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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
APRIL 14, 2011 —6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Steve Crane, Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan, Rick Mascari
Members Absent: Jose Assouline
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Jeff Edberg, David Hughes, John Yeomans, Marshall
Banks
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action): Amend the Listing Agreement for Airport Commerce Park to include lease rates.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Gardinier called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Chairperson Gardinier asked if there was approval for the March 10, 2011, meeting minutes.
Mascari moved to approve the March 10, 2011, minutes as submitted; seconded by
Crane. Motion carried 4-0; Assouline absent
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Farm Management—John Yeomans spoke to Members about the area that has been
under discussion, as far as what they want to plant. He noted that the area has become
inundated with weeds, and they need to decide if they want it kept mowed or if they want
to plant it in something. Yeomans added that the farm operator who is renting the
farmland out there currently has agreed to hay this area, remove the weeds, and also
some small trees that have popped up. He then stated that if the Members agree, the
operator can go ahead this year and get the area cleaned up and reseeded, at no cost to
the Airport. This would also mean that the Airport would not see the $2,500 in lease
income this year. Members then discussed whether or not they would like to agree to
this arrangement with Jim Sladek. It was noted that if they do not agree to it, they will
then need to find someone to take care of this area, whether in mowing or planting. The
discussion continued, with Members agreeing to the specifics of this proposal. Mascari
made the motion to approve the proposal to the contract with Sladek to mow the
hay at least three times, and to keep the fence line clean; seconded by Crane.
Motion carried 4-0; Assouline absent
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b. Aviation Commerce Park—Jeff Edberg— Edberg spoke to the Members about one of
the interested parties who had been doing building design. He stated that things were
moving along until the party got to the financing part, and now things have slowed down.
Edberg then spoke to the listing agreement, noting that there is no lease rate given. He
added that Members will need to approve this amendment, per Dulek. Mascari asked if
the party Edberg had been working with would be interested in a Lease. Edberg said
that he had not talked to them about a lease, but would approach them with the lease
opportunity.
i. Resolution #11-09 Amending Listing Agreement to Add Lease Rate
Schedule— Mascari made the motion to Recommend Approval of
Resolution#A11-09, Amending the Listing Agreement With
Skogman Realty for Aviation Commerce Park, to add a Lease Rate
Schedule; seconded by Horan. Motion carried 4-0; Assouline
absent.
c. FAA/IDOT Projects —AECOM— David Hughes
i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30—Hughes noted that the closeout paperwork is
ready. There were three different grants used on this project, and
therefore, three sets of paperwork. He noted that he will need Gardinier's
signature on these. He briefly ran through what all is included in these
documents. Hughes then responded to questions from Members.
ii. Obstruction Mitigation—Nothing to report.
iii. 7-25 Parallel Taxiway— Funding is still in question here, according to
Hughes. Those who bid will know that there may be a delay. Hughes
responded to Members' questions, using the map to show specific
locations. Tharp noted that the special meeting for this is on Tuesday,
April 26th at 6:00 P.M.
d. 2011 Air Race Classic—Tharp spoke to Members, noting that he and Gardinier met
earlier this week with Jet Air to discuss schedules and other items for the upcoming Air
Race Classic. He then responded to questions regarding the memo covering the race
specifics. The latest team count is 43, according to Tharp. Gardinier added that she is
on Team 41. She added that after speaking with Enterprise, they have said they will
offer a corporate rate on rentals, and will bring the cars to and from the Airport.
e. Corporate Hangar "L"—Tharp stated that he met earlier this week with the design
team. He added that the size is still at 60 X 60, still looking at a summer build schedule,
and the hope is to be online by the end of the year. Mascari asked if they could review
floor plans prior to finalizing. At the present time, all six of the hangars are spoken for,
according to Tharp, with Jet Air getting two or three of them. Gardinier asked if they
couldn't have the Economic Development person at City Hall do some marketing on
these hangars to get the word out in the community. Members agreed, with Gardinier
noting that they will revisit an Economic Development Subcommittee later in the
meeting. Mascari reiterated that he really needs to see the plans before he approves
anything.
f. FY2012 IDOT Grant Applications—Tharp spoke to Members, noting the projects he
hopes to accomplish. Some of these include: the north T-hangars- rewire to put
internal outlets in to eliminate all of the extension cords; changing out the exterior
lighting to LED lighting; upgrading IT security; and installing fiber cable from Building G
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to the Terminal Building. Tharp noted that currently they're looking at a total application
of $144,000.
g. Airport "Operations": Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management—
Tharp noted that he did email the Strategic Plan to everyone. Gardinier then spoke
about looking at the subcommittees they have. She passed around a listing, asking for
Members' thoughts on it. Horan asked if they could better clarify the goals and
objectives of the subcommittees. Gardinier stated that looking at the strategic plan and
the action items would be a good start. Members then discussed how they should
schedule reviews by these subcommittees. Tharp then brought up the issue of
extending hangar space to the Ford Tri-Motor, for four nights. Members discussed this,
questioning if this is also a football weekend. Tharp then responded to some
miscellaneous budget questions from Members.
h. FBO / Iowa Flight Training /Whirlybird Reports — Matt Wolford with Jet Air spoke to
Members next. He stated that they are seeing an increase in activity, especially single-
engine traffic. He added that their shop work has been up, as well. The conversation
then turned to the date of the Ford Tri-Motor. It was noted that it is over the Labor Day
weekend. Wolford added that they are very interested in getting the Tri-Motor here.
Marshall Banks from Whirlybirds then introduced himself to Members. He asked about
signage for his business, and Members noted that he needs to check with the City on
regulations. Tharp noted that if the Members are okay with this, he would be glad to
contact the appropriate department at the City. Members agreed that some type of
signage would be a good thing.
i. Subcommittees' Reports — None.
j. Commission Members' Reports — Mascari noted that on May 14'r' a Comanche group
will be doing a seminar at the Airport. He also asked if the hangar inspection went okay.
Tharp noted that it was delayed due to his being at a meeting that morning. Gardinier
then thanked Horan for his service as the Airport Commission Chair for the past year.
k. Staff Report—Tharp reminded everyone that next week is the Aviation Conference;
therefore, he will be out of the office Wednesday through Friday. Gardinier stated that
she hopes to attend on Wednesday.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
A special meeting will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal
Building, and the next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the
Airport Terminal building.
ADJOURN:
Gardinier made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M.; seconded by Mascari.
Motion carried 4-0, Assouline absent.
CHAIRPERSON DAT
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
TERM N N w .n a cn
NAME EXP. o 0 a 01m
03/01/13 X XX X X
Rick
Mascari
03/01/14 X XX X X
Howard
Horan
Minnetta 03/01/15 X XX X X
Gardinier
Jose 03/02/12 X X X X O/
Assouline E
Steve 03102/14 O/E X X X X
Crane
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time