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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1992 - 5:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Richard Blum, Howard Horan, Pat
Foster
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hicks
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 5: 37 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Jones, from Iowa City Flying Service, requested installing tarps in
the United Hangar building as a measure of bird control. Jones
requested the Commission participate in the program. After some
discussion, the Commission requested ICFS prepare a proposal of
installation, including costs. This will be an agenda item at the
next regular Commission meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - HAWKEYE AVIATION LEASE:
Blum opened the public hearing on the proposed lease for Hawkeye
Aviation at 5:41 p.m. John Wilson stated that if another FBO was
located at the Airport, it may dilute the business of ICFS. He
stated he had discussed the ICFS lease with Jones and he had
several questions concerning the space leased by ICFS.
Jones, from ICFS, circulated a letter stating objections to a
commercial business agreement with Hawkeye Aviation. His concerns
centered around the minimum standards that were eliminated in the
Code of Ordinances. He stated that those standards were to be
maintained to protect ICFS.
Blum asked if anyone else wanted to address the Commission
concerning the lease. No one else requested time to speak and Blum
closed the public hearing at 5:53 p.m.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Hawkeye Aviation : lease agreement - In answer to a statement
made by Wilson during the hearing, Blum stated that it was not the
intention of the Commission to require ICFS to relinquish some of
the area they lease in order to accommodate Hawkeye Aviation. Any
space relinquished by ICFS would be done on a voluntary basis.
The question of granting exclusive rights on an airport was
discussed. Blum stated that the 1989 Federal Aviation
Administration Compliance Standards prohibited granting exclusive
rights to any operator on an airport.
Ockenfels said that the FAA regulations state that it is the
responsibility of the Commission to attempt to accommodate new
aviation businesses interested in locating at the Airport. The
Commission must attempt to accommodate aviation businesses that
will assist in generating funds to support the Airport.
Blum reminded the Commission that the regulations also prohibit
leasing all the space to one operator just to eliminate the
possibility of another operator from locating at the Airport. The
leased space must be required for the operator's business. This
may be in conflict with a provision in the current ICFS lease.
Options to accommodate Hawkeye Aviation were discussed. This
included available space in the Terminal Building or possibly, a
temporary office building.
Foster moved to reopen the public hearing and continue it until a
meeting on August 26, 1992, at 5: 30 p.m. Ockenfels seconded the
motion and it was passed 4 - 0.
b. Gordon - Schmidt Aircraft, Inc. - Ockenfels presented a
Commercial Business Agreement negotiated with Gordon - Schmidt
Aircraft, Inc. The agreement is for two and one-half (2 1/2) years
at $ 800. 00 per year. This agreement is for aircraft sales.
Foster moved for a resolution to accept the agreement with Gordon -
Schmidt Aircraft, Inc. Horan seconded the motion and it was passed
4 - 0, with Hicks being absent.
c. Skydivers' request - Jay Speckeen, president of Paradise
Skydives, Inc. , has requested permission from the Commission to
conduct skydiving activities at the Airport on an occasional basis.
The Commission requested a more detailed plan of the activities
before a decision would be made. Because of the high activity
level at the Iowa City Airport, there may be a question of safety.
Ockenfels and Horan will work with the skydivers to resolve this
issue.
d. Advisory member to Commission - O'Neil included a memo in the
Commission packet listing options concerning the advisory member.
The Commission directed O'Neil to provide applications to the City
Clerk and the Board of Supervisors to see if there is interest by
the public for filling this position. This must be a non-resident
of Iowa City.
e. Iowa City Community School District Lease - The School
District provided a letter stating their interpretation of the rent
set in the lease and how it relates to the easement granted to the
Commission. The Commission directed O'Neil to proceed with billing
the School Board for the 1992 -1993 year.
f. National Aviation Week - Horan made a motion for a resolution
to request the Mayor to declare October 4 through October 10, 1992 ,
as National Aviation Week. Ockenfels seconded the motion and at
roll call vote, the motion passed 4 - 0, with Hicks being absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the July 21, and August 4 , 1992, Commission meetings
were approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Several individual expenditures were discussed. Horan moved to
approve the expenditures as submitted. Ockenfels seconded the
motion and the expenditures were approved on a 4 - 0 vote.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum reminded the Commission of the Fly-In Breakfast on August 30.
Horan is in charge of the paper airplane contest. Ockenfels is
responsible for directing airside traffic and Blum is the safety
officer.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS:
No items were discussed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil explained that the Commission should make a decision
concerning the appraisals for the Runway Protection Zones for
Runways 06/24 and 17/35. Because of the delay in completing the
project, there may be additional costs. O'Neil was directed to
contact Carlson to discuss details for completing the project.
Burnside will review the original contract with the appraiser.
Someone has expressed interest in leasing the remaining land in the
rezoned parcel in the northeast quadrant of the Airport. Blum
appointed Foster and Hicks to negotiate with the interested party.
O'Neil informed the Commission that he has been asked to serve on
an Iowa Department of Transportation committee to select a
consultant to conduct a State Aviation System Plan. This is to be
a document used by IDOT for long range aviation planning.
Interviews for the consultant will be conducted on August 25 in
Ames.
O'Neil is on the State Aviation Promotion Committee. The Fly Iowa
93 Aviation Fair will be in Ottumwa. This event has been very
successful the first two years it has been conducted.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 1992 , at
5: 30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Foster moved to adjourn the meeting. Ockenfels seconded the motion
anc} the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 23 p.m.
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Richard -Sum, Chairperson