07/12/2005 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 12, 2005
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005
at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Valerie Dosland, Daniel Flanagan, Dean Haehnel, Nathan Krahn, Tannny
Mencel, Steve Nierengarten Curt Aljets, Jack Prentice and Charles Thorkildson. Absent was Jason
Bonnett. Also present was Dianne Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator,
AGENDA
Upon motion by Aljets; seconded by Flanagan, the agenda was approved as presented. All
members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Nierengarten made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2005 regular meeting of the
Airport Relations Commission and the meeting notes from the June 20, 2005 workshop; Aljets seconded
the motion. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
ARC COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES
Miller introduced the item and stated on the front page of the most recent Experience Eagan
newsletter was a story on the Baseline Noise Study and, per the direction of the Commission at the June
workshop, the next newsletter will include the results of the study. Miller further stated our cable staff will
be taping footage from the national N.O.I.S.E. Conference being held July 20 -22 in Eagan for cable
viewing.
Miller asked Commission members and subcommittees for updates or continents. Cormmssioner
Aljets volunteered to be on the Notebook subcommittee and Commissioner Prentice volunteered for the
Cable TV subcommittee.
EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR ANALYSIS
Miller introduced the item stating the enclosed May 2005 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor
Analysis and May 2005 Technical Advisory Report are the most recent reports available on MAC's website
and further stated these reports are included each month for the Commission to review and discuss any
significant deviations that have occurred.
The Commission discussed technology and reports relative to individual events occurring outside
the corridor.
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT — 2005 TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT AT
MSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Miller introduced the item stating the purpose and need for the proposed project is to accommodate
the 2015 forecast growth in passengers and operations at MSP by the development of Concourse H at the
Lindberg Terminal and the addition of gates and a parking ramp at the Humphrey Terminal.
Thorkildson commented on the draft Environmental Assessment relative to MAC and the FAA's
forecasts and projections. The Commission further discussed and compared existing information to the
proposed future conditions.
Miller commented on observations by staff members of the communities and questioned why the
MAC is reviewing the 2015 Plan Project instead of the 2020 Document. Miller stated she would like to ask
MAC if they are trying to avoid environmental studies necessary by doing all three stages. Observations
and concerns by the City of Minneapolis and Richfield were additional growth at MSP, including parking,
and the possibility of a third parallel runway. Miller noted that a request was made of the MAC staff to
post the draft EA on the MAC website.
Miller stated she would prepare a letter including continents from the Commission to the City
Council in order that the Council can consider sending written correspondence in response to the draft
environmental assessment regarding the 2015 Terminal Expansion Project.
NEW RUNWAY / AIRPORT OPEN HOUSES
Miller stated the most recent open house was held on Thursday, June 16 at Glacier Hills
Elementary School with approximately 50 residents in attendance. Miller noted that Commissioner
Flanagan attended the open house. The next open house is Thursday, July 14 at Oak Ridge Elementary
School in which 2,100 invitations have been sent. She stated that Commissioners Krahn, Dosland,
Nierengarten and Flanagan have signed up to attend. Miller further stated, after the July 14 open house,
there are two remaining open houses which are scheduled for August 18 and September 15.
Miller stated she will prepare a draft format for the final open house in September for Conmzission
discussion prior to bringing it before the City Council. The Commission discussed various scenarios in
conducting the final meeting which is planned to be held at the Eagan Community Center.
NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (NOC) UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating the last NOC meeting was May 26, 2005, which is now on a bi-
monthly basis. Miller stated there was good discussion regarding concerns from the City of Mendota
Heights relative to the number of operations off Runway 12L, north of Highway 110. She also stated
action was taken to request MAC staff to initiate discussion with the FAA regarding the feasibility of 90
degree departure heading turns at runway end, while maintaining safety and capacity, and report back to the
NOC with their findings.
Miller noted that she asked how this will impact Eagan and if it could result in more flights and
deviations over Eagan. She stated that both MAC and the FAA stated it would improve the noise
environment in Mendota Heights, but would not result in increased flights over Eagan.
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NORTHEAST EAGAN LAND USE STUDY UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating at the July 7, 2005 Special City Council meeting the Northeast
Eagan Land Use Study Committee, together with representatives of Hoisington Koegler Group, were
present to present the results of the Northeast Eagan Land Use Study to the City Council. Chair
Thorkildson and Commissioner Flanagan both served on the Committee.
Thorkildson stated it was a unanimous decision by the Committee to have the property continue to
be guided for industrial use. Miller stated the ratification of the report will be on the July 19, 2005 City
Council agenda.
NORTHWEST AIRLINE AND MESABA AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVES
Miller introduced the item stating this item originated from the June 20 ARC workshop. Miller
noted that staff is working on coordinating an ARC meeting with representatives of Northwest Airline and
Mesaba Airline, along with Commission members of the Economic Development Commission.
UPDATE ON THE BASELINE NOISE STUDY / WYLE LABORATORIES
Miller gave an update on the Baseline Noise Study stating that monitoring has been completed.
Miller stated that Bill Albee, Project Manager of Wyle Labs, and Clint Morrow, Wyle Engineer, will be
present at the July 19, 2005 City Council meeting to present the report. Once Wyle Labs receives City
Council feedback, they will incorporate their comments to create the final report. Miller noted there will be
an electronic copy of the final report available Monday, July 18. Miller stated Wyle Labs will be one of the
presenters at the N.O.LS.E. Conference in Eagan.
N.O.I.S.E. CONFERENCE UPDATE
Miller introduced the item stating the Conference will take place and commented on the individual
speakers that will be presenting at the Conference. Miller stated 4 Commissioners will be attending the
one -day Conference which was approved by the City Council at their July 5 City Council meeting. She
noted there is one additional registration available to any Commissioner wanting to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Aljets, seconded by Krahn, the Commission members adjourned the meeting at
8:15 p.m. All members voted in favor.
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