2013-10-09 ARC minutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
October 9, 2013
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, October
9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
The following commissioners were present: David Sloan, Jim Neuharth, Sally Lorberbaum, William Dunn,
Gina Norling, Kevin Byrnes and Paul Portz
Absent: None
Also present: City Councilmember Liz Petschel, City Administrator Justin Miller, and Rose Agnew
Approval of Minutes
Dunn made a motion, seconded by Neuharth, to approve the September 11th minutes as submitted - all voted in
favor.
Introductions
New Mendota Heights resident Rose Agnew introduced herself and said she was attending the meeting to see
what the commission focused on. The commissioners introduced themselves as well.
Guest Speaker – Councilmember Liz Petschel
Councilmember and Noise Oversight Committee Co-Chair Liz Petschel provided an update on the NOC’s
activities as well as a general airport update. Specifically, she summarized the NOC’s proposed 2014 work
plan, which includes a study of corridor excursions by flights departing off of Runway 12L. She also provided
updates on the new MAC commissioner representing Mendota Heights, the status of RNAV, and a general
update on how the NOC is functioning. The commission thanked her for her time and invited her back at any
time.
Unfinished Business
Chair Sloan noted that at the next meeting the commission should discuss when to hold their annual televised
meeting and to discuss who might volunteer to assist in the NOC RMT verification study. The commission also
asked staff to invite our new MAC commissioner to the November ARC meeting.
Acknowledge Receipt of Various Reports/Correspondence
The monthly reports for August 2013 were acknowledged and commissioners updated their respective areas of
focus.
Adjourn
Dunn made a motion, seconded by Neuharth, that the meeting be adjourned. All voted in favor. Meeting
adjourned at 8:51 pm.