2012-07-11 Airport Relations Commission Minutes2012-07-11 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:14:46 PM]
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES July 11, 2012 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN.
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Kevin Byrnes, William Dunn, Paul Portz, Jim
Neuharth, Gina Norling and Gretchen Keenan Absent: Sally Lorberbaum (excused) Also present: City
Councilmember Liz Petschel, Senator Jim Metzen, Representative Joe Atkins, and City Administrator Justin Miller Approval of Minutes Neuharth made a motion, seconded by Dunn, to approve the June 13, 2012 minutes as presented. All voted in favor. Legislative Delegation Visit
Chair Sloan asked members to introduce themselves and to briefly describe their role within the
commission. Sloan also presented the commission’s 2012 work plan and then the floor was opened for
discussion. Councilmember Petschel provided background on the MAC and NOC activities. Rep.
Atkins indicated how impressed he was with the empirical approach the ARC took and thought that the commission had a very good reputation. He had worked to implement a similar group while he was mayor of Inver Grove Heights. Sen. Metzen expressed his support for the commission actions and also indicated a desire to continue to meet with the ARC, possibly on an annual basis. Inver Grove Heights Joint Meeting Request Miller stated that he was approached by the Inver Grove Heights Aircraft Noise Abatement Commission
about a joint meeting. Lorberbaum, in an email, suggested that the commission invite a few of their
members to our next meeting and offer assistance on a one-on-one basis. The commission agreed with
this approach and directed Miller to contact Inver Grove Heights about our fall meeting schedule.
Neighborhood Meeting Discussion Miller stated that at the last meeting there was a discussion about holding a neighborhood meeting/open house similar to what Eagan has done in the past. Sloan offered that the NOC and FAA would be holding open houses in the fall to discuss the planned RNAV routes and that we may be able to use these meetings as an opportunity for outreach. The commission asked Miller to extend an offer to MAC to host one of the meetings somewhere in Mendota Heights.
Chart Review Neuharth presented three charts that were reporting the same data but in different formats.
His goal was
to limit the number of charts that are presented, and the commission agreed that the control chart format
(with a running total of all data included) be the preferred format. Neuharth stated he would work with Miller on getting these set up. 2 Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence The monthly reports for May 2012 were acknowledged and commissioners updated their respective areas
of focus.
Adjourn Portz made a motion, seconded by Neuharth, that the meeting be adjourned. All voted in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm.