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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, John Ockenfels, Antonia Hamilton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Foster, Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Kaye Hennessey, Linda Gentry
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Iowa City Airport Commission
to order 7:02 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the July 17, 1990 and August 2, 1990 Commission meetings were approved as
presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks - To accommodate Iowa City Flying Service and E.K. Jones,
Blum called for a change in the agenda. Item 5.d., underground fuel storage tanks, was the first
item for discussion/action. Blum met with the City Council on August 6, 1990, to discuss the
storage tank issue. The subcommittee report was submitted to the Council, with the recommen-
dation to install two new fuel storage tanks at the Iowa City Municipal Airport and to remove and
dispose of the current fuel storage tanks. The Council agreed with the recommendation. The
Commission directed O'Neil to develop tank specifications for two new $10,000 gallon
underground storage tanks. O'Neil stated that he will work with Terry Reynolds from the
Equipment Division. Reynolds has experience in writing specifications for underground storage
tanks. When the specifications are completed, they will be presented to the Airport Commission
for final approval. Iowa City Flying Service will be consulted for suggestions on the fuel storage
system.
The Commission directed O'Neil to apply for the underground storage tank insurance. The
Commission will pay the premium on the jet fuel tank and Iowa City Flying Service will pay the
premiums on the other three tanks. Blum stated that the City Council indicated that they would
financially support the program.
Mercy Hospital - Air Access Request - O'Neil explained that the request by Mercy Hospital was
originally on the agenda only to solicit opinions from the Commission. It was not a forum for
public debate. O'Neil suggested that the item be removed from the agenda. If he needed
additional information, O'Neil would contact the Commission members individually. At this time,
action by the Commission is not required. Gentry indicated that Mercy Hospital requested the
item be deferred.
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Ockenfels explained that he, Blum and O'Neil flew over the area in question. Safety issues were
discussed. It was the opinion of those who flew the area that from a safety standpoint, there
would be no reason to deny Mercy Hospital's request. Blum stated that objective criteria was
used to form this opinion. Safety issues and land use issues both must be addressed. Gentry
indicated to the representatives from the north side neighborhood that if they had documented
safety concerns, those issues should be presented. Ockenfels moved to defer the issue until the
next Commission meeting. Hamilton seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0. Blum
recommended a subcommittee of Ockenfels and Hamilton to work on revising Chapter 4-1 of the
Iowa City Code of Ordinances to clarify landing and departures of aircraft within the Iowa City city
limits. Blum proposed acceptance of a petition from a group opposed to the Mercy Hospital
heliport to be included as part of the minutes of the meeting.
Hamilton made a motion that in the event the City Council chooses to consider whether to permit
heliports in a CO -1 zone, that the Commission request the Council to obtain input from the
Airport Commission prior to a final decision. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it passed 3-0.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Ockenfels moved to approve the list of expenditures for the month of August. Hamilton
seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION -ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No input was received from the general public.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Airport Reserve Fund - O'Neil explained the breakdown of funds remaining in the airport reserve
fund. The fund is to be deleted to assist in the payment of the Dane condemnation settlement.
The total amount remaining is $88,451. Ockenfels proposed a resolution to transfer the funds
from the airport reserve fund in the amount of $88,451 to the City Council to be applied to the
Dane condemnation settlement. Hamilton seconded the motion. It was passed 3-0 on a roll call
vote, with Foster and Hicks being absent.
]DOT Agreement - Hennessey suggested some changes in the agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation to provide review of the runway avigation easement appraisals.
Hamilton proposed a resolution authorizing the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson to sign
the agreement with the IDOT after minor revisions by the Legal Department. Ockenfels seconded
the motion and at roll call vote the resolution passed 3-0 with Foster and Hicks being absent.
Weather Reporting -The idea of providing a manned weather observation station was discussed.
Blum said that Iowa City was still scheduled to have an ASOS no later than December of 1992.
The question remains as to what to do about weather reporting in the interim. O'Neil stated that
if a manned weather station was established, Iowa City Flying Service should be contacted to
determine if they would like to be involved. Several issues were discussed, including the cost
of establishing a weather station. The Commission directed O'Neil to investigate costs for
establishing a manned weather station at the airport.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum stated that a recommendation was made by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
conditions to be attached to Parcel 2 of the airport development property. It was Blum's
understanding that the statements attached were recommendations and not conditions. The City
Council sent the issue back to Planning and Zoning to resolve the language problems. Blum will
contact the Planning and Zoning Commission to define the language.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS:
No items were presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil stated that all the farm property at the airport would be leased to Tom Williams. John
Dane will be notified that his lease of 40 acres at the airport will be terminated. This will be
beneficial to the airport to have one tenant farming all of the airport farmland.
The ]DOT has preliminarily approved a grant for security fencing at the airport. The area to be
fenced is from the Reserve Center to the main entrance drive and back to the Hansen Lind Meyer
hangar. If a final approval from the IDOT is received, the local contribution for the project will be
$2,571. Additional fencing and security gates will be added in the future.
A request was made from an individual to install additional hangars at the airport. Blum
suggested O'Neil direct the individual to present the Commission with a written proposal.
Ockenfe]s stated that there is a waiting list for hangar space at the airport.
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The next Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for September 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Chairman- Richard Blum