09/08/2009 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER S, 2009
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Conm-lission was held on Tuesday, September 8,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Steve Beseke, Dan Johnson, Chad Stambaugh, Chuck
Thorkildson and Carol Whisnant. Also present was Assistant to the City Administrator Miller. Absent
were Jaynes Casper and Luke Olson.
AGENDA
Upon motion by Whisnant; seconded by Johnson, the agenda was approved as presented. All
members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Beseke made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2009 regular meeting of the Eagan
Airport Relations Commission. Aljets seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Miller stated it is the practice of the Airport Relations Commission 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 channels.
Miller stated a segment is currently being aired on cable relative to the MAC open house that was
held in Eagan on August 13, 2009 regarding the temporary closure of the parallel runway.
MAC MONTHLY REPORTS — EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR
ANALYSIS /TECHNICAL ADVISORY REPORT /17 -35 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Miller introduced the item stating the enclosed July 2009 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
Analysis Report, the July 2009 Technical Advisory Report and the July 2009 Runway 17 Departure
Analysis Report are the most current reports available on the MAC website.
Aljets noted the City of Apple Valley had the most complaints for the month of July, at 23.6
percent.
The Commission discussed nighttime operations and also the Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
operations reported for the month of July.
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UPDATE ON RUNWAY CLOSURE COMMUNICATION
Miller introduced the item stating the north parallel runway at MSP airport is currently closed for
reconstruction and, according to Dennis Probst, MAC Deputy Executive Director, Planning and
Environment, the reconstruction is on schedule and is anticipated to be completed by the end of October.
Miller further stated MAC staff noted that they have received additional noise complaints from Highland
Park and downtown Minneapolis; however, they have not received an increase in complaints from Eagan
residents. Chair Thorkildson stated there has been an increase in departures over his neighborhood.
2009 -2010 ARC WORK PROGRAM
Miller introduced the item stating the ARC held a workshop on August 11, 2009 to discuss and
formulate a work plan for 2009 -2010. The Commission reviewed the work plan and the proposed
schedule. Miller stated the 2009 -2010 ARC work plan will be presented to the City Council at a joint
workshop with the ARC on October 13.
Miller stated Mendota Heights will not be able to meet on November 10 for a joint meeting as
proposed in the plan. She stated they are proposing Wednesday, November 18, to meet at the Mendota
Heights City Hall.
The Commission discussed holding one monthly ARC meeting off -site at a remote community
location. Thorkildson suggested holding the off -site meeting either in January or February and possibly
have Chad Leqve from the MAC be present to discuss the RNAV procedure. The Commission suggested
targeting a specific neighborhood and to hold the meeting at a neighborhood church or school.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Miller introduced the item stating it is the practice of the City Council to meet with each advisory
commission on an annual basis. She further stated a joint meeting of the City Council and Airport
Relations Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m. Miller also noted MAC staff
members will be present to provide an update on the MSP 2030 Long Term Comprehensive Plan.
Thorkildson stated the City Council will review the ARC work plan and give feedback, guidance
and direction to the ARC Commission.
MSP LONG TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Miller introduced the item stating Dennis Probst, MAC Deputy Executive Director - Planning and
Environment, and Chad Legve, MAC Manager of the Aviation and Satellite Programs, met with City
Administrator Hedges and Ms. Miller on September 2, 2009 to review MSP's Long Tern Comprehensive
Plan. Miller stated this plan replaces the MSP 2020 Plan and will be discussed at the workshop on October
13. The Commission discussed the MSP Long Term Comprehensive Plan.
ROUNDTABLE
Johnson stated he met with FAA staff informally and presented handouts for duplication and
distribution to the Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Aljets, seconded by Beselce, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. All members
voted in favor.
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