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11/13/2007 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2007 A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Steve Beseke, Maggie Jensen, Jack Prentice, Charles Thorkildson and Bret Walsh. Absent was Tammy Mencel. Also present was Assistant to the City Administrator Miller. AGENDA Upon motion by Jensen; seconded by Prentice, the agenda was approved as presented. All members voted in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Beseke made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2007 regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission as presented; Jensen 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 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. Miller noted an update on the settlement of the noise mitigation lawsuit was in the most recent edition of the 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 September 2007 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Analysis, September 2007 Technical Advisory Report and the September 2007 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report are the most current reports available on the MAC website. Thorkildson noted that corridor compliance was only at 94 percent for the month of September. He further noted one runway was closed. The Commission noted that Eagan still held the largest number of complaints for the month. The Commission discussed the terms of the proposed settlement in the noise mitigation lawsuit. Eagan Airport Relations Commission November 13, 2007 Page 2 of 3 Miller stated all three communities and the MAC have approved the settlement proposal. She further stated the FAA has until November 30, 2007 to accept the settlement. Miller noted the timeline for completion of the program set forth in the settlement is 2014. UPDATE ON NIGHTTIME DEPARTURES OFF RUNWAY 17 DURING SOUTHEAST OPERATIONAL FLOWS AT MSP Miller introduced the item stating per the recommendation of the ARC, correspondence was sent to the co- chairs of the MSP Noise Oversight Committee asking the FAA to examine the feasibility of moving additional nighttime traffic from Runway 17 to Runway 12R when demand allows it. She further stated after hearing arguments from the City of Eagan, the MSP Noise Oversight Committee sent correspondence to the FAA asking for them to consider moving nighttime flights to Runway 12R. Miller stated Chad Leqve and Carl Rydeen appreciate the City of Eagan's concerns and further stated there has been numerous discussions regarding the City of Mendota Heights' concerns over nighttime use of 12L. Miller stated these issues will be discussed further at the NOC meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. 1998 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (FEIS) AND 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) ON DEPARTURE PROCEDURE OFF RUNWAY 17 -35 Miller introduced the item stating at the October 13, 2007 ARC meeting, the Commission requested this item to be continued to the November meeting for further discussion. Thorkildson commented on sections of the Final Environment Assessment for the Implementation of a Departure Procedure off Runway 17; and, specifically, the purpose and need for the proposed action, data and results from the revised runway use system forecast from 2005, and statements regarding arrivals and departures on Runway 17. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE NOISE LITIGATION VERSUS THE MAC Miller introduced the item stating on October 16, 2007 the cities of Eagan, Minneapolis and Richfield approved the proposed settlement in the noise litigation lawsuit filed in 2005 and MAC approved it on October 15. Miller also stated that to make the proposed settlement official, the FAA has until November 30, 2007 to offer its acceptance of the settlement as an appropriate use of federal funds. Miller stated she has received numerous telephone calls regarding the proposed settlement. The Commission asked Miller to look into what would happen should the noise level dramatically increase in or around the contours, and to review Rolling Hills Drive to determine why one side of the street is eligible for the $14,000 in mitigation while the other side of the street is only eligible for the reimbursement program. Miller stated she would report back to the Commission with answers to the questions discussed at the meeting. 2008 NOC WORK PROGRAM Miller introduced the item stating a copy of the draft 2008 MSP NOC Work Plan was enclosed in the packet for Commission review along with a memo from Chad Leqve regarding the 2007 NOC Eagan Airport Relations Commission November 13, 2007 Page 3 of 3 accomplishments. Miller stated the issue of River Visual Arrival Approach has also been added to the 2008 work plan. MEETING WITH MAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MAC LOBBYIST Miller stated on November 5, 2007 she and representatives from each the communities surrounding the MSP Airport had the opportunity to meet with MAC Executor Director Jeff Hamel and MAC Lobbyist Mitch Killian to discuss the cities' joint concerns regarding representation on the MAC. Miller stated it was a positive meeting coming out of the public hearing held in Eagan in September. She further stated they discussed the appointment process from the Governor's office. It was suggested that MAC do an orientation for new members and give them a job description, and also discuss expectations with new members. The Commission discussed a response to Commissioner McKasy. The Commission suggested sending correspondence to McKasy thanking him for attending the October ARC meeting and extending an invitation to attend an ARC meeting a couple of times during the year to continue to update the Commission. DECEMBER ARC MEETING Miller introduced the item stating a meeting of the ARC is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2007, but in keeping with past practice, an option is provided to the ARC as to whether they wish to meet during the month of December. The Commission agreed to cancel the December meeting one week prior to the meeting should no items be pressing at that time. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Beseke, seconded by Prentice, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. All members voted in favor. DATE SECRETARY