09/08/2020 - Airport Relations Commission
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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