2011-04-06 Airport Relations Commission Minutes2011-04-06 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:11:32 PM]
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES April 6, 2011
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota
Heights, Minnesota.
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Robin Ehrlich, Sally Lorberbaum, Bill Dunn, Gina Norling, Jim Neuharth and Kevin Byrnes Absent: None Also present: Gretchen Keenan, Liz Petschel, Danielle Cabot and David McKnight
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Neuharth to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2011 ARC meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Introduction of Members All members of the ARC introduced themselves and shared their background information. Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Byrnes who was attending his
first meeting since being appointed by the City Council.
Airport 101 Presentation
Chair Sloan asked Liz Petschel to provide the new members with an Airport 101 orientation. Ms. Petschel is the former chair for the Airport Relations Commission and a current member of the City Council. Ms. Petschel reviewed a number of issues related to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport including: 1. Dual track study process that took place in the 1980’s
2. 2030 airport long term comprehensive plan
3. Airport runway layout
4. Runway 17/35 history
5. Runway use system 6. Noise Oversight Committee 7. Crossing in the corridor 8. Area navigation 9. Continuous decent approach 10. MAC/NOC/FAA staff 11. Airport noise lawsuit history
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In addition, Ms. Petschel took time to review each section of the most recent technical advisors report that is included in the monthly meeting packet. Members asked a number of questions and a significant amount of dialogue occurred on the history of each of these issues. The members thanked Ms. Petschel for her time spent on this matter. Farmington FAA Center Tour
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City Administrator David McKnight shared that he had two possible dates set up to tour the Farmington FAA Center. Mr. McKnight will send the two dates out to commission members and select the date that is available to the most members. Items of Interest
Chair Sloan asked that members bring items of interest that they would like to track to
the May meeting for discussion. These can be any items that commissioners may have
an interest or curiosity in. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence The commissioners took extra time to review each of the reports that are included in the monthly packet for the benefit of the new members. The reports that were reviewed included:
a. Monthly Statistical Review
b. February 2011 NOC Technical Advisors Report
c. February 2011 Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis d. February 2011 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report e. February 2011 Crossing in the Corridor Analysis Reports acknowledged. Upcoming Meetings
MAC Meeting 4-18-2011 1:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting 4-19-2011 7:00 p.m.
NOC Meeting 5-18-2011 1:30 p.m. Public Comments None. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lorberbaum and seconded by Commissioner Norling to
adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.