ARC 11.8.17 MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
November 8, 2017
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Somerset Elementary School.
1. Call to Order
Chair David Sloan called the meeting to order at 7:25 pm.
2. Roll Call
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Sally Lorberbaum, William Dunn, Gina
Norling and Kevin Byrnes.
Absent: Arvind Sharma, Jim Neuharth
Also present: City Administrator Mark McNeill, Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson
3. Approval of Agenda.
There were no additions or corrections.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes‐‐ September 13, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Dunn/Second by Lorberbaum to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2017
ARC meeting. Motion carried 5‐0.
5. Unfinished and New Business
a. Review of 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update/Open House
Members attended a brief presentation on the City’s Comp Plan. Input was sought
and opportunity for members to provide feedback was provided.
b. Review of Meeting with Councilor Miller regarding 12L Departure Noise Abatement
Procedure
Gina Norling and Cheryl Jacobson reported on the October meeting with Council
Miller. Material regarding the ARC’s proposal was reviewed with Councilor Miller.
Councilor Miller was in favor of submitting the proposal for inclusion on the NOC’s
2018 Work Plan.
c. Status of NOC 2018 Work Plan with Mendota Heights Request
Cheryl Jacobson reported that the request was submitted to Dana Nelson, Manager
of Noise, Environment and Planning with MAC. The ARC’s request was added to the
2018 draft work plan. The NOC was scheduled to approve the 2018 MSP NOC Work
Plan at its November 15 Committee meeting.
d. Discussion of Fair Skies Position Statement
Mark McNeill provided a brief introduction and review of the Fair Skies proposal
requests. Discussion regarding publishing a 55 dB DNL was had and whether or not
doing so would be reasonable. Staff will keep the Commission informed as the issue
proceeds with MAC‐NOC.
e. Airport Operational Statistics
The preliminary monthly operational, complaint, turboprop and noise monitor
information and charts were reviewed. Data by the NOC had not been finalized at
the time of the meeting. Sally Lorberbaum suggested adding night departures to the
complaint charts.
f. 2018 Schedule of Meetings
The 2018 ARC schedule of meetings was reviewed. Commissioners confirmed that
there will be no meeting in December. Discussion was had regarding the timing and
frequency of monthly meetings. Given that NOC data is not available until around
the 10th of each month, ARC meetings will move from the second Wednesday to the
third Wednesday of each month. Meetings will continue to be scheduled monthly,
but may be cancelled by the Chair, City Administrator or Assistant City
Administrator, if there is no business to consider. Commissioners suggested adding
ARC meeting dates to the Heights Highlights.
6. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence
The October 16, 2017 MAC Board meeting, the September 20, 2017 NOC meeting summary,
and news articles were reviewed.
7. Public Comments
There were no members of the public present.
8. Commissioner Comments
Commissioners suggested inviting State Legislative Representatives to the January, 2018
meeting. Staff will follow up with invites.
9. Adjourn
Motion by Dunn/Second by Norling to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Motion carried 5‐0
Minutes Taken By:
Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator