11/13/2018 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Michael Johnson, Debra Dulligner, Jeff Spartz, Theresa
Hughes, Philippe Girard and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Dan Johnson and Joseph Axmacher
were absent.
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
September 11, 2018 ARC meeting and subsequent workshop. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
David Hughes, 3344 Sibley Memorial Highway, addressed the Commission regarding airplane noise.
OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the printout of the MAC monthly reports for September 2018
were provided. The October reports came out last week and were provided electronically.
The Commission provided feedback on the monthly reports.
Ted Gladhill, 1153 Blue Heron Court, addressed the Commission with concerns regarding the runway
departure reports.
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted per the recommendation of the Noise Oversight Committee
(NOC) subcommittee, the NOC will be holding an evening meeting on November 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
to better accommodate members of the public who are unable to attend during daytime hours.
After further discussion, Commissioner Thorkildson suggested the ARC draft a letter with their concerns
to Congress woman elect Angie Craig.
Debrief on October 9 City Council Workshop
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted Commissioners requested an opportunity to discuss takeaways
from the conversation with the City Council at the Council workshop on October 9. There was a desire
expressed by commissioners to discuss how the Commission, in accordance with the ARC mission, can
best work together with the community on efforts to reduce aircraft noise.
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Commissioner Johnson suggested holding this item until the next ARC meeting. All Commissioners
agreed.
Chair Thorkildson opened the public comment.
Steve Henry, 3741 Falcon Way, addressed the Commission noting he attended the Council meeting to
discuss airplane noise.
NEW BUSINESS
Next Generation and Stage V Updates
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted this is a standing agenda item to provide an opportunity to
anyone on the Commission who may have updates or information to share regarding Next Generation
Aviation and/or Stage V aircraft.
Commissioner Johnson suggested removing the Next Generation and Stage V updates as a standing
item, and instead, commissioners can bring items up under Roundtable. All Commissioners agreed.
Noise Oversight Committee Draft Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the draft 2019 Noise Oversight Committee Work Plan was
enclosed in the packet for the ARC’s review. The Commission is welcome to make comments or
recommendations on the work plan. Miller noted the NOC will formally consider the work plan at their
November 28, 2018 meeting.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
November 28, 2018 NOC Meeting
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the November 28 NOC meeting is an evening meeting starting
at 6:30 p.m. at the MAC Offices in Minneapolis. The public is welcome to attend.
Approved 2018-2019 ARC Work Plan
Assistant City Administration Miller noted the 2018-2019 ARC work plan was approved by the City
Council on October 16, 2018.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Dullinger the meeting adjourned at
8:37 p.m. All members voted in favor.
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