11/09/2016 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at
7:00 p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Jeff Spartz, Philippe Girard, Dan
Johnson, Julie Lambert, James Waldhauser and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Matthew Henderson
arrived late??
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thorkildson.
AGENDA
Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. All members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Whisnant moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
July 12, 2016 and September 14, 2016 meetings. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
There was no discussion regarding the MAC Monthly Reports.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation from MAC and FAA
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced Dana Nelson, MAC Manager of Noise, Environmental and
Planning, along with Elaine Buckner, MSP Air Traffic Control Tower Manager to address changes to
RNAV arrival procedures and corresponding public outreach, nighttime runway use, and use of the
Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor versus Runway 17 for eastbound departures. Miller noted this would
be an opportunity if the Commission has any questions on the presentation that Ms. Nelson and Ms.
Buckner gave at the joint meeting with the City Council before this meeting regarding Converging
Runway Operations (CRO) procedures.
Dana Nelson gave a presentation and was available for questions.
Next Generation and Stage V Committee Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted at part of the 2016-2017 ARC Work Plan, the Commission
created two committees to focus on Next Generation and Stage V Aircraft. The Commission agreed to
have the committee reports as a standing agenda item in the event either or both committees have any
updates or information to be shared.
Airport Relations Commission Minutes
November 9, 2016
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Commissioner Johnson shared through his employer he has access to several Power Point presentations
that take a look Next Generation.
Commissioner Whisnant noted their group did get together to discuss the outline that was provided and
have a plan of action and will report back to the Commission at a future meeting.
STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT
2017 Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the Noise Oversight Committee will be looking at the work plan
next week. At Eagan’s request, an item will also be added to the work plan to follow up on the FAA’s
progress pertaining to the new CRO procedures.
MAC Brochures
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the MAC Noise Office has created electronic versions of
brochures to help educate the public on issues associated with airport noise. Along with written and
electronic versions, the MAC has also created a video series with the first one being released this week
titled “Airport Noise Basics Part 1, Who Makes the Decisions?”
ROUNDTABLE
Commissioner Johnson thanked Elaine Buckner and Dana Nelson for attending the meeting. Chair
Thorkildson asked if there is additional information that could be emailed to Commissioners regarding
fleet mix and nighttime operations. Ms. Buckner invited the Commission to tour the tower.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Whisnant, seconded by Johnson, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. All members
voted in favor.
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