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February 19,1991
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1991 -7:00 P.M.
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 7:02 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the January 15, 1991, meeting were approved as
presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for February, 1991.
Hamilton made a motion to approve the list of February
expenditures. Foster seconded the motion and it was approved 4-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
E. K. Jones made a clarification on the criteria used for insuring
the underground fuel storage tanks. He indicated that a
representative from the insurance company would be at the State
Airport Conference in April.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Agricultural Property Management- Blum explained that the item
was on the agenda at the request of Jim Dane. Blum stated that
last fall, O'Neil had addressed the Commission with the idea of
reducing costs and administrative time by having all the
agricultural ground farmed by one tenant. The Commission expressed
to O'Neil that was a management decision and not a matter of
policy.
Jim Dane explained his reasons for wanting to farm the 40 acres
that was once part of their farm. The Commission listened to
Dane's presentation and decided that it was not a policy matter.
It is a management decision and O'Neil should make his decision on
what is best for the entire Airport.
b. Leases - Corporate Hangars # 31,#32, #33, and #34- O'Neil
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stated that he received signed leases for hangars #32 and #34. J.M.
Swank has indicated that they will sign the lease before the new
lease is due. Interwest Equities has not signed their lease and
Harry Hinckley has indicated that he may not renew the lease. The
Commission directed O'Neil to pursue rental of hangar # 33 if
Interwest Equities does not sign the lease soon.
A motion was made by Ockenfels to accept the Corporate Hangar
leases as written. The motion was seconded by Hamilton. At roll
call vote, the motion passed 4-0, with Hicks being absent.
c. AIP Grant 3-19-0047-02- O'Neil stated that there were no items
in connection with the grant that required action. This item will
be included on the agenda every month until the project is
completed. Pavement borings were completed and it was O'Neil's
intention to have the project ready for bids in April.
d. Chapter 4, Code of Ordinance - Code Review and Revisions -
O'Neil had supplied a copy of the Chapter 4 code revisions to the
Commission members. The subcommittee of Ockenfels and Hamilton
have reviewed the entire ordinance and incorporated the changes
recommended by the FAA and the code review firm employed by the
City of Iowa City.
Blum directed the subcommittee to continue to work toward a final
form of the ordinance to present to the Commission. The item will
be included on the agenda for the next meeting. Burnside will
review the ordinance before the next meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Blum stated that the National Guard has invited the Airport Manager
to a ceremony at the Armory in recognition of the cooperation
between the Airport and the National Guard during the Guard's
annual emergency medical exercise. O'Neil will not be available to
attend but Foster will represent the Airport.
Blum reminded the Commission that the State Airport Conference will
be conducted in Des Moines on April 15 and 16, 1991. He urged the
Commission members to attend. More information will be forwarded
to the Commission members as it becomes available.
Blum stated that the City Council wants to schedule a meeting with
the Commission to discuss budget items and other issues. Blum will
schedule the meeting and inform the Commission of the time and
date.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil contacted Gee Excavation for an estimate on removing the jet
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fuel storage tank. Removal and disposal of the tank will cost
between $3000.00 - $4000.00. This price does not include over -
excavation if contaminated soil is found.
The IDOT has scheduled four meetings to discuss transportation
needs for the next five years. One meeting is scheduled in
Davenport on March 19,1991. O'Neil will attempt to attend that
meeting.
There is a state sponsored school for weather observers scheduled
for Iowa City in the near future. Iowa City Flying Service, Air
Care and an Iowa City corporate based pilot have expressed interest
in attending. O'Neil will also attend the training.
Plans for the State Aviation Expo have not been finalized by the
state IDOT committee. If plans are not finalized soon, it may be
too late to organize the event for August of 1991.
Walmart will be flying into Iowa City every day. This will be a
regional pick-up area for their over -night film developing service.
Approximately 23 stores will be involved.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for March
19, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Foster moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Hamilton seconded
the motion and the meeting adjourned .