HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2005 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes •i
MINUTES Approved
Iowa City Airport Commission
February 16,2005
Iowa City Airport Terminal
Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Chair; Carl Williams; Dan Clay (left at 6:33 PM);
Michelle Robnett; and John Staley (arrived at 6:25 PM)
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Mitch Behr, Karin Franklin
Others Present: Rick Mascari, Harry Wolf
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:47 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Accept the purchase offer by Price Properties
SALE OF LAND:
Chairperson Hartwig asked Realtor Harry Wolf to start the discussion regarding the offer
that has been made on the 21+ acres of land being sold at the Airport. Price Properties is
the company handling the sale of the land for Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is planning to build a
Super Wal-Mart on this property. Wolf stated that he feels that the process should go
smoothly, as they handled much of the detail up front. He stated that he would also like
to discuss the remaining land with the Commission, sometime in the near future.
Williams stated that he had emailed Dulek with the questions that he had regarding this
sale. He had asked if the sale of this property would cause a reconfiguration of the other
lots by size and value; also, is this land the most valuable of all, and if so, is a new
appraisal needed on the remaining property; and does the sale of this property and some
of the easements and right-of-ways infringe on their ability to sell or give access to any of
the other properties, hence giving them a limited value. He then shared Dulek's
response: yes, it would be re-subdivided so the lot size will be reconfigured; as to value,
she suggested they ask Wolf; and that Wolf would advise the Council and Commission
on this; and thirdly, she stated she was not sure she understood the question, but that it is
the City's sole decision to sell or not, not the Airport's. Wolf then discussed with the
members the various land uses, with members asking questions regarding types of
businesses that could use the areas available.
Franklin then addressed the members' questions regarding land use plans by the City.
She also discussed the rezoning of land, as well. She asked the members to give her
feedback on how they want the remaining land to be developed. Mascari then shared
what he knows about the FAA requirements regarding the sale of land. He stated that it
was his understanding that the money from the sale of land must remain on the airport.
He stated that if the Airport has a positive balance in their account, the FAA would not
give them the 95% grant money that they have been receiving. He suggested leasing the
remaining properties, and cautioned the Commission to go slowly and be aware of these
regulations. Members continued to ask Wolf and Franklin questions concerning Wal-
Mart building on this land, and if either of them knew of any reason the Commission
should not recommend this sale.
MOTION: Williams moved to recommend to the City Council to accept the offer by
Price Properties, the company acquiring the 21.67 acres of land for Wal-Mart;
seconded by Clay. Motion carried 5 to 0.
AIRPORT SECURITY PLAN:
Williams discussed the security plan that he worked on. He stated that the Cedar Rapids
fire and emergency crews could be coming to Iowa City for training in this area. Hartwig
asked for clarification on a few issues.
Moved by Hartwig, seconded by Robnett, to adopt Res. A05-06, approving the
Airport Security Plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Clay absent.
AIRPORT MANAGEMENT:
Chairperson Hartwig noted that they needed to amend the agreement with Bill Flannery
and Snyder and Associates in order to continue this work.
Moved by Staley, seconded by Robnett, to adopt Res. A05-07, approving an
amendment to the consultant services agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for
temporary management services. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Clay
absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.
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Randall D. Hartwig, Chair 3/15/05