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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1992 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes J 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. ij i/r c,e C��aGI Richard -Sum, Chairperson