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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES April 14, 2010
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota
Heights, Minnesota.
The following Commissioners were present: Liz Petschel, Chair; Sally Lorberbaum, David Sloan, Joe Hennessy, Bill Dunn. Also present were: City Administrator, David McKnight, Gretchen Keenan. Not Present: Robin Ehrlich and Lyle Odland
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Lorberbaum, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2010, ARC meeting. It was unanimously approved. Unfinished and New Business
A. Rules of Order
City Administrator David McKnight presented the draft rules of order for approval.
These were presented at previous meetings and minor changes were recommended and included in this draft. Minor changes were made on the document included in the packet. Commissioner Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sloan. The motion was unanimously approved. B. Noise Record Keeping
Chair Petschel presented the record keeping project that Minneapolis presented at the
previous meetings. Staff will develop the following reports.
1. Corridor Excursions 2. All departures (day and night off of 12L & 12R) 3. DNL Values at Monitors in Mendota Heights C. Mpls Long Term Comprehensive Plan Approval The Minneapolis approach to debating the MSP LTCP with the legislature and Met
Council was discussed. MAC’s responses to issues raised with the LTCP were
discussed. MAC’s response seemed to be non-responsive. The ARC members were Commission Meeting –
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Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission 2in agreement that meeting and working with the other cities is an excellent idea. Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Hennessy to work with the other NOC cities to lobby the legislature and Met Council on airport LTCP issues.
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It was unanimously approved. Chair Petschel Chair Petschel commented on the NOC Meeting. MSP is getting closer to real time
reporting. Commissioner Joe Hennessy recommended posting airport related issues
on the city’s new website. Staff will look at options on this issue.
The 2009 annual NOC report was presented. The runway shutdown had a significant impact on the report. D. City Administrator Update City Administrator David McKnight shared that Chair Petschel has been working with Mayor Huber on the vacant MAC seat due to the passing of John MacDonald.
After much discussion and research Mayor Huber has decided to submit his name for
consideration to appointment to this seat.
Chair Petschel shared her insights on the process as well. Chair Petschel recommended that ARC send a letter of support on Mayor Huber’s application. All of the ARC members were in support of this. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence a. February 2010 ANOM Technical Advisor’s Report
b. February 2010 ANOM Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor
Analysis
c. February 2010 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report
d. Airport Noise Report, March 5, 2010 e. Airport Noise Report, March 12, 2010 f. Airport Noise Report, March 19, 2010 g. Airport Noise Report, March 26, 2010 h. Airport Noise Report, April 2, 2010 Acknowledged.
Other Commission Comments or Concerns
Chair Petschel commented on legislation in New York to provide tax credits to those people who want to soundproof their homes from airport noise. Staff will contact Representative McCollum’s office to see where this issue is. Commission Meeting – April 14, 2010 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission
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Commissioner Dunn commented about the Randy Jones Award listed in the Airport
Noise Report. Should we be looking at recommending ourselves or NOC for this type of
award? Staff will obtain an application to look at this issue. Upcoming Meetings • MAC Meeting 4-19-10 1:00 p.m. • City Council Meeting 4-20-10 7:00 p.m. • Planning Commission Meeting 4-27-10 7:00 p.m.
Public Comments
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None. Adjourn
Commissioner Sloan made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lorberbaum to adjourn
the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, David McKnight City Administrator