05/13/2014 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 13, 2014
A regular meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at
7:00 p.m. Those present were Curtis Aljets, Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Chad Stambaugh,
Steve Beseke, Scott Johnson, Jeff Spartz and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Dan Johnson was
absent.
AGENDA
Commissioner Beseke moved, S. Johnson seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All
members voted in favor.
Assistant City Administrator Miller congratulated Scott Johnson, Carol Whisnant and Chad Stambaugh,
all of whom were reappointed to 2-year terms on the Airport Relations Commission. Miller also
welcomed Jeff Spartz, who was appointed to a 1-year alternate term on the commission.
ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
Commissioner Beske moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to reappoint Chuck Thorkildson
as the Chair of the ARC for 2014-2015. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Commissioner Aljets moved, Commissioner Stambaugh seconded a motion to reappoint Commissioner
Beseke as the Vice Chair of the ARC for 2014-2015. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Aljets made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2014 regular meeting of
the Eagan Airport Relations Commission as presented, Beseke seconded the motion. All members voted
in favor.
PRESENTATIONS
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced Jeff Hamiel, MAC Executive Director, and Tammy Mencel,
MAC Commissioner who provided a “State of the Airport” address presentation and were available for
questions.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
John Childers, an Eagan resident, addressed the Commission with his concerns regarding higher use on
Runway 17 and the noise resulting from southbound departures.
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.
The Commission had no suggestions at this time.
MAC MONTHLY REPORTS – TECHNICAL ADVISOR’S REPORT / EAGAN/MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR
ANALYSIS / RUNWAY 17 DEPARTURE ANALYSIS REPORT / CROSSING-IN-THE-CORRIDOR ANALYSIS
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the March 2014 Technical Advisory’s Report, the March
2014 Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Analysis Report, the March 2014 Runway 17 Departure Analysis
Report and the March 2014 Crossing-in-the-Corridor Analysis Report. Miller also noted the April 2014
reports came out today and were forwarded to Commission members via email.
The Commission discussed the results of the March 2014 reports. Miller noted she has inquired with the
FAA regarding low compliance within the Eagan Mendota Heights Corridor for the month of April 2014.
NEW BUSINESS
2014 RUNWAY USE STUDY
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the 2014 Runway Use Study prepared by the MAC. The
study was reviewed by the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) on May 8, 2014 NOC meeting. The
Runway Use System prioritizes runway use at MSP Airport for arrival and departure operations. Miller
noted the Runway Use System is used during low demand periods which are typically the night time
operations. Miller noted that at Eagan’s request, the NOC has formally sought input from the FAA as to
why Runway 17 is being used to a significantly greater extent than the parallel runways over northeast
Eagan.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
MARCH 19, 2014 NOC MEETING MINUTES
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the minutes summarize the presentation by MAC Executive
Director Jeff Hamiel, and also highlight the 2013 Annual Actual Contour Report. Miller noted the
minutes also summarize the request of the City of Edina for a permanent Remote Monitoring Tower; a
request that was denied.
JULY ARC GOALS MEETING
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the July ARC meeting is typically a goals meeting. Miller asked
the Commission to provide direction on whether to hold a workshop in July in place of or in addition to a
regular ARC meeting. The Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet with the City Council on
September 9, 2014.
The Commission concurred to hold the July 8, 2014 regular ARC meeting and then adjourn to a
workshop.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Stambaugh, seconded by Whisnant, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. All members
voted in favor.
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