ARC 01-17-2018 MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
January 17, 2018
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Mendota Heights City Hall.
1. Call to Order
Chair David Sloan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Jim Neuharth, Sally Lorberbaum,
William Dunn, Gina Norling, Arvind Sharma and Kevin Byrnes.
Also present: City Administrator Mark McNeill, Assistant City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson,
State Representative Rick Hansen and State Senator Matt Klein.
3. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes—November 8, 2017 Meeting
Motion by Dunn/Second by Lorberbaum to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2017
ARC meeting. Motion carried 6-0; Sharma abstained.
4. Unfinished and New Business
a. Legislative Discussion with Representative Rick Hansen and Senator Matt Klein
Chair Sloan provided an introduction and general background of the Commission.
Commission members introduced themselves and provided background on their role
on the commission.
City Administrator McNeill introduced MSP Fair Skies Coalition requests and
provided background. Administrator McNeill shared that MSP FairSkies has
requested the NOC enhance the NOC with greater stakeholder (citizen)
representation, establish a goal to reduce noise, and to produce a 55dB and N65
NEM/Contour. Administrator McNeill noted that there is potential for legislation to
be introduced by FairSkies.
Representative Hansen and Senator Klein provided a legislative update which
included a discussion on the approaching census and future redistricting relating to
the Met Council and MAC. The importance of looking at the process and the impacts
of redistricting on MAC representation early on, was emphasized.
Commission members were asked about the interaction with MAC officials and
governance. Commissioners noted that interaction with MAC is more so with MAC
staff and the FAA. MAC Board meetings are held within the airport. Online
accessibility to meetings was offered as a suggestion to improve interaction with
MAC.
b. Airport Operational Statistics
The monthly operational, complaint, turboprop and noise monitor information and
charts were reviewed.
Commissioner Neuharth reviewed Turboprop information and suggested a future
discussion with NOC about a more fair distribution of flights north and south. The
Commission decided that turboprop information should be charted for both north
and south flights.
Commissioners determined that Commissioner Byrnes should continue to provide
articles from the NOC and MAC.
Commissioner Sharma noted that the hotel would not be done in time for the Super
Bowl and that Jet Blue has started to provide service from MSP.
c. Joint Meeting with Eagan Airport Relations Commission (Airfield tour May 8, 2018)
Assistant City Administrator Jacobson provided information on the joint meeting
with the Eagan Airport Relations Commission scheduled for May 8. The agenda
includes a presentation by NOC management and a tour of the airfield. The meeting
will take place at the airport.
The Commission noted that the September 12 meeting date does not work.
Depending on the agenda, the meeting could be cancelled or if a meeting is needed,
it would be rescheduled to the 26th.
5. Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence
The November 20, 2017 MAC Board meeting, the draft minutes of the November 15, 2017
NOC meeting, MAC Noise Program 2017 Year End Highlights and news articles were
reviewed.
6. Public Comments
There were no members of the public present.
7. Commissioner Comments
8. Adjourn
Motion by Neuharth/Second by Dunn to adjourn at 8:12pm. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes Taken By:
Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator