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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-11-2004 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 11, 2004 IOWA CITY AIRPORT TERMINAL Members Present: Randy Hartwig, John Staley, Dan Clay, Carl Williams, Michelle Robnett Members Absent: None Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Jeff Davidson Others Present: David Hughes, Dave Larsen, Rick Mascari, John Ockenfels, Ron Duffe, Greg Downes, Greg Zimmerman Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:50 PM Recommendations to Council: None Approval of Minutes: Staley moved and Clay seconded motion for approval of minutes from October with one amendment. In the third to the last sentence of Item A entitled "Runway 7 Project-Earth Tech," the Minutes should read: "Clay posed," not "Clay poised". Motion carried 5-0. Public Discussion — Items not on the Agenda: Rick Mascari presented to the Commission some old photos of the terminal. Unfinished Items for Discussion /Action: None Items for Discussion /Action: A. Runway 7/25 Project- David Hughes updated the Commission on progress. He described the analysis underway to determine the width of the extension (100' vs 150'). He presented information from the State on the pavement condition report it recently conducted. He has been in touch with FAA concerning reimbursement for additional expense with respect to relocation of Dane Road; he has not received a reply yet. Mr. Hughes reported he had heard from Mr. Jim Finley of the FAA with respect to the VOR approach to 36. Mr. Finley indicated that the time needed to change the approach to a VOR-A is only the time needed to republish, not the 2-3 year time frame for a new approach. Dave Larsen discussed possible changes to his development. The issue of moving dirt was discussed. Mr. Larsen met with Mr. Hughes earlier in the day and discussed possible time frame of the project's need for dirt and Mr. Larsen's time frame to remove dirt. The process the FAA requires was also discussed. The possibility of stockpiling the dirt was discussed. B. Strategic Plan- Asst. Planning Director Jeff Davidson presented a summation of the Strategic Plan up to the present with a prioritization of goals and a summary of the strengths and weaknesses as determined at the last meeting. Discussed the need to match strategies to goals and the remaining timeline for completion. Discussed the form the final document should take. Discussed the need to continue to keep Council apprised of elements that may already be in progress. Commission agreed to forward to Mr. Davidson specific strategies to accomplish stated goals; and kept open the possibility for a special meeting to further a timely completion. Airport Commission November 11, 2004 Page 2 C. Aviation Commerce Park- Chairperson Hartwig discussed his conversation of Nov. 11 with Harry Wolf and the present state of negotiations with interested party for lots. He indicated Mr. Wolf thought there may be a need for a special Commission meeting before the December Commission meeting to discuss an offer. Mr. Clay indicated that if the possible sale goes through the Commission may want to re-evaluate the remaining lots and whether the Commission may want to try to lease these lots. Mr. Downes offered that the possibility of leasing ground in this market is nil due to lenders' lack of desire. D. Airport Budget- Discussed the timeline of City action on budget. Members asked about the availability of report on the current versus last year budget expenditures and the possibility of including such information in the monthly packet. E. Airport Management- The agreement with Jet Air is ready to forward to Jet Air for its signature. Discussion on the shape of future management structure took place. The present situation with the FBO was discussed. Mr. Mascari offered that should the situation with Jet Air change it would not be in the Commission's best interest to have an arrangement with a company not based in Iowa City. The use of interns was discussed with an emphasis on the need to have specific goals in mind should the Commission use them. Also, the possibility of aviation management graduates and the plus /minus of this level of experience. Mr. Ockenfels presented his perspective on his experience of hiring the last manager and the restrictions present from the City with respect to ability of the Commission to set pay etc. Also discussed were the need of the Commission to set, through performance standards / reviews, the level of manager compensation. Mr. Ockenfels expressed his view that Iowa City is a perfect stepping stone position for managers looking to gain experience to move to larger airports. The need to have the Strategic Plan guide the manager's job description was expressed. Mr. Clay expressed the view that the position the Commission finds itself at presently, with an opportunity to develop an expectation and relationship with management, hasn't happened in the past. The ability to work with the City and having a new Strategic Plan is important in implementing that relationship. Mr. Duffe related his view, gained from being in many different airports / FBOs, that successful managers seem to be aggressive, entrepreneurial type individuals. He thought the challenge to the Commission is to manage this type of individual. Mr. Clay thought an option to help the present need of help with the daily aspects of management is to look further into the use of interns. Members agreed with Mr. Clay to further discuss specifics. Ms. Dulek offered her view of interns in other City departments. F. Obstruction Mitigation Project- Chairperson Hartwig presented the results of bid for removal of trees related to project. Two bids were received and both under the consultant's estimate. Clay moved to adopt resolution (A04-01) to award the contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc. and seconded by Staley. The resolution passed 5-0 on a roll call vote. G. Airport Park- Mr. Clay presented the reply from the FAA to his letter asking for guidance in implementing the Commission's desire to provide a terminal viewing area. The FAA stated the information the Commission should provide. Clay moved and Staley seconded a motion to authorize the Chair to contact Mr. Dick Blum to provide the necessary information to the FAA. Motion passed 5-0. It was discussed that there are volunteer groups which would be willing to help in any construction work. . • Airport Commission November 11, 2004 Page 3 Chairperson's Report: The chair reported that the City had presented a certificate to him recognizing Mr. Jerry Kaefering had completed 25 years of service to the City. The Commission agreed to present its own recognition along with the City's. The Chair also related an article in AOPA concerning the view of a Los Angeles County representative on the type of efforts airport supporters should use to best gain positive results. The need to have Commissioners help encourage fellow citizens to serve open positions on Airport Zoning Commissions was also stated. Commission Members Reports: Clay recognized Ms. Robnett's appointment to the Commission. Mr. Williams related his attendance at the Iowa Aviation Conference. He also described the Iowa Aviation security program and how Iowa City rates. Mr. Staley related that this meeting was his one year anniversary. He stated his view that issues at the airport have taken a positive step; he too welcomed Ms. Robnett. Administrative Report: None Set Next Meeting: Set for December 9, 2004 at 5:45 PM Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM ,PL( R ndall D. Hartwig, Chairperson Date S:ICLKWIRPORTVNINS