02/23/2021 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
A virtual meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at
6:30 p.m. Those present from the Airport Relations Commission were Michael Johnson, Jeff Spartz, Lou
Lundberg, Joseph Axmacher, Debra Dulligner, Theresa Hughes and Assistant City Administrator Miller.
Bill Raker and Jeff Eckerle was absent.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Johnson.
AGENDA
Commissioner Axmacher moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. All members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Dulligner seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
January 12, 2021 Airport Relations Commission meeting. All members voted in favor.
PRESENTATIONS
Part I: FAA Neighborhood Environment Survey
Brad Juffer, MAC Manager of Community Affairs, gave a presentation on the recently released FAA
Neighborhood Environmental Survey. Juffer noted a letter from the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
to the FAA, was sent to the MAC Commission for formal consideration in advance of the FAA public
comment deadline. As a community impacted by aircraft noise, a letter was written to the FAA from the
City of Eagan commenting on the Neighborhood Environmental Survey. Since Eagan is a community
member on the NOC, the proposed letter offers support for the NOC’s detailed analysis and comments.
The Commission reviewed the proposed letter to the FAA and made a recommendation to the City
Council to send correspondence to the FAA.
Part II: Area Navigation and MAC Residential Noise Mitigation Update
Brad Juffer, MAC Manager of Community Affairs, provided an update on Area Navigation (RNAV), noting
RNAV is already being used for arrivals at MSP. Mr. Juffer also provided an update on the MAC’s
residential noise mitigation program and how the program will impact Eagan in 2021.
OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
The Commission discussed the MAC monthly report for the month of December 2020.
Airport Relations Commission Minutes
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NEW BUSINESS
Chair Johnson noted the data being provided for New Business items: MSP Air Service Updates, 2020
Complaint Data Assessment and 2020 Fleet Mix and Nighttime Operations Assessment was provided as
an informative item only.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
2021 Advisory Commission Vacancies and Application Process
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the City is accepting applications for those wishing to serve on
advisory commissions. While applications are accepted year-round, applications must be received by
March 19 to be considered for reappointment in 2021. All incumbents need to reapply if they would like
to be considered for reappointment. Miller thanked Theresa Hughes and Jeff Eckerle for their service, as
both have communicated that their time on the commission will be ending.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Commissioner Axmacher, seconded by Commissioner Spartz the meeting adjourned at
7:30 p.m. All members voted in favor.
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