2013-06-12 ARC minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
June 12, 2013
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, June 12,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN.
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Kevin Byrnes, Jim Neuharth, Sally Lorberbaum,
William Dunn, Gina Norling and Paul Portz
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Justin Miller
Approval of Minutes
Lorberbaum made a motion, seconded by Neuharth, to approve the April 10th minutes as submitted - all voted in
favor.
Mendota Heights/Eagan/Inver Grove Heights Joint Meeting Recap
The commission reviewed the joint meeting that was held with Eagan and Inver Grove Heights on May 8th. The
commission agreed that holding these joint meetings was worthwhile but could possibly be held every two
years, unless a pressing issue came about. The commission also discussed the merit of inviting other NOC
communities to the joint meetings, but it was agreed that the common issues of Eagan, Mendota Heights and
Inver Grove Heights were enough to keep the format the same.
Building Permit New Construction Disclaimer
Miller indicated that recent residential tear-downs (that possibly had noise abatement measures paid for) have
caused some to wonder about whether the new construction would someday be eligible for mitigation efforts if
the noise contours change. The MAC’s position is that any construction after October 20, 2007 is not eligible
for noise mitigation programs. The idea about a disclaimer being placed on building permits was suggested,
and the commission agreed that staff should find some way to place disclaimer language on the building permit
applications.
Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence
The monthly reports for April 2013 were acknowledged and commissioners updated their respective areas of
focus. Neuharth suggested that the commission monitor the departure data of off runway 12R as it has been
trending upwards for several months now.
Norling invited the commission to meet at her house for their July meeting, which the commission agreed to.
Miller indicated that more details will be sent out as the meeting approaches.
Adjourn
Neuharth made a motion, seconded by Norling, that the meeting be adjourned. All voted in favor. Meeting
adjourned at 7:50 pm.