05/10/2016 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 2016
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Jeff Spartz, James Waldhauser, Philippe
Girard, Julie Lambert and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Dan Johnson and Matthew Henderson
were absent.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thorkildson.
AGENDA
Commissioner Whisnant moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. All members voted in favor.
ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
Commissioner Whisnant moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to reappoint Chuck
Thorkildson as the Chair of the ARC for 2016-2017. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Commissioner Thorkildson moved, Commissioner Waldhauser seconded a motion to reappoint
Commissioner Whisnant as the Vice Chair of the ARC for 2016-2017. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Waldhauser seconded a motion to approve the minutes
from the March 8, 2016 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 March 2016. Miller noted the
reports are available to the view at www.macnoise.com.
The commission discussed the reports. There was discussion regarding the MD80s and potential
discontinued use of the aircraft as new aircraft are added to the fleets.
MSP Converging Runway Operations
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the FAA determined that Runway 30R in addition to Runway
30L did not meet the new Converging Runway Separation Requirements for Runway 35. The FAA has
raised concerns, thus in February Air Traffic Control began implementing new procedures for Runway
30R similar to the procedures used to separate arrivals on Runway 35 from departures on Runway 30L.
Airport Relations Commission Minutes
May 10, 2016
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MSP Draft 2035 Long-Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) Publication Update
Assistant City Administrator Miller provided an update on the Draft 2035 Long-Term Comprehensive
Plan.
NEW BUSINESS
Airbus A320 Aircraft
Chair Thorkildson highlighted two videos demonstrating the new Airbus A320 Aircraft.
STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT
New Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) Co-Chair
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted Richfield City Councilmember Tom Fitzhenry has been
appointed the new Community Chair Person for the Noise Oversight Committee.
Miller reminded the Commission of their scheduled joint meeting with Mendota Heights on Wednesday,
July 13 in Mendota Heights.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Spartz, seconded by Whisnant, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. All members voted
in favor.
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