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07-08-1998 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION JULY 8,1998 - MINUTES The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, July 8, 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, Leuman and Des Roches. Commissioners Fitzer and May were excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Roszak moved approval of the June 10, 1998 minutes. Commissioner Stein seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Des Roches arrived at 7:06 p.m. REVIEW AIRPORT PLAN OF ACTION The Commission reviewed the Airport Plan of Action and made the following changes. Regarding the Commission's Focus Issues, it was noted that several new Focus Issues have been added to the list of issues. 1. Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures A. Monitor the Implementation of Non -Simultaneous Procedures B. Pursue the Adoption of "Close In" vs. "Distant" Departure Procedures C. Urge the Adoption of Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Regulations D. Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor E. Monitor Conformance with Three Mile Heading Procedure (NEW FOCUS ISSUE) AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 2. HeiLyhten Awareness of Mendota Heiehts Air Noise Concerns A. Pursue Appointment of City Resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission. B. Advertising the MAC Air Noise Complaint Line. C. Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information and Information about the Work and Effort of the City. D. Continue to Collaborate with the Northern Dakota County Airports Relations Coalition (NDCARC) (NEW FOCUS ISSUE) E. Continue to Keep Abreast of Other Communities' Issues and Actions. (NEW FOCUS ISSUE) F. Work with Metropolitan Council Representatives. (NEW FOCUS ISSUE) 3. MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan A. Monitor and Encourage Promulgation and Adoption of Air Noise Mitigation Requirements in Mitigation Committee's's Plan (NEW FOCUS ISSUE) 4. Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System (NEW FOCUS TITLE) A. Prevent Construction of a Third Parallel Runway B. Work to Eliminate the Use of Head to Head Operations. C. Monitor Progress of N/S Runway 17/35. D. Monitor Runway Use System (RUS) for Conformance with MAC Policies. (Administrator Batchelder reminded the Commission that this is a topic the MASAC will be discussing as well) 5. Specific Noise Control Measures A. Assure Conversion of Stage III Quieter Aircraft by Federal Deadline of Year 2000. B. Monitor MASAC's Plan to Reduce Aircraft Engine Run -Up Noise and Aircraft Ground Noise during Periods of Departure. C. Promote the Implementation of Global Positioning Satellite Technology to Control Departure Headings in Corridor. ZD 6. Noise Reduction Through Litigation A. Examine Feasibility of a Legal Challenge to Current Air Noise Distribution 7. Expand Eligibility of Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in Areas Affected by Air Noise Exposure A. Air Noise Mitigation through Sound Insulation AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 2 8. Metropolitan Council Noise Zone Map and Related Land Use Controls MW FOCUS TITLEI A. Revise Metropolitan Council Land Use Zones and Controls to the Previous Land Use Zones. The following are the final changes to the Action Steps for the 1998/99 Air Noise Plan of Action Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Implementation of Non -Simultaneous Takeoff Procedures which Minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure Action Stens Who When 1. Monitor Compliance with Tower Order Staff/ARC Study Requested 2. NSDP's - Request Compliance Staff/ARC Study Requested ( ) 3. Review first 6 month Study ARC Oct. 1998 4. Review second 6 month Study ARC Feb. 1999 5. Pursue Magnetic Shift Affect on 105 Degree Heading on 11L Staff/ARC/ 1999 MASAC Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Adoption of "Close -In" vs. "Distant" Takeoff Procedures to Reduce Noise Generation Over Mendota Heights Action Stens Who When 1. FAA begins NADPs in Minneapolis Staff/ARC March 1998 2. Review NADP Procedures MASAC Ops August 1998 ARC Sept 1998 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 3 3. Continue to Pursue Adoption of ARC/Staff Continuous "Close -In" vs. "Distant" Departure Procedures Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Adoption of Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Regulations to Reduce Noise Generation Over Mendota Heights Action Stens Who When 1. Demand/Advocate MSP Mandatory Rule CC/ARC Future MASAC for Stage III Only between 10:30 p.m. Meeting and 6:00 a.m. to Replace Voluntary Agreements. Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor which Minimizes Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure Action Stens Who When 1. Advocate for Maintenance of 5 Mile Staff/ARC Continuous Final Arrivals and 3 Mile Corridor for Departures 2. Pursue the Benefit of Updating Tower Staff(ARC 1999 orders to Original Intent before Shift MASAC in Magnetic Headings 3. Presentation to Commission on GPS by Staff 1998 MAC or other Expert (Mr. Harold Pierce) 4. Monitor Corridor Compliance and Depart. Staff/ARC Continuous Excursions 5. Pursue Removal of "Hinged Corridor" and ARC Long Term the Repeal of Tower Order on South Parallel Runway AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- - JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 4 Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Monitor Conformance with Three Mile Heading Procedure Action Steps Who When 1. Review Corridor Gate Penetration Analy. Staff/ARC Monthly 2. Alert MASAG and MAC about Compliance Staff/ARC As necessary 3. Work with FAA to Achieve Corridor Staff/ARC As necessary Compliance Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Appointment of City Resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Action Steps Who When 1. Discuss concerns with State Senators ARC/CC Nov/Dec 1998 and Reps. regarding Composition of MAC. Pursue legislation to amend MAC Commissioner Appointment Process. 2. Develop long term strategic approach to ARC/CC 1998/1999 relations with legislature. Work with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities to Educate Legislators. 3. Discuss and Compare Cities affected by ARC Continuous Air Noise to MAC Representatives 4. Review MAC Representations with ARC/Staff Completed by NDCARC MASAC AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 5 Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Advertising the MAC Air Noise Complaint Line Action Stens Who When 1. Advertise in Each Quarterly Newsletter Staff Each Edition 2. Continue to Handout Magnets on Request Staff As Requested Basis 3. Produce Brochure for Public Information Staff/ARC Fall 1998 and have available at City Hall Front Entryway 4. Mention During Public Meetings City Council and Telecasts 5. Produce Insight 7 Segment ARC Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information and Information about the Work and Effort of the City Action Steps Who When 1. Continue to inform the community Staff/ARC Continuous on ARC projects and concerns using the City's newsletter and separate single page mailings. 2. Work with NDCARC on possible legislation staff/ARC Continuous for MAC representation AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 6 \ 3. Mail letters and Heights Highlites to Staff Continuous 1. Define Accomplishments of NDCARC State Senators and Representatives Fall 1998 2. Provide Information to City Council regarding ARC Issues Fall 1998 4. Invite guest to monthly ARC Meetings Staff Continuous 3. Participate in Annual Joint Meeting (i.e., Mr. Hamiel, Mr. Wagoner, State (Quarterly) of ARC's Elected Officials) 5. Expand coverage of air noise issues Staff/CC 1998 Continuous by pursuing informational meetings with editorial staffs of major papers 6. Continue to send press releases to Staff Continuous newspapers, State Senators and Reps. 7. Update and Promote Air Noise Staff/ARC Annually Mitigation Document. 8. Host an Annual Open House for Staff/ARC Annually Community Begin 1999 Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Continue to Collaborate with the Northern Dakota County Airports Relations Coalition (NDCARC) Action Steps Who When 1. Define Accomplishments of NDCARC ARC Fall 1998 2. Provide Information to City Council ARC Fall 1998 about the Benefits of Collaboration 3. Participate in Annual Joint Meeting ARC August 1998 of ARC's 4. Work to Build Trust Amongst Members ARC Continuous and Councils �' - ) AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 7 Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Continue to Keep Abreast of Issues and Actions of Other Airport Communities Action Steps Who When 1. Review Media Outlets for News Articles Staff Continuous and Publish in Friday News 2. Participate in Annual Joint Meeting of ARC Annually NDCARC 3. Inform other Communities of Our Issues Staff Continuous and Actions Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Work with Metropolitan Council Representatives Action Steps Who When 1. Mail letters and Heights Highlites Staff i Quarterly and to District 15 Representatives As Needed 2. Meet with District 15 Representatives Mayor/Staff Annually to Educate and Lobby on Mendota Hts Air Noise Issues 3. Resolve Land Use/Air Noise Zones Issues CC/Staff Current 4. Meet with and Educate Met Council Staff Staff As Needed Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan Goal: Monitor and Encourage Promulgation and Adoption of Air Noise Mitigation Requirements in Mitigation Committee's's Plan Action Steps Who When 1. Participate in MASAC Action Plan ARC/Staff Monthly AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION -JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 8 to Implement MSP Mitigation Plan 2. Review MSP Mitigation Plan ARC Annually Issue: Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System Goal: Prevent Construction of Third North Parallel Runway Action Stens Who When 1 Monitor MAC Compliance with Contract Staff/ARC Continuous AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- - JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 9 2. Research MAC Acquisition of Bureau of Staff Current Mines Property and MAC Interest in off airport properties in third runway area. 3. Monitor EIS Process for N/S Runway Staff/ARC July/Aug 199,8 4. Renegotiate with MAC on Terms in CC/Staff Current Minneapolis/MAC Contract 5. Direct MAC on Preparation of Exhibit CC/Staff Upon Comple. of Affect Properties of MAC/Mpls Contract Issue: Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System Goal: Work to Eliminate Use of Head to Head Operations Action Stens Who When 1. Advocate Use of Crosswind Runway ARC Oct 1998 to Eliminate Head -to -Head Operations (MASAC is Scheduled to Discuss) 2. Review first six month Study ARC 1998 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- - JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 9 Issue: Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System Goal: Monitor Progress of N/S Runway 17/35 Action Stens Who When 1. Monitor EIS Process for 17/35 ARC August 1998 2. Advocate for Timely Construction of ARC Continuous New Runway 17/35 Issue: Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System Goal: Monitor Runway Use System (RUS) for Conformance with MAC Policies Action Stens Who When 1. Review Preferential Runway Use System ARC/CC Fall 1998 2. Request MAC to Reconfigure ARC/CC 1999 Preferential Runway Use System to Incorporate Changes in Airport with New 17/35 Runway 3. Monitor Gate Penetration Analysis ARC Monthly for Compliance with Established Corridor Procedures Issue: Specific Noise Control Measures Goal: Assure Conversation by Federal Deadline of Year 2000 Action Stens Who When 1. Monitor Backsliding of Stage III Conver. ARC 2. MASAC Consideration of Stage III Comp. ARC/CC Periodic AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 10 3. Pursue the Adoption of an Incentives ARC 1998 Program for Stage III Compliance by NDCARC Airlines MAC Issue: Specific Noise Control Measures Goal: Monitor MASAC's Plan to Reduce Aircraft Run Up Noise and Aircraft Ground Noise During Periods of Departures Action Stens Who When 1. Review MASAC Plan on Ground Noise Staff/ARC Fall 1998 2. Review Bluff Noise Issue ARC 1999 3. Make Recommendations to MASAC ARC/CC 1999 Issue: Specific Noise Control Measures Goal: Promote the Implementation of Global Positioning Satellite Technology to Control Departure Headings in Corridor Action Stens Who When 1. Schedule GPS Expert on ARC Agenda Staff 1999 2. Monitor MASAC Corridor Study to ARC Fall 1998 Preserve Three and Five Mile Finals on Arrival if MSP goes to GPS System 3. Include in any Discussion on Preferential ARC/Staff Continuous Runway Use System Revisions AIRPORT RELATIONS COMAIISSION - JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 11 Issue: Noise Reduction Through Litigation Goal: Examine Feasibility of a Legal Challenge to Current Air Noise Distribution Action Stens Who When 1. Continue to be kept abreast of other Staff/ARC Continuous communities' issues and possible litigation process. 2. Consider Freedom of Information Request Staff/ARC 1998 for EIS or FONSI's on Increased Ops. 3. Consider Legal Challenge Options if Staff/ARC 1998/1999 N/S Runway is Delayed Issue: Expand Eligibility for Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in Areas Affected by Air Noise Exposure Goal: Air Noise Mitigation Through Sound Insulation Action Stens Who When 1. Continue to Monitor Changes in the Ldn Staff/ARC On-going contours and monitor the Part 150 Sound Insulation Program Completion Process. 2. Examine the feasibility of purchase or ARC/CC 1999 acquisition through Part 150 for severely impacted areas. 3. Ensure ANOMS data used for Noise Staff/ARC Dec. 1998 Contour Generation for 2005 Part 150 MASAC DNL 60. C, AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 12 Issue: Metropolitan Council Noise Zone Map and Related Land use Controls Goal: Revise Met Council Land Use Zones and Controls to the Previous Land Use Zones Action Steps: Who When 1. Work with CC and Planning Commission ARC Current on Comp. Plan Submission. 2. Review MAC 2005 Ldn Contours for ARC/CC Aug 1998 Application to Land Use Zones 3. Consider Repeal of Sound Attenuation ARC/CC Aug 1998 Ordinance. Chair Beaty moved to recommend that the Commission review the final draft of the Airport Plan of Action on August 12, 1998 with the intent to present the plan to the City Council on August 21,1998. Commissioner Leuman seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 DISCUSS MASAC REQUEST FOR CORRIDOR ISSUES TO BE STUDIED City 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 stated that the MSP Noise Mitigation Program includes an airport operations directive to Evaluate Departure Procedures in the Eagan - Mendota Heights Corridor and as a result, this topic was added to the MASAC Work Plan for 1998. He explained that the MASAC is asking Mendota Heights, and other corridor communities, for a list of suggested corridor topics. He stated that the City of Eagan prompted this request by submitting their own list of Corridor issues prior to Mr. Hohenstein's departure. The Commission reviewed the May 20, 1998 letter from Mr. Jon Hohenstein (City of Eagan) to Mr. Bob Johnson, (MASAC). The Commission discussed corridor compliance and how the changes in magnetic headings directly impact corridor compliance. Chair Beaty stated that he would like to see the City pursue requesting a formal test of AIRPORT RELATIONS COM.M1SSION - JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 13 departure procedures (close -in vs. distant). He stated that the City of Eagan has requested the MASAC to reconsider alternative departure profiles for corridor operations and the City of Mendota Heights should support this suggestion as well. He stated that head-to- head operations should also be included in this topic suggestion. Chair Beaty directed staff to draft a letter to MASAC and bring it to the next Airport Commission meeting for review. Beaty suggested that this letter be sent to the Cities of Sunfish Lake and Inver Grove Heights as well. Administrator Batchelder stated that the NDCARC will be meeting on July 16 and that they will discuss this issue as well. He stated that he will present these topics to the City Council and will bring back the Council's suggestion to the Commission in August. REMOTE MONITORING TOWER ANALYSIS Administrator Batchelder reviewed the following information as discussed by Mr. Roy Fuhrman at a recent MASAC meeting. Batchelder reviewed original criteria in placing remote monitoring systems. He reviewed existing RMT sites as well as new sites. He reviewed charts which indicates the distribution of EMTs in relation to flight penetration and the number of tracks through each EMT. He reviewed a chart which indicates flight tracks which the RMT's do not monitor. Batchelder explained that there will be five new sites. Administrator Batchelder reviewed the June 1998 MASAC meeting regarding the orientation of the ANOMS system. He reviewed the five functions of the system: 1. Operational Analysis 2. Airspace Utilization 3. Assess Operational Feasibility 4. Spacial Impact 5. Support other Applications such as input on the INM and other Land Use Issues (GIS) Batchelder informed the Commission that the MAC has a Web Site. (www.macaysat.org). Batchelder stated that this site will allow an individual to access information on how many planes fly over a specific area. The Commission reviewed the June 19, 1998 letter from City Administrator Batchelder to Mr. Doug Powers, FAA. This letter was sent to Mr. Powers informing him of a AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION -JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 14 resolution adopted by the City Council give the FAA official notice of prolonged heading violations contrary to the adopted rules and regulations for noise mitigation at MSP airport. The Commission reviewed a May 28, 1998 letter from Mr. Douglas Powers to Mr6m k Salmen, MASAC Ops Committee Chairman, regarding non -simultaneous departures and how specific conditions dictate departure procedures. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPORTS/ CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Airport Noise Reports for June 5, 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Agenda for June 23, 1998 and May 26, 1998 Minutes. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisor's Report for May 1998. The Commission noted that 30 percent of the departures in May used Runway 4-22. They noted that this is a result of current runway reconstruction and proof that this runway should be utilized more often. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations Committee Agenda/Minutes for June 12, 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of nighttime noise summaries. It was noted that Councilmember Jill Smith requested information on the top ten aircraft noise events during nighttime hours. •3oilZe el 1111491 t-mirl There being no further business, the Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION- JULY 8, 1998 MINUTES 15 r�