01/09/2018 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2018
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Carol Whisnant, Joseph Axmacher, Michael Johnson, Dan
Johnson, Jeff Spartz , Debra Dulligner and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Philippe Girard 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 Johnson moved, Commissioner Spartz seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
November 14, 2017. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
Dana Nelson, MAC Manager of Noise, Environment and Planning
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted per the 2017-2018 Work Plan, Dana Nelson with Metropolitan
Airports Commission (MAC), is here to provide information and dialogue with the ARC about the MSP
Fleet Mix Update, Canada’s transition to privatized air traffic control, and a review of Remote
Monitoring Tower (RMT) locations for coverage and effectiveness. Ms. Nelson walked through a
presentation overview on the three topics and was available for questions. The Commission discussed
the presentation, and thanked Ms. Nelson for sharing the information.
OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the printout of the MAC monthly reports for November 2017
along with the web link was provided in the packet. Miller added that at the September ARC meeting,
Brad Juffer provided a demonstration on the functionality of the new interactive tools on the MAC Noise
Office’s website. It was noted the data on the reports is best viewed online as the website is interactive.
The commission provided feedback on the monthly reports. Ms. Nelson responded to the questions.
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NEW BUSINESS
Next Generation and Stage V Updates
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.
Chair Thorkildson noted from an article he read that Southwest Airlines may speed up their purchase of
new, quieter aircraft because of the possible tax break from the government.
Request of MSP Fair Skies Coalition to the NOC
Assistant City Administrator summarized a request to the NOC from Fair Skies. At the November 15 NOC
meeting, the MAC Noise and Environment Staff, including Ms. Nelson, gave a presentation with findings
in response to the request of Fair Skies. At 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. Miller noted the item is scheduled to
come back to the NOC at their January 24 meeting for discussion and action. The Commission discussed
the request of Fair Skies.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
2017-2018 ARC Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the 2017-2018 ARC Work Plan was formally approved by the
City Council at their December 19, 2017 meeting.
Noise Oversight Committee Quarterly Listening Session
Assistant City Administrated Miller noted the dates for the NOC’s 2018 Quarterly Listening Sessions
were included in the packet. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for January 30. 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.
City Hall Remodel Update
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted City Hall and the Police Department will be under construction
starting in May. 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. Miller noted most staff located on second floor of City Hall will be moving
to Fire Station #2, off of Yankee Doodle Road, to allow the Police to move into City Hall during the first
phase of construction.
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Advisory Commission Appointment Process
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the City is currently accepting application to serve on one of
the four City Advisory commissions and Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management
Organization. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 23, 2018. All incumbents whose
terms are expiring must reapply, but have the option of not being formally interviewed by the Council.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Spartz, seconded by Johnson, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. All members voted
in favor.
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