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03/14/1985 - Airport Relations Commission CITY OF EAGAN AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY APRIL 18, 1985 4:30 P.M. I. Roll Call & Minutes II. Introduction of Noise Experts For Comments & Questions - Mr. David Braslau - Mr. David Kelso III. Brief Committee Update - MASAC Action on the 180 Degree Turn - 4 -23 -84 - Report on Mayor & City Administrator Meeting with Daryl Westlander - Status of Annual Noise Abatement Plan & the Run -Up Suppressor - Status of November 20 & March 19 Resolutions IV. Other Business V. Adjournment MEMO TO: CHAIRMAN BAKER & ALL MEMBERS OF THE AIRPORT NOISE FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: APRIL 16, 1985 SUBJECT: AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE MEETING FOR 4 -18 -85 A meeting of the Airport. Noise Committee is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in conference rooms A & B of the Eagan Municipal Center Building. The following discussion is intended to provide background on those items to be discussed: MINUTES A copy of the regular minutes of the Eagan Noise Committee meeting for March 14, 1985, are enclosed for your review. These minutes, subject to any change, require adoption by the Committee. NOISE EXPERTS David Braslau - David Braslau, of David Braslau Associates, Inc., will be present to review various aspects of aircraft noise with the Committee. Mr. Braslau submitted a statement of qualifications in aircraft noise analysis to the City which includes his credentials in numerous noise evaluation studies and projects that were completed by his firm. David Braslau holds a doctorate's degree and was a professor at the University of Minnesota in geophysics. Enclosed are two pages from his proposal that include 1) capabilities in aircraft /airport noise evaluation and, 2) completed studies in airport /aircraft noise. Mr. Braslau is charging the City $80 per hour for his consulting time and agreed to charge no greater than $160 or the equivalent of two hours for the meeting this Thursday. Dave Kelso - Mr. Dave Kelso, noise expert for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, will also be present to hear Mr. Brasiau's . comments as well as providing any comments that are relative to the airport noise issue. According to a conversation with Administrative Intern Hohenstein and Dave Kelso's office, the letter and resolution that was recently sent to the Attorney General has been referenced to the MPCA legal counsel. Mr. Kelso will more than likely address that resolution which includes a request for the enforcement of regulatory measures to control ground run -up noise. BRIEF COMMITTEE UPDATE MASAC Action on the 180 Degree Turn - There will be a brief discussion regarding the recent resolution and letter regarding the 180 degree turn. Also, a discussion regarding the last MASAC meeting and the upcoming meeting, which is scheduled for April 23 when the 180 degree turn will be addressed by that Committee, will be held. MEMO APRIL 16, 1985 PAGE 2 Status of Annual Noise Abatement Plan & the Run -up Suppressor Administrative Intern Hohenstein will provide a brief status of the Annual Noise Abatement Plan and Run -up Suppressor at the meeting on Thursday. Status of November 20 & March 19 Resloutions Enclosed is a copy of a letter that was sent to Hubert Humphrey III, Minnesota State Attorney General, and also Lawrence McCabe, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, regarding the ground run -up resolution and the 180 degree turn resolution. Please note the third paragraph in the letter to Mr. McCabe reminding Metropolitan Airports Commission that this is the third reminder and no response has been received by the City of Eagan regarding the resolutions that were approved at the November 28 meeting. This informatio is cnciose' for review by the Committee. Report on Tour with Daryl Westlander and Jeff Hammel On Wednesday, March 27, Mayor Blomquist and the C Administrator had an opportunity to tour the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport with the - rport Director, Mr. Jeff Hammel, and Daryl Westlander, noise specialist. Enclosed in a memorandum that provides a factual account of information that was learnea by both the Mayor Administrator. OTHER BUSINESS Enclosed is a copy of minutes of a recent N.O.I.S.E., the National Organization to Insure a Sound - Controlled � ..zironment, fpr review by the Committee. The City of Eagan is a member of A.O.I.S.E. and this is a copy of recent minutes of their Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C. Since the City is employing Mr. Braslau, it is important to make every effort to be prompt at this meeting on Thursday to honor his consulting time and assure a reasonable conclusion time for the m eting. City Administrator TLH /jj cc: Dale Runkle, City Planner Paul Hauge, City Attorney Jon Hohenstein, Administrative Intern MINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE EAGAN, MINNESOTA MARCH 14, 1985 The Eagan Airport Noise Committee met at the City Hall on March 14, 1985 at 4:30 p.m. Those present were Chairman Tom Baker, Members Joe Harrison and John Gustin. Also present were City Administrator Hedges, Administrative Intern John Hohenstein, City Planner Dale Runkle, and City Attorney Paul Hauge. Guest was Jeff Michaels. MINUTES Joe Harrison moved, John Gustin seconded the motion to approve the minutes as prepared. All voted in favor. AIRCRAFT NOISE SUPPRESSING EQUIPMENT City Planner Dale Runkle indicated that he had talked with Metro Council representatives concerning noise suppression in run -up facilities, including Mark Ryan, who stated there are no practical noise run -up suppression devices that are available indoors or outdoors. He did state it would cost about $6,000,000.00 for an indoor run -up suppression hanger for one plane and felt it was not feasible in light of the cost involved. In addition, Mr. Ryan and also Dave Braslow, a independent noise consultant in the Twin Cities, stated that suppression systems are very unique and expensive and would be required to be devised especially for each type of aircraft. He further indicated that the MAC has not reported to the Minnesota Legislature concerning design selection for noise suppression equipment under Chapter 473.608, Subd. 20. The MPCA is monitoring the progress but no action has been taken at the present time. SAFETY ISSUES The members present indicated that two aircraft during the past two weeks have developed engine problems on take -offs over Eagan, the latest being March 5, 1985. City Council members also were concerned about safety and recommended that greater emphasis be placed on that issue. Gustin moved, Harrison seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council that it direct a letter to the Metropolitan Airports Commission expressing its strong concern regarding potential safety problems within the air traffic corridors over the City of Eagan and that immediate steps be taken by the all air carriers to minimize the danger to the residents and property, using the two examples of engine problems during the past two weeks, and further, that copies of the letter be sent to the major airlines and also the National Transportation Safety Board. All voted yes. 1 Noise Committee Minutes March 14, 1985 NEXT MEETING It was recommended that Dave Braslow, the independent noise consultant, and also Dave Kelso be invited to the meeting on April 11, 1985 or as soon thereafter as possible. MPCA RULES - NPCI AND NPCII The Committee members reviewed proposed guidelines promulgated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicated as Minnesota Rules NPCI and NPCII and noted that comments will be received by the MPCA until April 19, 1985 regarding the proposed rules. The revised rules would amend the noise standards including new noise area classifications and methods of measurement for airports within the state of Minnesota. AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT PLAN Dave Kelso was contacted by John Hohenstein who stated that the Legislation has no enforcement power and that the report submitted by the MAC to the Legislature was unacceptable because of lack of adequate substantive proposals for action. The MPCA is requesting a more detailed response to the MAC. AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE GUESTS It was requested that Representative Wes Skogland of Minneapolis and Representative Art Seaberg be invited to a later meeting of the Committee to discuss current and proposed legislation. In addition, Tom Hedges will contact Representative Bill Frenzel for further comment and information. 180 DEGREE TURN RESOLUTION A proposed Resolution regarding a moratorium on the 180 degree turn submitted by City Attorney Paul Hauge was brought before the Committee and upon motion by Harrison, seconded Gustin, it was Resolved that the Resolution be approved and forwarded to the City Council for action. All members voted yes. GROUND RUN -UP RESOLUTION A resolution requested by the Committee at its last meeting regarding ground run -ups was submitted by Paul Hauge and reviewed by the committee members present. Several amendments to the Resolution were discussed, including the allowable ground run -up hours recommended to be permitted. Harrison moved, Gustin seconded the motion that the Resolution be adopted permitting ground run -up only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, and between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. All members voted affirmatively. 2 Noise Committee Minutes March 14, 1985 MEETING WITH AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVES After discussion by the members present, Harrison moved, Gustin seconded the motion, all members voted in favor of a recommendation to the City Council that it review and proceed with a meeting including representatives of the City of Burnsville with representatives of Northwest Airlines and Republic Airlines management personnel to discuss and request that the airlines follow the preferential run -way pattern and take all steps necessary to reduce safety hazards within the area encompassed by the air traffic patterns, and further, take all steps necessary to reduce excessive noise in the area of the air traffic patterns. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded, the motion was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. All voted in favor. PHH 3 CAPABILITIES IN AIRCRAFT /AIRPORT NOISE EVALUATION Prediction of aircraft noise using the FAA Intergrated Noise Model Version 3.8 (note that DBA was the first aviation consultant in the U.S. to provide capabilities with the Intergrated Noise Model when it was first introduced) - Ability to handle civil and military aircraft - Ability to handle training operations (inc. touch and goes) - Ability to produce L10 Levels /other statistical descriptors - Ability to quickly plot contours - Ability to incorporate complex takeoff and departure tracks (note that the present INM model does not accomodate these) Capability of separating aircraft noise from other sources Capability of generating ground run -up noise contours for major aircraft engine classes Data base on effectivenes of available ground run -up suppressors Evaluation of noise abatement ground and flight procedures Regulatory and standards analysis and evaluation Land Use Compatibility Planning around Airports Structural Design and Retrofit Analysis for Noise Acceptability 1 COMPLETED STUDIES IN AIRPORT /AIRCRAFT NOISE Airport Noise Contours for Numerous Airports, including: - Air Carrier - Air Carrier + Military - General Aviation Evaluation of Noise Abatement Takeoff Procedures - Republic Airlines - Northwest Airlines Design and Evaluation of Aircraft Noise Monitoring Systems Evaluation of Ground Run -Up Noise (MSP) Survey of Worldwide Run -Up Suppression Technology (FAA) Comparison of Noise Descriptors for Aircraft Operations Development of Model Ordinance for Aircraft Noise Compatibility (Twin Cities Metropolitan Council) Evaluation of Aircraft Noise on the Proposed Minnesota Jockey Club Horse Racetrack in Eagan Other studies on regulatory standards to minimize noise 2 ..„,„... w r i t ' ' -S lets city ©F ecagcan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor PHONE: (612) 454 -8100 THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER Council Members April 8, 1985 THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk HUBERT H HUMPHREY III MN STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL 102 CAPITOL BLDG ST PAUL MN 55155 RE: GROUND RUN - UPS /MINNEAPOLIS /ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Dear Sir: In official action that was taken by the Eagan City Council at a regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 1985, a resolution was adopted insisting that ground run -ups at the Minneapolis /St Paul International Airport be regulated according to Chapter 450 of the Laws of 1980 (M.S.A. 473.608, Subdivision 20.) The Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport is not complying with the law and, therefore, we are asking that your department enforce the proper statutes so that ground run -ups are allowed within the proper statutory guidelines. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution that was approved by our City Council. On behalf of our Mayor, City Council and the Airport Noise Committee, we will be awaiting official response from your office. Sincerely, 6 - ‘1■ 0 4 1 A e S , k Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator TLH/jj cc: Larry McCabe, Metropolitan Airport Commission Dave Kelso, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Bea Blomquist, Mayor, and All Members of the Eagan City Council Tom Baker, Chairman, Airport Noise Committee All Members of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee THE LONE OAK TREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY -) , . , r a l et city of eagan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 BEA BLOMQUIST EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 Mayor PHONE: (612) 454 -8100 THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS April 8, 1985 THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES MR LAWRENCE MCCABE City Administrator EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE METROPOLITAN AIRPORT COMMISSION City Clerk P.O. BOX 1700 TWIN CITY AIRPORT, MN 55111 RE: TWO (2) RESOLUTIONS INCLUDING THE 180 DEGREE TURN AND GROUND RUN -UPS Dear Mr. McCabe: In official action that was taken by the Eagan City Council at a regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 1985, resolutions were adopted stating the following: 1) That Chapter 450 of the Laws of 1980 (M.S.A. 473.608, Subdivision 20) whereby the Metropolitan Airports Commission was directed to install aircraft noise suppress- ing equipment at the ground run -up operation sites and that certain hours be enforced for those ground run -up sites be enforced and, 2) that a moratorium be implemented regarding any further utilization of the 180 degree turn which shall continue in effect until an environmental study is completed and approved by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Your immediate response to these resolutions is greatly appreciated. Please regard this as a third reminder that no response has been received by the City of Eagan regarding the resolutions that were approved and sent by our City dated November 28, 1984, concerning a number of issues related to the airport operations. We are awaiting a response on the November 28 resolutions and the two (2) resolutions that are enclosed as a part of this letter. Sincerely, C cV0 IWIt• - Z 44 Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator TLH/jj cc: Senator Howard Knutson Representative Art Seaberg Tom Baker, Chairman, Aiport Noise Committee All Members of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee Bea Blomquist, Mayor, and All Members of Eagan City Council \ THE LONE OAK TREE. ..THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY ■,/) l , I ,fir' s RESOLUTION EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1985 MINNEAPOLIS /ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 180 DEGREE TURN WHEREAS, the Eagan City Council established an Eagan Airport Noise Committee on January 17, 1984, whose members consist of residents of the City of Eagan; and WHEREAS, meetings have been held by the Eagan Airport Noise Committee commencing with May 8, 1984 on a regular basis until the present time; and WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed substantial statistical data, general information concerning policies and procedures of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council, and the Federal Aeronautics Authority; and WHEREAS, the Committee has made an in -depth study of air traffic patterns, the sources of noise from aircraft approaching and leaving the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport and the impact of noise upon the residents, property values, the location of business, the impact of zoning and land uses in the area and has made certain findings and recommendations to the Eagan City Council based thereon; and WHEREAS, the FAA began a two -year trial period in December of 1982, using the 180 degree turn for take -offs, departing on Runway #22 to the east of Cedar Avenue in Bloomington; and WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed the Memorandum and information submitted by Darrell Weslander of the Metropolitan Airports Commission dated February 14, 1985, which clearly indicates that there has been insufficient data collected to determine the severe impact of the 180 degree turn policy upon residences and businesses south of the Minnesota River, in the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan; and WHEREAS, the changes have affected a substantial percentage of the total number of departing aircraft; and WHEREAS, M.S.A. §473.612 provides that the MAC shall annually, beginning December 31, 1981 through December 31, 1987, submit to the Minnesota Legislature a Noise Abatement Plan for the Minneapolis /St. Paul Airport containing annual objectives for reduction of aircraft noise within the metropolitan area, with proposals for specific annual reductions in the maximum hourly noise levels defined by the MPCA Rules; and WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee that the Noise Abatement plans required to be submitted annually by the MAC to the Minnesota Legislature, have been insufficient and inadequate and have not complied with the directives of the Legislation; and WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee that no environmental impact study has been prepared and approved by the applicable Minnesota agencies concerning the 180 degree turn policy; NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Thomas, it was RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council be and it hereby is on record requesting that the Minnesota Legislature adopt legislation implementing a moratorium and that the MAC and FAA immediately implement a moratorium on further utilization of the 180 degree turn which shall continue in effect until an environmental impact study is completed and approved, until there is full compliance by the Metropolitan Airports Commission with all statutory regulatory requirements regarding noise attenuation including the noise abatement plan required under M.S.A. §473.612 and complete compliance 2 f r •' with legislative directives for installation of aircraft noise suppressing equipment under M.S.A. 4473.608, Subd. 20. Dated: March 19, 1985 Those in favor: Blomquist, Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Those against: None. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EAGAN By: By: E. J. Van Overbeke, Clerk Beatta Blomquist, Mayor 3 ./ RESOLUTION EAGAN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 1985 MINNEAPOLIS /ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GROUND RUN UPS WHEREAS, the Eagan City Council established an Eagan Airport Noise Committee on January 17, 1984, whose members consist of residents of the City of Eagan; and WHEREAS, meetings have been held by the Eagan Airport Noise Committee commencing with May 8, 1984 on a regular basis until the present time; and WHEREAS, the Committee has reviewed substantial statistical data, general information concerning policies and procedures of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council, and the Federal Aeronautics Authority; and WHEREAS, the Committee has made an in -depth study of air traffic patterns, the sources of noise from aircraft approaching and leaving the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport and the impact of noise upon the residents, property values, the location of business, the.impact of zoning and land uses in the area and has made certain findings and recommendations to the Eagan City Council based thereon; and WHEREAS, under Chapter 450 of the laws of 1980 (M.S.A. 4473.608, Subd. 20) the Metropolitan Airports Commission was directed to install aircraft noise suppressing equipment at the ground run -up operation sites at the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport, which specifications were to be approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the deadline for design selection was March 1, 1985; and 1 WHEREAS, M.S.A. S473.612 provides that the MAC shall annually, beginning December 31, 1981 through December 31, 1987, submit to the Minnesota Legislature a Noise Abatement Plan for the Minneapolis /St. Paul Airport containing annual objectives for reduction of aircraft noise within the metropolitan area, with proposals for specific annual reductions in the maximum hourly noise levels defined by the MPCA Rules; and WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee that the Noise Abatement plans required to be submitted annually by the MAC to the Minnesota Legislature, have been insufficient and inadequate and have not complied with the directives of the Legislation; and WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Eagan Airport Noise Committee that no environmental impact study has been prepared and approved by the applicable Minnesota agencies concerning the 180 degree turn policy; NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion by Councilman Wachter, seconded by Councilman Egan, it was RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council be and it hereby is on record requesting the Metropolitan Airports Commission to require all airlines and air carriers to comply with the MAC run -up requirements and policies, including the installation and use of updated run -up noise suppression equipment and further, that ground run -ups at the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport be restricted to specified hours until the noise suppression equipment has been installed, allowing ground run -ups only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and prohibition during night -time hours; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compliance with all such policies and directives including the installation of aircraft noise suppressing equipment at the ground run -up sites pursuant to M.S.A. §473.608, Subd. 20 shall be 2 enforced through all applicable regulatory agencies including the Minnesota Attorney General's office. Dated: March 19, 1985. Those in favor: Blomquist, Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Those against: None. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EAGAN By: By: E. J. Van Overbeke, Clerk Beatta Blomquist, Mayor 3 MEMO TO: CHAIRMAN TOM BAKER AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: APRIL 8, 1985 SUBJECT: AIRPORT TOUR WITH DARYL WESTLANDER Mayor Blomquist was extended an invitation by Daryl Westlander to tour the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, March 27. I was able to share Mayor Blomquist's opportunity and also tour the airport with Mr. Daryl Westlander that afternoon. The following is a brief account of our afternoon with Daryl Westlander, Noise Specialist and Jeff Hammel, Director of Airport Operations. Information and an on -site tour began at approximately 12 :30 and we were at the airport with these gentlemen until 5:15 P.M. • Mr. Westlander provided an update on the action that was taken at the March 26, 1985, MASAC meeting. It was his opinion that official action would be taken at the April 23, 1985, meeting. • Noise complaints have doubled in the last year and with the exception of the 180 degree turn maneuvers have stayed consistent with previous airport practice. However the trips have increased by 24% from 1983. • Stage 1 aircraft are in violation of noise standards that were adopted January 1, 1985. Buffalo Air was in viola- tion and MAC told Buffalo they could not land and conduct any operations at the Metropolitan Airport Commission. Buffalo sued MAC and did win their litigation however decided to not use the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport for their operations. ▪ The Aviation Safety and Noise Reduction Act of 1979 (Federal Legislation) was discussed and apparently rep- resentatives of this airport were the only ones that appeared in Washington lobbying for tighter noise controls. The airline industries are strong lobby groups and various congressional committees relaxed much of the legislation that was proposed as a part of that act in 1979. ▪ Republic Airlines was exempted until January 1, 1987, to bring 33 airplanes into noise compliance. • Technology is the main issue concerning noise regulations. The MPCA will not enforce standards. The standards are exceeded if seven (7) planes would leave the airport within any given hour. Typically between 5:00 and 6 :00 P.M. approximately 48 departures are recorded at the airport of which 24 are leaving over the City of Eagan. In Minneapolis the fifth plane that leaves the airport within any given hour is within violation. Airport Tour with Daryl Westlander April 8, 1985 Page 2 • The airport cannot place a limit or cap on the number of trips that are generated per hour. Apparently Federal Law will not allow this type of regulatory control. ▪ Airports are being sued to do their efforts to keep airlines out of the airport. We were also cited the case of Alevizos verse the Metropolitan Airport Commission in 1972 as well as Ario verse Metropolitan Airport Commis- sion in 1978. ▪ Mr. Hammel stated that wide -body airlines are not being used to capacity and therefore more trips are generated from the airport. As an example, instead of using one DC -10 there have been three 727's depart for New York City and the capacity on the three 727's would be equal to one DC -10 departure. ▪ The reverse thrust that is used by many of the airlines in landing maneuvers is causing many of the noise problems interpreted as ground run -up. The reverse thrust can last anywhere from 5 to 20 seconds. • Also on takeoff a high -power thrust is used and when planes are completely at capacity the noise is great. • The Mayor and City Administrator witnessed many takeoffs and landings including DC -10's, 727's, 747's and 757's. There is considerable difference regarding the noise impact created by each aircraft. The aforementioned comments are brief and represent some of the facts that both Mr. Westlander and Mr. Hammel presented during the informational session and tour of the Metropolitan Airport. Mayor Blomquist and the City Administrator were grateful for the tour which included an on -site visit of the ground run -up area, being stationed on the runways to witness both the takeoffs and landings and also a tour of the control tower. It was obvious to both Mayor Blomquist and I that more cooperation could be given to air traffic noise and both Mr. Westlander and Mr. Hammel implied they would take various concerns we raised under advisement. It also became more apparent that the airline industry is heavily regulated by the Federal Government and in order to reduce or control air traffic noise Federal Legislation will be necessary. The afternoon was informative and provided both Mayor Blomquist and I with a better insite into the overall airport operations. We both believe it would be very helpful to members of the Airport Noise Committee and City Council to participate in the same tour with Mr. Hammel and Mr. Westlander. It helps all of us to better understand the issues which is important as we attempt to identify results. (kattosQ4 a City Administrator TLH /sl N• O. I. S. E • National onal Or an':atlon to Insure a Sound-controlled Environment 1620 EYE STREET, N. W. 3rd FLOOR, WASHINGTON, D. 0. 2006 • 202 -429 -0166 DRAFT Minutes DRAFT Board of Directors Meeting Washington Hilton Hotel Washington, DC March 23, 1985 1. President Paul Tauer opened the meeting at 1:34 PM welcoming guests and introducing Directors attending for the first time. He noted the action of the Fresno, CA City Council in tne previous week to join N.O.I.S.E.. An attendance list is attached. 2. Tom Duffy discussed a project of the Industry Noise Coalition to develop new departure profiles for air carrier jets. This is an effort by the Airlines, the manufacturers, and the pilots to find ways to fly aircraft more quietly while always considering safety. Mr. Duffy described tne profiles to be considered and the plan for the project, wnich should be largely finished by the end of 1985. Mr. David Hilton then discussed the Gulfstream Quiet Flying profiles as they compare to the proposed FAA profiles. He also discussed a Gulfstream letter to N.O.I.S.E. concerning the ATA rulemaking. Gulfstream suggests that some sort of non - governmental clearing house be set up to catalog tne noise regulations in existence throughout the Country. This might evolve into some sort of review and comment process for new local noise regulations as they appear. Discussion was deferred to the business session. 3. An extended review of the stage 1, four - engine jet situation was done. A. John Wesler discussed the "Miami" and the "1979 Act" exemptions. He went into great detail on the number of exemptions, to whom they were granted, and tne conditions attached. B. Tracor has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its hush - kit and will begin installing them shortly. The status of other manufacturers was reviewed. C. Jeff Manley, a lawyer representing Transamerican Airlines, discussd lawsuits against the New York -New Jersey Port Authority. The Authority had a policy which adopted the Part 36 rules of FAA but did not recog- nize the exemptions that FAA granted. The courts found this to be legal. In a similar suit against Minneapolis -St. Paul over a newly adopted ordinance, the court said that reasonable notice to affected carriers was required. Minutes Board of Directors Meeting March 23, 1985 The outcome of Federal court action in D.C., which enjoined FAA from implementing Part 36 (the stage 1 rule) against certain airlines, is still awaited. D. Tom Duffy recommended to the Directors that they encourage their local airports to pass ordinances similar to those at New York Port Autnority and Minneapolis -St. Paul. He supplied a draft letter and a backup kit of ordinances and legal opinions. 4. John Wesler of FAA discussed the status of the N.O.I.S.E. /AOCI rulemaking on the manufacture of stage 2 jets. In essence, work on it stopped during the Miami exemption crisis and the later 1979 Act exemptions. A draft is now being circulated in FAA. Mr. Duffy said there were some indications that Boeing might be willing to negotiate a date for the end of stage 2 productions. Mr. Hilton said that the same thing might be true for Gulfstream. The Board felt that this might be the basis for some direct negotiation with Boeing and Gulfstream on a mutually acceptable cutoff date. Mr. Wesler was asked for his comments on the ATA request for rulemaking. This would require FAA to approve all aircraft noise measures taken locally. Mr. Wesler said that this was a rerun of a similar request several years ago. The request for rulemaking was denied at that time. He feels that the rulemaking will not be granted without new legislation. 5. Local airports subjects were discussed. A. President Tauer discussed the history of relations between Denver International and its neighbor communities. It had been difficult in someways (lawsuits over the offset proposal) but nad shown some signs of improvement in others (the joint airport - community noise mitigation studies.) There was a very difficult stage recently when the airport announced, without prior consultation, its tentative decision to move the whole airport. Local protests were lodged and the airport agreed to widen its consultation as the situation developed. B. Joe Lewis discussed the announcement of a $1.5 billion expansion of JFK. This raises serious questions of environmental impact, formal EISs, and community consultation. • President Tauer announced the beginning of the business session at 3:37 PM and excused the visitors with thanks for their attendance and contribution to the meeting. 6. Mr. Ream moved and Mr. Mahon seconded approval of the minutes of the November 24, 1984 meeting of the Board. Approval was unanimous. 7. Mark Mahon presented the Treasurer's report and moved its adoption. Mr. Lindahl seconded. Approval was unanimous. Minutes Board of Directors Meeting March 23, 1985 8. Tom Duffy presented a request for an amendment to the N.O.I.S.E. -NCMD agreement for Mr. Duffy's services. It would increase the level of payment from $19,080 to $20,680 for the period from February 1, 1985 to January 31, 1986. There was extended discussion. Mr. Mahon said that in view of new memberships, the increase could be supported by the Treasury. Karen Humpnrey said that this notion reemphasized the need for new memberships. She suggested that Tom Duffy compile a list of prospective cities and supply it to Board members so they can focus their recruiting efforts. Mr. Duffy agreed to do so. Norman Cravens moved, Alden Grady seconded, approval of the proposed amendment. Approval was unanimous. Mr. Lindahl said that the member cities around Chicago - O'Hare were promoting N.O.I.S.E. membership with DuPage County. He inquired about brochures to pass on. Mr. Duffy said that he had none (he would speak about that later in the meeting.) If any Directors had spare copies, they were asked to send them to the N.O.I.S.E. office. 9. President Tauer appointed a nominating committee to report to tne Board at the next Annual meeting. All officers' terms expire as well as about half the Directors. Members: Phil Lindahl, Chairman Al Grady Mack Goodman President Tauer may name additional members. Mr. Duffy was directed to supply the Nominating Committee with a list of Officer and Director positions to be filled and a list of current Officers and Directors. 10. Future Meetings. A. Mr. Duffy announced that the meeting held at the National League of Cities Annual Meeting in 1985 will be in Seattle, Washington on December 7, 1985 at 1:30 PM. The headquarters hotel and meeting room are to be announced. B. Shirlee Wedow outlined the program for the Annual Meeting in Sparks, NV. It will be July 25 -27, 1985 at John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel. Delegates should arrive on the afternoon or evening of July 24th. There will be airport tours and briefings on July 25, seminars on July 26, and tne Board meeting on July 27. A meeting announcement will be sent out shortly. Other events will be scheduled. Mrs. Wedow added two travel notes: - The hotel will be very busy at that time. If Delegates plan to arrive early or stay late, they should be careful to note that on the hotel reservation forms. - In order to obtain the current "Super- Super- Saver" airfares, reservations should be made early. Discussion arose over the difficulty of getting desirable hotel reservations at the NLC meetings. A request was made that the Minutes Board of Directors Meeting March 23, 1985 N.O.I.S.E. office get early notice to the Board members. The registration fee for the meeting was discussed. Mr. Mahon moved, Mr. Ream seconded, that a maximum registration fee of $135 be authorized, with a goal of keeping it lower if possible. Approval was unanimous. 11. It was announced that the current supply of brochures is exhausted and that a new one will be prepared. Various options for the new brochure were explored. A consensus was reacned that a brighter, more sales - oriented design was needed. Mr. Duffy was directed to explore various approaches to this. Mr. Ream, Ms. Humphrey seconded, that Mr. Duffy be allowed to expend up to $500 in tne consultation and design effort for the new brochure. Approval was unanimous. 12. Discussion returned to the N.O.I.S.E. /AOCI petition for rulemaking to end production of Stage 2 aircraft. Alternatives of doing it by regulation or by agreement were analyzed. Mr. Vitigliano discussed it in terms of the next effort, the end of stage 2 operations. The general opinion was that we should see what negotiations would produce. Pnilip Lindahl moved, Mack Goodman seconded, that Mr. Duffy explore tne possibilites with manufacturers of negotiating an end to stage 2 production by agreement. Mr. Vitigliano moved, Mr. Lindahl seconded, an amendment to the motion to add "so long as it does not prejudice the next step, a stage 2 operational cutoff." Aye votes on the amendment and the resolution were unanimous. Mr. Vitigliano and Mr. Goodman indicated their special interest in following the course of this project. 13. The letter from Gulfstream about differing noise requirements at various airports was considered. The letter suggests a non - governmental clearing -house approach. The merits of this idea, as opposed to the FAA approval concept in the ATA rulemaking, was considered. The idea, although still in its infancy, was thougnt to nave enough merit to investigate. Mr. Ream proposed that a committee be set up to pursue the idea. Approval was by consensus. 14. A draft letter addressed to Secretary Dole from the Industry Noise Coalition was read. Mr. Duffy commented: A. That pilots and carriers were becoming increasingly sensitive to and resentful of what they consider to be a crazy quilt of noise measures in the airports around the Country. The ATA filing was one result of this feeling. Tne letter is another. B. The noise coalition is made up of aviation industry members, except for N.O.I.S.E.. Their definition of the noise problem is fundamentally Minutes Board of Directors Meeting March 23, 1985 different from N.O.I.S.E.'s definition. - N.O.I.S.E. members define the noise problem as the sound of airplanes and its effect on people and communities. - Industry groups see the problem as the reaction to noise and the restrictions put on them as a result. The letter, its motives, and its possible effects should be viewed in light these key points. The Board considered the wording of the letter at length. Karen Humphrey moved, Herman Barnard seconded, that if satisfactory changes could be made in the letter, N.O.I.S.E. should sign. If not, N.O.I.S.E. should write the Secretary a separate letter highlighting the point of view of citizens and communities impacted by airport noise. Approval was unanimous. 15. Tom Duffy spoke about a phone call from Glenn Jensen of Franklin Park, Illinois who said that travel authorization for this meeting and renewal of N.O.I.S.E. membership nad been refused by his City Council. Philip Lindahl suggested that President Tauer call the Mayor. Mr. Tauer asked that Mr. Lindahl, Mr. Bieneman, and Mr. Dalbis from the Chicago area consult and then recommend the best approach to him. 16. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM. . r Attendance List N.O.I.S.E. Board of Directors March 23, 1985 Name: City: Directors R. W. Wilson College Park, GA Alden Grady Commerce City, CO Harry Tate Commerce City, CO David Busby Commerce City, CO Joe Lewis TVASNAC - Hempstead, NY Karen Humphrey Fresno, CA Bob Hartupee Forest Park, GA Howard Bunce Richfield, MN Mike Sandahl Richfield, MN Calvin Wilson College Park, GA Bill Ream City of Tempe, AZ John Vitigliano Massport - Boston, MA Mark Mahon Bloomington, MN Anthony Scardenzen Inglewood, CA Norman Cravens Inglewood, CA Paul Tauer Aurora, CO Shirlee Wedow Sparks, NV Herman Barnard College Park, GA Philip Lindanl Des Plaines, IL Mack Goodman Thornton, CO Staff Tom Duffy Jennifer Prescott Guests Jeff Manley For Transamerican Airlines David Hilton Gulfstream Aerospace John Wesler FAA Thane Young The Ferguson Company Michele Madoff Pittsburgh, PA CITY OF EAGAN AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 14, 1985 4:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL AND MINUTES II. COMMITTEE UPDATE - Aircraft Noise Suppressing Equipment - Review NPCI and NPCII - Review Status of Annual Noise Abatement Plan III. REVIEW RESOLUTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL - Enforcement of MSA 473.608 & MSA 473.612 - Moratorium on 2 -Year 180 Turn Experiment IV. OTHER BUSINESS V. ADJOURNMENT MEMO TO: CHAIRMAN BAKER & ALL MEMBERS OF THE AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES DATE: MARCH 12, 1985 SUBJECT: AIRPORT NOISE COMMITTEE MEETING FOR MARCH 14, 1985 A meeting of the Airport Noise Committee is scheduled for March 14, 1985, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in conference rooms A and B of the Eagan Municipal Center building. The following discussion is intended to provide background on those items to be discussed at the meeting on Thursday. MINUTES A copy of the regular minutes of the Eagan Noise Committee meeting for February 28, 1985, are enclosed for your review. These minutes, subject to any change, require adoption by the Committee. COMMITTEE UPDATE The City Administrator will have information to update the Committee on 1) the status of aircraft noise suppressing equipment. March 1, 1985, was the deadline for design selection for the installation of aircraft noise suppressing equipment at the ground runup operation sites of the Minneapolis /St. Paul International Airport. Information will be available as to the status of MAC's selection of this equipment. 2) The City Administrator's office will also provide an update and is attempting to acquire copies of the MPCI and MPCII from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 3) The Committee will be informed of the annual noise abatement plan which MPCA has recently rejected. The statute is MSA 473.612. REVIEW RESOLUTION FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION The City Administrator will review resolutions that were prepared by the City Attorney for City Council action regarding the following two items: 1) Requesting the Attorney General to enforce MSA 473.608 and MSA 473.612, and 2) requesting MASAC to call for a moratorium on the two -year 180 turn experiment. OTHER BUSINESS This space is listed on the agenda to allow other business to be brought forward by members of the Committee. City Administrator TLH /jj cc: Dale Runkle, City Planner Paul Hauge, City Attorney Jon Hohenstein, Administrative Intern