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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2014—5:30 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Howard Horan, Chris Ogren, Minnetta Gardinier, Paul Hofmeyer
Members Absent: Jose Assouline
Staff Present: Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Deb Dunkhase
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
Recommend accepting the offer on Lot#8 Airport Commerce Park.
CALL TO ORDER:
Tharp called the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Consider a motion recommending council accepts offer to purchase lot 8 in
Airport Commerce Park—Tharp noted that this was placed on the agenda in order
to have it on the Council agenda for the meeting on the 18th. Tharp noted that the
offer was made by the group working with Gary Harapat and that while this was
being put through the approval process, the closing would not occur at the same
time. Tharp noted that the price of the offer was $4.24 per square foot, or a penny
less than the offer on lot.9. Hofmeyer moved to recommend to accept the offer,
seconded by Horan. Motion approved 4-0 (Assouline Absent)
b. Fly Iowa—Tharp noted that both Minnetta and Deb had to leave early and
recommended starting the conversation with Deb and the activities of the Children's
museum. Dunkhase shared the activity list with the group and briefly described
some of the activities. Dunkhase suggested having the planning group have a
meeting at the Children's Museum and Tharp noted that he would have to check with
the ability to do that. He noted that due to the planning committee having 4
members of the Airport Commission, their meeting is subject to open meetings rules.
Dunkhase stated that she could also help display promotional materials and
suggested a PowerPoint slide and posters that could be used. Gardinier stated they
should contact Mary Moye-Rowley for the poster design. Tharp noted he would work
on a PowerPoint slide. Members discussing having something small during the
young eagles rides to help entertain kids waiting for their ride.
Tharp noted that he had been in contact with the SERTOMA club, and that they were
going to plan to hold their breakfast on August 24th. He also stated that he had been
in contact with the Commemorative Air Force group and that it was painted as in the
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Tuskegee Squadron colors and it was already booked. Tharp stated that he
received word from OPL that they are on board. Tharp noted that he was still talking
with the T-6 pilots to organize them. Ogren noted that she had been in touch with
the author of the book that Dulek had recommended, and he was already booked.
Members discussed other options for a book reading.
Tharp noted that they were still pushing fundraising and that he was hoping to see
some more donations come in over the next couple of weeks. Ogren asked about
what else could be done and asked about making follow up contacts with groups.
Tharp suggested they give it some more time and that he would provide an update at
the Commission meeting and discuss making the follow up contacts then.
Wolford suggested that he would contact some Jet Air clients that he has contacts
with to seek donations. Ogren stated she had followed up with the Community
Foundation of Johnson County, and that she had sent information regarding the
event. Hofmeyer noted that he was working on the Rockwell grant application with
Gardinier.
Tharp shared some information regarding the Quad City Airshow. He noted that it
would not be conflicting with the Fly Iowa event. Tharp noted that they should be
discussing vendor fees. Tharp shared a vendor application with the group.
Tharp noted they had submitted the application for military assistance, and that he
had received word from Chuck McDonald that Chuck had spoken with Claude
Spears to provide the sound system and Paul Berge had offered to be the announcer
for $500 plus a room on the 27th. Tharp stated that McDonald had also sent out
some contacts for the air boss role.
Tharp noted that the other things they need to start looking at are the 'day of' type
requirements. Tables, portable bathrooms, golf carts, etc.
ADJOURN: Tharp adjourned the meeting at 6:59pm
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