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09/10/2013 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Scott Johnson, Chad Stambaugh, Steve Beseke and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Dan Johnson was absent. AGENDA Whisnant moved, Beseke seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All members voted in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Aljets made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2013 regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission as presented, Whisnant seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. VISITORS TO BE HEARD John & Kate Childers, 1237 Mourning Dove Court, Lawrence Rossini, 1250 Mourning Dove Court, and Sue Cornelius, 1238 Mourning Dove Court each addressed the Commission with their concerns about airplane noise. The Commission and Assistant City Administrator Miller responded to their concerns. Senator Carlson addressed the Commission noting how many more airplane noise complaints his office has received over the past year. After further discussion, Senator Carlson asked the Commission to keep him informed of the ongoing issues and complaints. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE Assistant City Administrator Miller noted that it is the practice of the Airport Relations Commission to discuss their communication initiatives each month, which include articles in the Experience Eagan Newsletter, as well as stories aired on the City’s local access cable channels. Miller welcomed the commission to make suggestions for communication initiatives regarding airport issues. Member Aljets gave a brief summary of the cable franchise meeting he attended recently and encouraged Eagan residents to participate in one of the focus groups in November. MAC MONTHLY REPORTS – EAGAN/MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR ANALYSIS/ TECHNICAL ADVISORY REPORT/17-35 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS REPORT Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the July 2013 Technical Advisory’s Report, the July 2013 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Analysis Report, the July 2013 Runway 17 Departure Analysis Report and the July 2013 Crossing-in-the-Corridor Analysis Report. The Commission discussed the results of the July 2013 reports. FAA UPDATE ON PARTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF RNAV AT MSP AIRPORT Assistant City Administrator Miller gave an update on the FAA Partial Implementation of RNAV at MSP, noting that partial implementation would mean using new RNAV tracks to the south, and southwest, but not to the north and northwest. The FAA continues to review the feasibility and safety of the partial implementation. Miller noted the FAA will not predict whether RNAV will be implemented at MSP until the completion of the safety analysis. NEW BUSINESS 2013-2014 ARC WORK PLAN Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the work plan was developed at the June 11 ARC workshop. The December 10, 2013 City Council workshop is tentatively scheduled for the joint meeting of the ARC and City Council, which will include the ARC’s presentation of the proposed work plan. Miller noted Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines will be invited to the meeting to provide an update on Delta operations, future plans, etc. The Commission was encouraged to discuss the work plan and suggest any changes in order that the plan can be presented to the Council for official consideration in December. Member Stambaugh suggested once the ARC Work Plan is approved that it be posted on the City’s website. Member Thorkildson highlighted a few key meeting dates for residents to attend. The Commission was in agreement to present the proposed work plan to the Council on December 10th. UPDATE ON STREETS ALIVE Assistant City Administrator Miller provided additional information to the Commission members regarding the Streets Alive event to be held Sunday, September 15 from 1-4:00 p.m. STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT Assistant City Administrator Miller noted on August 22, the Noise Oversight Committee community group met to discuss the current issues being considered by the NOC, including potential impact of RNAV. The community representatives all agreed to resume meeting every other month during the “off” NOC meeting months. ROUNDTABLE There were no roundtable items. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Aljets, seconded by Whisnant, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. All members voted in favor. __________________________ _________________________________ Date Secretary