05/12/2015 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES 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.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Whisnant, seconded by Thorkildson, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. All members
voted in favor.
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