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06-10-1998 ARC MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION JUNE 10, 1998 - MINUTES The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, June 10, 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, Roszak, Des Roches, Leuman, Stein and May. Commissioner Fitzer was excused. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. Fjj:j:j:TAj •MiT111100111! -- Commissioner May moved approval of the April 8, 1998 and May 13, 1998 minutes. Commissioner Roszak seconded the motion. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Administrator Batchelder explained that at the May Airport Relations Commission meeting, the Commission made revisions to the Mendota Heights Air Noise Plan of Action and requested that it be placed on the June agenda for further review and discussion. The Commission reviewed and updated Air Noise Plan and Topics of Interest. Regarding the Topics of Interest the Commission suggested that the High Priority Issues read as follows: HIGH PRIORITY ISSUES 1. Equity of Current Runway Use System (Head to Head Equitable Distribution). 2. MAC Representation 3. Noise Abatement Departure Profiles AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 1 4. MSP Long -Term Comprehensive Planning Issues - Expansion of Existing Airport. 5. Corridor Definition/Compliance Issues. 6. Metropolitan Council "Noise Zone Map" Update and Related Land Use Controls. The Commission made no changes to the following Medium Priority Issues and Issues to be Monitored. MEDIUM PRIORITY ISSUES 7. Global Positioning Satellite Technology. 8. Nighttime Restrictions on Aircraft Operations. 9. Noise Measurement Issues - a. Usefulness of Ldn 65 Contour b. Expansion of MAC Aircraft Noise Operations Monitoring (ANOMS). 10. Implementation of MSP Mitigation Committee's Comprehensive Plan. ISSUES TO BE MONITORED 11. Prevention of Third Parallel Runway - Monitoring Contract with MAC. 12. Non -Simultaneous Departure Procedures. 13. Phase Out of Noisy Stage 11 Aircraft. 14. Aircraft Engine Run -Up Noise and Aircraft Ground Noise During Periods of Departure Over Minneapolis. The Commission discussed and made changes to the Action Plan's Focus 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. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 2 d. Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor. e. Monitor Conformance with Three Mile Heading Procedure. 2. Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Public Participation and Representation a. Pursue Appointment of City Resident to the MAC. b. Advertising the MAC Air Noise Complaint Line. (The Commission noted that the quarterly newsletter reminds City residents of the air noise phone number). C. Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information as well as Informing the Community about the City's Progress related to Air Noise Issues. d. Continue to Collaborate with the Northern Dakota County Airport Relations Coalition (NDCARC). e. Continue to Keep Abreast of other Communities' Issues and Actions. f. Work with Metropolitan Council representatives regarding Air Noise. 3. MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan a. Monitor and encourage Promulgation and Adoption of Air Noise Mitigation Requirements in Mitigation Committee's Plan. 4. Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System a. Monitor Contract with MAC on Third Parallel Runway. b. Eliminate Head -to -Head Operations by using Runway 4-22. C. Prevent Construction of a Third Parallel Runway. d. Monitor Progress of the North/South Runway. e. Monitor Runway Use System (RUS) for Conformance with MAC Policies. The Commission felt that Monitoring the EIS Process for the 12,000 foot runway should be made an action step. Administrator Batchelder reminded the Commission that MASAC will be reviewing the Runway Use System for Conformance with MAC policies this summer. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 3 5. Specific Noise Control Measurers 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. 6. Expand Eligibility of Part 150 Sound Insulation Program in Areas Affected by Air Noise Exposure. 7. Metropolitan Council Noise Zone Map and Related Land Use Controls a. Revise Metropolitan Council Land Use Zones and Controls to the Previous Land Use Zones Using the MAC's Year 2005 LDN Contour Maps. The Commission reviewed the Air Noise Plan of Action. The following changes were made: Issue: Goal: Action Steps Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Implementation of Non -Simultaneous Takeoff Procedures Which Minimize Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure 1. Monitor Compliance with Tower Order 2. NSDP's Request Compliance 3. Review First Six Month Study 4. Pursue Magnetic Shift Affect on 105 Degree Heading on 11 L 5. Review Second 6 Month Study Who When Staff /ARC Study Requested Staff/ARC Study Requested ARC Oct. 1998 Staff/ARC/ 1999 MASAC ARC Feb. 1999 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES -JUNE 10, 1998 4 Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Adoption of "Close -in" vs. "Distant" Takeoff Procedures to Reduce Noise Generation Over Mendota Heights Action Steps Who When 1. FAA Begins NADPs in MpIs Staff/ARC March 1998 2. Follow Up with NADP Procedures ARC Sept. 1998 (MASAC Ops. to Review in August 1998) 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 The Commission was of the consensus to include the Mandatory Nighttime Takeoff Regulations as part of Focus Issue No. 4 - Advocate a More Equitable Runway Use System. Refer to Item 4b. under Focus Issues. Issue: Noise Reduction Through Modified Takeoff Procedures Goal: Implementation of Narrowed Air Traffic Corridor which Minimizes Mendota Heights Air Noise Exposure Action Steps Who When 1 Advocate for Maintenance of 5 mile final Staff/ARC Continuous arrivals and 3 mile corridor for departure 2. Pursue the benefit of updating Tower Staff/ARC orders to Original Intent before Shift MASAC 1999 in Magnetic Headings 3. Presentation to Commission on GPS by Staff 1998 MAC or other Expert (Mr. Harold Pierce) AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 9998 5 Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Expand Distribution of Air Noise Related Information Action Steps Who When 1 Continue to inform the community on Staff/ARC Continuous ARC projects and concerns using the City's newsletter and separate single page mailings. 2. Work with Northern Dakota County Airport Staff/ARC Continuous Relations Commission on possible legislation for MAC representation. 3. Mail letters and Heights Highlites to Staff Continuous State Senators and Representatives regarding ARC issues 4. Invite guests to monthly ARC meetings Staff Continuous (i.e., Mr. Hamiel, Mr. Wagoner, State (Quarterly) elected officials) 5. Expand coverage of air noise issues Staff/ 1998 by pursuing informational meetings with Council editorial staff of major papers 6. Continue to send press releases to news- Staff Continuous papers, State Senators and Representatives 7. Update and Promote air noise mitigation Staff/ARC Annually document. 8. Conduct Open Houses for Public Staff/ARC 1999 AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 6 Issue: Heighten Awareness of Mendota Heights Air Noise Concerns Goal: Appointment of City Resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Action Steps Who When 1 Develop long term strategic approach to Staff/ARC Continuous relations with legislature Council 2. Work with AMM to Advocate an Elected Staff/ARC Continuous MAC 3. Review MAC representation with NDCARC ARC/Staff Continuous The Commission discussed the importance of lobbying and that the City needs to be more politically active. Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan Goal: Prevent Construction of Third North Parallel Runway Action Steps Who When 1 Monitor MAC Compliance with Contract Staff/ARC Continuous 2. Research MAC Acquisition of Bureau of Staff Current Mines property and MAC interest in of airport properties in 3rd runway area 3. Monitor EIS Process for N/S Runway Staff/ARC July/Aug 1998 Regarding Item No. 2, Administrator Batchelder stated that he had attended a meeting regarding the Acquisition of the Bureau of Mines property and that he has sent a letter to the general counsel. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 9998 7 Issue: MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan Goal: Implement Noise Mitigation Requirements in MSP Mitigation Committee's Comprehensive Plan Action Steps Who When 1 Implement MAC's MSP Mitigation Plan Staff/ARC 1998/99 a. MASAC Action Plan for Implementation b. Joint Efforts with NDCARC (The Commission was of the consensus to include this item as a specific goal) C. Dakota County Assistance (The Commission discussed how the NDCARC has accomplished this item). d. Legislative Assistance Issue: Conversion to Stage III Quieter Aircraft Goal: Assure Conversion by Federal Deadline of Year 2000 Action Stens Who When 1 Work with MAC to assure 1996 Staff Completed legislation to convert to all Stage III aircraft by Year 2000 is implemented 2. Monitor Backsliding of Stage III Conversion ARC 3. MASAC Consideration of Stage III ARC/ Periodic Compliance Council Issue: Noise Reduction Through Litigation Goal: Determine Feasibility of a Legal Challenge to Current Air Noise Distribution Action Steps Who When 1 Continue to be kept abreast of other Staff/ARC Continuous communities' issues and possible litigation process AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 8 2. Consider Freedom of Information Request Staff/ARC 1997 for EIS or FONSI's on Increased Operations 3. Consider Legal Challenge Options if Staff/ARC 1998/99 North/South 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 Steps 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/ 1999 acquisition through Part 150 for severally Council impacted areas 3. Ensure ANOMS data used for Noise Contour Staff/ARC/ Dec. 1998 Generation for 2005 Part 150 DNL 60 MASAC Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that he will be providing them with copies of the MASAC's monthly packet. Batchelder explained that he had received a complaint from an individual who lives in northern Mendota Heights about excessive air noise. Batchelder stated that he had sent a letter to the FAA informing them of the repeated air traffic patterns north of the established southeast corridor boundaries. Batchelder stated that ANOM monitors will be placed at five new sites. He stated that two of these sites will be located on our side of the river. The Commission acknowledged receipt of information regarding the FAA Airspace Usage and Control Tower document. The Commission noted that Departure Control is responsible for directing aircraft that depart Minneapolis airport to a point 40 miles from the airport, which is Farmington. They noted AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1998 9 that departure control utilizes radar and SlDs to get the aircraft headed towards its destination. The Commission reviewed maps depicting Minneapolis Approach Control. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF VARIOUS REPO RTS/CORRESPONDENCE The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Airport Noise Reports for May 8 and May 22, 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Agenda for May 26, 1998 and April 28, 1998 minutes. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Technical Advisor's Report for April 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Corridor Gate Penetration Analysis for April 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the MASAC Operations Committee Agenda/Minutes for May 8, 1998. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the Eagan ARC Agenda for June 9, 1998. MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Batchelder informed the Commission that Councilmember Smith would not be able to attend the June 23 MASAC meeting. Chair Beaty stated that he would be unable to attend the meeting. Commissioner Leuman stated that he would check is schedule and inform Administrator Batchelder of his intentions on Thursday, June 11 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Airport Relations Commission moved to adjourn its meeting at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES - JUNE 10, 9998 10