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08-12-1998 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 1998 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, August 12, 1998 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, Roszak, Stein and May. Commissioners Leuman, Fitzer and Des Roches were excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Roszak moved approval of the July 8, 1998 minutes. Commissioner May seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 The Commission discussed when they would present the Airport Plan of Action to the City Council. It was determined that Chair Beaty would present the Action Plan on Tuesday, August 18, 1998. Administrator Batchelder suggested that the presentation consist of items the Airport Relations Commission has completed over the past year and that they should focus on future goals. Commission Stein indicated that he would be present at the August 18 meeting. Chair'S.fel"h-informed the Commission that a reporter from the Sun Current had been in contact with him and that he believes that the reporter is aware of the City's concerns regarding air noise. Administrator Batchelder stated that he will be meeting with Lori Blake, Star Tribune Transportation Reporter, to discuss the City's concerns regarding air noise. Chair Beaty stated that he would like to be informed of when the meeting is scheduled. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12, 1998 MINUTES I The Commission briefly reviewed the Airport Plan of Action. Commissioner May moved to recommend that the City Council approve the Airport Plan of Action. Commissioner Roszak seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 DISCUSS MASAC REQUEST FOR CORRIDOR ISSUES TO BE STUDIED Administrator Batchelder explained that the City has received a formal request from MASAC to consider and submit a list of Corridor Issues to MASAC by August 17, 1998 for their consideration. Batchelder explained that the MSP Noise Mitigation Program includes an airport operations directive to Evaluate Departure Procedures in the Eagan -Mendota Heights Corridor. He stated that this topic has been added to the MASAC Work Plan for 1998. Batchelder stated that the MASAC is asking the City of Mendota Heights, and other corridor communities, for a list of suggested topics. Batchelder explained that at the Commission's July meeting, the Commission reviewed Eagan's request of corridor issues to be studied and provided direction to City staff on preparing our own list. Batchelder explained that based on that discussion, he drafted a letter to Bob Johnson, Chair of MASAC for the Commission's review and comment. Commissioner Roszak stated that he would like to see the City's letter supplemented with more details of specific issues. Regarding Corridor Compliance, Chair Beaty stated that he agrees that aircraft operations should be maintained inside the designated southeast corridor and that operations should be narrowed as well. Administrator Batchelder stated that with the new technology in navigational aids, narrowing operations in the corridor should be considered. Commissioner May inquired about the Corridor Configuration and the establishment of the 095 degree heading policy. Batchelder briefly reviewed the Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendation which recommended two changes for implementation - the non -simultaneous departure procedures and the establishment of the 095 degree policy. The Commission discussed how the City should remind the MASAC of the AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12, 1998 MINUTES 2 Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendations and that only one recommendation \ \ has been implemented. The COnl[OisSiOD diSCUSS8d how the City should ' remind the M/\S/\COfthe (}q5 degree heading policy and inquire aStOwhy it has not been implemented. Regarding narrowing operations of the corridor, Administrator Batchelder explained that the City should reiterate its position on stopping excursions from pushing the corridor boundaries iOthat the operational abilities Of aircraft have improved over the years. He informed the ConnnniooiOn that during the NOISE conference, it was indicated that the FA/\'a ayata[n is old and that aircraft are capable ofdealing with air noise iaoues/uonoerDo. He stated that there iaanother departure procedure being used utthe San Francisco Airport. Chair Beaty stated that heioconcerned that ifthe City agrees tOthe {)95 degree policy, it may be tough to change the policy five years from now once the GPS is implemented. He stated that he does not want to see aircraft continue tnsway. Hesuggested that the City consider suggesting that the corridor be narrowed with no excursions ever exceeding the 095 degree heading. Commissioner Stein noted his concern with implementing the GPS' He stated that heiaconcerned that specific areas inthe City will continuously beexperiencing overflights. The Commission was of the consensus that the following items be included within the list of issues to be considered during MAS/\C'o review of the Southeast Corridor issues: 7' Corridor Compliance A. Aircraft operations should b8maintained inside the designated southeast corridor. B. CODtOUoUSiy utilize all available technological innp[OV8nn8DtS including navigational aids, GPS and standard iOSt[UDl8nt departure procedures to narrow the southeast corridor to [SSt[iCt overflights to CO[Dnl8[Ci8l/iOdUSt[i8lzOOed land US83. C. With the shift in magnetic headings, the original intent of tower orders that are based on heading designations should be reviewed. ^ \ / AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12'1998 MINUTES 3 We 2. Corridor Configuration Subject tothe narrowing as noted above, consider the implementation ofthe {}85 degree northern boundary recommended h»the Blue Ribbon Task Force. Regarding Vertical Departure Analysis, Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that the San Francisco Airport implement a departure procedure that is different than the Close -In or Distant Departure. Commissioner May suggested that City staff inquire with other airports to find out if the Vertical Departure procedure, or something similar to this procedure, is being implemented. He suggested that o copy of the video, which was presented at the NOISE conference in July, be sent and reviewed by staff as well as the Airport Relations Commission. The Commission was of the consensus that the following item be included within the list of iaauaa to be consider during K4AS/\C'e review of the Southeast Corridor: 3. Vertical Departure Analysis \ Alternative departure profiles should be reconsidered. Altitude analysis \ should be performed to determine aircraft proximity tOground levels at incremental distances from runway ends to be compared to aircraft capability. Departure procedures testing is required. Regarding Head to Head Operations, Chair Beaty stated that the Preferential Runway Use SvatarV pn)rDotaa inequitable distribution of aircraft over Mendota Heights and the fact that this happens during night time hours when air traffic is very light. The Commission discussed how the crosswind runway is not being used to help relieve the burden OOthe parallel rUOVV8VG. The Commission felt it important to iOfO[Dl the MAS/\C that with the [8C8Ot [000OstIUCtiOO Of rUDVV8y 12R/3[)L, it has been demonstrated how the Runway Use SVStHDlS was intended to VvO[k. The CoD101iSSiOO was Ofthe consensus that the following item be included within the list Of iaoU8S to be consider during M/\S/\C'S [8Vi8Vv Of the /\ AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION AUGUST 12'1a98MINUTES 4 \ / Southeast Corridor: 4. Equity of Runway Use System - The existing RUS is inequitable and relies too heavily on land use compatibility theories. 1. The RUS calls for the use of the crosswind runway, up to 20 percent of the time during the daytime, to relieve the burden on the parallel runways. This has not occurred as prescribed and should be considered. The recent reconstruction of runway 12R/30L has demonstrated how RUS was intended to work and does work. 2. Head -to -Head Operations requires the divergence of departures over residential areas of Mendota Heights, often during night time hours when traffic is very light, reducing the effectiveness of the non -simultaneous departure procedures. Rerouting of in- bound traffic or modification of head-to-head procedures should be adopted. Commissioner Roszak moved to recommend that the City Council approve the draft letter, as amended above, and that it be sent to Mr. Bob Johnson, of MASAC, as soon as possible. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 The Commission commended Administrator Batchelder for his fine work in drafting the letter to Mr. Bob Johnson, of MASAC. UPDATES MASAC Handbook Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that the City received a MASAC handbook. He stated that the handbook has a wealth of information and that there are many chapters to the handbook which include MASAC operations information and staff ing/personnel information. Batchelder reviewed the table of contents within the handbook. He informed the Commission that he will request additional copies for each Commissioner. It was noted that Chair Beaty had received a copy because he is the City's MASAC alternate representative. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12, 1998 MINUTES 5 MAC and FAA Response on City Council Resolution on Corridor Compliance Administrator Batchelder reminded the Commission that at their June 16, 1998 regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-35, A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE OFFICIAL NOTICE {}FPROLONGED HEADING VIOLATIONS CONTRARY T[}ADOPTED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR NOISE MITIGATION AT [NSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. He explained that this Resolution was in response to corridor violations on the evening of June 14, 1998 and in response to the release of data by the K4/\C'a AKj[)K4S system that showed repeated excursions north of the corridor over the last year. Batchelder stated that the City has received 8 response from Mr. Roy FuhrmaDn, MAC Technical Adviser, and from Mr. Doug Powers, Interim Tower Chief, F/\/\' He informed the Commission that according to both letters, on the evening Of June 14 there were 16 operations north of the proposed 095 degree policy boundary during the time referred 10inthe City's resolution. He stated that these excursions were precipitated by thunderstorm activity and pilot requests to ovoid poor weather conditions. Batchelder reminded the Commission that later this year, the M/\SAC will be reviewing the corridor departure procedures as part ofits 1898 action plan- ( \ Choir Beaty inquired if the MAC has responded to Eegon'S oonoarDa' Administrator Batchelder stated that he will look into this further. 1998 NOISE Conference Administrator Batchelder briefed the Commission regarding his recent attendance, with K4ayorW8e[toOoot1o, to the 1998 Noise Conference. He informed the Commission that the conference was held in Denver, Colorado and that itproved tobeaworthwhile conference. He stated that they had several good sessions which included information regarding Environmental |nlp8o1 Statements as well as information regarding Port 150 program as wells as o Pori 101 program. Batchelder explained that the Part 161 program has been approved by the F/\/\ and has not yet been implemented. Chair Beaty inquired ifnew technology was reviewed otthe conference. Batchelder responded that Stage |\/aircraft are projected to be in operation bythe year 2[}26. Batchelder stated that there was 8 lot Of information OD 18Od use and it ( ` / \ AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION ' AUGUST 12'1SSOMINUTES 6 appeared that the FAA iatrying 10 expend its authority on land use issues. \ `) He eLotad that hotoured the Denver International Airport and that it appears that the airport had enough space to add 12 more runways. He stated that he also toured the United Airlines Training Facility. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPO RTS/CORRESPON DENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Airport Noise Reports for July 3 and July 17, 1998. It was noted that American Airlines has become the first major Cur[iertopunohosaanevVoyoterndauiQnedbyF\aiabeok CornrnarciO| Air Group which converts Stage U Boeing 727 aircraft to Stage IU noise standards with Oosuppression ofengine noise orengine modifications. The Connrnioainn acknowledged receipt of the M/\SAC Agenda for July 28, 19q8and June 23,19q8Minutes. The Commission acknowledged receipt ofthe M/\SAC Technical Advisor's Report for June 1998. The Commission noted that Runway 4-22 was used 47.2 percent of the time during the month of June. The Commission acknowledged receipt ofthe K4ASACCorridor Gate Penetration Analysis for June 1938. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Complaint Summary for June 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations Committee Agenda/Minutes for July 10, 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations Cornrnbtea Agenda for August 14, 1998. The CODlDliSsiOO acknowledged receipt of the Eagan ARC Agenda for August 11, 1998. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12,1998 MINUTES 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Airport Ae|adoDo Commission adjourned its meeting at B:[}[) p.m. Respectfully submitted, k{irnbedeek[' Blaeoar Senior Secretary / AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - AUGUST 12'1S38MINUTES 8 \-