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08/13/2002 - Airport Relations Commission MINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 13, 2002 A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Michael Cook, Eric Drenckhahn, Eric Pehle, Mike Schlax, Lance Staricha, Jerry Thompson, and Charles Thorkildson. Absent were Bruno DiNella and Joe Kinard. Also present were Jamie Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator and Mary Swenson, Recording Secretary. AGENDA Upon motion by Thompson, seconded by Schlax, the agenda was approved as amended; with an addition under VI. Staff Report — September ARC Meeting. All members voted in favor. MINUTES Schlax made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2002 meeting; Thorkildson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. MSP JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD Verbrugge gave a brief background and history on the MSP Joint Airport Zoning Board discussing the potential liability and exposure to the City. He further stated the City Council at the June 18, 2002 Council meeting, directed the City of Eagan to take no action until issues of indemnification and liability were adequately resolved by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES Verbrugge gave a brief background on foreign trade zones and stated that he discussed foreign trade zones with Steve Anderson, who jointly serves the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Foreign Trade Zones. Verbrugge stated the annual membership fee is $15,000 and is beneficial to the economic development of a city and could also be used to entice potential businesses. Verbrugge stated Ron Have, from Freightmasters, Inc., and Mr. Anderson will be guest speakers at the Eagan Economic Development Commission meeting in September. SEPTEMBER ARC MEETING Schlax made a motion to have a joint Airport Relations Commission and Economic Development Commission meeting at 4:00 p.m. on September 16, 2002 with the approval of the EDC; Thompson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Airport Relations Commission Minutes August 13, 2002/2 NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Verbrugge gave background on the dissolution of MASAC and an overview of the Noise Oversight Committee, which became a work product of the Blue Ribbon Panel. Verbrugge stated there are 12 representatives on the newly formed Committee and their main focus is on technical issues. He also stated they have recognized the importance of a sounding board and the group will meet every two months, if there is a need, but not less than quarterly. Verbrugge stated MAC will have a quarterly evening meeting for public comment. COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE Verbrugge stated that he would be meeting in mid - August with Communications Director Garrison and also with the Communications Subcommittee to draft a mini - communications plan for Commission review at the September ARC meeting. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Thompson reported on the Communications Subcommittee and handed out material explaining ways to educate and communicate with residents. He further discussed health issues related to noise which he received from the Mayo Clinic website. Thompson and Commission members also discussed themes for the communications plan, field trips, guest speakers, presentations to local organizations and envelope stuffers for the business community and residents. There was further discussion on goals, projections, structure and mission statements. Commission members briefly listed the names of potential guest speakers and further discussed a possible tour of the airport for the October ARC meeting. Verbrugge stated the MAC website is www.macaysat.org and discussed information available on MAC's website. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Drenckhahn, seconded by Thompson, the Commission members adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. mis DATE SECRETARY