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September 16,2010
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010—6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan, Jose Assouline
Members Absent: Steve Crane,
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action): None
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from the August 19, 2010, meeting was reviewed. Assouline moved to approve the
minutes of the August 19, 2010, meeting as submitted; seconded by Gardinier. Motion
carried 3-0, Crane Absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Aviation Commerce Park—Dulek stated that they were scheduled to close on Lot 10
this week; however, there was an error in the legal description that was approved by city
council, and that it would have to be re-approved with the corrected description.
b. Airport Farm Management—Tharp stated that he has been going through the wildlife
regulations from the FAA and has a message in to the State wildlife expert. Basically he
is trying to find what could be planted around the Airport that would not attract wildlife.
Tharp responded to Members' questions, noting that the area in question is about 100
acres. The discussion continued, with Members debating what the best course of action
would be. Assouline stated that he believes they should speak with the farm manager to
see what he thinks. Tharp will continue to work on this issue and will report back to
Members.
c. FAA/IDOT Projects—AECOM— Horan noted that David Hughes is available via
telephone if anyone has any questions. Tharp shared that the status has not changed
on these issues.
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i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30—Consider a resolution accepting improvements to
Runway 7-25 and Runway 12-30. Gardinier moved to defer this resolution
and the obstruction mitigation resolution to the October meeting;
seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 3-0, Crane Absent.
ii. Obstruction Mitigation—Tharp noted they were continuing their attempts to get
the final paperwork signed by the contractor
iii. Hangar A Drainage—Tharp noted that this began this week. Gardinier stated
that she received communication from a local pilot regarding the timing of
information sent to tenants. Tharp noted that letters were sent beginning with a
June mailing to provide an update and further letters were sent following the pre-
construction meeting with the contractor.
d. 2011 Air Race Classic—Gardinier recused herself as a commissioner. Tharp noted
that they have a request from the Iowa 99's for a contribution to the 2011 Air Race
Classic. He briefly explained what this entails. Gardinier then spoke, stating that there
will be 40 to 50 planes, and each plane has at least two pilots. They will be in the Iowa
City area for a five-day period. Gardinier also noted that she met with the Iowa
Children's Museum recently to discuss a children's event in conjunction with the Girl
Scouts. There will also be a Friday Night Hangar party planned. Horan stated that he
would like to make the $2,000 contribution to the race. Due to not having a quorum, a
special meeting will need to be held before the end of September in order to meet the
deadline.
e. Corporate Hanger"L"—Tharp briefly let the Members know the status of this. He
added that he is comfortable getting the grant signed so that they can return it to the
State, signaling that they are going to use the money. Assouline moved to consider
Resolution #A10-13, accepting the IDOT Grant; seconded by Gardinier. Motion
carried 3-0, Crane Absent.
f. Hangar H —Tharp stated this is to clean up the lease and to readjust the 20-year
window that was agreed to with the research hangar. He then responded to Members'
questions regarding this lease agreement, giving some history of it as well. Gardinier
moved to consider Resolution#A10-14, approving the amendment to the lease
agreement with the University of Iowa; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 3-
0, Crane Absent.
g. Airport"Operations": Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management—The
conversation began with subcommittees, with Horan stating that he would like to see
others involved in the budget committee, other than himself. He added that the viewing
area is great, but that they still need to get a platform built so that people can see over
the fence. Gardinier stated that her concern had more to do with whether their
subcommittees should look something like the strategic plan they recently did.
Assouline stated that he would help out on the budget committee. Gardinier suggested
Crane, as he has a financial background. The conversation continued, with Members
discussing the various subcommittees and their structure. Tharp then talked about the
upcoming finance/budget meetings on the 23rd, adding that if anyone has any questions
to submit ahead of time, they should email him with those. Tharp then fielded questions
from Members regarding this process. A special meeting will need to be held
somewhere around October 7th, according to Tharp, in order to approve a budget, and
before this special meeting, a meeting will be needed to put the budget together.
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Gardinier noted that she will be out of town starting the 30th of September, and Tharp will
be gone the week of the 27th to Kansas City.
h. FBO I Iowa Flight Training /Whirlybird Reports — Matt Wolford with Jet Air addressed
the Members next. He first shared the monthly report, adding that business has been up
for Jet Air. Gardinier noted that a light is out on the fuel pump, and Wolford will check
into this. She also stated that part of the screen is out, as well.
i. Subcommittees' Reports —Gardinier noted that she will be meeting with Tharp and
some others soon to review the details for the Air Race Classic. She also asked if there
is any reason they would not be able to host youth events at the Airport. Tharp will
check with the City's risk manager on this.
j. Commission Members' Reports — Horan noted that he took his grandson to the
Children's Museum recently, and that he had to show him the aviation exhibits first. He
also brought him out to the Airport.
k. Staff Report—Tharp noted that the floors are done, as is the parking lot. Gardinier
stated that everything is looking good. Dulek state she would get back to the
Commission with the schedule for the appointment of the new member.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, October 21, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport
Terminal building.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 P.M. Gardinier made the motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:19 P.M.; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 3-0.
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Chairperson Date
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2010
TERM w a a cn co —4 Co m
N a - ---1 N N --' --• —, N —
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NAME EXP.
03/01/13 X X X X X O/E X X X X X NM
Greg
Farris
03/01/14 X X X X X X X X XX X X
Howard
Horan
Minnetta 03/01/15 X X X X X X O/E X X X X X
Gardinier
Jose 03/01/12 NM NM NM NM NM X X X XX X X
Assouline
Steve 03/01/14 NM NM O/E X X X O/E X X X X O/E
Crane
Janelle 03/01/12 X X X X O/E NM NM NM NM NM NM NM
Rettig
John 03/01/10 X X NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM
Staley
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E =Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time