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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1991
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Foster, John Ockenfels, Richard Blum, Antonia Hamilton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. A quorum of the Commission was
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 19, 1990, and the January 8, 1991, meetings were approved as
presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for January 1991. The bill to repair the unicom radio
was discussed. Ockenfels made a motion to approve the January list of expenditures. The
motion was seconded by Hamilton and passed 3-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - CORPORATE HANGAR LEASES:
Chairperson Blum opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. He explained the purpose of the
leases and asked for comments. Several items of the leases were discussed. One issue
concerned storage of fuels and oils in the hangars. O'Neil indicated that he had contacted the
Iowa City Fire Marshall in reference to the language in the lease. Written comments were
received from J.M. Swank Company and Interwest Equities. Discussion was conducted
concerning the amount of rent to be paid. O'Neil had suggested a 15% increase in the rents.
These are five-year leases and the Consumer Price Index for cities the size of Iowa City indicates
a 17.5% increase in the last five years. Blum stated that the amounts of rent would be discussed
at a later time on the agenda. Blum declared the hearing closed at 7:28 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Leases - Corporate Hangars #31, #32, #33, and #34 - Discussion was held
concerning the amount of rent for the leases for the next five years. Ockenfels made a
motion to increase the rent 10% for the leases. Hamilton seconded the motion.
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Discussion was held concerning the implications of this increase. The motion was voted
upon and passed 4-0. The Commission will request a 10% rent increase.
Language was changed in other sections of the lease to reflect concerns addressed by
the lessees. All written comments were addressed. The leases will be offered to the
tenants and, if accepted, will be acted upon at the February 1991 Commission meeting.
AIP Grant 3-19-0047-02 - O'Neil presented a draft copy of the consulting contract with
Howard R. Green Company for work to be conducted on Runway 06/24. O'Neil reviewed
the contract and suggested several changes. Gil Janes, representing Howard R. Green
Company, was present to answer questions from the Commission. Burnside had
reviewed the contract and also had suggestions for change and clarification. Janes
explained changes in the contract from the past grant contract. Some revisions were due
to regulation changes at the federal level. He explained how the fee amounts were
calculated. Hamilton made a motion for a resolution to accept the engineering contract
with Howard R. Green Company, as amended, subject to approval by the FAA. The
motion was seconded by Ockenfels and approved at roll call vote 4-0, with Hicks being
absent.
C. UST - Jet Fuel Tank - Ockenfels requested this item be placed on the agenda. He
outlined the events for bringing the underground fuel storage tanks at the airport into
compliance with EPA and DNR standards. One of the main objectives for installing new
fuel tanks was to enable the Commission to remove the old fuel tanks. Because only one
bid was received for new tanks and because the agreement to lease the new tanks was
rejected by Iowa City Flying Service at the last minute, the project to install new tanks was
postponed. E.K. Jones of Iowa City Flying Service expressed concern about removing
the jet fuel tank. Discussion was held concerning the repercussions of removing the jet
fuel tank. Ockenfels made a motion to proceed to remove the 10,000 gallon jet fuel tank
by June 1, 1991. Foster seconded the motion. In the discussion that followed the
motion, Chapter 4 of the City Code was reviewed. The Code indicates that it is the
lessee's (Iowa City Flying Service) responsibility to provide aviation and jet fuel tanks at
the airport. The motion was voted on and passed 4-0.
d. Wal-Mart - Stormwater Management Easement Agreement - O'Neil explained that the
original agreement with Westport Venture was never recorded. The new agreement is
essentially the same as the original agreement except for corporate name changes. The
date for compliance to initiate the lease was also changed. Hamilton made a motion to
adopt the resolution accepting the new agreement. Foster seconded the motion and at
roll call vote the resolution passed 4-0 with Hicks being absent.
e. State Air Expo - Blum explained that plans have not been finalized for the event. He will
attend a meeting on February 13, 1991, in Des Moines at which he expects more
concrete plans to be presented. Blum reminded the Commission that a commitment had
been made on their part and this may involve budgeting some funds to support the event.
This item will be on the agenda next month.
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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
Blum raised the issue of the EPA's new requirement for a stormwater management permit. O'Neil
explained that he had contacted the City Engineer on the matter and was waiting for information.
The deadline for applying for a group permit through AAAE is February 1, 1991. O'Neil will inform
the Commission on the progress of the application.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil stated that a copy of the Airport's annual report was included in the Commission packet.
A letter from Sertoma was included in the packet, thanking the Commission for the use of the
airport for their annual pancake breakfast.
The state sufficiency report indicates 26,400 operations annually at the Iowa City Municipal
Airport.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for February 19, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Foster seconded the motion and the
motion was passed 4-0.
Ric-F—ard Blum, Chairperson
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