2012-09-12 Airport Relations Commission MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
September 12, 2012
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday,
September 12, 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, Sally Lorberbaum, Gina Norling and Gretchen Keenan
Absent: None
Also present: Mark Storo, Ron Sieloff and Jenelle Teppen (Inver Grove Heights) and City Administrator
Justin Miller
Approval of Minutes
Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Dunn, to approve the August 8th minutes as approved - all voted
in favor.
Review of MAC 2013-19 Capital Improvements Plan
Miller presented the proposed 2013-19 MAC Capital Improvements Plan and stated that it was similar to
the plans presented by Executive Director Jeff Hamiel at his presentation to the commission earlier this
year. Norling suggested that it would be helpful if there was a “redlined” version showing how the plan
had changed from the previous year. Miller stated that he would ask MAC if such a version exists. Dunn
expressed his interest in making sure that there is no small print or reference to a third parallel runway.
Future Meeting Topics
Sloan indicated that the commission should invite Chad Leqve and Carl Rydeen to a meeting to discuss
the new RNAV tracks. It was also suggested that the commission consider holding another televised
meeting. Miller indicated that he would contact Leqve and Rydeen to see if they were comfortable with
speaking at a televised meeting in November.
Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence
The monthly reports for July 2012 were acknowledged and commissioners updated their respective areas
of focus. Specifically Norling asked that staff inquire about the increase in 90db+ operations occurring
at sensor 23 and to ask about changing the “calm” wind definition in the Runway Use System (RUS).
Chart Format Discussion
Sloan indicated that he would be discussing a new chart format with Neuharth. His suggestion included
looking at “run charts” where the median is used as a basis rather than the mean. The two commissioners
will report back at a future meeting.
Adjourn
Dunn made a motion, seconded by Portz, that the meeting be adjourned. All voted in favor. Meeting
adjourned at 8:12 pm.