05/09/2000 - Airport Relations Commission MINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 9, 2000
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, May 9,
2000, at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Eric Drenckhahn, Ted Gladhill, Alice Kreitz, Lance Staricha,
Charles Thorkildson, Nadim Zoberi and Hassan Saffouri, Alternate. Absent was Steve Soderling. Also
present were Jamie Verbrugge, Assistant City Administrator and Mary Swenson, Recording Secretary.
AGENDA
Upon motion by Gladhill, seconded by Thorkildson, the agenda was approved as presented. All
members voted in favor.
MINUTES
Drenckhahn made a motion to approve the minutes; Zoberi seconded the motion. All members
voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
NORTH -SOUTH RUNWAY FLIGHT TRACK UPDATE
Verbrugge gave a brief overview of the North -South Runway flight track update stating that on
May 2, 2000 the Eagan City Council took the position that strongly supports concentrating departing
aircraft on the two most westerly departure tracks in Eagan. The position supports the elimination of
flight track A; the 95 degree heading that roughly parallels Wescott Road toward Inver Grove Heights.
He further stated there are 575,000 annual operations projected for the North -South Runway in 2005.
Verbrugge also stated that 37 percent of all departures and 17 percent of all arrivals will fly over the
City of Eagan. He further stated that three departure flight tracks in the EIS impact southwest Eagan
and those flight tracks are the 95 degree, 160 degree and 170 degree.
Verbrugge presented to the Airport Relations Commission a presentation on the 17/35 Runway
Flight Tracks, discussing each case scenario of fanning and the projected impact each flight track would
have over the particular area of Eagan affected, stating favorable and unfavorable scenarios of each
case. He stated that HNTB, technical consultants to the Airports Commission, recommended the 150
degree fan be implemented because it provided 1,000 fewer people in the noise exposure area and it also
provided the greatest operational flexibility for the air traffic control tower because of the wide area of
distribution. He also stated the 60 degree fan provides the greatest population impact benefit within the
noise impact contour. The Bloomington City Council's position is to eliminate the 285 degree fan and
replace it with a 245 degree fan, the river flight track, which is consistent with our position because the
intent is to limit residential overflights. Burnsville favors the EIS distribution of 190 degrees and full
utilization of the fan as modeled, and the City of Apple Valley to -date has not taken an official Council
position.
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Verbrugge stated that MAC and HNTB have asked for direction from the communities
regarding flight tracks. He stated that flight track A creates complete community flyover for the City of
Eagan.
He also stated the 85 degree and 60 degree fan will not increase the number of departures in the Cedar
Avenue Corridor. The discussion conclusion at the May 2n City Council meeting was support for the
85 degree fan which is the recommendation of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Gladhill stated
that no other city faces the dilemma of having every inch of the City impacted by airport noise. He also
stated the need to concentrate certain flight tracks and wondered why more air traffic couldn't be moved
to the Cedar Avenue Corridor. Drenckhahn agreed with comments by Gladhill and stated he would like
to avoid additional air traffic over Eagan or at the least see a concentration of it. Verbrugge stated that
Cindy Greene, FAA Tower Support Manager, informed them that the modeling and analysis of how this
runway will operate indicates that 50 percent of the time aircraft will not be able to fly a heading any
further east of 160 degrees because of requirements for separation.
PART 150 LAND USE DISCUSSION
Verbrugge gave a brief overview of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Program and
stated the federal program prescribes procedures, standards and methodology governing the
development and review of airport noise exposure maps and airport noise compatibility programs. He
then gave a Power Point presentation entitled, "Existing MAC Part 150 Land Use Measures ", discussing
land use measures 1 -8 which are described as follows: LU1) amend local land use plans to bring them
into conformance with Met Council's noise compatibility guidelines; LU2) zone for compatible
development; LU3) apply zoning performance standards; LU4) establish a public information program;
LU5) revise building codes; LU6) acquire developed property in incompatible use; LU7) property
purchase guarantee; and LU8) Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. Verbrugge stated there was a
unanimous recommendation from MASAC on land use measures 1 -8.
Verbrugge discussed land use measures 9 -14 described as follows: LU9) dedication of avigation
easements; LU10) fair property disclosure policy; LU11) land banking; LU12) transfer of development
rights; LU13) purchase and development rights; and LU14) creation of sound buffers/barriers.
Verbrugge asked the Airport Relations Commission if they would like to make a recommendation to the
City Council on land use measures 9 -14.
The Commission discussed the benefits and negative aspects of including a disclosure referring
to airport noise on impacted homeowners' mortgage titles and language used if a disclosure was
required. There was further discussion by commissioners about types of compensation, guarantee
purchase policy, who should be given the disclosure and who would benefit; the existing homeowner or
potential owner, if a disclosure should be limited to residential new construction and/or existing
homes /commercial, and who is responsible for educating. Drenckhahn stated he is concerned about
airport noise, but recommends protection for existing homeowners from potential loss in property value
when selling their home. Staricha suggested keeping compensation on the table and the possibility of
having the airport purchase avigation easements from property owners. Gladhill stated he would
recommend a modified version of disclosing airport noise to residents buying new construction only.
Verbrugge stated the area for disclosure would be 60 DNL and higher.
Commission members expressed support for land use measures 9 -13 and recommended LU9 -13
be forwarded to the City Councilmembers. Verbrugge stated he will present this information to the City
Council on Tuesday, May 16.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Verbrugge gave a very brief legislative update stating the Tax Conference Committee did not
include airport language in the bill.
MASAC UPDATE
Commissioner Thorkildson attended the April 25, 2000 MASAC meeting and stated his
summary of that meeting was included in the packet.
TWIN CITIES AIRPORTS TASK FORCE
Commissioner Thorkildson attended the April meeting of the Twin Cities Airports Task Force
and included a summary of that meeting in the packet. Verbrugge gave a very brief overview of the
Twin Cities Airports Task Force forum on Airline Competition and Global Alliances which was held on
Monday, May 8.
MAC PUBLIC MEETINGS
Verbrugge stated the Metropolitan Airports Commission will hold two public meetings, May 23
and 25 in the Eagan community. The first MAC public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23, from
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room on the second floor of the Eagan City Hall. The meeting on
Thursday, May 25, will be held at the Royal Cliff Conference Center from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Verbrugge
stated theses public meetings will include noise exposure maps and an explanation on how noise is
measured. He further stated that residents with questions can call him directly or e-mail him with
questions. He also stated residents can file a noise complaint on line through the MAC web site and also
receive realtor and flight track information.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Drenckhahn, seconded by Gladhill the Commission members adjourned the
meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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