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Iowa City Airport Commission
September 24,2007
Iowa City Airport Terminal—5:45 PM
Members Present: Howard Horan,Chair;Randy Hartwig; Greg Farris;Janelle Rettig
Members Absent: John Staley
Staff Present: Michael Tharp
Others Present: Larry Swanson;Dan Yeager; Forrest Holly; Leslie Bingham;
Phillip Woolford
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to other at 5:46 P.M. by Horan.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Horan asked the attending public to give comments, or ideas they had
come with. Swanson addressed the commission and gave a brief
summary of his background. Swanson commented that he felt the
communications coming from the airport were well done, and that he was
being kept informed of projects and plans that the airport has. Holly
commented on his desire to see WARS approaches at the airport. Holly
also commented that he's glad to see the airport commission attempting to
increase the community stake in the airport. He also commented that he
appreciated the development of the airport viewing area and hoped the
commission would continue its activities. Yeager commented his desire to
see the airport commission create more hangar space. He also
commented that increasing the public awareness and ability to use the
airport should be a priority. Yeager commented his desire to see a
sidewalk system out to the airport as well as along the airport road. Rettig
commented that there is a trail system planned for the area surrounding
the airport however in the recent years its been unfunded. Yeager
commented that making the airport a destination stop on the trail system
would be a possible way to increase the non-aviation public's use of the
facilities. Yeager also commented that a web cam at the airport could be
used to show activity through the Internet and be another way to increase
public awareness.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
1. Budget Work Session— FY 2009 and future Operation and Capital
Improvement Plan Budgets— Horan asked each commissioner to speak
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regarding their thoughts of projects the airport commission should
consider as they prepare future budgets. Hartwig commented that he
divided his lists among airfield (runway) and landside projects. He
commented that continuing with the FAA planned projects. Hartwig note
that the airport is still continuing its study regarding the south land and that
the interest in preserving land for the grass landing runway is still there.
Hartwig noted that other projects that he'd like to see considered include a
bike path/trail, continuing the replacement of access doors on Hangar C,
continuing the currently budgeted areas, such as fencing and pavement
repair. Screening for the dumpsters so they are not visible to taxiing
aircraft. Hartwig also noted that some other external security cameras to
monitor areas of the airport would benefit security. Hartwig also noted
asphalt areas around building D. Hartwig commented on aircraft space
needs stating he felt the airport should consider some hangar space
similar to Building F. Rettig commented on mechanical issues. Rettig
stated that the air condition unit annual has repair issues and feels that a
closer study needs to be done on the system. Rettig commented that the
commission should look at all the mechanical items and figure out where
they are in their life span and program some replacement costs. Rettig
commented that she'd like to see landscaping work done in the areas
around the terminal and replace our fencing around the outside perimeter
that is viewable to the general public. Rettig commented that she'd like to
see the conference room used more, and any necessary seating should
be obtained. Rettig also commented that the commission should focus on
hangar space needs and finding a way to increase the space needs that
are currently in demand. Rettig commented about wildlife mitigation and
the pond behind Wal-Mart. Rettig asked if there was something that could
be done regarding this area. Farris commented regarding lighting around
the apron. Farris commented he'd received requests to look at extending
wireless Internet to the hangar areas, for tenants to do flight planning and
weather retrieval. Farris commented that continued work on the viewing
area should be considered. Horan noted that a maintenance building for
the airport equipment should be considered. Horan noted that he also felt
a large hangar would be appropriate. Horan commented the potential
about rehabilitation of the south end of 18/36 as a possible taxiway or
service area. Horan questioned about the willow creek study and would
some of those costs be funded by the airport. Horan also commented
about a taxiway route to the north commerce park for potential
development of an aeronautical enterprise. Horan noted that the 12-30
parallel taxiway wasn't in the FAA plan and that he felt it should be. Rettig
discussed the potential for leasing the new hangar to the FBO and
Woolford responded that Jet Air would be interested in renting the facility.
Rettig asked that about the status of the National Guard. Tharp noted that
he'd like to see the commission continue the rehabilitation of pavements
that have been ongoing noting the areas that have been replaced and the
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areas that could still need attention. Tharp commented he felt there is a
market for new space. Tharp also commented that maintenance staff has
requested the purchase of a larger mower blade in order to cover more
ground, and to mow the increased amounts of land that are being put back
into grassland. Woolford commented regarding a second lighted
windsock located in the southern area for aircraft to be able to view.
Horan asked for a consensus on what would be in the capital budget for
the next fiscal year. The Commission agreed that the capital budget
expenses should be focused on a large hangar and that they should be
able to budget some money for the operational items that had been
proposed.
ADJOURN:
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2007
(Meeting Date)
TERM 1/11 2/8 3/8 3/28 4/12 5/10 5/15 6/7 6/8 6/28 7/9 7/19
NAME EXP.
Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X 0 X X X X X
Greg Farris 3/1/13 O/E X X O/E X X X X O/E X X X
John Staley 3/1/10 X X X X X X 0 X O/E O/E X X
Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X X X X X X X O/E O/E
TERM 8/1 8/9 8/13 9/5 9/13 9/24 10/11
NAME EXP.
Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X
Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X X X X
John Staley 3/1/10 O/E X 0/E O/E O/E O/E
Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X
Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 O/E X O/E O/E X X
KEY: X = Present
0 = Absent
O/E= Absent/Excused
NM= No meeting
— = Not a Member
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