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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 21, 2018-6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Christopher Lawrence, Robert Libby, Chris Ogren
Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier,A. Jacob Odgaard
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the May 29, 2018, meeting were reviewed first. Ogren moved to accept the
minutes of the May 29, 2018, meeting, as presented. Libby seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0, Gardinier and Odgaard absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM/David Hughes
I. Obstruction Mitigation—Tharp noted that Hughes could not be present
this evening. He stated that the Environmental Assessment has been
given to the FAA for their review and comments. Tharp then responded
to Member questions regarding the mitigation process, stating that by fall
they hope to be moving forward on this.
1. Environmental Assessment(EA)—
ii. North T-Hangar Restroom—Tharp reported that this project is slowly
moving forward. At this point, the floor has been poured.
b. Airport Operations
i. Budget—
1. North T-hanger Asphalt Repair—Tharp stated that the asphalt
repair patchwork is done now. Hansen Asphalt was the contractor
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on this. He added that he did check with the DOT in regards to
emergency grants, but that they were ineligible for the program.
Members questioned Tharp over the need for this project and just
what led to the need for it to be done.
il. Management—
1. Airport Viewing Area—Tharp reported that the viewing area is
slowly coming together. Ogren asked if there is a tentative
completion date, and Tharp responded that he would have to look
at the actual contract to see what the final end date is. He added
that the weather has hampered efforts somewhat.
iii. Events—Tharp stated that the car show he talked about previously has
turned into a much larger event. Continuing, he noted that Air Power
Tour has canceled, unfortunately. He stated that they called a few days
ago and said that they were having problems with engine replacements.
Due to these issues, they have also had to cancel Oshkosh. The
Optimist Club pancake breakfast is still on for the last Sunday in August.
Ogren asked about RAGBRAI and whether they had decided to allow
camping at the Airport. Tharp responded, noting that he believes this will
take place. He is working with the Water department at the City to see
about having water available for showers and things like that. So far only
one group of about 25 riders has requested to do this, according to Tharp.
Everyone agreed that this would be a good idea.
c. 100 Year Anniversary Committee—Tharp then turned to the 100-year
celebration. He noted that overall it was a great weekend, with just a few
weather-related issues. He stated that there were 650 airplane rides during the
event, between the Young Eagles, the Barnstormers, and the bi-planes.
Members then commented and shared experiences from the event.
Tharp continued, noting that they are working on rescheduling the balloon glow
yet this year. Members discussed this briefly and how it could be tied in with the
ribbon cutting. Members also touched on the t-shirt sales at the celebration.
Ogren stated that she was speaking with a hangar tenant and the person made a
real point of showing her needed maintenance items. She also spoke to some
other upgrading issues at the Airport. Ogren also spoke to the Young Eagles'
events and how they should work with Connie in the future, due to the forms that
have to be filled out, etc.,Just to help ease the confusion.
d. FRO I Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air—Wolford shared the monthly maintenance reports with Members
and highlighted some of the tasks performed—watering, mowing, touch-
up painting, weeding, mulching. He also spoke to the janitorial contract
Jet Air has with the Airport and how this is handled. Continuing, Wolford
spoke to the special events that have taken place at the Airport and the
extra tasks his crew has performed in preparation for these events.
Speaking to Jet Air's business, Wolford stated that their charter business
is still remaining steady. He noted that one of their jets hit a bird recently
and was out of service for a few weeks. He also spoke to the Air Race
and how they were in Galesburg for the night due to weather conditions.
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e. Commission Members' Reports—Ogren noted that this is her last meeting,
and that she would consider being on the Commission again in the future.
Members thanked her for her service.
f. Staff Report—Tharp thanked Ogren and noted that they will have a new
Member next month. That leaves one seat open. Tharp also thanked Odgaard
for his service, as his term has also expired.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at
6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building.
ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 P.M. Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0, Gardinier and Odgaard absent.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2017-2018
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to v o z a to
N N - at :a K) - ) N K) N P44 0 _P2NAME EXP. � m m
V V V V V V CO m t9 W m m m m
Minnetta 07/01119 0/ 0/
0
Gardinier X X X E X E X X X x XX x IE
Chris Ogren 07/01/18 pI
X X X X X X XXXE XX XX
A.Jacob 07/01/18 - 0
Odgaard 0/ 0/ 0/ 01 0 0 0 /
X X X X E E E E /E X /E IE E IE
Robert Libby 07/01/20 0/ 0/ 0
O/E X X EXXEXXX X /E OX
Christopher 07/01121 0/
Lawrence NM X X X EX X X X x XX XX
Key:
X = Present
X/E= Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time