03-11-1998 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
MARCH 11, 998- MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held
on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 1 10 1
Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Beaty, Leuman, Stein, Des Roches, Roszak and May.
Commissioner Fitzer was excused. Also present was Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser
and City Planner Meg McMonigal.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
Chair Beaty introduced new Commissioner John Roszak. Staff informed Mr.
Roszak that he will be sent orientation materials.
Commissioner Stein moved approval of the February 11, 1998 minutes.
Commissioner Leuman seconded the motion.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AIR NOISE POLICIES - CITY PLANNER
MEG MCMONIGAL
Planner McMonigal updated the Commission regarding the Comprehensive
Plan amendment process and reminded the Commission that the number one
issue the City is focusing the amendment on is air noise.
Planner McMonigal reviewed a list of goals with the Commission:
1. To reduce airport impacts in Mendota Heights.
2. To reduce air noise through equitable distribution of flights.
3. To work diligently with all noise issues and agencies to ensure aircraft
noise does not increase in volume or expand in area.
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The Commission discussed the above goals and determined to revise the
goals as follows:
1. To reduce negative airport impacts in Mendota Heights.
2. To reduce air noise through equitable distribution of flights.
3. To work diligently with all noise issues and agencies to ensure that
aircraft noise decreases in volume.
The Commission reviewed the following Air Noise Policies as submitted by
Planner McMonigal:
A. • Public participation and representation:
1 Continue to be represented on the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound
Abatement Council (MASAC).
2. Propose new structure and representation on MASAC.
3. Pursue appointing a city resident to the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC).
4. Continue to inform the community about air noise concerns and
the work of the City.
5. Continue to work with the Northern Dakota County Airports
Relations Committee.
6. Continue to keep abreast of other communities' issues and
actions.
B. Noise reduction through advocating modified takeoff procedures
including:
1 Promote implementation of non -simultaneous take -off
procedures to minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure.
2. Pursue adoption of "close -in" vs. "Distant" departure procedures
to reduce noise generation over Mendota Heights.
3. Urge adoption of mandatory nighttime takeoff regulations.
4. Advocate implementation of narrowed air traffic corridor.
5. Monitor conformance with three mile heading procedure.
C. Advocate a more equitable runway use system.
1. Prevent construction of a third parallel runway.
2. Monitor contract with MAC on not building third parallel
runway.
3. Monitor EIS process for N/S runway.
4. Monitor EIS process for 12,000 foot runway.
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5. Monitor Runway Use System (RUS) for conformance to MAC
policies.
D. Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) Airport Comprehensive Plan
1. Implement noise mitigation requirements in Mitigation
Committee's Plan.
E. Specific Noise Control Measures
1. Promote conversion to Stage III quieter aircraft by 2000
deadline.
2. Expand eligibility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Program is areas
affected by air noise exposure.
3. Reduce aircraft engine run-up noise and aircraft ground noise
during periods of departure over Minneapolis.
4. Implement Global Positioning Satellite Technology to control
departure headings in corridor.
F. Metropolitan Council "Noise Zone Map" and related land use controls
1. Advocate that the Metropolitan Council revise its land use zones
and controls to the previous land use zones.
Commissioner Stein stated that the City should pursue appointing a City
resident to the Metropolitan Council. It was noted that the City's Met
Council Representative is Kevin Howe and that he is a Mendota Heights
resident. It was noted that Mr. Howe's District includes cities other than
Mendota Heights. Commissioner May suggested that the City consider
sending a City representative to Met Council meetings on a regular basis. He
stated that the City should improve its direct contact with the Met Council
regarding air noise issues.
The Commission was of the consensus to revise the Air Noise Policies as
follows:
A. Public participation and representation:
1. Continue to be represented on the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound
Abatement Council (MASAC).
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2. Pursue appointing a city resident to the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC).
3. Heighten the awareness of the community about air noise
concerns and the work of the City.
4. Continue to collaborate with the Northern Dakota County
Airports Relations Committee (NDCARC).
5. Continue to keep abreast of other communities' issues and
actions.
6. Work with Metropolitan Council representatives regarding air
noise issues.
B. Noise reduction through advocating modified takeoff procedures
including:
1 Monitor the implementation of non -simultaneous take -off
procedures to minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure.
2. Pursue adoption of "close -in" vs. "distant" departure procedures
to reduce noise generation over Mendota Heights.
3. Urge adoption of mandatory nighttime takeoff regulations.
4. Advocate implementation of narrowed air traffic corridor.
5. Monitor conformance with three mile heading procedure.
C. Advocate a more equitable runway use system.
1. Prevent construction of a third parallel runway.
2. Monitor contract with MAC on not building third parallel
runway.
3. Monitor EIS process for N/S runway.
4. Monitor EIS process for 12,000 foot runway.
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5. Monitor Runway Use System (RUS) for conformance to MAC
policies.
D. Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) Airport Comprehensive Plan
1. Monitor and encourage promulgation and adoption of air noise
mitigation requirements in Mitigation Committee's Plan.
E. Specific Noise Control Measures
1. Assure conversion of Stage N quieter aircraft by federal
deadline of year 2000.
2. Expand eligibility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in areas
affected by air noise exposure.
3. Develop plan to reduce aircraft engine run-up noise and aircraft
ground noise during periods of departure over Minneapolis.
4. Promote implementation of Global Positioning Satellite
Technology to control departure headings in corridor.
F. Metropolitan Council "Noise Zone Map" and related land use controls
1. Revise Metropolitan Council land use zones and controls to the
previous land use zones using the MACs year 2005 Ldn
contours map.
Planner McMonigal stated that the City will be conducting another joint
workshop between the Council and Commissioners on April 14, 1998. She
stated materials will be sent to each commissioner prior to the workshop.
DISCUSSION ON THE FEBRUARY 3, 1998
REPORT TO THE METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS
COMMISSION REGARDING MASAC ASSESSMENT
The Commission briefly reviewed a February 3, 1998 report to the
Metropolitan Airports Commission regarding an assessment on MASAC.
It was noted that Mr. Robert Johnson has asked members of MASAC to
submit their suggestions by March 31, 1998.
Chair Beaty stated that the NDCARC had originally brought up the
ineffectiveness of MASAC which lead to the reexamination of the MASAC
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Bylaws. He stated that the NDCARC felt that the MASAC membership
should be changed to include more communities who are directly affected by
the operations at MSP International Airport.
Commissioner Roszak inquired about the MASAC's opinion regarding
equitable noise distribution. It was noted that the MASAC membership
consists of many cities, such as Richfield, Bloomington and Eagan who do
not have the same opinion as Mendota Heights regarding equitable noise
distribution. It was noted that the City of Minneapolis has similar concerns
as Mendota Heights.
The Commission discussed how the MASAC has served as more of an
information gathering entity for the MAC and that a lot of Mendota Heights
concerns and suggestions have not been shared with the MAC.
The Commission was of the consensus that the following four questions be
answered as to how the MASAC organization should function:
1. What is the purpose of MASAC?
2. How can MASAC as an organization and as individual members better
communicate both internally and externally?
3. How should MASAC members address the issue of conflicting
motives?
4. How should MASAC members address the issue of trust between the
public and user representatives?
The Commission felt that this item should be discussed further at their April
meeting.
UPDATES
The Commission acknowledged receipt of a February 18, 1998 letter from
the Mayor to the Metropolitan Council. This letter specifically requests an
opportunity to meet with the Met Council to confirm why the agency is
requiring strict adherence, with no deviations, to the Aviation Guide Plan.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of a draft February 27, 1998 letter to
Mr. Robert Johnson, Chair of MASAC, formally requesting that the ANOMS
system monitor the NSDP in the southeast corridor.
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The Commission acknowledged that Mr. Evan Futterman, HNTB, will be
conducting an April 28 meeting regarding Noise Contour Modeling and a May
meeting regarding FAA Airspace. It was suggested that the Commissioners
attend these meetings.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
VARIOUS REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Commission acknowledged receipt of MASAC Operations Committee
February 20, 1998 Agenda and Minutes.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Abbreviated Technical
Advisor's Report for January, 1998.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of information regarding the 1998
Airport Noise Symposium.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC January 27, 1998
meeting minutes and March 2, 1998 agenda.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC membership status.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the February 4, 1998 FICAN
Letter.
The Commission acknowledged receipt of the February 26, 1998 MSP
Airport News.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to
adjourn its meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberlee K. Blaeser
Senior Secretary
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