01/14/2020 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKSHOP
JANUARY 14, 2019
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00
p.m. Those present were Michael Johnson, Debra Dulligner, Theresa Hughes, Jeff Spartz, William Raker,
Samuel Kunjummen, Joe Axmacher, and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Commissioner Girard was
absent.
AGENDA
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Kunjummen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Spartz moved, Commissioner Dulligner seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 10, 2019 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 November 2019. Brad Juffer,
MAC’s Manager of Community Relations was available for questions.
Summary of MAC Action in Response to Eagan’s Request
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted, last fall, upon reviewing the Runway 17 Departure Study
completed by the MAC, and in conversations with residents, the Airport Relations Commission
recommended the Council send correspondence to the FAA asking for procedural changes to reduce
aircraft noise over the City of Eagan. In November, the NOC reviewed the ARC’s proposal in detail. With
feedback from communities and airline representatives, the NOC ultimately forwarded four
recommendations to the MAC. On December 5, Mayor Maguire addressed the MAC’s Planning,
Development, and Environmental (PD&E) Committee to voice Eagan’s support for the NOC’s
recommendations. The PD&E Committee unanimously recommended approval to the MAC Commission.
Miller noted on December 16, the MAC Commission approved the NOC’s proposal that the FAA conduct
a high-level evaluation of the feasibility and safety of the four NOC-approved requests that originated
from the City of Eagan. The FAA is in receipt of the letters and will begin their evaluation.
Brad Juffer, MAC’s Manager of Community Relations provided an overview of the actions that occurred
over the past three months in response to Eagan’s letter, and was available for questions. Juffer noted
the FAA has not offered a timeline as to when their review of Eagan’s requests will be complete.
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NEW BUSINESS
Delta Fleet Mix Update
Chair Johnson noted Paul Borgstrom, Chief Pilot for Delta, was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Mr.
Borgstrom prepared a written update about Delta’s fleet mix that Johnson shared with Airport Relations
Commission.
Brad Juffer presented an update on Delta’s Fleet Mix.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
2019 Noise Oversight Committee Accomplishments and 2020 Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted on December 2, 2019, NOC Co-Chairs Miller and Jeff Hart
presented to the MAC. The presentation spoke to the accomplishments and efforts of the NOC in 2019
and included the proposed 2020 NOC work plan.
FAA Hosting CRO Open House in Eagan
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the FAA is hosting a Converging Runway Operations (CRO)
Open House at the Eagan Community Center on February 11, 2020 from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. The event is
intended as an opportunity for residents to learn more about CRO and the categorical exclusion (CATEX)
documentation. Residents are invited to attend the open house at any time as there is no formal
presentation scheduled. Miller noted the FAA may postpone the meeting, and thus residents should stay
tuned for any adjustment to the meeting date.
Commission Terms and Appointment Process
Assistant City Administrator noted for those whose terms expire in 2020, their service on the Airport
Relations Commission will run through April of this year. Commissioners interested in continuing their
service must reapply by Friday, March 20.
Miller also noted Commissioner Raker did a great job interviewing the MAC Chair Rick King on the
Access to Democracy Show which is on our local cable access channel.
ROUNDTABLE
Commissioner Raker noted he would like to add a topic for future review and discussion regarding the
procedure guidelines for jettisoning fuel over or near MSP Airport. Assistant City Administrator Miller
noted she will add it to a future ARC agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Commissioner Spartz, seconded by Commissioner Dulligner the meeting adjourned at
7:55 p.m. All members voted in favor.
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