11/10/2020 - Airport Relations CommissionAGENDA
EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL - EAGAN ROOM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
6:30 PM
I.ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.OLD BUSINESS
A.MAC MONTHLY REPORTS
V.STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT
A.NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
VI.ROUNDTABLE
VII.ADJOURNMENT
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Memo
To: The Airport Relations Commission
From: Dianne Miller, Assistant City Administrator
Date: November 5, 2020
Subject: November 10, 2020 Regular ARC Meeting
The Eagan Airport Relations Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 10 at approximately
6:30pm in the Eagan Room of Eagan City Hall (2nd floor). The meeting is open to the public.
Please contact Executive Assistant Cheryl Stevenson at (651) 675-5005 or
cstevenson@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to join the meeting.
I.ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is for adoption by the Commission.
II.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.
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Enclosed on pages 4 and 5 are the minutes of the September 8, 2020 ARC meeting. The
minutes are in order for adoption by the commission.
IV.OLD BUSINESS
A.MAC Monthly Reports – Enclosed on pages 6 through 11 is the September 2020
monthly summary report 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/.
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The data on the reports is best viewed online as the website is interactive. The October reports
are available online, but the monthly summary report was not yet available at the time the ARC
packet was prepared.
V.STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
A.Noise Oversight Committee Work Plan—Enclosed on pages 12 through 14 is the
proposed 2020-2021 work plan for the MAC Noise Oversight Committee.
VI.ROUNDTABLE
Per the request of the Commission, this agenda item has been added so that Commissioners
can ask questions or make requests for future agenda items.
X.ADJOURNMENT
Per the request of the Commission, the Eagan ARC meetings will go no later than 8:00 p.m.
unless agreed upon by the Commission.
/s/Dianne E. Miller_______
Assistant City Administrator
ARC Purpose: To advise and make recommendations to the City Council on issues of
aircraft noise and airport policies that impact or have the potential to impact the
community.
ARC Mission: The Airport Relations Commission (ARC) recognizes the burden of
aircraft noise is balanced by the economic benefits of being a neighbor to MSP Airport.
The ARC, under the direction of the City Council, will work in partnership with the
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
and the residents of Eagan to make recommendations on reducing the burden of aircraft
noise in Eagan without jeopardizing safety.
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MINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKSHOP
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7:00
p.m. Those present from ARC were Michael Johnson, Jeff Spartz, Theresa Hughes, Bill Raker, Jeff
Eckerle, Lou Lundberg and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Commissioners Joseph Axmacher and
Debra Dulligner were absent.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Johnson.
AGENDA
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Raker seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. All members voted in favor.
INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Johnson note two new commissioners were appointed to the ARC by the City Council in August -
Lou Lundberg (2-year term) and Jeff Eckerle (1-year alternate). The new commissioners introduced
themselves.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Raker seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
July 14, 2020 Airport Relations Commission meeting. All members voted in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
The Commission discussed the MAC monthly report for the month of July 2020.
NOC/Eagan Request of FAA for Procedural Change at MSP
Assistant City Administrator Miller provided an update on Eagan’s request of the FAA for procedural
change at MSP.
NEW BUSINESS
2020-2021 ARC Work Plan
Chair Johnson noted each year the commission prepares an annual work plan. Typically, this work plan
serves as a guide for the year and is adjusted as needed as issues arise. The plan will be shared with the
City Council at a joint meeting on November 10, 2020.
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The Commission discussed and brainstormed potential topics for the 2020-2021 work plan.
Commissioner Raker moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to review the proposed 2020-
2021 work plan before going to the City Council. All members voted in favor.
Assistant City Administrator Miller asked the Commission if they were comfortable with the current
meeting time or if they would like to meet earlier. The Commission was in favor with an earlier start
time going forward for Airport Relations Commission meetings.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
NOC Flight Procedure Request Form
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted she has been advocating that any such form not restrict cities’
ability to seek flight changes. Miller provided specific changes she is seeking to ensure flexibility remains
for cities seeking procedural changes.
The Commission provided feedback for Ms. Miller to bring to the next NOC meeting.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Commissioner Spartz, seconded by Commissioner Raker the meeting adjourned at 7:50
p.m. All members voted in favor.
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Date Secretary
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SEPTEMBER 2020
Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
Monthly Operations Summary Report
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MSP COMPLAINTS SEPTEMBER 2020
COMPLAINTS LOCATIONS MOST FREQUENT
Total
10,756
Total
269
Hour
6:00 PM (10%)
Operations per Complaint
1.8
New Locations
29
Average Complaints
40
Median Complaints
4
Day
Thursday (1,594)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
0
2k
4k
6k
8k
10k
12k
14k
16k
18k
20k
2018 2019 2020
COMPLAINT LOCATIONS
TOP 5 CITIESMINNEAPOLIS
5,196
Complaints
140
Locations
EAGAN
1,037
Complaints
38
Locations
INVER GROVE
HEIGHTS
1,000
Complaints
8
Locations
RICHFIELD
914
Complaints
20
Locations
GOLDEN VALLEY
848
Complaints
1
Locations
Locations
1-3
4-5
6-10
11+
Leaflet
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MSP OPERATIONS SEPTEMBER 2020
19,835
Operations
690
Nighttime Operations
(10:30 PM - 6:00 AM)
178,885
Year to Date Operations
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
30k
35k
40k
2018 2019 2020Operations
RUNWAY USE
12L
217912R
2819
30L
2766
30R
2115
35
67
OTHER
4
Arrivals
12L
2422
12R
2567
30L
2205
30R
2592
17
Departures
0 %2 %4 %6 %8 %10 %
N
E
S
W
1-5 MPH
5-10 MPH
10-15 MPH
15-20 MPH
>20 MPH
Calm or variable: 9.44%
TOTAL RUS USAGE
50.6%
NORTH FLOW SOUTH FLOW MIXED FLOW
42%46%2%
CARRIER JET FLEET MIX
50%
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
CRJ9
E170
CRJ2
48%
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
A321
A319
B738
2%
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
B763
A300
MD11
TOP 3 BY CATEGORY101
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MSP SOUND MONITORING SEPTEMBER 2020
Time Above
TA(x)
47
TA per operation
s
65
260 4
TA
h s
65
7 17
TA
h m
80
2 28
TA
m s
90
0
TA
s
100
Count Above
N(x)
2.64
N per operation
65
52,400
N65
6,327
N80
65
N90
0
N100
COUNT ABOVE CARRIER JET CONTRIBUTION TIME ABOVE
34%
17,886
32%
82 35h m
58%
30,167
60%
155 11h m
3%
1,425
3%
8 54h m
AIRCRAFT DNL BY SITE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 390
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Three Year Monthly Average Current Month
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1617
18
19
20
21
22
23
2425
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
DNL
Above Three Year Monthly Average
Below Three Year Monthly Average
Leaflet
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MSP NOISE ABATEMENT SEPTEMBER 2020
RUNWAY 17 DEPARTURE PROCEDURE (CARRIER JET)
78
Runway 17 Departures
100%
Compliance Rate
3
Nighttime Departures
EAGAN-MENDOTA HEIGHTS CORRIDOR PROCEDURE (CARRIER JET)
4,541
Departures
95.1%
Compliance Rate
30
Departures North of the
Corridor
194
Departures South of the
Corridor
CROSSING-IN-THE-CORRIDOR PROCEDURE (CARRIER JET)
DAY (6AM - 11PM)NIGHT (11PM - 6AM)
CROSSED
992
22%
DID NOT
CROSS
3,507
78%
CROSSED
16
38.1%
DID NOT
CROSS
26
61.9%
MSP RUNWAY USE SYSTEM (RUS)
ARRIVAL RUS USAGE
50%
TOTAL RUS USAGE
50.6%
DEPARTURE RUS USAGE
52%
Operations
31-100
101-500
501-1,000
1,001-2,000
2001+
Leaflet
Operations
31-100
101-500
501-1,000
1,001-2,000
2001+
Leaflet
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NOTE: Data are missing from RMT 4 on 9/29 and 9/30 and from RMT 7 on 9/28 and 9/30.
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MSP NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
DRAFT 2020 NOC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.Received ongoing review of MSP monthly operations reports which include aircraft noise
complaints, operations, runway use, noise events, and compliance with noise abatement
procedures.
2.Evaluated citizen input received during quarterly Listening Sessions as possible discussion
topics at future NOC meetings. Ideas collected during the Fall Listening Session were
documented from citizens who expressed what they would like the NOC to consider
specifically for its 2021 Work Plan.
3.Completed a Fleet Mix and Nighttime Operations Assessment which, in addition to evaluating
fleet mix and nighttime operations, included certificated noise levels for aircraft operating at
MSP and aircraft altitude trends.
4.Received an overview from FAA on the VOR Minimum Operational Network Project.
5.Heard from NOC Chief Pilots regarding standard departure procedures, noise abatement
training and missed approach procedures.
6.Completed the MSP Complaint Data Assessment.
7.Reviewed Eagan City Council flight procedure change request response from FAA. Considered
proposed modifications to the request after investigating the potential impact to noise
exposure and airport capacity. Communicated endorsement of one proposal to MAC Board.
8.Pursuant to the Second Amendment to the Consent Decree, reviewed the MSP 2019 Annual
Noise Contour Report published February 2020. The report noted that based on the 406,073
total operations at MSP in 2019, the actual 60 dB DNL contour is 29% smaller than the 2007
forecast contour, and the 65 dB DNL contour is 39% smaller.
9.Received regular updates from the FAA on Converging Runway Operations (CRO).
10.Received updates from MAC on on-going development of the MSP Long Term Plan and
associated Stakeholder Engagement Program.
11.Reviewed aviation-related research initiatives from FAA Center of Excellence/ASCENT, TRB,
and other researchers.
12.Reviewed and adopted Flight Procedure Change Request Guidelines.
13.Heard from the MAC Executive Director and CEO, Bryan Ryks on updates on the organization,
recent accolades, trends in passengers and operations, and future development at MSP.
14.Completed the Runways 30L and 30R Departure Operations Report.
15.Received a briefing from FAA on the agency’s policy for Community Involvement in FAA
NextGen projects.
16.Received a briefing from FAA on the agency’s new Noise Complaint Initiative.
17.Completed the Runways 12L and 12R Nighttime Arrivals Operations Report.
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MSP NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
DRAFT 2020 NOC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
18.Reviewed status of the MSP Residential Noise Mitigation Program Implementation.
19.Received an update on the FAA’s efforts to re-evaluate noise measurement methods at U.S.
airports.
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MSP NOISE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
DRAFT 2021 NOC WORK PLAN
1.Residential Noise Mitigation Program
a)Review Residential Noise Mitigation Program Implementation Status
Description: Staff from MAC Airport Development will update the NOC on the current
Mitigation Program.
2. MSP Community Relations Specific Efforts
a)2020 Actual Noise Contour Report and the Consent Decree Noise Mitigation Program
Eligibility
Description: Each year in March, under the terms and conditions of the amended 2007
Consent Decree, MAC publishes an actual annual Noise Exposure Map for the previous
year. The 2020 noise contours will be used to establish an address list of the single and
multifamily parcels that have met one, two and three years of candidate eligibility under
the First Amendment to the Consent Decree, as applicable.
b)MSP Fleet Mix and Nighttime Operations Assessment
Description: MSP is federally obligated to stay open 24 hours per day. Recognizing the
impacts of nighttime operations, the NOC regularly assesses nighttime trends in airport
operations. This is an annual assessment reviewing actual and scheduled nighttime
operations at MSP.
c)MSP Annual Aircraft Noise Complaint Data Assessment
Description: Complaints are one of the tools the MAC uses to communicate with the
community about aircraft activity and report to the NOC about concerns received from
airport neighbors. This annual assessment reviews MSP complaints and households filing
complaints.
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