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Iowa City Airport Commission
December 9,2004
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, Harry Wolf, Dean Thornberry,Jay Hoenck, Rick Mascari, Dennis
Gordon
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:50 PM
Recommendations to Council: None
Approval of Minutes: Mr. Williams moved and Mr. Clay seconded motion to accept minutes from
November meeting. Motion carried 3-0 with Staley and Robnett being absent.
Ms. Robnett arrived.
Public Discussion—Items not on the Agenda: Mr. Thornberry addressed the Commission to present
information about the Air Lift LifeLine Pilots organization and to request permission to post information
on the Terminal bulletin board.
Unfinished Items for Discussion/Action: None
Items for Discussion/Action:
A. Runway 7/25 Project — Earth Tech: Mr. Hughes presented some preliminary information
pertaining to the options available on the width of the runway extension.
B. A.I.P Grant—Mr. Hughes presented the completed A.I.P. pre-application that was filed with
the DOT in November. Mr. Hughes went over the projects the Commission and FAA foresee
for the next five year period and longer range. Specifically, near term is continuing the 7/25
extension project. Additionally,the need to upgrade the north hanger taxi way was agreed.
C. Aviation Commerce Park — Mr. Wolf from Iowa Realty was present and indicated there
should be one "serious" offer for the Commission to consider before or by the next
Commission meeting. Mr. Williams asked if there was a written offer on lot/lots. Mr. Wolf
responded that there is a document that has not been signed by either party but that we are
very close to a verbal agreement and that both parties are in agreement with the economics
and are looking into applicable covenants. Mr. Mascari asked if Iowa Realty were doing any
advertising of the property. Mr. Wolf indicated that whereas the listings had been made
inactive pending the resolution of the current sale under discussion, there is not any active
marketing. If the sale currently under discussion should go through there may be a need to re-
examine the pricing, and land use of the remaining lots. Mr. Mascari told the Commission
that every year that passes costs the Commission $80,000 in lost benefits and urged the
Commission to be aggressive in marketing the land.
Mr. Staley arrived.
D. Strategic Plan—Mr. Davidson had a first draft of the Commission's Strategic Plan which the
Commission went over in detail to correct/amend facts and agree on specific wording.
E. Airport Budget — Commission reviewed budget and how year to date figures compare to
budgeted amounts. Specific accounts were questioned to find out specific information about.
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F. Airport Management — There was a resolution to extend the contract with Snyder &
Associates. Moved by Mr. Staley, seconded by Mr. Clay. Resolution passed 5-0 on a roll call
vote. Mr. Clay discussed the possible use of a student intern and the discussion with
University of Dubuque on duties and responsibilities. The issue of moving the Airport
Manager's office to terminal in conjunction with the possible internships was also discussed.
The Commission authorized Mr. Clay to interview applicants.
G. Obstruction Mitigation Project / Stanley Consultants — Mr. Hartwig discussed some of the
trees (obstructions) that are in the process of being mitigated.
H. Airport Park—Mr. Hartwig discussed the reply from the FAA concerning what is needed to
proceed with installing a terminal viewing area. It may be desirable to include these tasks in
with other grant applications. The availability of a DOT grant for security items will be
explored.
Chairperson's Report: The Chair asked members to consider any personal goals for the upcoming year
and present at January's meeting.
Commission Members Reports: There were none.
Administrative Report: None
Set Next Meeting: Next meeting set for January 13,2005
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM
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