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2006-03-08 Airport Relations Commission Minutes2006-03-08 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:16:43 PM] CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES March 8, 2006 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The following Commissioners were present: Bill Dunn, Vern Edstrom, Robin Ehrlich, Brian Linnihan, and Liz Petschel. Staff present; Jim Danielson, City Administrator; and Bonita Sullivan, Recorder. Ms. Sullivan took the minutes. Not Present: Commissioners Dave Sloan and Ellsworth Stein. Approval of Minutes A. February 8, 2006 Airport Relations Commission Minutes Commissioner Edstrom referenced page two, reads: 20/20; should read: 2020 – no slash. A motion was made by Commissioner Dunn, second by Commissioner Linnihan, to approve the February 8, 2006 minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0 Public Comments NONE Unfinished/New Business A. Update Brochure Chair Petschel referenced the ARC Brochure stating that names and phone numbers should be updated. She explained that it was felt this would be an effective way for the ARC to communicate with the community. Commissioner Edstrom referenced Item 5, under Priorities of Airport Relations Commission, and suggested that they change ‘non-hush kit’ to ‘required stage 4 aircraft’. Commissioner Erlich suggested including the MAC Noise website along with their noise line. He stated that they should also note that the ARC has a permanent seat with the NOC and include a brief explanation of the NOC functions. Chair Petschel agreed and asked that Council Member Duggan be listed as the NOC Representative and Council Member Krebsbach as the alternate representative. She Commission Meeting March 8, 2006 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission asked that a draft be provided to the Commission for their review at the next ARC meeting. B. LeMay Shores Review Chair Petschel noted that LeMay Shores is part of the Augustus Shores project. She stated that it would be appropriate for this group to make some type of recommendation to Council regarding this project. She noted that this is located in a ‘no-build’ zone. She stated that she would feel more comfortable about the project if the builders work with John Nelson from the MAC. She stated that he is an expert on windows, doors, levels of insulation and is in contact with several noise experts. She stated that she would like to be ensured that the builders are consulting with Mr. Nelson throughout the project. Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan agreed that the Council should hear a 2006-03-08 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:16:43 PM] recommendation from the ARC. He stated that the Council has reviewed this as a concept from Hoffman Homes and based on the impact of the first project at Augusta Shores there is support for the second project. City Administrator Danielson noted that there is currently a moratorium and that Hoffman Homes is working to complete another project at this time. Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan indicated that the Council is considering removing the moratorium around the first part of June. Chair Petschel stated that Commissioner Stein attended the Planning Commission meeting as a representative for the ARC and it was noted that the City Council did ask for ARC’s recommendation for this project. She stated that the technology is changing constantly and the ARC should work to ensure that noise levels are addressed as much as possible throughout the process of the project. Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan suggested that the Commission work through a draft statement for review at the next ARC meeting. C. NOISE Membership Chair Petschel noted that one of the Council Members does not support the ARC’s membership in NOISE and suggested that the ARC clarify the need to remain a member of this organization. Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan agreed and suggested that the ARC research costs from other Cities to determine what they spend in relation to what the City of Mendota Heights spends on airport issues. He urged the Commission to unanimously motion that this request for membership goes forward to Council for consideration. Chair Petschel stated that she researched the benefits of membership and reviewed the purpose with the Commission. She stated that this is a national organization that Commission Meeting March 8, 2006 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission represents all Cities in the United States with respect to the impact of noise from airports. She explained that they are full time lobbyists who work with the Senate and Congress on behalf of noise mitigation. She stated that it was explained to her that if a City has a noise issue they could contact their N.O.I.S.E. representative to ask for their support. She stated that the annual seminars are an excellent learning opportunity adding that it provides the ARC with an opportunity to be a part of a consortium with all members of this organization. She reviewed the many benefits and opportunities that the membership provides to share resources and information through their network of members. She stated that it also helps to facilitate communication amongst all of the Cities and provides a large network of support. Motion by Commissioner Linnihan, second by Commissioner Edstrom, to recommend approval of the ARC’s membership of the N.O.I.S.E. organization. Motion carried unanimously. D. Plan of Action Policy Chair Petschel stated that the ARC should decide on the date to present the ARC Plan of Action to the City Council. She provided a brief overview of the presentation process noting that this is an opportunity to be available for questions and to receive feedback from the Council. City Administrator Danielson suggested the April 18, 2006 City Council meeting. E. RMT ANOM’s 2006-03-08 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:16:43 PM] Chair Petschel reviewed a memo dated March 1, 2006 from Chad Leqve with his response regarding the MAC’s concerns that the ANOM’s have not been working correctly for a short period of time and how that problem was mitigated. She stated that Mr. Leqve would be discussing this issue at the next NOC meeting. F. NOC Update Council Liaison/NOC Representative Duggan provided the Commission with the following update: • Provided brief history and overview of the NOC Commission • Noted with opening of 17/35 and the coverage/education it was found that the City of Apple Valley was not prepared for the level of noise and requested a full seat on the NOC. • It was decided that it was not appropriate to push for a full additional seat. AV put forth a good case for representation on the sixth seat, which is a revolving seat, which represents a number of communities. Idea of sixth seat is to try and provide more stability to their community with respect to noise and airport issues. • Next NOC meeting, next Wed., will be an interesting discussion – expect NOC to accept Apple Valley as an additional representative for the sixth seat. • Noted that there would be a board seat change with the next term. Commission Meeting March 8, 2006 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission Chair Petschel stated that one of the points made was that the Cities of Lakeville and Farmington had made an initial request to go on the rotating seat. She stated that she got the impression from the Lakeville Representative that they felt comfortable communicating their concerns to Apple Valley if AV was given a place on the revolving sixth seat. She stated that the Cities on the rotating seat are concerned about adequate representation. NOC encouraged the Cities to join together, meet, elect a representative from their group and develop a way for all of them to communicate with each other. Commissioner Edstrom asked if they only have one vote for all six cities and could all of the alternates attend the meetings. He agreed that there would be a need for all of the alternates to collaborate together on issues that impact their respective cities. Chair Petschel stated that one of the goals was to ensure that Apple Valley had some form of representation and it is her belief that this was accomplished. She noted that Apple Valley’s principle complaints have been with respect to the landings. Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan stated that the Cities meet on the alternate months of the NOC meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. He stated that the next NOC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Chair Petschel stated that the NOC meeting would be held at the MAC Headquarters and reviewed the agenda with the Commission. She indicated that two items that could come up on the agenda for the joint Cities meeting is that members want to lobby the Part 150 and the airport’s refusal to insulate the 60 and 65 DNL to the Legislature; the other is the 2020 Plan noting that there are still a lot of concerns about the plan to move all of the airlines to the Humphrey Airport. She noted that much of this is contingent on what happens with Northwest in the future. Chair Petschel stated that Diane Miller, City Administrator for the City of Eagan approached the City of Mendota Heights to express their interest as to how the MAC representation is determined. She noted that the City of Eagan has their own Airport Relations Commission and Ms. Miller asked if the Mendota Heights ARC would be interested in this issue. She stated that it could be very interesting to invite the Eagan ARC representatives to a meeting for a cross-discussion. 2006-03-08 Airport Relations Commission Minutes.txt[1/25/2018 4:16:43 PM] Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence: The Commission briefly reviewed the following documents: Commissioner Erlich stated that he would like to be able to review the trends over last three years. He stated that he would like to see the percentage of takeoffs and landings per runways graphed to show trends. Chair Petschel explained that previous years are provided as a comparison noting that the ARC does review and look for changes in the trends. Commission Meeting March 8, 2006 Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission Council Member/NOC Representative Duggan referenced the February 3, 2006 Airport Noise Report noting that it has an article that addresses the design and locations of airport noise monitors. He suggested that the ARC obtain a copy of this report at some point. a. Technical Advisor’s Report – January 2006. b. Eagan/Mendota Heights Departure Corridor Analysis – January 2006. c. Airport Noise Report, February 3, 2006 d. Airport Noise Report, February 7, 2006. e. Airport Noise Report, February 14, 2006. f. Airport Noise Report, February 21, 2006. OTHER COMMENTS OR CONCERNS Agenda Items for April 2006: • Review of draft recommendation for LeMay Shores Project • Chair Petschel – arrange a tour of the Tower for the ARC Commission. • Invite Eagan ARC Members City Administrator Update • Linda Shipton out on medical leave for six months. • In honor of the 50-year City Celebration the summer edition of the Highlights will include 12 to 16 pages of Mendota Heights history. Council Member Duggan - 50-year City Celebration. • Looking for volunteers. Urged each of the Commissioners to think of at least one or two volunteers from each of the respective neighborhoods. • Theme is ‘Building Neighborhoods’. • Activities would include light sports for adults with teams from each area. • The celebration is scheduled for Saturday June 3, 2006; Activities will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Parade is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.; Live music is scheduled for the evening. The Commission agreed, by consensus, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bonita Sullivan TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc