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05/08/2007 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING MAY S, 2007 A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Steve Beseke, Jason Bonnett, Maggie Jensen, Jack Prentice and Charles Thorkildson. Absent were Curtis Aljets, Tammy Mencel and Bret Walsh. Also present was Assistant to the City Administrator Miller. AGENDA Upon motion by Bonnett; seconded by Beseke, the agenda was approved as presented. All members voted in favor. Chair Thorkildson introduced and welcomed Maggie Jensen as our newly appointed Commission member to the ARC, stating she has previously been on the Telecommunications Commission and Advisory Planning Commission. All Commissioners introduced themselves. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR/VICE CHAIR Thorkildson opened the floor for nominations to elect a Chair to the Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Beseke nominated Thorkildson for Chair of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Bonnett seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Thorkildson opened the floor for nominations to elect Vice Chair to the Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Thorkildson nominated Bonnet for Vice Chair of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission. Beseke seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Beseke made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2007 regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission as presented; Bonnett seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DISCUSSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MAC AND FAA Miller introduced the item stating per the request of the Commission at the April 10 ARC meeting, Chad Leqve, Manager of the Aviation Noise and Satellite Programs for the MAC, and Carl Rydeen, Air Traffic Control Tower Assistant Manager for the FAA, are present tonight to answer questions raised by the Commission and residents. Eagan Airport Relations Commission May 8, 2007 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Leqve gave a brief background on the resident informational meetings that were held prior to the opening of Runway 17 -35. He presented projected percentages of Runway 17 departure use including operations from January through April of 2006 and 2007, along with the average for 2006 and forecast for 2007. He discussed the percentages and stated they are now in the final stage of integration and also explained how recent percentages have become closer to the original forecast. Mr. Rydeen was asked to explain the mid 80 percent range of corridor compliance for the months of February and March. He stated he has taken the issue to the Operations Manager and there has been an internal directive given to research and address the issue. Mr. Leqve commented on the possibility of this information being discussed at the next NOC meeting. Mr. Rydeen discussed arrival and departure banks and how these banks will determine which runway is used at specific peak times. He stated destinations are not always the driving factor into deciding which runway is used. Mr. Rydeen discussed peak times of arrivals and departures, and safety factors. The Commission asked for an explanation on the process for extending aircraft gears and the ILS procedure. Both Mr. Leqve and Mr. Rydeen discussed the issues, stating extending gears could be used to slow down the aircraft, but it is the pilot's decision and the manufacturer's recommendation for a specific aircraft as to when the gears are to be lowered. They also discussed visual landing and the ILS procedure and noted that after comparing 2 days of data, the operations being compared looked identical. Mr. Leqve discussed the Minnesota River Valley as a visual for arrivals and departures. He stated the concept of using the Minnesota River Valley for a visual procedure could also be a discussion item with the NOC. Mr. Leqve was asked if they have ever considered having two contour maps —one spring /summer and one fall /winter; recognizing the seasonal differences in flight operations. Mr. Leqve explained why there has only been one map. He also discussed the ANOMS and INM models for monitoring events and data. Mr. Rydeen noted that there would be construction this summer on the south parallel runway and construction in 2008 on the north parallel runway. He did not anticipate double digit growth in operations at MSP prior to the completion of runway construction. Mr. Leqve noted the highest number of operations was 541,000 in 2004. Mr. Leqve discussed the 215 degree heading and stated there has not been a shift in traffic from Burnsville to Eagan. COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE Miller introduced the item stating it is the practice of the Airport Relations Commission to discuss any communication initiatives relative to airport noise each month including articles appearing in the Experience Eagan newsletter, stories aired on the City's local access cable channels and inclusions in the ARC Notebook. Eagan Airport Relations Conunission May 8, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Miller stated the April 17, 2007 MAC public input meeting that was held in Apple Valley is currently being aired on the cable channel. MAC MONTHLY REPORTS — EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR ANALYSIS /TECHNICAL ADVISORY REPORT /17 -35 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS REPORT Miller introduced the item stating the enclosed March 2007 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Analysis, March 2007 Technical Advisory Report and the March 2007 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report are the most current reports available on the MAC website. Thorkildson noted that night -time operations have increased. SOUTHERN TWIN CITIES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SURVEY Miller introduced the item giving background with regard to a survey of realtors to be conducted on the impact of airport noise on residents either buying or selling homes in Eagan. She stated a committee, consisting of Thorkildson, Beseke and Aljets, drafted a survey for discussion and consideration by the Commission. The Commission discussed the wording on the draft survey and decided to leave the wording as prepared. They also discussed the possibility of fielding the survey again in the fall. The Commission noted the survey was directed more towards buyers and decided to add Part II to question 3, directing the second part to sellers. Bonnett made a motion to amend the realtor survey as discussed and present it to the City Council for approval; Prentice seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. COMMENTS FROM SECOND QUARTER 2007 MAC NOISE PUBLIC INPUT MEETING Miller introduced the item stating on April 17, 2007 MAC Aviation Noise and Satellite Program staff conducted the second quarter 2007 public input meeting held in Apple Valley in which 66 people were in attendance and 13 individuals made comments. The Commission discussed the topics, questions, and concerns raised at the meeting. Miller stated the next quarterly public input meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2007. MAC APPOINTMENTS / GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Miller stated per Commissioner Bonnett's request at the April ARC meeting, she contacted the Governor's office to inquire about the status of the Governor's appointments to the MAC. Miller noted the Governor expects to make his appointments to the MAC by the end of the month. The Commission discussed the MAC applicants. It was noted that Bert McKasy is seeking re- appointment. The Commission requested Miller draft a letter to be sent to the Governor with recommendations for appointments to the MAC to be presented to the Mayor and City Council for approval. Miller stated she would forward a copy of the letter via email to the Commissioners. Eagan Airport Relations Commission May 8, 2007 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Beseke, seconded by Prentice, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. All members voted in favor. DATE SECRETARY