10-14-1997 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held
on Wednesday, October 14, 1997 in the City Hall Small Conference Room, 1101
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Beaty, May, Des Roches and Stein. Commissioner Gross
was excused. Commissioners Leuman and Fitzer were absent. Also present were
City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser.
Commissioner May moved approval of the August 13, 1997 and September
10, 1997 minutes.
Commissioner Des Roches seconded the motion.
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Administrator Batchelder reviewed two maps, submitted by the Metropolitan
Airports Commission, which show properties in Mendota Heights impacted
by potential third parallel runway at MSP. Batchelder stated MAC has
proposed these maps as exhibits to the 3rd Parallel Runway Contract.
Batchelder reviewed a color map which indicates that the Ldn 60 contour
with the parallel runway is smaller than the existing Ldn 60 contour.. He
stated that the MAC has either made a mistake or that the contour on the
map is really the 2005 Ldn contour.
Chair Beaty stated that the existing Ldn 65 contour extends into the
Bridgeview Shores neighborhood and that the map does not show this
contour extending into this neighborhood.
Batchelder reviewed a colored map which indicates homes that are within the
contour who would experience a 1.5 DNL increase due to operations on the
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third parallel runway.
Commissioner May suggested that the Commission invite a MAC
representative to a future meeting to address the discrepancies and other
items of interest.
Batchelder explained that the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan
Airports Commission disagree with each other about the Ldn contours. He
stated that the MAC has used their GIS system to establish the contours and
that the Met Council did not use the MAC's disks to generate their contours.
He stated that the Met Council did not transpose their contours accurately
for their Air Noise Zone Area maps.
Batchelder stated that if the MAC's contours are based on the 2005 Ldn
contours, then the City's work on updating its Land Use Plan, using the
1996 Ldn contours, will already be considered out-of-date when it is
adopted.
The Commission discussed why specific areas of Mendota Heights developed
as residential when the City was aware of air noise constraints.
The Commission discussed a request to develop a portion of Resurrection
Cemetery as submitted by Hoffman Homes. Administrator Batchelder, stated
that the City Council is withholding its judgment on the proposal until Met
Council review. Batchelder stated that Hoffman Homes would need to apply
for a Comprehensive Land Use Amendment because the property is guided
cemetery. He stated that under the new Met Council land use compatibility
guidelines, the Hoffman Home proposal is not compatible.
Administrator Batchelder stated that he would send a letter to MAC
requesting that Mr. Nigel Finney attend an upcoming Commission meeting to
discuss this issue further.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 4/22
Administrator Batchelder explained that on Friday, October 3, staff received a
notice from Ms. Kimberly Hughes, of HNTB consultants, notifying the City of
a comment period for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for
the proposed extension of Runway 4/22. He stated that HNTB is requesting
a response from the City by October 20, 1997.
Batchelder stated that due to the urgency of this request, the City Council
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has reviewed this document. He stated the Council wishes to express their
opposition to lengthening Runway 12L/30R and the Council wants to know
why the redistribution of aircraft traffic on Runway 4/22 has not occurred.
Chair Beaty suggested that the City put some "teeth" into their comments
regarding the extension of Runway 4/22. He stated that if Northwest
Airlines asks for the extension of Runway 4/22, the City should inform the
MAC that in order for Northwest Airlines to request the extension, they must
comply with the Year 2000 Stage III fleet conversation mandate.
Administrator Batchelder noted his displeasure with the consultant expecting
the City to comment on this document by October 20, 1997. He stated that
it is difficult for local governments to respond appropriately in such a short
time period.
Batchelder suggested that if any Commission members have additional
comments regarding this issue, to please phone him as soon as possible.
MASAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - REPRESENTATION
Administrator Batchelder explained that the City Council had recently
adopted a resolution designating the City's official representatives and
alternates on the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council.
He informed the Commission of the following:
Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council
Jill Smith, Councilmember
Charles Mertensotto, Mayor
- Kevin Batchelder, City Administrator
Scott Beaty, Chair of Advisory Com.
Joe Leuman, Vice Chair of Adv. Com.
MASAC Operations Committee
Charles Mertensotto, Mayor
Jill Smith, Councilmember
Kevin Batchelder, City Administrator
Public Representative
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MASAC Executive Committee
Charles Mertensotto, Mayor Member
Jill Smith, Councilmember Alternate
Kevin Batchelder, City Administrator Alternate
He informed the Commission of a recent MASAC Executive Committee
meeting in which he and the Mayor had attended. At that meeting,
Batchelder stated that the Mayor recommended that the Committee consider
changing its By -Laws which would increase the representation on the
Commission. He stated that this would allow Mendota Heights to increase
its representatives by two. He stated Minneapolis would increase from four
seats to six and Eagan would increase from one.to two seats. He stated that
St. Paul would lose two representatives. The entire size of the body
increases to 38 members (as opposed to 34). Batchelder stated that the
MASAC will vote on this issue at their November/December meeting.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AIR NOISE ZONES -
SUBCOMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT
Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Hoffman Homes, the
company proposing to develop a portion of Resurrection Cemetery has met
with the City's subcommittee and will be approaching the Met Council to
discuss land use compatibility. Batchelder stated the City has broader issues
related to land use and comprehensive planning that will have to be worked
out over the next year.
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Chair Beaty referred to the September 2, 1997 NOISE Newsletter which
discusses how Palm Beach County offers cash incentives for airlines to add
Stage 3 aircraft to its fleet. He suggested that the MAC's working group
research this further.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission meeting
adjourned at 7:35. It was noted that this meeting was shorter than usual
due to a 7:30 p.m. land use workshop with the City Council and other City
advisory commissions.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 - MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held
on Wednesday, September 10, 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 Leuman, Stein and May. Commissioner Fitzer was excused.
Commissioners Beaty, Gross and Des Roches were absent. Also present were City
Administrator Kevin Batchelder. Also in attendance were City Planners Meg
McMonigal and Marc Wiegle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The August 13, 1997 minutes were carried over until the October meeting
due to a lack of quorum.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Due to a lack of quorum, those members of the Commission present decided
to review each item on the agenda but to take no action this evening.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -
ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
City Administrator Batchelder introduced Meg McMonigal and Marc Wiegle of
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. who were present to discuss the
City's upcoming work on its Comprehensive Plan. Batchelder stated that the
two Planners are present to discuss any issues related to the Comprehensive
Plan with the Airport Relations Commission. Ms. McMonigal stated that they
have been interviewing large property owners and surrounding communities
and jurisdictions to identify key issues and concerns. McMonigal stated that
as part of the issue identification process, they desire to discuss issues
related to the airport and airport noise with the Commissioners this evening.
McMonigal stated that they would like to discuss the Commission's role in
the past, present and future and what are the City's most important policies
in relation to the airport. She also stated that they desire to know if there
are ways the City can deal more effectively with airport issues including
possible staged land use development within noise zones and the potential
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