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02-12-1997 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 1997 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, February 12, 1997 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. The following members were present: Beaty, Stein and Gross. Commissioners Leuman and Fitzer were excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Gross moved approval of the January 8, 1997 minutes. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. AYES: 2 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 1, BEATY REVIEW MSP NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM The Commission reviewed the MSP Noise Mitigation Program Document. The discussion focused on the Executive Summary of the MSP Noise Mitigation Program. Regarding Insulation and how the Program will be expanded after completion of the current program to incorporate the area encompassed by the 2005 60 DNL, the Commission discussed when the official 2005 DNL will be known and how will it be produced. The Commission discussed the use of ANOMS data in identifying accurate 2005 60 DNL boundaries. Commissioner Gross suggested that a timeline be generated as to when and how the DNL boundaries will be determined. The Commission felt that this information should be relayed to Mayor Mertensotto and Councilmember Smith. The Commission discussed Airport Operations and when the nighttime hours 1 will go into effect. The Commission discussed how modifying the nighttime operations will not go into effect until the new DNL boundaries are established. The Commission discussed how "natural boundaries" may be established and that natural boundaries may be interpreted differently by varying entities. Regarding Community Stabilization, the Commission discussed when and who will serve from the affected communities to identify and quantify any impacts the airport may have on declining property values and/or other negative consequence on neighborhoods near the airport. Chair Beaty inquired if MAC was suppose to initiate this process. Beaty stated that this subject should be discussed at a MASAC or Operations Committee meeting. Regarding Airport Operations, the Commission confirmed that the use of Stage 11 aircraft will be prohibited after December 31, 1999. The Commission discussed establishing a timeline as to when night hours (10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m) will be implemented along with limiting the amount of activity during these hours to Stage 3 aircraft. The Commission was of the opinion that these hours should already be implemented. Administrator Batchelder stated that this subject has been discussed at the MASAC Operations Committee level but that it was never processed any further. Chair Beaty inquired if a departure procedure has been implemented for Runway 22 and he inquired when departure procedures over the Mendota Heights/Eagan corridor will be evaluated. Administrator Batchelder stated that a MAC subcommittee has been established to review the FONSI. He explained that if the FONSI is accepted, the local FAA will include the changes into the local tower orders. Commissioner Gross inquired if other carriers have commented on the reducing of aircraft noise levels at MSP. Administrator Batchelder inquired if Commissioner Gross' inquiring includes the reduction of ground noise and test runup noise. Gross stated that he does not believe that ground noise will ever be eliminated. Batchelder stated that several residents of the City has expressed their displeasure with engine testing and the amount of air noise this generates. The Commission briefly discussed the possibility of turning aircraft, during testing procedures, away from the river and whether constructing new hangers will help reduce the engine testing noise. Gross inquired about the amount of testing done on a daily basis. Chair Beaty inquired when penalties will be enforced for carriers who do not comply with the Stage 11 prohibition, noise abatement procedures and 2 expansion of night hours. He further inquired when the MAC will increase the use of ANOMS data. He stated that it would be nice to add another ANOMS monitor in Mendota Heights, perhaps in Mendakota Estates. Commissioner Gross inquired if the City could invest in an additional monitor. Beaty stated that by using ANOMS data, the City could benefit significantly because the real air noise will be identified. Beaty felt that the City should consider requesting, from the MAC, an additional monitor. Regarding Runway Use, it was noted that there was a typographical error in that the commencement of construction of the north/south runway should commence in 1998 not 1988. Also, it was noted that the City of Richfield has dropped its lawsuit against the MAC because the MAC has agreed to not build a taxiway until the third year of construction. Chair Beaty stated that the construction of the north/south runway should begin now. The Commission discussed annual operation percentages and how these operations will affect future conditions of MSP airport. DISCUSS CONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 11 R IN 1997 The Commission discussed inviting Mr. Bruce Wagoner, FAA Control Tower, to its March meeting to discuss how the construction of runway 11 R will affect operations at MSP and affect the City. Administrator Batchelder stated he would invite Mr. Wagoner to the Commission's March meeting. Commissioner Gross stated his concerns for safety during the time of Runway 11 R reconstruction process. He inquired if the length of the existing runways will handle the larger jets. He stated that the safety of Mendota Heights residents during the time of reconstruction is significant. Beaty noted his concern for the amount of air noise Mendota Heights will experience over the upcoming summer months. Gross suggested that the City consider informing the public about the reconstruction of 11 R and how the citizens of Mendota Heights need to be aware of safety concerns. DISCUSS NON SIMULTANEOUS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES The Commission felt that this item had been discussed earlier during the meeting and that additional discussion was not necessary. The Commission acknowledged that Chair Beaty recently appeared on Mayor Mertensotto's City Hall Update cable program. K The Commission acknowledged recent Council action of reappointing Chair Beaty and Joseph Leuman to the Airport Relations Commission. These terms are for three years. The Commission acknowledged that the Council recently approved the Commission's request to subscribe to the Airport Noise Report. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the 1997 Commission meeting schedule. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Part 150 Buyout Update - Issue 37. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Agenda for January 28, 1997 and Minutes of December 3, 1996. It was noted that no representation from Mendota Heights was present at the December 3 meeting due to a conflicting City Council meeting. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC's Technical Advisor's Report for December 1996. It was noted that the use of Stage III Aircraft is up 55.6 percent. It was noted that Northwest Airlines has not responded to the City's question regarding backsliding of Stage II aircraft. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC's Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis for November and December 1996. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Agenda for Eagan's Airport Commission for February 11, 1997. The Commission acknowledged receipt of an Article and Advertisement on Bose Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Gross moved to elect Scott Beaty as Chair and Joe Leuman as Vice Chair for the 1997 Airport Relations Commission meeting year. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. AYES: 3 NAYS: 0 -19 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary