02/11/2003 - Airport Relations Commission MINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday,
February 11, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Michael Cook, Bruno DiNella, Clint Hooppaw,
Nathan Krahn, Mike Schlax, Lance Staricha, Jerry Thompson, and Charles Thorkildson. Absent was
Stephen Nierengarten. Also present was Jamie Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator.
AGENDA
Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Thorkildson, the agenda was approved as
presented. All members voted in favor.
MINUTES
Thorkildson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2003 meeting;
Thompson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Verbrugge stated the role and duties of the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Verbrugge
opened the floor for nominations to elect a Chair for the year of 2003. Thorkildson made a
motion to nominate Staricha for position of Chair; DiNella seconded the motion. There were no
other nominations for Chair. Verbrugge closed the floor for nominations. All members voted in
favor of Staricha for Chair of the Airport Relations Commission for 2003.
Staricha opened the floor for nominations to elect a Vice Chair for the year of 2003.
Schlax made a motion to nominate Thorkildson for position of Vice Chair; DiNella seconded the
motion. There were no other nominations for Vice Chair. Staricha closed the floor for nominations.
All members voted in favor of Thorkildson for Vice Chair of the Airport Relations Commission for
2003.
MEETING SCHEDULE
DiNella made a motion setting the meeting schedule for the Eagan Airport Relations
Commission to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. during the year
2003 unless otherwise agreed upon by the Commission; Thorkildson seconded. All members voted
in favor.
The Commission discussed the need for additional meetings to the monthly schedule and also
the scenario of fewer meetings.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
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MAC PROGRAM AUDIT REVIEW
Verbrugge gave a brief overview of the MAC Program Audit Review stating the Office of
the Legislative Auditor for the State of Minnesota was directed by the 2002 Legislature to perform a
financial and program evaluation audit of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Verbrugge gave
out the web site for additional detail on the report — www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us.
He discussed an evaluation question from the program audit regarding MAC's noise
mitigation commitments and gave background on the noise /sound insulation program and contours.
Verbrugge further discussed MAC's commitment to noise insulation beyond 65 DNL and stated no
other airport has gone beyond the 65 DNL and MSP will likely be the first with a modified plan.
Verbrugge briefly discussed the issue of its Governance structure and the appointment of
Commissioners and terms. He also discussed MAC's recent budgets and MSP's costs and revenues
in comparison to other airports.
Thorkildson made a motion recommending the City Council send a letter to MAC asking
them to explore the possibility of televising their meetings; Thompson seconded. All members voted
in favor.
Schlax made a motion recommending a letter be sent to state delegation outlining our
concerns over representation at the MAC and a copy of that letter be sent to the Governor and to the
City Council along with a request to the City Council to solicit a spot on the agenda for their meeting
with the state legislative delegation; Thompson seconded. All members voted in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE RE: MSP NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Verbrugge gave background on the MSP Noise Oversight Committee and its formation and
discussed correspondence he would be sending to Vicki Grunseth, Chair of the Metropolitan Airports
Commission, relative to appointing delegates from the airport user representatives and having this
newly formed Committee gather for the first time.
2003 GOAL SETTING SESSION
Commission members discussed dates appropriate for the goal setting session and Verbrugge
stated the retreat is an important tool to brainstorm, hear new ideas and introduction for new
Commission members.
Commissioner Schlax made a motion to extend the meeting by ten minutes to have the new
Commission members introduce themselves; Staricha seconded. All members voted in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN UPDATE
The City Council is having a retreat to discuss goals on Tuesday and Wednesday this week
and Verbrugge stated he will incorporate the Communications Plan into the Council's goals and will
then forward the Plan to them for review and comment.
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MAC PUBLIC MEETING RECAP
January 28, 2003
Verbrugge stated that MAC hosted a public meeting on January 28, 2003 to solicit public
comment and resident feedback regarding noise issues. He also stated that quarterly meetings are
part of the agreement through the Noise Oversight Committee to include the public. Verbrugge
stated responses to comments from these meetings can be viewed at www.macaysat.org.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS
Newly appointed members, Steve Grooms, Nate Krahn, Clint Hooppaw, and Stephen
Nierengarten, along with existing Commission members, introduced themselves and gave a brief
introduction.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by DiNella, seconded by Thompson, the Commission members adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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