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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES February 10, 2010
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota
Heights, Minnesota.
The following Commissioners were present: Liz Petschel, Chair; Robin Ehrlich, Vice Chair; Sally Lorberbaum and David Sloan. Also present were: City Administrator, David McKnight, Assistant to the City Administrator, Jake Sedlacek.
Not Present: Joe Hennessy, Lyle Odland and Bill Dunn.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Lorberbaum, seconded by Commission Ehrlich, to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2010, ARC meeting. It was unanimously approved. Unfinished and New Business
A. Election of Chair/Vice Chair
A motion was made by Commissioner Lorberbaum, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, to nominate Liz Petschel as Chair and Robin Ehrlich as Vice Chair of the ARC. There being no additional nominations, Commissioners Petschel and Ehrlich were elected as chair and vice chair on a 4-0 vote. B. Rules of Order
Members discussed the proposed Rules of Order and made changes to sections 1.1, 1.6,
2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3. This item will be brought back to the ARC at the March 2010
meeting. All commissioners expressed concern and the importance of attending the ARC
meetings. C. NOC Meeting Update - Chair Petschel updated the commission on the January 2010 NOC meeting. 2009 had 430,000 operations, which was the same as 1992. The new noise footprint was distributed and it was stunning to most cities. The plan is
looking out into 2030. The long term plan will be updated in five years and
should be a better estimate of future footprints. Commission Meeting – February 10, 2010
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- The bulk of the public meeting dealt with the response to Mendota Heights letter of concern dated December 14, 2009. 12L use, regional jets and budgets were the answers provided to the question of increased noise over Mendota
Heights. There is no reason for flights over Mendota Heights if weather is
good between 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Crossing in the corridor should be
used to address this issue according to Carl Rydeen.
- A presentation was given on the MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan. The transportation impact of the LTCP was discussed. Use of 17 will increase 30% (volume). The fleet mix future message has not been consistent. - The issue of a third parallel runway was discussed. The cost and physical change required to build this runway would be tremendous. This issue will be
addressed again in five years by MAC.
D. Long Term Comprehensive Plan Letter
Jake reviewed a draft letter to be sent in regards to the Long Term Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sloan, to recommend that the City Council approve sending this letter to the MAC. The motion was unanimously approved. E. Updates for Introduction Book
Acknowledged.
Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence a. December 2009 ANOM Technical Advisor’s Report b. December 2009 ANOM Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis c. December 2009 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report
d. Airport Noise Annual Index-Summary
e. Airport Noise Report, January 22, 2010
f. Airport Noise Report, January 29, 2010
Acknowledged. Other Commission Comments or Concerns Commission Meeting – February 10, 2010 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission
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F. September Meeting Date The regular September meeting date falls on Rosh Hashanah. The ARC will request that the City Council change the meeting date to Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Upcoming Meetings
• City Council Meeting 2-16-10 7:00 p.m.
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• Planning Commission Meeting 2-23-10 7:00 p.m. Public Comments None.
Adjourn
Chair Petschel made a motion adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David McKnight City Administrator