02/13/2006 - Airport Relations Commission
MEETING NOTES
WORKSHOP OF THE
EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
Conference Room 1A & 1B
Present: Curtis Aljets, Jason Bonnett, Tammy Mencel, Steve Nierengarten, Jack Prentice and
Charles Thorkildson. Also present: Dianne Miller, Assistant to the City
Administrator
Absent: Valerie Dosland, Daniel Flanagan, Dean Haehnel and Nathan Krahn
GOALS:
1. Receive Better Representation on the MAC by Pursuing Legislation to Change Eagan's
Current Representation
o Preference: Eagan receives permanent representation on the MAC in the same way
Minneapolis and S1. Paul currently have seats.
o 2nd Choice: Eagan joins with the other communities in the 65 DNL contour (who do
not currently have sole representation) to secure an at-large seat that would jointly
represent the cities of Eagan, Bloomington, Richfield, and Mendota Heights.
Work Plan to Achieve Goal:
. Send correspondence to Eagan Legislative delegation to outline the
changes the City is looking for with regard to MAC representation. Seek
their opinions on the matter, and depending upon the response, inquire as
to whether one of Eagan's State representatives or senators will introduce
a bill to seek the change.
. In late 2006, when MAC reappointments are being considered, participate
in local cable show to discuss the issue of MAC representation and note
Legislative support within Eagan.
2. Seek a New District H Representative on the MAC (in the event that the City is not
successful in securing a seat of its own or an at-large seat)
o Promote or recommend a resident or business person in the community who would
represent the interests of the City (e.g. noise concerns, promoting the
transportation/aviation businesses in the community, etc.). Must consider political
party affiliation depending on who wins the Gubernatorial race in November.
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Work Plan to Achieve Goal:
. Brainstorm list of possible replacements for Commissioner McKasy in
early 2007.
. Find out whether Commissioner McKasy is seeking another term on the
MAC.
3. Seek an Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor Compliance Percentage of 95% or Greater
in 2006.
Work Plan to Achieve Goal:
. Monitor Corridor deviation monthly.
. Approach the FAA when compliance drops under 95% to request an
explanation of the deviations.
. Maintain communications with the MAC and FAA so they are aware of
the Commission's focus on Corridor deviations.
Other ARC Proiects/Initiatives for 2006
· Provide the City Council with a summary of the ARC goals
· Disband Communication Subcommittees
o In light of the runway opening and the end to the City's significant pre-runway
communications efforts, the ARC requested that a "Communication Update" be
placed on the ARC's monthly agenda so that the Commission as a whole can address
communication issues.
. 2008 Comprehensive Guide Plan Update-ARC to participate in updating of the Aviations
Section
· Noise Study Part II
o ARC to discuss whether to conduct Phase II of the Wyle Noise Study in March
o Make recommendation to the City Council in April on whether to pursue Phase II of
the Study.
o If Council chooses to approve Phase II of the Noise Study, study should be conducted
in June, 2006 to be consistent with the study time period in 2005.
· Property Value Study/Survey of Residents Moving Out of Eagan
o Approach the Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors (STCAR) to see if
they are interested in doing a study on: 1.)How have horne sale rates in areas
most impacted by the new runway been impacted (number of homes on market)?;
2.) How have homes sold in these areas appreciated/depreciated in value since
October 27, 2005?; and, 3.) Of the residents moving out of Eagan, how much of a
factor was airport noise in their decision to move? ("exit survey")?
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o If the STCAR is not interested in doing such a study, ask for their
recommendation on a college or university who may best be able to assist the
City.
· Runway Use
o Summer 2006: Review use on each of the runways to determine if runway usage
predictions in the 2007 proposed Part 150 Plan are accurate.
o Summer 2006: Review the use of the individual flight tracks off of Runway
17/35 to determine ifthe usage matches with the data used to prepare the
proposed 2007 Part 150 Plan.
· MAC Lawsuit
o Continue to monitor status of the City's lawsuit against the MAC regarding the
noise mitigation program proposed in the 60-64 DNL contours.