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
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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.
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