06/12/2007 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 12, 2007
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, June 12,
2007 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Steve Beseke, Jason Bonnett, Tammy Mencel,
Charles Thorkildson and Bret Walsh. Absent were Maggie Jensen and Jack Prentice. Also present was
Assistant to the City Administrator Miller.
AGENDA
The agenda was amended to include item B. under New Business; Proposed Settlement and
Class Action Lawsuit and Correspondence from Attorneys Representing the MAC. Upon motion by
Beseke; seconded by Aljets the agenda was approved as modified. All members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bonnett made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2007 regular meeting of the
Eagan Airport Relations Commission as presented; Mencel seconded the motion. All members voted in
favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating it is the practice of the Airport Relations Conuuission 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.
MAC MONTHLY REPORTS — EAGAN/MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR
ANALYSIS /TECHNICAL ADVISORY REPORT /17 -35 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS REPORT
Miller introduced the item stating the enclosed April 2007 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
Analysis, April 2007 Technical Advisory Report and the April 2007 Runway 17 Departure Analysis
Report are the most current reports available on the MAC website.
Thorkildson noted April was the third consecutive month with low corridor compliance.
Thorkildson also commented that one day last week at approximately 7:40 a.m., while traveling
westbound on Yankee Doodle Road, he observed one aircraft after another flying out of the corridor.
The Commission noted the number of complaints during the month of April. They discussed a
shift and reduction of departure operations from the commercial /industrial area of Eagan and noted the
increase in operations over dense residential housing which is the result of rerouting these flights. Aljets
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stated the numbers do not substantiate the need to route these flights from a commercial area which has
been zoned for air traffic. Aljets further referenced a pamphlet put out by the MAC which emphasizes
flights over industrial and commercial areas.
The Commission discussed the All Operations Runway Use Report for the month of April,
comparing the number of operations and percentages with last year. It was suggested that staff contact
MAC asking to hold a future quarterly public input meeting in Eagan near an area experiencing
increased noise.
The Commission discussed the April 2007 Top Ten Loudest Aircraft Noise Events for MSP
Report. Aljets noted in the Analysis of Aircraft Noise Events DNL Report for April 2007 the RMT #39
had 10 days with no noise level recorded. Miller stated she would ask MAC why 10 days were not
recorded.
SOUTHERN TWIN CITIES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SURVEY UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating the survey began in mid -May and will ran through the end of
June. Miller stated over 50 surveys have been completed by realtors thus far and the STCAR will
provide a summary of the data at the close of the survey period. Miller stated the survey is being
distributed to realtors at continuing education and new realtor classes and is available on -line or in paper
fonnat. Miller stated the results of the survey should be available for the August ARC meeting.
REVIEW RUNWAY AND DEPARTMENT TURN POINT PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE ON
RUNWAY 12L AND REVIEW OVERALL EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR
COMPLIANCE
Miller introduced the item noting a memo from Chad Leqve, Manager of the Aviation Noise and
Satellite Programs for the MAC, regarding compliance with Runway 12L Departure Turn Point
Procedure and overall compliance on the Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Analysis. Miller noted that
Mr. Leqve commented at the last NOC meeting that compliance has been at the lowest levels he can
remember in his 11 -year tenure at the MAC.
Thorkildson asked if Mendota Heights has noticed any significant difference using the turning at
wheels up procedure. Miller stated the feedback she has heard is, when it is complied with, it makes a
significant difference to residents north of Highway 110. There was Commission discussion regarding
the Runway 17 Departure Overflight Grid Analysis Report.
CORRESPONDENCE TO GOVERNOR PAWLENTY REGARDING MAC APPOINTMENTS
Miller stated per the direction of the ARC at their May meeting, a letter was sent on May 15,
2007 to Governor Pawlenty regarding the MAC appointments. Miller also stated that Commissioner
McKasy is seeking reappointment.
TOUR OF THE FAA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER
Miller stated she contacted Carl Rydeen, MSP Air Traffic Control Tower Assistant Manager of
Operations, regarding a tour of the Air Traffic Control Tower to members of the ARC. She further
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stated she has also followed up with Mr. Rydeen and is awaiting a call back from hire and will contact
Commissioners as to available dates.
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND CORRESPONDENCE
FROM THE ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE MAC
Miller gave a brief background on the item. The Commission discussed the letter from the
Environmental Law Group representing the MAC in the class action. Miller stated the letter asserts that
Runway 17/35 is now being used to a much greater extent than previously and has an impact on a
number of homes within the 60 to 65 DNL contours.
Thorkildson noted wording in the letter states the cities acknowledged that FAA, not MAC, is
responsible for how the runway is used. Miller also stated the letter insinuates that Eagan was among
the cities that complained that Runway 17/35 was not being used as much as the FAA envisioned in the
FEIS and, it was agreed by Commissioners, that Eagan should contact its state representatives, the
MAC, FAA and media noting that the City of Eagan should not be included in that referenced statement.
The Commission further discussed increased noise, compliance issues and percent of operations.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Aljets, seconded by Beseke, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. All members
voted in favor.
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