11/09/2010 - Airport Relations CommissionAGENDA
EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER / CONFERENCE ROOM 2A &B
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
6:30 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION
II. PREPARATION FOR NOVEMBER 30 ARC TOWN HALL MEETING
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: THE EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
FROM: DIANNE MILLER, ASSISTANT TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2010
SUBJECT: AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION WORKSHOP / TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 9
The Eagan Airport Relations Commission will meet for a workshop on Tuesday, November 9 at
6:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at Eagan City Hall (Room 2A &B). In order that there is
a quorum present, please contact Mary O'Brien at 651- 675 -5005 if you are unable to attend this
meeting.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
II. PREPARATION FOR NOVEMBER 30 ARC TOWN HALL MEETING
An airport noise town hall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the
Eagan Community Center (Oaks Banquet Room). Per the direction of the Commission at the
September 14 meeting, the November workshop is an opportunity to discuss plans for the town
hall agenda, handouts, etc. The workshop will not be televised. The enclosed doc>>«p:.::!- .,,
offer assistance to the Commission in making preparations for the town hall meeting:
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• Enclosed on page "I is a map showing the area of the community that has been invited
to attend the open house (approximately 825 single family households)
• Enclosed on page 5 is a copy of the invitation that each household will receive during
the week of November 9 -12.
• Enclosed on pages (p and is a copy of the November 2010 electronic survey that
invitees can fill out (it is anticipated that hard copies of the survey will be available at the
meeting for those who did not choose to complete the survey online). The survey has
been revised since the January 2010 edition, and includes some of the suggested
modifications that were e- mailed by ARC members. Chair Thorkildson provided
direction to proceed with the revised survey given the timing constraints of the survey
needing to be available online at the time the invitations were printed and mailed.
• Enclosed on pages % through q is the January 12, 2010 town hall meeting agenda
and a separate ARC description, which were the only two handouts distributed at the
January 2010 town hall meeting at Cedar School.
• At the September 14 ARC meeting, it was suggested by the Commission that they may
want to consider distributing a handout that addresses the role of the ARC and the ARC's
relationship as an advisory commission to the City Council.
• The ARC also suggested at the September meeting that the November 30 agenda could
include:
1. Mayor or Council provide a brief overview of role of the ARC
2. Introduce ARC members
3. MAC staff member Chad Leqve's presentation on airport noise trends for the
neighborhood (and future projections, technological advancements, etc.)
4. Open floor to public for questions, comments, etc.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Dianne E. Miller
Assistant to the City Administrator
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Join your neighbors, Eagan Airport Relations Commission members, and staff
of the Metropolitan Airports Commission to talk about airport noise issues in
your neighborhood and leam about efforts underway to minimize the noise.
WHEN Tuesday, November 30, 7 -8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Eagan Community Center, Oaks Banquet Room (lower level)
WHO'S INVITED: Approximately 800 households in your neighborhood and
surrounding area
You are also invited to take a survey about the impact of the airport
on your neighborhood. To take the survey, go to:
http://wwvv.surveymonkev.com/s/November2010AirvortNoiseSurvey
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[SURVEY PREVIEW MODE] 2010 Airport Noise Survey Page 1 of 2
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2010 Airport Noise Survey
2. In which way(s) has your quality of life been impacted by airport noise?
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Loss of Sleep
Interruption of Conversations (face to face or telephone)
Not able to hear to television, stereo, etc.
Vibration /Rattling of objects on wall and /or windows
My quality of life has not been impacted by airport noise
Other (please specify)
Exit this survey
1. Since the opening of Runway 17/35 in 2005, has your quality of life been impacted by airport noise?
O yes
O no
3. When you find yourself bothered by aircraft noise, which of the following would you describe as
your greatest concern? (check all that apply)
The frequency of flights over my home
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O Departure operations
• Late evening /early morning operations
• Other (please specify)
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4. Have you ever made a complaint to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) via their telephone
noise hotline (612/726 -9411) or their online complaint system (www.macnoise.com)?
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no
5. If you have filed a complaint with the MAC, did you specify any of the following in your complaint?
• Early /Late operations
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E Excessive noise
O Frequency of flights
0 Ground Noise
• Helicopter noise
O Low flying aircraft
Structural disturbance
O I did not specify a complaint
0 Other (please specify)
6. The City and the Eagan Airports Relation Commission, an advisory commission to the City Council,
always strive to find the best way to communicate with residents. What do you find is the most
effective way for the City to communicate to residents regarding airport issues?
n Community meetings
0 Newspaper
n City Newsletter articles
E City Website
0 Programming on local access cable television
0 Direct mailings
Other (please specify)
7. Are there any airport issues or topics in addition to noise that you believe the City or Airport
Relations Commission should pursue?
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Eagan Airport Relations Commission Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
7 -8 p.m.
Cedar School
1. Welcome and Introductions —Chuck Thorkildson, Eagan Airport Relations Commission
Chair
a. Purpose and Mission of the ARC
b. 2010 ARC Work Plan
2. Present and Future Impact of Runway 17/35 on your Neighborhood —Chad Legve,
Metropolitan Airports Commission
3. Summary of Noise Mitigation Efforts —Chad Legve, Metropolitan Airports Commission
a. Area Navigation
b. Continuous Descent Approach (CDA)
c. Work of the Noise Oversight Committee
4. Citizen Question & Answer Forum —All
Airport Relations Commission
Establishment: The Airport Relations Commission was established in 1988.
The Commission derives its authority from Section 2.50 of the City Code.
Purpose: This volunteer Commission serves as an advisory board to the City
Council on the issues of aircraft noise and airport policies that impact or have the
potential to impact the community.
Membership: Seven (7) members -at -large are appointed by the City Council to
serve staggered two -year terms. One (1) alternate is also appointed for a period
of one year and has all the powers and duties of a regular commission member
during the absence or disability of a regular member. The City Administrator
serves as an ex- officio member of the Airport Relations Commission.
Chair and Vice Chair: The Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary are chosen from
and by the commission to serve for the current year.
Staff Liaison: Dianne Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held the 2 Tuesday of every other month at
7:OOp.m. (meetings held in May, July, September, November, January, and
March)