line and was asked by the
individual what zip code she lives in. She responded 55120 and was then
informed by the individual that anyone living in the zip code 55120 is "open
season for air noise". Batchelder stated that the Council directed him to
send a letter to Jeff Hamiel regarding this incident. Batchelder stated that
he had received a call from Mr. Hamiel who indicated his concern over this
matter.
Batchelder informed the Commission that in response to the City's request
for clarification on this issue, the MAC sent a copy of a "draft" strategic plan
for the MAC. Chair Beaty stated that he had read this document and found
that there is nothing that specifically deals with air noise in this document.
Commissioner Des Roches inquired if Councilmember Smith approves of the
MAC's response. Batchelder stated that he will include this information in
the Council's packet for their comment.
UPDATES
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The Commission acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter sent by the City
dated April 1, 1997 to Mr. Robert Johnson, Chair - Policy Advisory
Committee which formally requests the PAC's consideration of the eligibility
of four properties that may be within the 1996 DNL 65 Contour, and thus
eligible for sound insulation as a boundary block.
Chair Beaty stated that it makes sense to include these homes within the
DNL 65 Contour. Batchelder informed the Commission that he has also
been informed that Mr. Courtney Pinc, the individual who petitioned the
MAC to include houses on the north side of Wagon Wheel within the
contour, did not get included for sound insulation.
The Commission discussed the funding of the Part 150 program and how
the MAC anticipates the program to be completed by the years 2000 or
2002. It was noted that the MAC is not sure if the program will continue at
the existing funding level if the Contour goes out to Ldn 60.
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Administrator Batchelder stated that he will request Mr. Steve Vecchi to
provide the City with information on the criteria for defining boundary
blocks.
ACKNOWLEDGE NEWS ARTICLES ON
NON -SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
The Commission acknowledged receipt of a March 23, 1997 SouthWest
Review article and a March 26, 1997 Sun Current article regarding non -
simultaneous departure procedures. It was noted that several mistakes
were made in the articles.
ACKNOWLEDGE POSTPONEMENT
OF 1997 CONSTRUCTION ON RUNWAY 11 R
The Commission discussed how the postponement of the Runway 11 R
construction will provide the impetus to begin construction of the
north/south runway. It was noted that Mendota Heights would have seen
some air noise over the summer with the construction of Runway 11 R.
REVIEW MASAC OBJECTIVES FOR 1997
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the proposed 1997 MASAC
objectives.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS
REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Agenda for March
25, 1997 and February 25, 1997 Minutes. It was noted that web site
access will soon be made available at the MAC.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC's Technical Advisor's
Report for February 1997. The Commission noted that the use of Runway
4-22 was up 11 percent in February.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC's Monthly Complaint
Summary for February 1997.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC's Corridor Gate
Penetration Analysis for February 1997.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations
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Committee Agenda and Minutes for March 21, 1997. Administrator
Batchelder informed the Commission that Mr. John Foggia has agreed to
provide Mendota Heights with a debriefing on the Noise Abatement
Departure Profiles. Chair Beaty suggested that the City consider requesting
a formal testing procedure using the different departure procedures. He
suggested that the City consider lobbying support from the City of Eagan
and also the NDCARC.
Commissioner Gross was excused at 9:05 p.m.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the NDCARC Minutes for
February 21, 1997.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Airport Noise Report.
There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission
adjourned its meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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