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2009-07-08 Airport Relations Commission MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES July 8, 2009 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 7:08 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The following Commissioners were present: Robin Ehrlich, Vice Chair; Joe Hennessy, Sally Lorberbaum and Dave Sloan, Commissioners. Also present were: Jim Danielson, City Administrator; Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator; and Rochelle Russo, Recorder. Not Present: Liz Petschel, Chair; Lyle Orland and Bill Dunn, Commissioner. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Lorberbaum made the following reference to the minutes: • Page one, Approval of Minutes: replace Commissioner X with the correct Commissioner in future minutes, noting that Official Minutes shouldn’t have a Commissioner listed as X. A motion was made by Commissioner Sloan seconded by Commissioner Lorberbaum, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2009, ARC meeting as amended. It was approved by majority, with Commissioner Hennessy abstaining. Unfinished and New Business A. Approval of 2009 Plan of Action Discussion ensued regarding tabling this issue, as Assistant to the City Administrator Sedlacek is waiting on information to be received. Commissioner Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, to table consideration of the 2009 Plan of Action until the next ARC meeting. It was approved unanimously. B. June MAC Meeting Update - Robin Vice Chair Ehrlich updated the Board on the topics discussed at the June MAC meeting including: the airport museum and it being moved to a new location as well as the “political fallout” to the new signage around the airport and what the Terminals would be Commission Meeting – July 8, 2009 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission 2 referred to on the signs. A MAC Lobbyist gave an update on the Bills affecting the airport, environmental issues, and times that alcohol can be served and legislative funding issues. It was also reported that a 2008 Air Service Quality Award was given, in which MSP came in 3rd place out of 17, in the 25 to 40 million passengers per year category. C. Updates from Last NOC Meeting – Liz None. D. Updates for Introduction Book None. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence A. May 2009 NOC Technical Advisor’s Report B. May 2009 Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis C. June 5, 2009 Airport Noise Report D. June 12, 2009 Airport Noise Report E. June 19, 2009 Airport Noise Report F. June 26, 2009 Airport Noise Report G. Resignation from Recording Secretary Mary Heintz Other Commission Comments or Concerns Commissioner Lorberbaum reported that she had made a noise complaint June 9, stating she was awoken at the sound of her house shaking, due to a low airplane. She received a return call three days later from Jennifer at MSP, who explained that this was an unusual 747 Northwest takeoff, Flight 422, heading to Detroit onto Germany. Discussion ensued regarding, obtaining more information on the runway used for Northwest Flight 422, noting that there were most likely complaints from Highland Park as well. Commissioner Hennessey stated that he would look further into this and update the Commission. It was Commission consensus that it would be worthwhile making contact with John McDonald, MAC Representative, in the next two to three months for an introduction meeting. Upcoming Meetings • Park & Recreation Commission Mtg No Meeting • NOC Meeting 7-15-09 1:30 p.m. • MAC Full Commission Meeting 7-20-09 1:00 p.m. • City Council Meeting 7-21-09 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting – July 8, 2009 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission 3 • Planning Commission Meeting 7-28-09 7:00 p.m. Public Comments None. Adjourn Commissioner Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. It was approved unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Rochelle Russo TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.