HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Richard Blum, Howard Horan, Pat
Foster
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil, Marianne Milkman
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7: 08 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 19, 1992, Commission meeting were approved
as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Foster moved to approve the expenditures as submitted. Ockenfels
seconded the motion and the expenditures were approved on a 4 - 0
vote.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Steve Schmidt asked the Commission how the waiting list for T-
hangars is maintained. Blum stated that Iowa City Flying Service
is to maintain the waiting list and it should be available to the
public. Assigning the hangars is to be done on a fair and non-
discriminatory basis. There was discussion on what fair and non-
discriminatory means. The Commission directed O'Neil to obtain a
current hangar waiting list and to post the list somewhere in the
Terminal Building.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation : Land use agreement - The
final version of the agreement was discussed by the Commission.
Burnside explained some minor changes from the draft agreement in
the Commission packet. A copy of the agreement between the City of
Iowa City and Friends of Historic Preservation was discussed.
Milkman reminded the Commission that some fill dirt would be
brought into the site. She estimated that about one foot of fill
would be needed in some areas.
The easement with the School District was discussed. O'Neil
suggested the Commission inform the School District of the intended
use of the easement. O'Neil will contact the School District and
inform them of the land use agreement and the need to use the
easement for access to the proposed storage building.
Tom Williams, who farms the Airport property, will have to be
reimbursed if the City wants to build the storage building before
the crop is harvested. In an effort to assist the Housing Rehab
Program with this project, Ockenfels made a motion to have the
Commission reimburse Williams if the amount is $ 300. 00 or less.
Horan seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - 0.
Ockenfels moved to adopt a resolution for a land use agreement with
the City of Iowa City for approximately one-third acre of land for
the purpose of constructing a salvage storage building. Foster
seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - 0,
with Hicks being absent.
b. Winkle-Jacob lease - The Commission discussed a memo from
Foster describing the terms of the lease. The current lease costs
are $ 4 . 44 per square foot. The new terms are for a three (3) year
lease with an increase to $ 5.25/sq.ft. the first year, $ 5.75/sq.
ft. for the second year and $ 6. 00/sq. ft. the third year. The
tenant will also install new carpet in some of the rooms at their
own expense.
Horan moved to adopt a resolution to accept the lease with Winkle-
Jacob Engineering, Inc. Ockenfels seconded the motion and at roll
call vote the motion passed 4 - 0, with Hicks being absent.
Burnside stated that there seemed to be a discrepancy in the
official name of the engineering firm. O'Neil will contact the
firm and make any needed corrections.
c. Gordon and Schmidt Aircraft (GSA) commercial business
agreement - Ockenfels reported to the Commission that the agreement
is not completed. GSA may be interested in leasing some property
from the Commission. The issue will be resolved and a final
agreement will be presented to the Commission at the next meeting.
d. Iowa City School System : annual lease - O'Neil stated that
the annual lease with the School District expires on July 31. The
lease is designed as a series of one year leases which must be
renewed every year. In relation to the other land leases at the
Airport, there may be a question of the School System paying fair
market value for the property. Part of the consideration of the
lease deals with the value of the permanent easement. The
Commission will need to schedule a meeting with the School District
to discuss this issue. This will be an agenda item for the July
Commission meeting.
e. AIP 3-19-0047-03 : Feasibility Study - O'Neil informed the
Commission that the second Technical Advisory Committee meeting and
a public meeting are scheduled for July 13 , 1992, at the Iowa City
Public Library. The survey data collected by Coffman Associates
will be discussed.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum thanked the subcommittees that were working on the lease
agreements.
Blum reminded the Commission that the Fly Iowa 92 Aviation Fair
will be held in Esterville on July 4. Fly Iowa 91 was hosted by
Iowa City last year and 8, 000 to 10, 000 people participated.
Blum also reminded the Commission of the Airport Fly-In breakfast
on August 30. The Commission has annually sponsored a paper
airplane throwing contest and Blum asked for volunteers to organize
the event. After some discussion, Horan enthusiasticly volunteered
to chair the event.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS:
Ockenfels suggested that the Commission proceed with recommending
to the Council approval of a non-voting, non-City representative to
the Commission. Blum stated that the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors had expressed interest in recommending a person for the
Commission. O'Neil will contact the Board to see if they are still
interested in recommending someone.
Foster said he is working on a solution for air conditioning for
the second floor of the Terminal Building. Foster said it is not
practical to repair the old unit or replace it with a similar unit.
The old unit is a five ton unit. Foster stated that a two ton
window unit would be sufficient. He said that a unit could be
purchased for $ 600. 00 to $ 700. 00.
O'Neil stated that Jones, from ICFS, said he has a used window unit
that the Commission could use. O'Neil will see if this is a
workable solution.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil told the Commission that ICFS had subleased Corporate Hangar
#34. The lease prohibits subleasing without permission from the
Commission and does not allow aircraft other than those of ICFS to
be in the hangar. One suggestion was to terminate the lease and
lease directly to the current tenant. Another suggestion was to
allow ICFS to retain the lease but the rent would be increased to
be equitable with the other corporate hangars. O'Neil will discuss
the issue with Iowa City Flying Service. This will be an agenda
item for the July Commission meeting.
O'Neil reminded the Commission that there were currently no
applications for the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. If the
Commission is aware of anyone who is willing to serve, they must
contact the City Clerk's office before June 23 .
The Fire Department has contacted O'Neil and would like to discuss
a live-burn exercise at the Airport. This will be discussed at a
future meeting when more details are available.
The FAA has notified O'Neil that the PAPI lights for Runway 06/24
should be installed and activated by the end of July.
Tom Kennedy has requested a new subdivision for part of the
property located in the Runway Protection Zone for Runway 06/24.
The Planning Department has informed O'Neil there are several
issues to be resolved before the subdivision can be approved. This
item will be monitored for further discussion.
A company which would like to provide bungee jumping from a hot air
balloon has contacted O'Neil to discuss what regulations apply.
O'Neil will contact the FAA to determine what notifications are
needed.
O'Neil received a letter from the Iowa Department of Transportation
which indicated preliminary approval of a $ 29, 000 grant to install
security fencing and gates at the Airport. Final determination of
State grant funding will be made on July 7 . This will be discussed
at a future meeting.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for July
21, 1992, at 5: 30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting at 9: 02 p.m. Foster
Isecon•ed the motion and the meeting was adjourned.
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Richard Blum, Chairperson