HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-1993 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993 - 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster,
Robert Hicks, Richard Blum
STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 5:35. A quorum of
the Commission was present.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Blum stated that the first order of business was to elect officers
for the upcoming year. Officers for the office of chairperson and
vice-chairperson/secretary are elected annually at the March
Commission meeting. Horan nominated Ockenfels for the office of
chairperson. Foster seconded the motion. There were no other
nominations. Ockenfels was elected chairperson 4 - 0, with
Ockenfels abstaining.
Blum nominated Foster as vice-chairperson. Horan seconded the
motion. There were no other nominations. Foster was elected vice-
chairperson 4 - 0, with Foster abstaining.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. AIP 3-19-0047-03 Feasibility Study - Ockenfels stated that
this item was on the agenda for the Commission to discuss the
consultants' recommendations and make a recommendation to the City
Council concerning the study.
Blum stated that there were several issues raised since the study
began. One issue involved environmental concerns. One of the
issues involved the Snyder Creek watershed area near Site One.
Environmental issues near any of the proposed sites and the current
site should be investigated. There is a question of whether an
environmental impact study would be required if land is purchased
for easements at the current site.
The question was raised concerning the sale of the current site if
the Airport was moved. How would the funds become available to
apply to a new site ? Is the Airport property worth the value
assessed to it by Coffman Associates ?
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Blum suggested requesting a second opinion on the value of the
current site. He stated that this does not have to be a full
appraisal, but an overall value estimate.
Blum wanted a better estimate of the costs for opting out of the
FAA CIP program and locally financing any repairs needed. The
estimate given in the study was $ 2 . 1 million dollars. This did
not include some repairs not eligible under the FAA CIP program,
including pavement near the T-hangars, Runway 12/30 and Terminal
Building rehabilitation.
Hicks questioned whether there were airports in the United States
in non-compliance that were still receiving funding. Blum
explained to Hicks that there is a major difference between being
in non-compliance and not meeting the 1989 Design Safety Standards.
Airports in non-compliance do not receive federal funding. Non-
conforming airports can receive funding if a plan is in place to
show that the airport is working toward meeting the safety
standards. Iowa City is in compliance but does not meet the 1989
Safety Design Standards.
The FAA is reviewing the final report by Coffman Associates to see
if there are any technical mistakes. The FAA will not suggest an
option for the Commission. That must be a local decision.
Hicks stated that he believes Iowa City needs an airport but he
questions how large of an airport the City needs. Blum said he was
more concerned with meeting safety issues than with the size of the
airport. Horan said that it will be more difficult in the future
to protect the land around the Airport from encroachment. If the
City does not own the property, it is difficult to control
development.
Blum made a motion to have H.R. Green Co. provide a cost for
providing cost estimates for improvements at the Airport to
maintain the current safety level. This is what is could be
considered as the minimal cost option. This would include eligible
and non-eligible items under the FAA CIP program. It would also
included an airport master plan. Hicks seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 - 0. Hicks and Blum will contact H.R. Green to
provide the information for the April Commission meeting.
b. IDOT Capital Improvement Program - O'Neil stated that the
deadline for application to the State DOT program is April 1, 1993 .
O'Neil suggested applying to the State for Phase Three of the
security fencing plan. This would fund security fencing from the
northeast corner of airport property to Ruppert Road.
Blum made a motion for a resolution to apply to the IDOT CIP
program for Phase Three of the Airport Security Fencing plan.
Foster seconded the motion and at roll call vote, the motion passed
5 - 0. O'Neil will prepare and send the application by the April
1 deadline.
c. Sertoma Request - Fly-in Breakfast - Blum reported the
Sertoma Club was requesting permission to hold their annual
breakfast at the Airport. There will not be an air show as in the
past two years. There will be a remote-controlled aircraft show.
These are one-fifth scale models and will require a hard surface
area for landing and departing.
Foster made a motion to grant Sertoma's request to conduct a
breakfast at the Airport, to include an air show with the remote-
controlled aircraft. Ockenfels seconded the motion and it was
passed 4 - 0, with Blum abstaining.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the February 16, 1993, Commission meeting were
approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
O'Neil presented the list of expenditures for February. Coffman
has presented the request for final payment for the Feasibility
Study. Blum moved to approve the expenditures. Foster seconded
the motion and it was approved 5 - 0.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Ockenfels thanked Blum for the job he has done as chairperson the
past few years.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORT:
Horan attended a meeting in Hills that dealt with the Feasibility
Study. He said he has a better idea of the concerns of those in
the proposed sites as to why they are opposed to relocating the
Airport.
Blum reminded the Commission of the State Aviation Conference in
Ames on April 14 and 15. He said there are many interesting topics
to be covered and encouraged the Commission members to attend.
Foster made reference to the aircraft accident in Newton and
emphasized the importance of providing a safe airport.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil stated that the Stormwater Management Plan was to be in
place by April 1, 1993. He was working with the City Engineer to
develop the plan.
A letter was included in the Commission information packet
concerning the aeronautical study for Hubbard Milling. This was a
request to add 30 feet to the Protein Blenders building. The
Commission has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to review
the aeronautical study.
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The fire department conducted their annual fire inspection in
February. The auto gas barrel owned by ICFS does not meet safety
standards. ICFS has been notified and the barrel will be brought
into compliance or removed.
Iowa City Flying Service has suggested the Commission proceed with
installing a SAWRS weather station until the ASOS is certified.
The station license would be revoked when the ASOS is certified.
It was suggested that if ICFS would like to install a SAWRS for
their use, they should formally request that from the Commission.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 20, 1993 , at 5:30
p.m. at the Transit Facility.
ADJOURNMENT:
Hicks moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and
the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
/John Ockenfels, r airperson