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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY APRIL 9 ,1995—5:45 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Foster,Rick Mascari,Howard Horan,,Mark Anderson,Tom Bender
STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mitchell,Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 12"Commission meeting were approved as submitted.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Mascari moved to approve the bills. Foster seconded the motion and the bills were approved 5—0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION—ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Jones,from Iowa City Flying Service,questioned whether the Airport Commission could change the
minimum standards as they apply to his lease. Mitchell said he would see how the ICFS lease would be
affected if new minimum standards were adopted. Jones also discussed several issues from the Airport's
past and stated that the Commission didn't realize some of the events that had happened in the past. Horan
agreed with Jones that Jones had historic knowledge of the Airport that the current Commission did not
have and thanked him for pointing out the information to the Commission.
Dean Thornberry said that he was concerned with some of the things Jones said about lack of support for
the Airport over the years from the City Managers and City Councils. Thornberry said he thought the
current Council realizes the Airport needs Council support to implement the Master Plan and that up to this
point,the Council has supported the proposed changes for the Airport.
PUBLIC HEARING—MINIMUM STANDARDS:
Horan opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. Bender asked if the standards could be changed if they are
actually part of the ICFS contract? Mitchell said if they are part of a contract,ICFS would be under the
old standards for the term of the contract. If they are part of the City Code,the Airport Commission can
revise or rewrite them. He will review the ICFS contract to see what standards would apply.
Jones commented that the standards should not require someone who wanted to do airframe and powerplant
repair to have a certified FAA Part 145 Station. This is an unnecessary expense to the FBO. If someone
wants to have a maintenance shop,the standards should only require FAA certified mechanics and not a
certified station.
O'Neil asked Gordon Peterson,from PS Air,if,as an FBO,he thought the Airport should require a
certified repair station. Peterson said an airport would limit themselves if they required a certified station.
Jones said a part 145 Station would cost$200,000 to meet current standards.
Horan closed the hearing at 6:15 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Airport terminal building renovation—architect interviews
1. Wehner,Pattschull, &Pfiffner. Dick Pattschull made a presentation for his company. He
explained some of the history of the Terminal and how he would work with the Commission
to design a building that would be more accessible and inviting to the public.
Anderson asked how much experience the company has in building renovation? Pattschull
said he has a lot of experience in renovation and as a pilot,he has a special interest in doing
this project. He said he would be able to meet the Commission's deadline for the design
phase of the project.
On behalf of the Commission,Horan thanked Pattschull for interviewing with the
Commission.
2. Hansen,Lind,Meyer. Scott Hansche and Maurice Cohen presented information on HLM.
Hansche said Cohen would be the project leader and he would oversee Cohen on the project.
Cohen said he thought HLM has the in-house expertise in planning,engineering,etc.to assist
with the project and would be an excellent resource for the Iowa City office.
Cohen said he has several years of experience with historic rehab of properties. He said it is
important that a building that must meet a current operating need can meet that need if it is
restored to it's original condition. Its original use may not meet the current or future use.
Hansche said FILM brings a well-developed team,with good back-up resources. He said
IILM could meet the schedule as outlined in the proposal.
Horan thanked FILM for taking the time to interview with the Commission.
The Commission discussed the interviews and the merits of both firms. Mascari made a
motion to select FILM to provide the conceptual design to renovate the Airport Terminal.
Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 5—0. O'Neil,Horan,and Anderson
will schedule a meeting with HLM as soon as possible. Mitchell will draft a contract for the
architectural services.
b. ACSG project: Greg Bridger circulated a summary update for the parcels in the land
acquisition and easement project. He also gave the Commission a copy of the most recent project
newsletter. The appraisals for the avigation easements should be completed in five to seven
weeks. The easements will not be no-build easements. The easements will reflect the current
operations policy and traffic patterns.
c. PS Air/Iowa City Flying Service— O'Neil said this would be on the agenda until
negotiations have been completed. The negotiations with PS Air over facility needs are to be
completed by May. The major questions include hangar space and installation of a new fuel site.
At this time,ICFS has not been sold to PS Air and is still owned by Jones.
O'Neil said deciding hangar need should involve IJS and ICFS. If supported by the Council,a
100'by 100'building could be built in the next few months. It could be leased by ICFS and they
could sublease space to IJS until US has completed it's building plans.
d. Iowa Jet Services— The Commission discussed where IJS would build their hangar.
There was also discussion of whether the FBO lease and land lease should be included in
the same lease. Mitchell said it could be done either way. There was discussion on
where a fuel farm would be sited and who would be using the site.
Dennis Gordon said IJS told him they had approval from the Commission to use the fuel
tank at the HLM hangar. Mascari said he talked to Mr. Staib and told him that use of the
HLM fuel tank by anyone other than a long-term tenant of Gordon was absolutely not
allowed.
A meeting will be scheduled for April 16, 1998,with ICFS,IJS,the Commission
subcommittee,Mitchell,and O'Neil to discuss hangar space,fuel farms and any other
issues the two companies may want to discuss.
e. Minimum standards— Anderson made a motion to amend the language in the airframe
and powerplant repair section to not require a Part 145 Repair Station. Mascari seconded
the motion and the motion passed 5—0. Mascari made a motion for a resolution to adopt
the Minimum Operating Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities for the Iowa
City Municipal,as amended. Anderson seconded the motion and at roll call vote,it was
passed 5—0.
f. Special event application- Mark Anderson made an application to use Airport property
for a wedding reception on May 24th. O'Neil discussed safety issues with the Anderson
and explained how the area would have to be barricaded to prevent his guests from
wandering into areas where there may be aircraft movement.
O'Neil reminded the Commission that the application is complicated by the fact that
Anderson wants to serve alcohol on City property. If they approve this application,other
groups may want to temporarily lease property for events that serve alcohol. O'Neil said
that he suggested several months ago that the Commission should consider a fee for use
of Airport property for special non-aviation events. That issue should be addressed in the
near future.
Bender made a motion to grant Anderson's application to use the Airport for a wedding
reception. Foster seconded the motion and it was passed 4—0,with Anderson abstaining.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Horan said he has been gathering information of fuel tanks and fuel farms. The Commission may want to
hire a consultant to assist them in the fuel farm issue. Mascari said he thought the Commission should
address this issue as soon as possible. O'Neil will try to invite someone to the May meeting to get started
on the project.
Horan went through the list of pending projects and gave an update of the project schedules.
COMMISSION MEMBERS'REPORTS:
Anderson inquired about what happened to a letter to Airport tenants,asking for suggestions for improving
the Airport. Horan and Bender said they will draft a letter.
Mascari said he will be in Florida and will go visit the airport that has the building IJS is modeling their
facility after.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil said the half-time airport maintenance worker gave two weeks notice. He is finishing his degree at
Kirkwood and has found a full time job. O'Neil said that if the Commission wants to increase the level of
operational services at the Airport,as they have talked about in the past,now is the time to change the job
description. This may include increasing the number of hours for the maintenance worker or discussion on
how to contract out some of the work
O'Neil said he has a copy of the marketability study and suggested the Commission subcommittee and the
Council subcommittee meet as soon as possible to determine the next step for the North Commercial area.
The Airport Stormwater Management permit was renewed for three years. The bill will be on the next list
of expenditures in May.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for May 14, 1998,at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 ..m
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Howard Horan,Chairperson