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.
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