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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 25, 2015—6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline, Jacob Odgaard, Chris Ogren
Members Absent: David Davis, Minnetta Gardinier
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Sue Dulek
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Melissa Underwood
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):,
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
Acting Chairperson Odgaard called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the May 21, 2015, meeting were reviewed. Ogren moved to accept the minutes
of the May 21, 2015, meeting as presented. Assouline seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Airport Master Plan—Underwood gave the Commission members an
update of the master plan group activities. Underwood discussed the process to
date and then discussed runway design options that the master plan group had
considered for recommendation. Underwood noted that one of the altemative
design options to gain the most runway landing distance included changing the
design category of the runway. Underwood stated they could get back 700 feet
by changing this design item. Underwood also stated that there might be some
other changes the Commission should weigh, which were that the runway width
could decrease to 75 feet wide. Members asked questions regarding the change
to which Underwood responded. Ogren asked Wolford what impact the change
would have on Jet Air's operations. Wolford stated that the change would be
appreciated. He stated that pilots see the landing distance available and now
might choose to use Cedar Rapids. With the change the landing distance
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available would be closer to 4900 feet and instead they might say that's "good
enough"for landing distance needed. Members continued to discuss the
alternative designs of the runway ends. She stated additional alternatives to the
runway 7 end could include a potential for a stopway, as well as additional
lighting to aid aircraft. Members discussed those options. Underwood stated
that next month she would have a presentation with AECOM regarding the
obstruction mitigation work that would be required.
b. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM (David Hughes)—
i. FY15 Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp noted that Hughes was
not present and stated they would have a presentation on the obstruction
mitigation project at the next meeting
ii. Fuel Tank Rehabilitation—Tharp noted that one of the
inspections on some of the storage systems had been completed but that
he needed to get information from the technician that did the inspection.
He noted they had identified some valves that might need to be replaced.
Wolford reminded the Commission that during the work, the self-service
pumps would also be offline and that Jet Air was preparing to serve
everyone with full service trucks. Ogren asked about the end date in time
for SERTOMA and Tharp stated that it would be close. Odgaard asked
about tenant notifications and Tharp stated that they were waiting until the
first to send out the notices so that tenants had time to react but not
forget.
iii. North T-hangar Electrical Service & LED lighting — Tharp
noted that the contractor was continuing to work and that they were
waiting for some dryer weather to continue
c. Airport Operations—
i. Strategic Plan-Implementation—Tharp reminded the
Commission that were holding on the Master Plan to update the strategic
plan
ii. Budget—Tharp noted that June was the end of the fiscal year.
Tharp noted that they would have a better idea of the remaining. Tharp
noted that they wanted to do a debt-free ceremony, but was giving some
space as Cedar Rapids just did an event.
iii.
Management—
1. Use of E-Cigarettes - Tharp noted that the City Council
was updating the city policy to include E-Cigarettes as a banned product
under the policy. He stated that the Commission had the option to
continue to policy. Members agreed by consensus to continue with the
city policy
d. FBO/Flight Training Reports
I. Jet Air—Wolford talked about the maintenance
work that had been done during the month. Wolford talked about some of
the well-known politicians and others that have been through the Airport
recently and in the past. Wolford discussed flight training operations with
the Commission and what aircraft they're operating.
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e. Commission Members' Reports— Ogren stated that she was looking at
the Air Race Classic web site today to see how Gardinier did and that she
did complete the race this year. Tharp added that he did post a couple
updates during the race on both Twitter and Facebook. Odgaard shared
that he recently flew to St. Louis and that they had to divert over to
Springfield, Illinois due to a thunderstorm. He also spoke to several other
trips he has taken.
f. Staff Report— Tharp stated that he will be off for his birthday, June 26th.
Ogren then asked for an update on the new windows and blinds. Tharp
stated that he sent an email, but that he has not yet heard anything back.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at
6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building.
ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 P.M. Assouline seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0 (Davis, Gardinier absent).
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
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Minnetta 03/01/19 X X 0/ X X X X X X X X 0/
Gardinier E E
Jose 03/01/16 X X 0/ X X 0/ X X 0/ X X X
Assouline E E E
Chris 03/01/18 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Ogren
A.Jacob 03/01/18 X X X O/ X X X X X X X X
Odgaard E
David 03/01/17 O/ X X O/ X X O/ X X 0/ X 0/
Davis E E E E E
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
0 = Absent
0/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time