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03/08/2016 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 8, 2016 A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Dan Johnson, Thomas McCauley, Jeff Spartz, James Waldhauser, and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Carol Whisnant and Scott Johnson were absent. The meeting was called to order by Chair Thorkildson. AGENDA Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All members voted in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2015 meeting. All members voted in favor. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. OLD BUSINESS MAC Monthly Reports Assistant City Administrator Miller reviewed the MAC monthly reports for January 2016. It was noted the MAC has added a new report, entitled the Runway Use System Report. Debrief on January 14, 2016 Airport Town Hall Meeting Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the ARC Town Hall meeting was held on January 14th. There were six residents in attendance, along with members of the ARC and representative of Delta, MAC and FAA. Miller noted the Commission is encouraged to discuss the format of the town hall meeting and any reactions or changes the Commission may want to consider for future meetings. The Commission discussed the format of the town hall meeting. Chair Thorkildson suggested going back to what worked in the past, wherein the City concentrate on one section/area of the community, and then send postcards so that every resident in that specific area is notified of the meeting. Thorkildson suggested going back to holding the meeting in the schools, and perhaps hold the meetings every other year instead of yearly. It was also suggested that an open house not be held in 2016, and instead wait until there is further development on the implementation of Stage V aircraft. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Dan Johnson gave a presentation and provided an update on the Next Generation Air Transportation System. 2015 ANNUAL NOISE CONTOUR ANAYLSIS Airport Relations Commission Minutes March 8, 2016 Page 2 Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the Annual Noise Contour Analysis was developed by the MAC in compliance with the terms of the consent decree that was approved October 19, 2007, settling noise litigation at MSP. The noise program that resulted from the legal settlement has been completed. Miller noted an amendment to the consent decree was made in 2013 stating a home can qualify for mitigation if the annual actual noise contour report shows a home falls within the 60-64DNL for three consecutive years and did not previously receive mitigation. There are no homes in Eagan that meet the eligibility criteria for consideration of additional mitigation. Miller noted there are homes in Minneapolis that meet the year one and year two eligibility criteria. The Commission discussed the Annual Noise Contour Analysis. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MSP Assistant City Administrator Miller noted as part of the ARC Work Plan, the Commission asked to discuss the economic impacts of MSP Airport. The Commission has previously heard from the Executive Director of the Dakota County Regional Chamber and the President of the Eagan Convention and Visitors’ Bureau about the economic benefits of the airport to the City of Eagan and surrounding region. Miller noted in response to a request for information on the economics of the airport, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) provided the economic impact study enclosed in the Commission’s packet. Miller played two short videos provided by the MAC that speak to the economic impact of the airport on our region. STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT 2016-2017 Advisory Commission Applications Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the City is currently accepting applications to serve on one of four City advisory commissions. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 18, 2016. All incumbents whose terms are expiring must reapply. Miller also noted the Metropolitan Airport Commission has hired a new Executive Director Brian Rykes, who will be invited to attend a future ARC meeting. ROUNDTABLE There were no roundtable items. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Thorkildson, seconded by McCauley, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. All members voted in favor. __________________________ _________________________________ Date Secretary