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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8,2001—5:45 P.M.
IOWA CITY AIRPORT TERMINAL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Mascari,Howard Horan,Mark Anderson, Alan Ellis,John
Ruyle
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Ron O'Neil,David Schoon
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Mascari called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the September 13, October 11, October 17,October 23, October 25,and
November 1,2001,Commission meetings were approved as submitted.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Ruyle made a motion to approve the bills. Ellis seconded the motion and the bills were approved
4-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION—ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Dean Thornberry said he would like to make some comments concerning a discussion the
Commission had at their September 13,2001 meeting. He said he did not think it was the
responsibility and did not think the Commission was qualified to question his health as it relates
to him being a safe pilot. He said he now has a better understanding of what mob mentality is.
He said there were two individuals on the Commission that wanted to send a letter to the FAA
concerning his ability as a pilot. He said the Commission does not have the right to single out an
individual and discuss their private life at a Commission meeting. He said he is current with VFR
and IFR certifications. Thornberry said if the Commission members have a problem with him,he
would invite them to discuss it with him directly. He said he thought many of the comments
made at the meeting were inappropriate and the Commission was out of line.
Dennis Gordon gave an update on the University's simulator project. He said they are moving
equipment in and are going forward with the project. Gordon said three of the exterior steel doors
on building H are rusting out and should be replaced. He said some of the ceiling lights need to
be repaired.
Several people from Jet Air were at the meeting. Harold Timmons,the owner of Jet Air, said
they were at the meeting in case there were any questions from the Commission and to get an idea
of some of the current airport issues.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Aviation Commerce Park
1. Iowa Realty November report- Tracy Overton said he thought there was a final draft for
the lease format. He said he discussed the covenants with Sue Dulek and he would suggest
that these be incorporated in the lease as opposed to a separate document. He said he has
visited with the perspective tenant for lot#10. He should have that lease ready to be signed
within the next two weeks. Overton discussed a couple of other leads and how they were
progressing.
2. Lot#10 lease-Overton said he would like to see the Commission continue the public hearing
and setting a date within the next two weeks to close the hearing and vote on the lease. He
suggested November 29'h. Ellis made a motion to continue the public hearing until
November 29,at 5:30 p.m. Ruyle seconded the motion and it passed 5 -0.
3. Other issues-Overton said he is ready to order some permanent lot markers. He will work
with O'Neil on getting them installed. Ellis asked if Overton is advertising in aviation trade
magazines? Overton said he has been advertising in the traditional real estate publications.
O'Neil said he has been working with the City Manager's office and Iowa City Landscaping
to develop the Riverside Drive entrance to the ACP. He said he needs to determine where
the IDOT right-of-way is so it can be determined where the entrance sign would go. O'Neil
said the entrance sign and the screening will be a priority. Ellis asked if ICL was the only
company that could do the project? O'Neil said there are other companies in Iowa City. He
said he would also show the plan to the owner of the Alexis Inn for his comments. ONeil
said the City Manager's office has been helpful in planning this entrance.
4. Urban renewal and TIF districts-David Schoon,the Economic Development Planner for
the City of Iowa City,presented information on urban development and Tax Increment
Financing districts. Schoon explained several programs designed to assist in economic
development. He said the Council's main goals are to create good paying jobs and to expand
the tax base.
Schoon said the first step is for the Council to designate an area as eligible for TIF. After that
has been designated, each individual project is judged on it's own merits. The improvements
made to the site determine the amount of economic enhancement for the project. Schoon said
all of the tax levies, (the schools,the County, City, etc.) are affected if a TIF district is
established.
Schoon said there are four areas in Iowa City where TIF is available. Three areas or
companies are currently taking advantage of the TIF districts. Barry Barash,from Jet Air,
asked if a hotel would be a compatible use for TIF funding? Schoon said That would depend
on the long-term plan for the TIF area. Anderson said the Commission had discussed a motel
or hotel in the ACP.
Several examples were given on how TIF could be used to benefit potential tenants. Mascari
asked Schoon if he thought the Council would be receptive to making this a TIF district?
Schoon said he thought the Council would look favorable on any development that met their
goal of bringing more business to Iowa City. Schoon said the Commission should list their
criteria for the development of the area and present it to the Council. Mascari said Overton
and O'Neil could put together a list of goals for the area. Schoon said he would help.
b. Fuel site-Dick Blum,from H.R Green, said there were several unresolved issues from
Double Check,the fuel tank company. There are problems with the paint. It does not meet
the specifications. He has requested specifications on what paint they used. He said there is
an issue on what kind of a warranty would be included with the paint.
There is also a problem with the remote fuel station. It has not been working properly.The
cabinet for the hose reel is not what was in the original specifications. It does not have doors
on the cabinet and the filters are not easily assessable. Mascari said repairs should be done
within the next ten days or the Commission should hire someone else and deduct it from the
bill from Double Check.
Mum asked about the software for multi-pricing at the remote fuel station. He said the
change would cost about$2000. The Commission directed Mum to change the software.
Blum said some airports post directions on how to use the pump.
c. Building D-renovation-O'Neil said IOW Aero wanted this item on the agenda to discuss
what they are doing on the interior of the building. O'Neil said the agreement with IOW Aero
required them to get approval of their renovation plan before any work was done. Jim
McCrabb and Ron Duffe,from Iowa Aero,discussed their plans for renovations to the
interior of building D. McCrabb said they power-washed the interior walls of the hangar part
of the building and painted the walls.He said he does not have a bottom line number of what
the painting would cost.
McCrabb said the next project would be to remodel the west office. He said it is rough and
he does not know what it will take to make it habitable. They will install a new furnace and
air conditioner. Some of the old ductwork will be used. All of the doors seem to be interior
doors. This means they are not insulated very well. The sliding doors on the east side of the
building need to be insulated. McCrabb said he is looking at different options.
McCrabb said there is someone in Iowa City that would like an air museum at Iowa City.
Dulek said this is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at this time.
O'Neil asked IOW Aero what their timeframe was for completing the renovation? He said
IOW Aero would need to supply the Commission with a budget for the project before they
invested any money in renovation. McCrabb said he would supply O'Neil with a general
budget to distribute to the Commission. Ellis said it was his opinion the Commission should
insulate the east door and replace the lights.
O'Neil said the lease starts December 1. He asked IOW Aero when they would be ready to
move into the office? McCrabb said he thought maybe they could be in place January 1.
Mascari confirmed that IOW would give the airport manager a list of improvements and
costs.
d. Airport Zoning Code update- Horan said the Zoning Commission is updating the Zoning
Code and maps. He said the Zoning Commission is going to protect the maximum amount of
space around the Airport. Mum,from H.R. Green, said there are two sets of lines on the
map. One represents the protected area as described in the Master Plan. The other set of
lines represents a normal area of protection for an airport like Iowa City. He said the Master
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Plan is an acceptable but non-conforming layout. Blum said he spoke with Jerry Searle,from
Snyder&Associates on why the non-conforming layout was used. Searle said he thought the
Commission wanted to adopt the lower standard.
Mascari asked what would have to be done to adopt the higher standard? Blum said the
ALP airspace drawing would have to be revised. He said he would recommend The higher
standard. Blum said the current ALP does not reflect a precision approach on Runway 25.
The Commission said they would like to update the ALP to reflect the precision approach.
Blum said this will cost around$5000. This would redraw the plan and incorporate the
higher standard for the zoning. Blum will give the Commission a more definite proposal on
the cost to update the ALP. After it is redrawn,it would need to be submitted to the FAA for
approval. O'Neil said the FAA only has preliminary plans of the ALP from Snyder. It has
not been signed off on. O'Neil said the Zoning Commission would like a recommendation
from the Airport Commission. The Airport Conunission agreed to send the recommendation
to the Zoning Commission to have a more restrictive area protected than is shown on the
current ALP. Blum will provide the Commission with a proposal for updating the ALP. He
said he needs to see how many pages of the 13-page document need to be changed.
The Zoning Commission has set a date of December 19,2001 for a public hearing. Blum
said it might be a good idea to have an alternate member from the Airport Commission for
the Zoning Commission. Horan is the appointment from the Airport Commission. Ellis
agreed to be the alternate. Dulek will see if there is anything official the Commission needs
to do to have Ellis be the alternate to back up Horan.
e. T-hangar rents-Charles Raney, from hangar#1,discussed his hangar with the Commission.
He said he did not think the rent should be increased. He said his hangar has water in it every
spring. He said there is also a large crack in the partial concrete floor. Raney said he is in
one of the older hangars and there is a problem with birds getting into the hangar. He said
the Airport offered to share the cost of installing a concrete floor a few years ago but that he
had declined. He said he had not informed the Airport Manager of the problems. He said he
thought it was the responsibility of the FBO to fix things in the hangar.
Mascari asked if Raney would want to move to a different hangar? Raney said he likes it in
hangar#1. He said he would like the Commission to keep the rent the same or reduce it.
Ellis said Raney should make a list of things he would like repaired and send it to O'Neil.
Anderson made a motion for a resolution to increase the hangar rents as listed in the
Commission's packet. Royle seconded the motion and at roll call vote,the motion passed 5 -
0. Ellis asked if there was some other City Department that would pour floors in some of the
hangars.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Mascari said he wanted to thank everyone for their support
while he was deciding whether or not to resign. He said he was here to stay. He said he would
like to see more correspondence with the public to give them an opportunity to provide input to
the Commission. Ruyle said that opportunity is available at the public meetings. Mascari
suggested having a subcommittee to meet with the public. Ruyle said a comment card could be
included in the monthly invoices.
Mascari asked why there were different codes for the north and south gates? He said the.Police
Department called and said they could not get into the south gate. O'Neil said he got a copy of
the Police report and can not figure out why the officer wanted in the south gate. The incident
report was about someone in the north area and the code for the north area has not been changed
yet. He said he has also gotten reports of squad cars on the taxiways and runways after dark
without their flashing lights on. He said police cars should not be on the runways and taxiways
for any reason unless they have cleared it with someone from the Airport to make sure it is safe to
be out there. The Commission members said the Police Chief or City Manager should be
informed of this.
O'Neil said there are two different codes for security reasons. If an unauthorized person has one
of the codes,they will not have access to the entire field without going by the Terminal. There is
a better chance of someone seeing them if they have to go by the Terminal Building. Horan said
he has no trouble remembering two numbers. O'Neil said the north code would be changed next
month. Tenants in the north buildings will receive the new code with their next invoice.
Mascari asked when the remote fuel pump would work consistently? He said he thought Double
Check should be given 30 days notice to get it fixed or the Commission would get it fixed by
someone else and deduct that amount from what is owed to Double Check.
COMMISSION MEMBERS'REPORTS:
Horan said he received a couple of repair complaints about a hangar in Building C. He said the
discussion earlier answered his questions.
Ellis said he would like a sidewalk from the Airport entrance to the Riverside DriveIHlghway 1
intersection. O'Neil will check with the City Engineer to see what is involved in installing a
sidewalk.
Ellis asked about ARFF training? O'Neil said there were a couple of years that the Commission
budgeted to send a City fire fighter to ARFF training. Ellis said he would like to bring training to
the area. O'Neil said he thought Iowa City was invited to participate in the last ARFF disaster
drill at the Eastern Iowa Airport. Ellis said he would like to see department wide training.
Ellis wanted to know if the Commission should sponsor a hangar renters association? There
could be a newsletter,a monthly picnic, a drawing for free rent,etc. This should be included in
the business plan that the Commission will be working on in the future.
Ellis asked if the FAA is going to require additional security measures? O'Neil said the FAA is
concentrating on the commercial service airports at this time.
Ellis said there is a particular helicopter from Davenport that is a noise problem. He thinks the
helicopter should modify its route. He said it flies right over his house and he thinks it is very
loud. Mascari asked Ellis if he would call them and request they change their route? Ellis said he
would contact them.
Mascari asked IOW if they would find a different table for their popcorn machine instead of the
one of the Airport's expensive end tables? McCrabb said he didn't know who set the machine on
the table.
Royle said there was something in the Commission packet about a proposed tower southwest of
the Airport. O'Neil said there was an airspace study concerning the proposed cell phone tower. It
is an obstruction by 71 feet. He encouraged each Commission member to write a letter, objecting
to the tower. It is in line between the VOR and Runway 36. Blum said it might be in violation of
the County's tall structure ordinance.
Ruyle said if the police cars are on the runway,they should have their lights on and have an
aviation radio and have enough aviation knowledge to use it.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
O'Neil said there is a City fund that sponsors events to bring people into the community. He
suggested SERTOMA apply for funds for a small air show at the annual the fly-in.
The samples for the Tier 1 study were taken on October 29. This study was required after ICFS's
underground fuel tanks were removed. An insurance claim was filed.
O'Neil reminded the Commission there is an airspace study being conducted concerning the
proposed cell tower 1.45 miles southwest of the airport. O'Neil said it is an obstruction by 7lfeet
and suggested the Commission members send letters objecting to the construction.
A memo was included in the packet explaining some of the rules and regulations associated with
open meetings. It covers the basic rules of open meetings.
The Police Department wanted a security notice sent to all aircraft owners. O'Neil sent it out with
last month's invoices.
O'Neil said he would be advertising for consultant selection to do an environmental assessment
for the Airport. This is required before any construction projects are started. A Section 106 study
and updating the DBE plan will also be included in the scope of services. This can be reimbursed
from the FAA on a 90/10 basis. The Commission will interview sometime in the next couple of
months.
O'Neil said the Commission would need to watch their budget much more closely. The predicted
revenue for FY03 will be less than FY02. This will change as soon as some of the lots are leased
in the Aviation Commerce Park,but until then,the Commission will not be able to take on any
new projects without finding a source for funding. The FY02 revenues will need to be revised.
This may affect the FY03 budget. O'Neil said the Commission would have an opportunity to
address the Council sometime in January concerning next year's budget.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular Airport Commission meeting is scheduled for December 13,2001,at 5:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Rick Mascari,Chairperson
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
1801 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001 -5:45 P.M.
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I. Determine Quorum
II. Changes/Amendments to Minutes of September 13, October 11, October 17, October
23, October 25, and November 1, 2001 Meetings
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