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09/08/2015 - Airport Relations CommissionAGENDA EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 6:30 PM I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD IV. NEW BUSINESS A. 2015-2016 ARC Work Plan V. STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT A. Streets Alive ARC Booth B. Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) Letter re: Scheduled Early and Late Operations C. Update on Next Generation Initiatives / ARC Member Dan Johnson VI. ROUNDTABLE VII. ADJOURNMENT 4b� City of Eagan ya TO: THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION FROM: DIANNE MILLER, ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 SUBJECT: AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKSHOP/ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 The Eagan Airport Relations Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room in City Hall (located at the top of the stairs, inside Administration). The meeting is the annual goals workshop, and is therefore not televised. The meeting is, however, a public meeting, and the public is welcome to attend. To ensure a quorum is present, please contact Executive Assistant Cheryl Stevenson at (651) 675-5005 or cstevenson@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend the meeting. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the May 12, 2015 are enclosed on pages 0 through 5 . The minutes of the July 22, 2015 Airport Relations Commission meeting are enclosed on page (0 . These minutes, as presented or modified, are in order for adoption by the Commission. III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future meeting agenda. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. 2015-2016 ARC Work Plan - Enclosed on pages q and O is the 2014-2015 ARC work plan. Also enclosed, on pages O� and 10, is a draft 2015-2016 work plan framework, which includes the dates of the meetings over the next year, along with topics and speakers that were previously scheduled. The Commission is welcome to make any changes to the draft work plan, as it is intended as a discussion guide. The final ARC work plan is proposed to be presented to I AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING/ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Page 2 the City Council at the October 13, 2015 City Council workshop. The workshop will begin with a joint meeting between the City Council and the ARC to discuss the work plan and receive an update from the MAC on the 2035 Long Term Comprehensive Plan. V. STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT A. Streets Alive ARC Booth—Steets Alive will take place from 11am-4pm on Saturday, September 12 on Eagan Outlets Parkway (adjacent to the Outlet Mall). The ARC will have a booth at the event. Previously, a map of flight tracks over Eagan has been displayed, and business cards have been provided showing how residents can contact the MAC with airport noise complaints or inquiries. The Commission is encouraged to discuss any additions to the Streets Alive booth. A volunteer schedule for the day will be provided at the workshop, and details on the exact location of the ARC booth will be provided to the Commission as soon as it is determined. B. Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) Letter re: Scheduled Early and Late Operations—Enclosed on pages LL and 1� is a copy of the letter that was sent to each airline with scheduled nighttime and early morning operations out of MSP Airport. The letter was signed by each community representative serving on the Noise Oversight Committee. Additionally, the same letter was sent by the MAC Commission of the whole. Both the MAC Commission and the NOC are awaiting responses from the airlines. C. Update on Next Generation Initiatives/ ARC Member Dan Johnson—Commissioner Johnson will provide a brief summary of the current Next Generation aviation initiatives underway. VI. ROUNDTABLE Per the request of the Commission, this agenda item has been added so that Commissioners have the opportunity to ask questions or make requests for future agenda items. VII. ADJOURNMENT Per the request of the Commission, the Eagan ARC meetings will go no later than 8:30 p.m. unless agreed upon by the Commission. Dianne E. Miller Assistant City Administrator MINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING MAY 12, 2015 A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Scott Johnson, Jeff Spartz, Thomas McCauley, and City Administrator Osberg. Dan Johnson was absent. Mendota Heights Attendance: Chair David Sloan, Sally Lorberbaum, Bill Dunn, Gina Norling, Arvind Sharma, Jim Neuharth, and Kevin Byrnes and City Administrator McNeill. The meeting was called to order by Chair Thorkildson, who introduced new member Thomas (TJ) McCauley. AGENDA Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Whisnant seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All members voted in favor. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS Commissioner Whisnant moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to reappoint Chuck Thorkildson as the Chair of the ARC for 2015-2016. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Commissioner Thorkildson moved, Commissioner McCauley seconded a motion to appoint Commissioner Whisnant as the Vice Chair of the ARC for 2015-2016. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. JOINT MEETING WITH MENDOTA HEIGHTS Presentation by Jeff Hamiel, MAC Executive Director Executive Director Jeff Hamiel gave background information of the MAC and provided a presentation. Mr. Hamiel answered questions from the ARC members relating to new air carriers, rates of worker pay at the MAC, RNAV automated air directional systems, worldwide airline expansions, and the possibility of changes to runways. He invited the ARC members to take a "behind the scenes" tour of the MAC facilities. Discussion on Key Issues and Strategies of Both Communities' Airport Relations Commissions The two groups shared information: Mendota Heights does charting of flight paths, and would provide that information to Eagan. Eagan reported on its annual open houses and more recently electronic open houses to engage residents. Both groups felt that more frequent joint meetings would be beneficial, and that it would be helpful in attracting quality speakers. They also asked staff to follow-up on the invitation from Mr. Hamiel regarding the airport tour, noting they would like to do so in summer months when the daylight is longest. There were no roundtable items. ROUNDTABLE ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Whisnant, seconded by Thorkildson, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. All members voted in favor. Date Secretary 5 MINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING JULY 22, 2015 The Airport Relations Commission was provided a tour of MSP Airport by MAC Executive Director Jeff Hamiel on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The tour began at 6 p.m. and concluded at 8 p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, James Waldhauser, Thomas McCauley, Scott Johnson, Jeff Spartz, and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Dan Johnson and Matthew Henderson were absent. Date Secretary to City of Baan 2014-2015 Eagan Airport Relations Commission (ARC) Work Plan Work Plan Topic Presenters/Invited Schedule (tentative) Guests Joint Meeting with the City Council Elaine Buckner, FAA Tuesday, September 9, • Presentation of ARC 2014-2015 Work Plan Air Traffic Manager 2014, 5:30 p.m. • Presentation by the FAA on Runway Use (wind, destination, Runway use System, Corridor, etc.) John Nelson, MAC Noise Program Mgr Metropolitan Airport Commission Meeting Monday, September 15, (The MAC hosts one of their regular commission meetings at 2014, 7pm an offsite location one time per year, and this year has Eagan Community selected the Eagan Community Center.) Center Town Hall Meeting (community -wide) Elaine Buckner, FAA Thursday, November 6 • Runway Use Air Traffic Manager (will serve as the • Future of RNAV at MSP November ARC mtg); • Purpose of Remote Monitoring Towers John Nelson, MAC 6:30 p.m. • Future trends in aviation, fleet mix, stage four noise Noise Program Mgr compliance, etc. Delta/Airline rep (TBD) Technology of Aircraft Noise Boeing/Airbus Tuesday, January 13, • Invite aviation engineer to speak to current representative 2015 ARC mtg efforts/developments to make planes quieter • Debrief from Town Hall Meeting Regular ARC Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2015 • Monthly reports ARC mtg • Noise Oversight Committee Updates • Follow up on any issues identified via the Town Hall meeting State of the Airport Address (Joint mtg with the Mendota Jeff Hamiel, MAC Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Heights ARC) Executive Director (or ARC mtg • Review fleet mix, operation counts/trends, RNAV decision, designee) and get an update on 2020 Plan capital improvements • Review 2014 Actual Noise Contour Report Tammy Mencel, MAC Commissioner 11 2014-2015 Eagan Airport Relations Commission (ARC) Work Plan Page 2 Regular ARC meeting and 2015-2016 Goals/Work Plan Workshop • Annual MSP Nighttime Operations Assessment 2013-2014 Tuesday, July 14, 2015 ARC mtg Ongoing ARC Efforts Review at monthly ARC • Monthly review of MAC technical reports, including meetings in 2014-2015 Corridor compliance, fleet mix, and runway usage • Receive feedback from the public on airport issues • Invite Jeff Davidman, Delta Lobbyist, to a future ARC mtg (Mr. Davidman offered to attend a meeting in the past, but was unable to make it in 2013) • Review and provide feedback on NOC initiatives and studies • Ongoing communication efforts about airport issues via Experience Eagan, City website, social media and cable TV • Participation in MAC aviation disaster drills • 2015 Streets Alive (biennial event) I JENNIMb City of Eagan 2015-2016 DRAFT Eagan Airport Relations Commission (ARC) Work Plan Work Plan Topic Presenters/Invited Schedule (tentative) Guests Street Alive Event—ARC Booth Saturday, September 12, • Location: Eagan Outlets Parkway (Cedar Grove District, 2015, 11am-4pm adjacent to Outlet Mall) Joint Meeting with the City Council Neil Ralston, MAC Tuesday, October 13, • Presentation by MAC staff of MSP 2035 Long -Term Aviation Planner 2015, 5:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan • Presentation of ARC 2015-2016 Work Plan Regular ARC Meeting Ray Brown, Delta Tuesday, November 10; • Skype presentation from Ray Brown, Delta Aviation Airlines (confirmed) 7pm Engineer and Delta's Manager of Advanced Development in the Aircraft Performance and Engineering Division—addressing advances in aviation technology to produce quieter planes Town Hall Meeting (community-wide)—TENTATIVE ........ _........ Elaine Buckner, FAA Thursday, January 14, • Runway Use, including FAA changes to the use of Runway Air Traffic Manager 6:30 p.m.; Eagan 35 Community Center • Future of RNAV at MSP John Nelson, MAC • Future trends in aviation, fleet mix, stage four noise Noise Program Mgr compliance, etc. Delta/Airline rep (TBD) Regular ARC Meeting, Specific Topic TOO Tuesday, March 8, 2016 • Debrief on Town Hall Meeting ARC mtg, 7pm • Review 2015 Actual Noise Contour Report Regular ARC meeting Jeff Hamiel, MAC Tuesday, May 10, 2016 • State of the Airport Address by MAC (possible joint Executive Director (or ARC mtg, 7pm meeting with Mendota Heights ARC) designee) Ibrahim Mohamed, MAC Commissioner DRAFT 2015-2016 ARC Work Plan Page 2 Regular ARC meeting and 2016-2017 Goals/Work Plan Workshop • Annual MSP Nighttime Operations Assessment 2014-2015 • Develop 2016-2017 ARC Work Plan Tuesday, July 12, 2016 ARC mtg, 6:30pm Ongoing ARC Efforts Review at monthly ARC • Monthly review of MAC technical reports, including meetings in 2015-2016 Corridor compliance, fleet mix, and runway usage • Receive feedback from the public on airport issues • Review and provide feedback on NOC initiatives and studies • Ongoing communication efforts about airport issues via Experience Eagan, City website, social media and cable TV • Participation in MAC aviation disaster drills • Participate in Streets Alive community event �0 'Q09 "P, t Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport t 6040 - 28th Avenue South , Minneapolis, MN 55450-2799 t Phone (612) 726-8100 i 0 t 0 August 13, 2015 Mr. Jeff Hart Director, Operations Control Delta Air Lines, Inc Dept D5550 5 101 Northwest Drive St. Paul, MN 55111 As I know you are aware, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the communities located around Minnespolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP), and the airlines have a long-standing partnership In addressing challenges of airport noise issues through the MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC). Although the number of total operations at MSP are down, during the month of June 2015, over 12,000 aircraft noise complaints were submitted to the MAC. In response to the increased number of noise complaints, most notably a 64 pment inerem in early morningtiaw night noise complaints, the MSP NOC recently mlyzad We night and early morning flights at MSP. As you know, for decades MSP airlines have had a voluntary agreement to reffain from scheduling fiWds, when possible, between 10:30 p.nL and 6:00 am in an effort to miniu&e nighttime noise impacts to the mummuling community, During the first six months of 2015, MSP has experienced 13 percent more We night and early morning operations compared to last year. This year airlines appear to be scheduling more flights between the hours of 10:30 p,m. and 6:00 am., than in yeam past. With the above in mind, I am writing to ask that Delta Air Lines WW into consideration the fact did MSP is surrounded by residential communities who are sensitive to aircraft noise, particularly during the, night and early morning hours. I am writing to request; when possible, Delta roftain frond scheduling operations during the nighttime hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. at MSP. Thank you for your consideration and ongoing efforts to reduce noise impacts for the communities around MSP. Please reply to the MSP NO detailing why Delta is scheduling early morning and late night opexations at MSP and how the airline can address or improve upon the Issue of early morning and late night activity in the coming filture, The Me"pMW Airports Commission is an affirmative adim employet - — — - ­ - V .... q04yI,,,e City Council Member — Bloomington ki 4, N zt MSP NOC At -Large Community Representative City Council Member — Apple Valley cc: Jeff Hwniel — MAC Executive Director/CHH