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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. __________________________ _________________________________ Date Secretary