01/09/2018 - Airport Relations CommissionAGENDA
EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018
7:00PM
I.ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
IV.GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A. DANA NELSON, MAC MANAGER OF NOISE, ENVIRONMENT AND
PLANNING
V.OLD BUSINESS
A. MAC MONTHLY REPORTS
VI.NEW BUSINESS
A.NEXT GENERATION AND STAGE V UPDATES
B.REQUEST OF MSP FAIR SKIES COALITION TO THE NOC
VII.STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT
A. 2017-2018 ARC WORK PLAN
B.NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE QUARTERLY LISTENING SESSIONS
C.CITY HALL REMODEL UPDATE
VIII.ROUNTABLE
IX.ADJOURNMENT
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Memo
To: Airport Relations Commission
From: Dianne Miller, Assistant City Administrator
Date: January 3, 2018
Subject: January 9, 2018 ARC Meeting
The Eagan Airport Relations Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 9 at 7PM in the
City Council Chambers. To ensure a quorum is present, please contact Executive
Assistant Cheryl Stevenson at (651) 675-5005 or cstevenson@cityofeagan.com if you are
unable to attend the meeting.
I.ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the November 14, 2017 ARC meeting are enclosed on pages 5 - 7.
These minutes are in order for adoption by the Commission.
III.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the
beginning of public meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not
addressed on the regular agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that
require specific action can be scheduled for a future meeting agenda.
IV.GUEST PRESENTATIONS
A.Dana Nelson, MAC Manager of Noise, Environment and Planning—Per the
2017-2018 Work Plan, Ms. Nelson has been invited to provide information and dialogue
with the ARC about the following topics:
•MSP Fleet Mix Update
•Canada’s transition to privatized air traffic control
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•Review of Remote Monitoring Tower (RMT) locations for coverage and
effectiveness
Miss Nelson will begin the dialogue with a presentation on the above topics. The
Commission is then welcomed to discuss the presentation and ask any follow up
questions.
IV.OLD BUSINESS
A.MAC Monthly Reports – Enclosed on pages 8 - 12 is the monthly summary report
for the month of November 2017 from the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC). The
MAC has combined several of their reports into one document, intended to be more
user friendly to those less familiar with aircraft operations. To view the more detailed
data pertaining to runway usage, complaints, sound monitoring, and noise abatement
go to: https://www.macenvironment.org/reports/. The data on the reports is best viewed
online as the website is interactive.
V.NEW BUSINESS
A.Next Generation and Stage V Updates—As part of the 2016-2017 ARC Work
Plan, the Commission created two committees to focus on Next Generation and Stage
V Aircraft. The decision was made at the September 2017 ARC meeting to keep the two
items on the agenda for any updates or research from commissioners, but end the
formal committee structure. As such, this item is included should commissioners have
any updates.
B.Request of MSP Fair Skies Coalition to the NOC—At the September 20, 2017
NOC meeting, the co-founders of the MSP Fair Skies Coalition requested the following
of the NOC:
•Produce and publish a 55dB DNL contour
•Produce and publish an N65 (single-event) contour
•Establish a goal to reduce the population impacted by 55 dB DNL noise at
MSP by 50% by 2025 and ensure it [the noise] is fairly distributed
•Enhance the NOC with greater stakeholder (citizen representation)
The NOC discussed Fair Skies’ request on November 15 and received input
from the MAC Noise and Environment Staff. Enclosed on pages 13 - 22 are the
slides the MAC staff shared with the NOC pertaining to the Fair Skies’ request.
Per the request of the City of Minneapolis, no action was taken at the November 15
NOC meeting as there was interest in giving Fair Skies and the communities an
opportunity to review and discuss the input offered by MAC staff. The items is
scheduled to come back to the NOC at their January 24 meeting for discussion and
action.
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VI.STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
A.2017-2018 ARC Work Plan—Enclosed on pages 23 and 24 is the 2017-2018 ARC
Work Plan, which was formally approved by the City Council at their December 19,
2017 meeting.
B.Noise Oversight Committee Quarterly Listening Sessions—Below are the dates
for the NOC’s 2018 Quarterly Listening Sessions. These meetings are intended to
provide members of the public a means of engaging with MAC staff and NOC
representatives to ask questions, make comments, express concerns, and share
ideas. They were restructured last year in an effort to foster communication and
break down barriers. They are regularly attended by MAC staff, FAA air traffic
personnel, and many NOC members. All members of the public are welcome to
attend.
•Winter – Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 PM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
(5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis 55419)
•Spring – Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 PM at the MAC General Offices
•Summer – Wednesday, July 25 at 7:00 PM at the MAC General Offices
•Fall – Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 PM at the MAC General Offices
C.City Hall Remodel Update—Beginning in May 2018, Eagan City Hall and the Police
Department will be under construction as both buildings are remodeled. The Council
Chambers are anticipated to remain open throughout construction, thus ARC
meetings will continue to occur as scheduled. Parking will likely be impacted, and
beginning in May, commissioners and guests will need to park upstairs and take the
stairs or elevator to the lower level to access the Council Chambers. Assistant City
Administrator Miller will provide additional information about the construction at the
January 9 meeting.
VII.ROUNDTABLE
Per the request of the Commission, this agenda item has been added so that
Commissioners have the opportunity to ask questions or make requests for future
agenda items.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
Per the request of the Commission, the Eagan ARC meetings will go no later than 8:30
p.m. unless agreed upon by the Commission.
/s/Dianne E. Miller_______
Assistant City Administrator
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MINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:00
p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Joseph Axmacher, Michael Johnson, Dan Johnson,
Philippe Girard, Jeff Spartz , Debra Dulligner and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Carol Whisnant was
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 Spartz moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
September 12, 2017. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
2018 Super Bowl Update
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted there are two guests tonight to speak to the Commission, and
introduced Phil Burke, Metropolitan Airports Commission Director of MSP Operations.
Mr. Burke gave a presentation and provided an update on the preparations underway at MSP Airport as
they get ready for Minnesota to host the Super Bowl.
The Commission discussed the preparations underway for the Super Bowl.
MAC Monthly Demonstration
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced Bradley Juffer, MAC’s Assistant Manager of Noise,
Environment and Planning
Mr. Juffer provided a demonstration on the new, interactive tools on the MAC Noise Office’s website.
The Commission provided feedback on the new interactive tools.
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OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted in preparation for the City Council Workshop, Mr. Juffer
presented information about year-to-date operations.
Mr. Juffer gave a presentation touching on key points of the MSP Annual Operations and was available
for questions.
The commission provided feedback on the monthly reports.
2017-2018 ARC WORK PLAN
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the proposed 2017-2018 ARC Work Plan was developed at the
commission’s September workshop. The work plan remains in draft form should the commission have
any changes or additions. The ARC is scheduled to meet with the City Council in a joint meeting on
December 12, at which time the final work plan will be presented.
The Commission had no changes to the work plan.
NEW BUSINESS
Next Generation and Stage V Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted as part of the Commission’s current work plan, the Commission
created two committees to focus on Next Generation and Stage V Aircraft. The decision was made at the
September ARC meeting to keep the two items on the agenda for any updates or research from
commissioners, but end the formal committee structure.
2018 Noise Oversight Committee Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator noted the NOC will review the work plan at their meeting on November 15.
The Commission is welcome to comment on the proposed draft 2018 Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
Work Plan.
Miller noted she had conversations with other community representatives and is proposing two topics
be added to the NOC work plan: 1) review the priorities of the Runway Use System, and 2) review of
scheduled night time operations.
Request of MSP FairSkies Coalition to the NOC
Assistant City Administrator noted an item on the NOC’s November 15 agenda at the request of the MSP
FairSkies Coalition. At the NOC meeting, MAC staff will be providing responses and suggestions on the
various requests that FairSkies has made.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
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Joint Meeting with the Eagan City Council / December 12, 2017
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted as a reminder, the ARC is scheduled to meet with the City
Council on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. to present the annual work plan.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Johnson, seconded by Spartz, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. All members voted
in favor.
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Date Secretary
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2017-2018 Eagan Airport Relations Commission (ARC) Work Plan
Work Plan Topic Presenters/Invited
Guests
Schedule (tentative)
Regular ARC Meeting and Annual Goals Workshop
•Review resident complaints and corresponding
operational data
•Workshop to prepare 2017-2018 ARC Work Plan
Tuesday, September 12, 2017,
7pm
Regular ARC Meeting (to follow meeting with Council)
•Presentation: MSP Plans for the Super Bowl
•Web Demonstration on new interactive reporting
capabilities
•Review 2018 Noise Oversight Committee Work
Plan
Phil Burk, MSP
Operations Director
Bradley Juffer,
MAC Asst. Mgr of
Noise, Environment
and Planning
Tuesday, November 14, 2017,
7pm
Joint Meeting with the City Council
•Presentation of ARC 2017-2018 Work Plan
•Impacts of runway use changes associated with
Converging Runway Operations (CRO)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017,
5:30pm, Eagan Room
Regular ARC Meeting
•MSP Fleet Mix Update
•Receive presentation on Canada’s transition to
privatized air traffic control
•Review Remote Monitoring Tower (RMT ) locations
for coverage and effectiveness
Dana Nelson, MAC
Mgr—Noise,
Environment and
Planning
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 7pm
Community Connections Event
•ARC volunteers sought to staff a booth with other
commissioners focused on the role of Advisory
Commissions
March 3, 2018 (afternoon,
specific time TBD)
Regular ARC Meeting
•Update on the FAA Center for Excellence and
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Research
Initiatives
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 7pm
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Work Plan Topic Presenters/Invited
Guests
Schedule (tentative)
Joint Meeting with Mendota Heights’ ARC
•State of the Airport Update/Reimagine MSP
•Request on-site meeting at MSP Airport for a tour
of projects approved through the MAC Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
Brian Ryks, MAC
Executive Director
Dana Nelson, MAC
Mgr—Noise,
Environment and
Planning
Mitch Killian, MAC
Government Affairs
Director
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6pm,
location MSP Airport or MAC
Regular ARC Meeting or Aircraft Demo
•View A321 v MD88 Aircraft (could be virtual tour)
•Invite acoustical expert to speak on how people
perceive noise
•Why does the FAA use 65 dB DNL as the noise
threshold?
TBD Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 7pm
2018-2019 Goals Workshop Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Ongoing ARC Efforts
•Monthly review of MAC technical reports, including
Corridor compliance, fleet mix, and runway usage
•Receive feedback from the public on airport issues
•Discuss Next Generation and Stage V Aircraft
developments
•Review and provide feedback on Noise Oversight
Committee initiatives and studies
•Ongoing communication efforts about airport issues
via Experience Eagan, City website, social media and
cable TV
•Participation in MAC aviation disaster drills
•Host Town Hall Meetings or go to the community (e.g.
Market Fest) as airport issues significant to the Eagan
community arise
Review at monthly ARC
meetings in 2017-2018
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