11/14/2017 - Airport Relations CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
A meeting of the Eagan Airport Relations Commission was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:00
p.m. Those present were Charles Thorkildson, Joseph Axmacher, Michael Johnson, Dan Johnson,
Philippe Girard, Jeff Spartz , Debra Dulligner and Assistant City Administrator Miller. Carol Whisnant 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 Spartz moved, Commissioner Johnson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
September 12, 2017. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
2018 Super Bowl Update
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted there are two guests tonight to speak to the Commission, and
introduced Phil Burke, Metropolitan Airports Commission Director of MSP Operations.
Mr. Burke gave a presentation and provided an update on the preparations underway at MSP Airport as
they get ready for Minnesota to host the Super Bowl.
The Commission discussed the preparations underway for the Super Bowl.
MAC Monthly Demonstration
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced Bradley Juffer, MAC’s Assistant Manager of Noise,
Environment and Planning
Mr. Juffer provided a demonstration on the new, interactive tools on the MAC Noise Office’s website.
The Commission provided feedback on the new interactive tools.
Airport Relations Commission Minutes
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OLD BUSINESS
MAC Monthly Reports
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted in preparation for the City Council Workshop, Mr. Juffer
presented information about year-to-date operations.
Mr. Juffer gave a presentation touching on key points of the MSP Annual Operations and was available
for questions.
The commission provided feedback on the monthly reports.
2017-2018 ARC WORK PLAN
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted the proposed 2017-2018 ARC Work Plan was developed at the
commission’s September workshop. The work plan remains in draft form should the commission have
any changes or additions. The ARC is scheduled to meet with the City Council in a joint meeting on
December 12, at which time the final work plan will be presented.
The Commission had no changes to the work plan.
NEW BUSINESS
Next Generation and Stage V Reports
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.
2018 Noise Oversight Committee Work Plan
Assistant City Administrator noted the NOC will review the work plan at their meeting on November 15.
The Commission is welcome to comment on the proposed draft 2018 Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
Work Plan.
Miller noted she had conversations with other community representatives and is proposing two topics
be added to the NOC work plan: 1) review the priorities of the Runway Use System, and 2) review of
scheduled night time operations.
Request of MSP FairSkies Coalition to the NOC
Assistant City Administrator noted an item on the NOC’s November 15 agenda at the request of the MSP
FairSkies Coalition. At the NOC meeting, MAC staff will be providing responses and suggestions on the
various requests that FairSkies has made.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
Airport Relations Commission Minutes
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Joint Meeting with the Eagan City Council / December 12, 2017
Assistant City Administrator Miller noted as a reminder, the ARC is scheduled to meet with the City
Council on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. to present the annual work plan.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no roundtable items.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Johnson, seconded by Spartz, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. All members voted
in favor.
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