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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1993 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1993 - 5:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster, Robert Hicks, Richard Blum STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the April 20, 1993, Commission meeting were approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: O'Neil explained that the repair expense for the NDB was due to a lightning strike and for the annual FAA inspection. The invoice for Howard R. Green was for drawings related to the 1989 Airport Design Standards in relation to the Feasibility Study. Blum made a motion pay the bills as presented. Foster seconded the motion and it passed 4 - 0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a.. AIP 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - Hicks commented that he had contacted four local appraisers and realtors for a cost estimate on provided a second opinion on the value of the present airport site for redevelopment if the option selected was to move to an alternate site. In the Feasibility Study, Coffman Associates valued the property at $ 5.8 to $ 24 million dollars. All appropriate uses for the land would be analyzed. This could include residential, commercial, and industrial. Options to buy were discussed. The cost to provide the cost estimate or appraisal would be between $ 8, 000 to $ 10, 000 and take approximately three months. Hicks thought the cost to provide a second opinion was too much. Blum also commented on the cost. Blum said that even after this was completed, it would still only be someone's opinion. Blum suggested that if the decision was made to relocate, the Airport could use a "pay as you go" method to fund an alternate site. Three areas at the present site, totaling approximately 45 acres, have been identified for development. Those areas could be sold to provide the matching funds required to develop a new site. If the Airport remains at the present site, those areas not needed to meet safety design standards could be developed for addition revenue for the Airport. Horan suggested it is time for the Commission to schedule a work session to discuss and prioritize the issues to be considered in making a recommendation to the City Council. It was decided to schedule a work session on June 19, 1993 , at 10: 00 a.m. at the Transit Facility. The regular monthly meeting will be held at 10: 00 a.m. , with the work session to follow. The Commission members will make a list of the issues to discuss at the work session. b. Sports Car Club of America - SCC presented information and requested permission to use an area of the Airport for an event. This would be a non-spectator autocross event which would require a hard surfaced area approximately 400 foot long by 100 foot wide. Similar events have been held at Kirkwood College and at Westdale Mall. Because many of the members live in the Iowa City area, the Club would like to schedule an event in Iowa City. O'Neil will discuss the insurance requirements with the Finance Department to make sure a non-aviation event would be covered by the Airport's liability. There is also the risk management perspective. The SCC has insurance and would name the Airport and the City of Iowa City as additionally insured. Blum made a motion to direct the Manager to attempt to find an area of the Airport for the SCC to conduct their event. This can not interfere with aviation activities and must meet insurance requirements. Foster seconded the motion and it was passed 5 - 0. c. Iowa Public Airports Association - Blum stated that he is requesting time for the Manager to participate in the Association as a official function as opposed to an extra-curricular activity. O'Neil is now serving as Secretary/Treasurer and has been participating on his own time. O'Neil stated that this involves 6 to 8 hours a month, which includes a monthly meeting in Des Moines as a member of the State Aviation Promotion Committee. Hicks made a motion to allow the Manager to participate in the IPAA during regular working hours as a contribution to IPAA. Horan seconded the motion and it was passed 4 - 0, with Blum abstaining. d. Menards - excavation request- Dave Larsen was requesting permission to cross Airport property to haul fill dirt from John Dane's property west of the Airport to the proposed Menards site northwest of the Airport. Blum reminded the Commission that the equipment could not be going through the Obstacle Free Zone at the end of the runway. If the equipment parallelled Willow. Creek on the east side, they would be clear of the Obstacle Free Zone. O'Neil stated that any agreement would require approval of the tenant who farms the property. The land is leased to Tom Williams for this farming season and he would have to be reimbursed for any acreage used for a haul road. An agreement to return the property to it's original condition after construction would need to be signed between the Commission and Menards. Blum made a motion to direct the Airport Manager, with the assistance of the City Attorney's office, to execute an agreement with Menards to transport fill material across Airport property. Hicks seconded the motion and it was passed 5 - 0. In a related issue of land use, Blum asked about the land use agreement with Walmart concerning control of birds on the water retention area. O'Neil will research the agreement and report to the Commission. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Ockenfels suggested an information area be set up at the Fly-In Breakfast on August 29 to provide information to the public about the Feasibility Study. Foster said the Chamber of Commerce mentioned interest in providing that service. Blum suggested working with the Chamber on that project. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT: John Dane had contacted Blum concerning erosion control on Willow Creek. O'Neil said he has not been contacted by Dane or is unaware of what areas Dane feels are of concern. He will contact Dane to discuss this. Blum asked if the T-hangar issue from the last meeting was resolved? Ockenfels said this issue will be addressed when the new T-hangar policy is developed. He is working with Foster on this policy. Blum requested this be an agenda item for the next Commission meeting. Blum inquired as to the status of Iowa City Flying Service's DNR violation in the shop building. O'Neil had contacted the DNR office in Washington, Iowa, and was informed the issue was resolved. O'Neil has asked the DNR for written confirmation on this issue and Mr. Goldberg stated he would send a letter. O'Neil will check the drain and report to the Commission at the next meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Burnside commented on a letter in the Commission packet concerning what constituted maintenance in the shop building. She suggested that maintenance items should be addressed on an issue by issue basis. The question developed because of the drain issue in the shop and who would be responsible for installing a holding tank for the drainage system. Burnside stated that the building permit issue in the Runway Protection Zone for Runway 24 has been resolved. The builder had received an approved 7460 Form from the FAA. The building permit was allowable under the Airport Zoning Code. O'Neil said he is on call for jury duty for May and June. An appeal has been filed by the property owner on a 7460 Form filed on property west of the Airport. The property owner wanted to construct a convenience store and gas station on the site. The FAA has stated this would constitute a hazard. The Commission has 45 days to comment on the appeal. Blum will do a site survey and report to the Commission at the next meeting. O'Neil stated that the request for further review on the Hubbard Milling aeronautical study was denied by the FAA. Hicks stated that this is another example of FAA approval of encroachment near the Airport which may hamper future development at the Airport. Unless the Commission wants to change their policy and attempt to become more restrictive than the FAA, the building permit will be issued. The ASOS may not be commissioned for several months or longer. O'Neil stated that other ASOS ' have been approved in the Central Region and all efforts should be made to contact whomever may be able to assist in commissioning the Iowa City ASOS as soon as possible. SET NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19, 1993, at 10: 00 a.m. at the Transit Facility. ADJOURNMENT: Foster moved to adjourn the meeting. Blum seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 7 : 29 p.m. fr hn Ockenfels, C irperson