07/13/2010 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 13, 2010
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, July
13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Steve Beselce, Dan Johnson, Luke Olson,
Chad Stambaugh and Carol Whisnant. Absent was Chuck Thorkildson. Also present was Assistant
to the City Administrator Miller.
AGENDA
Aljets made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Stambaugh seconded the motion. All
members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aljets made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2010 regular meeting of the
Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Whisnant seconded the motion. All members voted in
favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Vice Chair Beseke introduced Roy Fuhrmanl, the Metropolitan Airports Commission
Director of Environment, and stated he was present to talk with the Commission on environmental
management and the airport.
PRESENTATION BY ROY FUHRMANN, DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT FOR THE
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
Mr. Fuhrrnani, MAC Director of Environment, gave an informative presentation to the
Commission. He noted that MAC's mission statement includes environmental stewardship. He
discussed MAC's sustainable activities which include: energy conservation; green buildings,
facilities and infrastructure; air quality; water quality and conservation; waste management and
recycling; natural resource management; noise abatement; and financial sustainability. He further
discussed areas of improvement, specifically, the LRT, parking management, hydrant fueling,
terminal rental car locations, improved traffic flow, flexible fuel vehicles, upgraded aircraft and
ground service equipment.
The Commission and Mr. Fuhrrman. discussed the use of glycol, which is used to de -ice
aircraft and runways, and the environmental issues associated with glycol. Mr. Fuhrmann also
noted MAC's wetland mitigation and soil management programs.
Mr. Fulmnann discussed MAC's 2010 activities which include the Part 150 60 -64 mitigation
program, energy projects and several rehab and improvement projects.
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Beseke thanked Mr. Fuhrrnaiul for his presentation and acknowledged the EEAC members
that were present and invited them to introduce themselves and ask questions.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Miller stated it is the practice of the Airport Relations Conmlission to discuss their
communication initiatives each month which include articles in the Experience Eagan Newsletter as
well as stories aired on the City's local access cable chamlels.
Miller stated that, following the ARC joint meeting with the City Council later this month
where they will present their work plan, an article regarding the work plan will appear in the next
Experience Eagan Newsletter.
MAC MONTHLY REPORTS — EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR
ANALYSIS /TECHNICAL ADVISORY REPORT /17 -35 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS
REPORT
Miller introduced the item stating the enclosed May 2010 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
Analysis Report, the May 2010 Technical Advisory Report and the May 2010 Runway 17
Departure Analysis Report are the most current reports available on the MAC website. Miller also
stated per the request of the Commission at the May 11 meeting, the Noise staff of the Metropolitan
Airports Commission has produced a map with a single dot on each complainant's home that has
issued a noise complaint within the City. Miller noted the addresses of the complainants are
considered private data and thus are not released by the MAC.
Beseke noted that there were 1,775 complaints in May from Eagan, which is second next to
the city of Minneapolis. The Commission further discussed the number of complainants and the
specific areas in Eagan. Miller commented on the departure percentage levels on Runway 17/35
and noted that she continues to have dialogue with MAC staff regarding runway usage.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S RESPONSE TO THE MSP LONG TERM
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Miller introduced the item noting a letter from Bert McKasy, MAC Commissioner, to the
City in response to Eagan's requests pertaining to the proposed MSP Long Term Comprehensive
Plan. Miller stated in summary, after review by the Met Council, MAC will be required to update
their Long Tenn Comprehensive Plan every five years, initiate a capacity study two years in
advance of when MSP is expected to have 540,000 annual operations, and initiate an FAA Part 150
Study Update in consultation with the Noise Oversight Committee when the forecast level of
operations five years into the future exceeds the levels mitigated in the consent decree, which would
be 582,366 annual operations. She further stated the long terin plan will now go back to the MAC
for formal consideration which will include the conditions specified by the Met Council.
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RNAV UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating as follow -up to the Area Navigation (RNAV) update that
was provided at the May ARC meeting, a letter was sent by the Noise Oversight Committee to the
FAA requesting the FAA expedite a review and approval for Runway 12L, 12R and 17 RNAV
departure procedures.
NEXT GENERATION CONFERENCE
Miller introduced the item stating Commissioner Johnson recently attended a Next
Generation Conference in Washington, D.C. Johnson gave the Commission an update on the
information obtained at the conference. He stated the next generation is described as the now and
future efficiency and implementation of the national air space system. He noted the participants at
the conference were there to address present day issues and future roles and responsibilities of
pilots, controllers, and dispatchers along with policy changes, implementation strategies and
capability vs. technology.
MSP NOISE NEWS
Miller stated the MSP Noise News was included for Commission review.
JULY 27, 2010 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Miller stated, as a reminder, a joint meeting of the Eagan City Council and ARC is
scheduled for July 27, 2010 at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Eagan Room at City Hall for the
purpose of reviewing the ARC's proposed 2010 -2011 work plan.
Miller also noted that an invitation went out to ARC members inviting them to a volunteer
recognition night on July 28 at the Eagan Marktfest.
FOLLOW -UP COMMUNICATION FROM FIRE CHIEF SCOTT
Miller introduced the item stating Fire Chief Scott has informed staff that an evening water
rescue drill with occur in the month of August along the Mirulesota River from approximately 8:00
to 11:00 p.m. She further stated there will not be mock victims included in the exercise; however,
ARC members are welcome to observe the exercise. Miller will notify the Commission later as to
the specific date.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Stambaugh, seconded by Aljets, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. All
members voted in favor.
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