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Airport Commission
June 21. 2012
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 21, 2012 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline. Howard Horan, Rick Mascari
Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Jeff Edberg, David Hughes
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action): Airport Commission by consensus agreed to recommend to Council to develop a
policy to allow alcohol be served at events held at city facilities.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Assouline called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes of the May 17, 2012, meeting were reviewed. Mascari moved to approve the
minutes of the May 17, 2012, meeting as submitted; seconded by Horan. Motion carried
3-0; Gardinier absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Airport Commerce Park —Tharp noted that he has not heard from Jeff Edberg, but that
he did have contact with his secretary regarding the meeting schedule. Mascari noted
that the realtor is only putting one ad out per month on the commerce park lots. and he
questioned if more marketing isn't needed. Edberg showed up at this point in the
meeting and Members posed the increased marketing question to him. Edberg
explained the advertising methods currently being used, noting both the Skogman web
site and his own personal web site. He further clarified how the marketing of these lots
is being handled. At next month's meeting, Edberg will bring his laptop and show
Members just exactly what he is talking about with the web sites and the marketing plan.
The discussion continued, with Members talking about the various angles that could be
used to draw attention to these lots. Mascari asked for an update on Deery's option to
purchase additional lots. Edberg stated that the option period for Deery to buy the
additional lots expired. Edberg noted that he is aware of another client with interest in
these lots.
b. Terminal Building Brick Repair— Mascari stated that the work looks great and other
Members agreed. Mascari moved to consider Resolution #Al2-20, Accepting Work
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for Terminal Building Exterior Repairs; seconded by Horan. Motion carried 3-0;
Gardinier absent.
c. Hangar L —Tharp stated that ground has been broken on this project. with the end of
September, early October as the expected completion date. Mascari asked if there have
been any unexpected changes or delays. Tharp noted that MidAmerican wants to make
some changes and he briefly explained these.
d. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM —
i. Obstruction Mitigation — David Hughes addressed the Members, noting
that there is no update on the obstruction mitigation at this point.
ii. 7/25 Parallel Taxiway Grading & Drainage— Hughes noted that they
are finishing up the west end of the project. The deep fill is completed and the
contractor is currently putting top soil on. Hughes added that they plan to
complete this project by the end of next week.
iii. 7/25 Parallel Taxiway Paving & Lighting — Hughes stated that the
paving and lighting project is at the bidding stage now.
1. Public Hearing —Assouline opened the public hearing.
Hughes stated that after speaking with the FAA it sounds like
discretionary funding is going to be more readily available than it has
been in the past few years. Assouline then closed the public hearing after
a brief discussion.
2. Mascari moved to consider Resolution #Al2-21,
Accepting Plans and Specifications for Runway 7/25 Parallel
Taxiway Paving and Lighting for Construction; seconded by Horan.
Motion carried 3-0; Gardinier absent.
iv. Airport Electrical Rehab — Hughes stated that they sent out four RFPs
to electricians, and received back three. The two lowest bids were only about
S300 apart, according to Hughes, with Girard Electric being recommended.
Mascari moved to consider Resolution #Al2-22, Awarding Contract for
Airport Electrical Rehabilitation as discussed; seconded by Horan. Motion
carried 3-0; Gardinier absent.
e. Aviation Authority —Tharp spoke to this issue, noting that he had a conversation with
the Cedar Rapids Airport manager this morning regarding this. He gave Members a
brief history of why various other cities have gone to having an Authority. such as Des
Moines doing so in order to speed up the process of being able to obtain more airlines.
Burlington created an Authority in order to revitalize their airport. Tharp noted that if the
Commission is interested, the Cedar Rapids Airport manager did offer to have their
consultant expand what he is looking at, to make it not only a regional approach but also
to look at possible partnerships that could be forged between entities. Members
discussed their feelings, with the majority agreeing that they should take a wait-and-see
attitude.
f. Airport "Operations":
i. Strategic Plan-Implementation —Tharp stated that he would like to do a
review of this plan when all Members are present. Members agreed they could
do this at the July meeting.
ii. Budget —Tharp stated that things look good for the end of the fiscal year.
Revenues are coming in a bit higher due to some lease changes and increases.
Expenses. on the other hand, are a bit lower than expected, according to Tharp.
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iii. Management—Tharp stated that he has the appropriate form needed to
change his position from .75 to FTE status on July 15t. Tharp next spoke to the
issue of allowing alcohol to be served at Airport functions, noting that he has had
conversations with the Library and Parks and Rec about this. They would like to
see the City restrictions eased on being able to serve alcohol in City-owned
facilities. This would be tied to an approval process, which Tharp briefly
explained. Members discussed whether or not they want to proceed in this
direction. Dulek explained what this type of procedure would do for the Airport.
The three Members present agreed that they would like to pursue an alcohol
policy.
g. FBO / Flight Training Reports —
i. Jet Air — Matt Wolford spoke to the Commission next. He added to the
previous conversation that Jet Air would like to be able to hold special events.
where alcohol could be served. He then gave a brief rundown on where Jet Air is
with their building project, which has a completion date of July. Wolford also
noted an uptick in their business with flights.
ii. Iowa Flight Training —Wolford noted that Tim was not present from IFT
but that from what he can tell things are still busy there. Tharp noted that a
couple of weeks ago during the Young Eagles' event, Tim did an aviation camp.
h. Subcommittee Reports —
i. for June— Infrastructure (Horan, Mascari, Tharp) — Horan spoke about
the vertical infrastructure report. He noted that things are slowly but surely
getting done, i.e., runway lights, transformers, and controllers. He briefly touched
on some of the other infrastructures projects that are either in the process of
getting done or need to be looked at. Assouline asked if the airplane that sits up
front could be washed down, to which others agreed. Mascari asked if there is
any way to get water to the hangars, some type of pump that a hose could be
attached to. Wolford pointed out an area at the Airport where Mascari could
access a hose. The discussion continued with Horan touching on some of the
long-term projects they hope to achieve. Tharp also noted some roof repairs that
will be completed this summer.
ii. for July — no reports
i. Commission Members' Reports — Mascari noted that his annual checkup went well at
Jet Air. He also noted that Jerry Full called him recently to say that he has vacated his
hangar. Mascari said that it will take him some time to get his things moved. Horan
stated that he is still enjoying his flight training.
j. Staff Report—Tharp stated that he will be taking a few vacation days next week. In
July he will take off for a week's vacation. Tharp also stated that yesterday the Airport
hosted the department-head staff meeting for the City. He said that he had several
compliments on the Airport. Tharp also spoke briefly about the Young Eagles event
back on June 9m, stating they did about 32 airplane rides for the youngsters. Horan
added that Sertoma is the last Sunday in August. Mascari then mentioned that his
daughter got married last weekend.
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SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal
building.
ADJOURN:
Mascari made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 P.M.; seconded by Horan.
Motion carried 3-0, Gardinier absent.
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CHAIRPERSO DATE
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2012
TERM o 0 o o o o 0
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NAME EXP. r
N N N N N
R') N
03/01/13 X XXX X X X
Rick
Mascari
03/01/14 X XXX X X X
Howard
Horan
Minnetta 03/01/15 X X X X X X O/E
Gardinier
Jose 03/02/12 O/E X X X X X X
Assouline
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time