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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Hicks, John Ockenfels, Richard Blum
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Foster, Antonia Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Blum called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Attendance was noted and a quorum was
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20,1990:
The minutes of the February 20, 1990, meeting were approved with no additions or corrections.
PRESENTATION OF EXPENDITURES:
The list of expenditures was presented by O'Neil. The water bill was discussed. O'Neil
indicated that the bill was higher than normal because of a leaking toilet in the office area
rented by Iowa City Flying Service. The leak has been repaired. A motion was made by
Ockenfels to accept the list of expenditures as presented. The motion was seconded by Hicks
and passed on a 3-0 vote.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
David Houston, representing Hansen, Lind, Meyer, gave the Commission an update of what
is being done to meet the EPA compliance standards for their UST (underground storage tank).
Houston indicated that the preparations being conducted would enable HLM to meet all EPA
standards. He said that it was his understanding that water samples from the test wells were
to be tested by qualified personnel. He has a proposal under consideration by HLM for a
monitoring system to monitor for leaks and as an inventory control measure. Houston felt that
everything would be in place to meet the October 26, 1990, deadline requiring clean-up
insurance.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Capital Improvement Projects - Blum stated that the fuel tank situation was an item to
be discussed under the Capital Improvement Projects. He said the jet fuel tank is
owned by the Airport Commission and the three tanks by the power vault are owned
by Iowa City Flying Service. Blum indicated that the only way to be absolutely certain
that a tank has not leaked is to excavate around the tank.
When the jet fuel tank was reactivated in the late 1970s, the tank was pressure -checked.
Iowa City Flying Service has installed some type of monitoring wells. Ockenfels stated
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that the wells were groundwater wells. Blum questioned how the wells were being
monitored and who was monitoring them.
Blum suggested that O'Neil investigate as to how the tanks are being monitored. O'Neil
was directed to contact Iowa City Flying Service to find out what they intent to do with
their fuel tanks to meet insurance standards and what type of monitoring plan is in
place. Blum, Ockenfels and Hicks all agreed that the most appropriate way to proceed
is to get estimates to install new tanks. Ockenfels suggested that if the Commission
will ultimately be responsible for the fuel tanks, the Airport Manager should be involved
with monitoring the tanks.
Discussion was conducted concerning the agreement between the City Council and the
Airport Commission for funding of the local share of grants for capital improvements.
The document was received and corrections suggested. It will be forwarded to the City
Manager to be placed on the City Council agenda.
O'Neil stated that he would like to apply to the State Funding Program to rehabilitate
Runway 12/30. It would cost the Commission approximately $100,000 for the local
share of the grant. The application is due June 1, 1990. Blum suggested that O'Neil
prepare the application but wait to send it until the UST situation is resolved and to see
if funding will be available through the FAA for Runway 6/24.
B. ALP - O'Neil had an estimate from the Howard R. Green Company for updating the
Airport Layout Plan to include the latest FAA compliance standards. This is a fundable
item in the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The FAA recommended that the ALP
be updated to comply with the latest FAA regulations. A motion was made by Hicks,
seconded by Ockenfels, to authorize the Howard R. Green Company to update the ALP.
The cost of the update is not to exceed $3,000. The motion was passed on a 3-0 vote.
C. RCO Lease - The FAA wanted to increase the size of the property leased for the
Remote Communications Outlet. The supplemental lease called for an increase of six
inches on two sides of the building and one foot on the other two sides of the building.
Hicks moved to accept supplement #3 of the RCO lease #DOT-FA79CE-8400.
Ockenfels seconded the motion. It was approved on a 3-0 roll call vote with Foster and
Hamilton being absent.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum reminded the Commission that the State Airport Conference is scheduled for April 17,
1990.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS:
No items were discussed.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil presented a copy of a letter from the FAA concerning runway easements at the airport.
Blum suggested that a meeting with the FAA, the Commission and Dave Brown be scheduled
as soon as possible. O'Neil will try to arrange a meeting next week.
The City -sponsored Business PM will be April 12, 1990, at 4:30 p.m. at the Transit Facility.
O'Neil encouraged all the Commissioners to attend.
O'Neil stated that John Dane applied to the City of Iowa City to have approximately 20 acres
annexed into the City limits. Dane wanted the property annexed in as commercial property.
The planning staff recommended industrial zoning. The item has been deferred for six months
pending a study of the Highway 1 area corridor.
An application has been submitted to the City for a new subdivision west of the clear zone for
Runway 12. A 7460 form, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, has been filed with
the FAA.
An application has been applied for through Johnson County for a used car lot adjacent to
Hargrave-McEleney on Highway 1. O'Neil attached a letter indicating that if any new structures
were to be erected, a 7460 form would need to be filed. The used car lot would be on the
Wade property.
A preliminary report has been received from the engineering firm hired by the NWS (National
Weather Service) for installation of the ASOS (Automated Surface Observation System) unit at
the airport.
Rezoning for the airport development property is scheduled on the Planning and Zoning
Commission agenda for May 14, 1990. O'Neil encouraged Commission members to attend the
meeting.
The amendment to allow a watchman in a public zone has not been scheduled with Planning
and Zoning. O'Neil will contact Don Schmeiser to see when the item can be put on the
Planning and Zoning agenda. If it cannot be scheduled in the near future, Blum suggested
the item be put on the Commission agenda to discuss how to proceed with the situation.
Westport Plaza has inquired as to the feasibility of leasing some of the airport property for their
wetbottom water retention area. The Commission would like to discuss the matter at a future
date. Blum expressed concern that the outflow from the development across airport property
may be increased.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Because only three Commission members were present, the election of officers was postponed
until the next regular meeting.
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SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting was set for April 11, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Transit Facility.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m. It was seconded by Hicks and
the motion passed 3-0.
Richard Blum, Chairman