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Iowa City Airport Commission
April 14,2005
Iowa City Airport Terminal—5:45 PM
Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Chair; Carl Williams; Dan Clay; Michelle
Robnett; John Staley
Staff Present: Sue Dulek
Others Present: Dave Hughes, Earth Tech; Michael Tharp, Elizabeth Freiburger
Interns; Kim Brogan-Coleman, Ron Duffe, Herrel Timmons.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:48 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Request that City Council authorize the
Mayor to appoint Dan Clay as a non-voting, advisory member to the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 10,2005: Staley moved, Robnett
seconded. Motion passed 5-0
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
A. Eastern Iowa Big Kids Toy Show: Ron Duffe and Herrel Timmons gave an
update on the event including how they are going to arrange the displays.
B. Runway 07 Project—Earth Tech: David Hughes stated that the FAA grant
application for the next phase (3) has been prepared. Mr. Clay moved that the
Commission make application for the FAA grant, and Ms. Robnett seconded
the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Hughes also reported that survey work
is in process.
C. Aviation Commerce Park: Harry Wolf was unable to attend. Mr. Hartwig and
Mr. Clay met with Mr. Wolf to get an update. Finalization of the Wal-Mart
sale is needed before going forward on remaining ACP lots. The Wal-Mart
sale is proceeding on schedule.
D. Strategic Plan—Implementation: Mr. Hartwig gave a summation of the
Strategic Plan objectives and the current status of work towards achieving
them.
E. Airport Budget: Mr. Hartwig indicated that the issue of hangar leases should
be addressed in the next few months in order to allow a more timely issue of
new leases.
F. Airport Management: Ms. Robnett outlined some management arrangements
that she and interns are working on for further discussion. It was agreed that
• setting a permanent management arrangement is a priority.
G. Obstruction Mitigation Project—Stanley Consultants: There are a few
remaining obstructions to be addressed. There is still some funding available
and the Commission is looking at possible alternative uses that would meet
the DOT's approval.
H. Airport Viewing Area: Discussion centered on the status of getting approval
from the FAA. We need to provide Bill Flannery (Snyder&Assoc.) with
more detailed specifications in order for him to submit the needed drawings.
The interns are working on getting these details.
I. Old United Hangar—Leasing additional space to Kim Brogan: Eastern Iowa
Pilots Association is interested in leasing the remaining half of the Old United
Hangar. Discussion centered on the desirability of the Commission retaining
said space for its use.No action was taken on Ms. Brogran's request, and the
matter will be on the agenda for the May meeting.
J. Howard R. Green Co. —Environmental Assessment costs: Mr. Hartwig and
Richard Blum detailed for the Commission the issue of a H.R. Green invoice
reflecting a change order that Mr. Blum stated was approved verbally by the
past manager, but never by the Commission. Mr. Hartwig indicated that he
was satisfied with the finished product and with Mr. Blum's explanation and
desire to ensure that a similar occurrence would not occur in the future. Mr.
Clay moved and Mr. Hartwig seconded the motion to authorize payment.
Motion carried 5-0.
K. Non-Voting Member—Mr. Clay will be moving outside City limits and he
desires to continue to serve. Mr. Staley moved and Mr. Williams seconded a
motion to request that the Mayor appoint Dan Clay as a non-voting, advisory
member of the Commission. Motion passed 4-0, with Mr. Clay abstaining.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Mr. Hartwig congratulated Jill and Justin Fishbaugh on
the recent completion and test flight of their homebuilt airplane.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: Members thanked Mr. Clay for his service
and urged the City to annex his new address.
STAFF REPORT: Sue Dulek indicated the Commission opening has been advertised
and that the Council could appoint at the May 17 meeting.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR: MAY 12,2005,AT 5:45 P.M.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Randall D. Hartwig, Chairpers6 Date