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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1993 - 5:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster,
Robert Hicks, Richard Blum
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 5: 50 p.m. A quorum
of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the December 15, 1992, Commission meeting were
approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Several bills were discussed by O'Neil. Foster moved to approve
the expenditures as presented. Horan seconded the motion and the
expenditures were approved 5 - 0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. AIP 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - Blum reminded the
Commission that Coffman Associates would present a final
presentation and recommendation to the Commission and City Council
on February 9, 1993 , at 7: 00 p.m. at the Civic Center. This will be
a public meeting but will not be a public hearing. A public
hearing will be scheduled later. The meeting will be televised.
Discussion was held concerning scheduling of a public hearing. The
Council would like a recommendation concerning Option 3 at the
current site. The Dane annexation hearing has been continued until
the Council meeting on February 23 , 1993 . Option 3 would have a
direct bearing on the feasibility of construction of a Menard's
building.
Ockenfels moved for a resolution to set a public hearing for
February 16, 1993 , at 5:30 p.m. , to obtain input on the results of
the Feasibility Study. Foster seconded the motion and at roll call
vote, the motion passed 5 - 0.
Horan questioned how notification would be given concerning the
upcoming meetings. Blum stated that notices will be posted at the
Civic Center and the Airport. Press releases will be given to the
media.
Horan and Blum met with the Press Citizen to discuss the
information presented by the newspaper concerning the Feasibility
Study. Horan stated that several items of misinformation were
corrected. The Press Citizen will print a correction on some of
the information.
Foster told the Commission that when it was proposed to build City
High School, opponents thought it was ridicules to build a school
so far out of town. Arguments were made that it was half way to
West Liberty and that it was taking too much farmland out of
production. Someone had to make the decision for the good of the
community and time proved it to be a sound decision.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Blum reminded the Commission that April 14 and 15, 1993, is the
State Aviation Conference in Ames. Ockenfels will participate in
a panel discussion concerning Master Plan Studies.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT:
Ockenfels reported that the Airport Manager's salary issue was
resolved until July. The resolution passed at the last meeting to
pay the Manager a bonus will not be needed. Because the City's Pay
Plan has been adjusted for cost of living, the Manager's proposed
salary will correspond with the current plan. When the new City
Pay Plan is implemented in July, the Commission will decide where
the Manager' s salary will fit into the Plan.
Horan questioned how the Fitzgarrald case will be resolved. The
attorney for the Fitzgarralds' has indicated he will attempt to
take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Iowa Supreme Court
has decided in favor of the City of Iowa City.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil stated that he has had a request from a pilot for the
Commission to review their policy on ultra-lights. This will be
scheduled as a future agenda item.
The Council will discuss the FY 94 budget on January 12 and 14.
The public hearing on the budget will be set for February 23, 1993 .
If the Commission would like to address the Council concerning the
budget, this can be done at the public hearing.
O'Neil referred to a letter in the packet concerning the flowage
fee to be paid by Iowa City Flying Service. ICFS has missed
reporting two loads of fuel since May 1992 . A reply from ICFS to
the Commission was included in the packet. Several Commission
members suggested contacting the delivery company and requesting
delivery tickets. This item will be monitored for future
discussion.
O'Neil has had several inquiries concerning more hangar space.
There is a waiting list for hangars. The Commission directed
O'Neil to research hangar costs and requirements.
SET NEXT MEETING:
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The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 16, 1993, at
5: 30 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ockenfels moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion
and the meeting was adjourned at 7: 00 p.m.
Richard Blum, Chairperson