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06/26/1984 - Airport Relations Commission AGENDA • METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING June 26, 1984 7:30 P.M. 6040 28th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 1. Call to Order, Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of General Meeting of May 22, 1984 3. Introduction of Invited Guests, and Receipt of Communications 4. Technical Advisor's Preferential Runway System Utilization Report and Complaint Summary Report 5. Mr. Bernie Friel, Resident of Mendota Heights 6. Persons Wishing to Address the Council 7. Report of Executive Committee Meeting of June 6, 1984 Note: Supporting documents were submitted by Burnsville. Copies may be obtained from Darrell Weslander 8. Report of MASAC Representative, Scott Bunin, to MAC Meeting of June 19, 1984 9. Other Items Not on Agenda 10. Establish Next Meeting Date 11. Adjournment MINUTES METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING 7:30 P.M. May 22, 1984 Minneapolis, Minnesota 1. Call to Order, Roll Call. Chairman Walter Rockenstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and the Secretary was asked to call the roll. The following members were in attendance: Ben Griggs (R) Northwest Airlines Robert Johnson (R) Republic Airlines Mayzelle Haynes Eastern Air Lines Jack Spalding (A) United Airlines Ron Glaub (R) Minnesota Business Aircraft Association Jeff Hamiel (R) Metropolitan Airports Commission Art Tomes (A) Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce David Woodrow (R) St. Paul Chamber of Commerce John Richter (R) City of Minneapolis Walter Rockenstein (R) City of Minneapolis James Serrin (R) City of Minneapolis Steve Cramer (A) City of Minneapolis Scott Bunin (R) City of St. Paul Eugene Bohmert (A) City of St. Paul Lloyd Wickstrom (A) City of St. Paul Martin Kirsch (R) City of Richfield Donald Priebe (R) City of Richfield Mark Mahon (R) City of Bloomington Larry Shaughnessy (R) City of Mendota Heights Tom Baker (R) City of Eagan Advisors Les Case Federal Aviation Administration - Tower Lt. Col. John Silliman Minnesota Air National Guard Nancy Witta Metropolitan Airports Commission Darrell Weslander Technical Advisor Joan Vandersloot Secretary MASAC Minutes -2- May 22, 1984 r Visitors Dave Kelso Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Jim Aswegan MN DOT J. K. Nelson Bloomington Russ Garness Bloomington Peggy Johnson Burnsville Steven King City of Burnsville Michael Brucciani Burnsville Don Witz Richfield Blair R. Johnson Bloomington Prior to further commencement of the meeting, a moment of silence was held in memory of Carl Vangsness. A resolution will be written regarding his representation to MASAC and will be presented to his family. 2. Approval of Minutes of General Meeting of April 24, 1984. As there were no additions or corrections to the minutes of April 24, they were approved as presented. 3. Introduction of Invited Guests, and Receipt of Communications. Darrell Weslander presented Steven King and Michael Brucciani from Burnsville. Mr. King elaborated on Burnsville's desire to be represented on MASAC and the oppo. tunity to work together with other communities for solutions to the noise problem. A petition regarding this issue, which was sent to MASAC by the City Council of Burnsville, was read. It was moved by Mark Mahon and seconded by Scott Bunin that the petition be referred to the Executive Committee for further evaluation. The motion passed with one (1) nay vote. Ron Glaub presented an article in the National Business Aircraft Association, Inc. Report regarding the Minnesota Business Aircraft Association's (MBAA) program aimed at noise abatement and the transient aircraft operator. A copy of the article is included in this package. The initiation of service by People Express was discussed in relation to noise abatement procedures. Darrell Weslander reported he had met with a pilot repre- sentative from People Express to explain Minneapolis /St. Paul noise abatement procedures. He will report at the next meeting regarding their aircraft compliance with FAR 36 noise standards. It was moved by James Serrin that MASAC pass a resolution recommending all new entrants into the Minneapolis /St. Paul market be required to operate Stage 2 compliant aircraft in to and out of MSP. The motion was seconded by Martin Kirsch. A roll call vote was taken and the results were as follows: AASAC Minutes -3- May 22, 1984 Ayes: Jeff Hamiel, Metropolitan Airports Commission; Art Tomes, Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce; John Richter, City of Minneapolis; James Serrin, City of Minneapolis; Steve Cramer, City of Minneapolis; Scott Bunin, City of St. Paul; Eugene Bohmert, City of St. Paul; Lloyd Wickstrom, City of St. Paul; Martin Kirsch, City of Richfield; Don Priebe, City of Richfield; Mark Mahon, City of Bloomington; Larry Shaughnessy, City of Mendota Heights; Tom Baker, City of Eagan, Walter Rockenstein, City of Minneapolis. Nays: None. Abstention: Ben Griggs, Northwest Airlines; Robert Johnson, Republic Airlines; Jack Spalding, United Airlines; David Woodrow, St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. The resolution passes. For the record, it should be noted that all community representatives voted in favor of the resolution. 4. Technical Advisor's Preferential Runway System utilization Report and Complaint Summary Report. The reports for April, 1984, were presented by Darrell Weslander. 5. Persons Wishing to Address the Council. A question was raised by Mr. Don Witz, a resident of Richfield, about the noise late Sunday, May 20, and early Monday, May 21. Darrell Weslander explained that we received numerous calls about this and elaborated on the monitoring capabilities and use of the reports. Mr. Russ Garness of Bloomington inquired about the wind velocity and use of Runway 22, and the Preferential Runway System. These questions were addressed by Les Case of the FAA. 6. Presentation of Statistical Charts, Airport Operations. Four tables were presented and reviewed by Darrell Weslander. The purpose of the charts was to give historical accounting of the number of major air carrier operations at the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport, passengers carried, type of aircraft utilized and changes in peak traffic hours over the past few years. One positive aspect shown was an eleven percent increase in the use of quieter, new generation aircraft. Further information and developments will be made on specific charts which will be presented at a subsequent meeting. Les Case was called upon to explain the use of the Preferential Runway System in regards to the number of operations, and when it becomes necessary to use the parallel runways. He stated that the number of arrivals is one of the determining factors. Further discussion ensued about general aviation aircraft and reasons they select Wold Chamberlain rather than various reliever airports. Ideas to entice the GA aircraft away from Wold Chamberlain were also discussed. MASAC Minutes -4- May 22, 1984 7. Details Regarding College Internship Program -- Community Noise Monitoring. The summer internship program was outlined by Darrell Weslander who stated that th main objective would be community monitoring. Seven interns have been selected and the first three will begin May 23. Don Priebe asked about the project of counting individual aircraft, and he was assured that the program was underway and data would be forthcoming. 8. Other Items Not on Agenda. Robert Johnson advised the council that Ken Stabler, an Alternate MASAC member for the past few years, was leaving Republic and would no longer be attending the MASAC meetings. The name of his replacement will be announced at a later date. Walter Rockenstein reported briefly about the special management meeting of the MAC and People Express on May 4. He also mentioned the appearance of the people from Anoka County who were displeased with the level of minor role improvements that were being made at Anoka /Blaine. It was suggested by Ron Glaub that the size of the map used to indicate complaint calls be enlarged to include population data within the immediate and surrounding areas. This suggestion will be reviewed. 9. Establish Next Meeting Date. The date of the next MASAC meeting is June 26, 1984. 10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Joan Vandersloot, Secretary ,, . ir L Iictt c of aagan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor PHONE: (612) 454 -8100 THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH June 18, 1984 TH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES MR LES CASE City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE FEDERAL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION City Clerk 6311 -34TH AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450 MR DAVID KELSO MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT /NOISE DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY 1935 WEST COUNTY ROAD B -2 ROSEVILLE MN 55113 Re: Eagan Noise Committee Dear Mr. Case and Mr. Kelso: The Eagan City Council, in response to a large number of air noise complaints over the past year, appointed a number of residents to an Airport Noise Committee several months ago. The Committee has had three meetings and now proposes to invite a number of knowledg- able persons to its meetings to discuss the concerns that the residents in the City have regarding air noise. Our Committee has asked that I invite each of you to its meeting on June 26, 1984, at 4:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. The meeting will last no longer than 6:00 p.m. and will generally cover existing regula- tions and statutes, any corrective measures that may be proposed for alleviating the air noise issue, suggestions that each of you may have that would be helpful to our Committee in exploring directions and alternatives for future consideration by the City Council. I would appreciate receiving a call from you as to whether you would be able to attend the meeting and, as you will note, we are inviting representatives from two agencies to each of the meetings. Thank you very much and I would appreciate hearing from you at your very ealiest convenience. Sincerely, (-- . 1 / 4, 0 , 60%.0/4..i Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator - City of Eagan / THE LONE OAK T ...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY / CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 84- RESOLUTION REGARDING AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights, through Land Use planning, has provided a corridor through the southern area of the City for the safe and unobtrusive operation of aircraft arriving and departing from the Twin Cities International Airport; and WHEREAS, during the past three years there has been a continuing and increasing movement of the departing tracks of aircraft over well established residential neighborhoods, located to the north of the compatibly zoned land; and WHEREAS, the operations of departing aircraft on runways 11L, due to heading turns out of the provided corridor, have resulted in an intolerable situation for the residents of the City; and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City that at least a part of the condition is a result of the designation of a small residential area (specifically the Timberline Addition in the City of Eagan) south of the flight path by the FAA as a no overflight area; and WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights has been provided with noise contour maps from the MAC and Metropolitan Council which indicate field operations should be conducted in a manner that restrict the excessive noise to the non - residential corridor provided; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights that the MAC and the FAA Air Traffic Control be required to maintain all departing aircraft on Runway 11L to a compass heading of no less than 105 degrees or such heading as is necessary to maintain all traffic in the corridor provided and shown in exhibit A attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that such operations cannot be accommodated and effective on or before July 10, 1984, that the MAC close Runway 11L to all departing turbo jet traffic on a 24 -hour a day basis until such time as operations can be maintained in such a compatible manner. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this Twentieth day of June, 1984. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS By ATTEST: Robert G. Lockwood Mayor Kathleen M. Swanson City Clerk ( CITY OF EAGAN \ MINUTES OF AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE JUNE 26, 1984 A meeting of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee was held on Tuesday, June 26, 1984 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were City Administrator Hedges, John Gustin, Carol Dezois, Bob Swenson, Dave Randall and City Attorney Paul Hauge. Also present were Les Case and Robert Botcher from the FAA, David Kelso from the MPCA and Darrel Weslander of the MAC. Mr. Case, the Air Traffic Manager of the FAA and Robert Botcher, the Assistant Manager, appeared and discussed the role of the FAA, the air traffic and the noise generated from the air traffic at the Metropolitan Airport. He indicated that the air space allocation has been given by Congress to the FAA and the objective is for safe, orderly and expeditious flow of traffic. In addition, they now have acquired the noise issue and there was discussion concerning complaints that have been received in the Eagan area. He indicated the Cedar Avenue departure has resulted from the Howard - Needles report, but there has been no decision on the experiment at this time. Eventually, it will be an FAA decision whether to make the experiment permanent. Mr. Case indicated that the FAA has jurisdiction over any aircraft below 3,000 feet. He indicated that the preferential runway system on the north end of the City of Eagan has not changed since 1972 and that there is no pilot discretion as to procedures to follow. He admitted that Eagan has a dispro- portionate amount of the traffic and that volume of traffic has increased dramatically because of deregulation, although the number of passengers has not increased substantially. He further stated that air carriers create the most noise. His suggestions as far as the Eagan City Council is concerned is a joint committee with Mendota Heights and also that the City insist that the preferential runway corridor be adhered to. Also, he suggested that eleven left and right flights run at 105 degrees rather than straight out runway heading. Darrel Weslander, the MASAC Noise Coordinator, indicated that the heavy traffic is during the busy hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He further stated the Supreme Court has given MAC jurisdiction over sound abatement procedures in the area noting the proprietor has the liability for the noise. There were objections by members present concerning the run -ups and it was noted the FAA controls run -up procedures with the policy being that air- craft are to use the run -up pad. Eleven percent (11 %) of the newer aircraft include the state's three quieter planes, according to information received. Dave Kelso of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Noise Section, indicated the MPCA standards do apply but that the standards are difficult to enforce and that the attorney general's office has chosen not to do so. Noise Committee Minutes June 26, 198 An alternate for legal action would be for the City to commence an action against the MPCA to enforce standards to determine whether it has jurisdiction and this could be done in the form of a declaratory judgment action. Other suggestions given were landing fees based on the amount of noise that is created, suppressors, legislative pressure, land use planning and compliance with land use compatibility guidelines. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. PHH 2