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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 21, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Christopher Lawrence, Robert Libby, Chris Ogren
Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier, A. Jacob Odgaard
Staff Present: Eric Goers
Others Present: Matt Wolford, David Hughes, Carol Freeman, Laura Routh
FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 P.M., after declaring a quorum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A brief discussion of the minutes from the November 16 and November 30, 2017, meetings was
held. Ogren moved to accept the minutes of the November 16, 2017, meeting as
presented. Libby seconded the motion. The motion carried 2-0, Lawrence recusing and
Gardinier and Odgaard absent Ogren then moved to accept the minutes of the
November 30, 2017, meeting as presented. Libby seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0, Gardinier and Odgaard absent
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Gilbert Street property — An executive session was held recently, according to
Goers, regarding this property. He noted that the result of this meeting was
Council's decision to not sell this property, due to flood concerns. Goers noted
that today he heard from an attorney who is representing Mr. Bell and he wanted
to know more about this decision. As for now the lease will continue as it has.
b. FAAIIDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes and Carol Freeman
I. Obstruction Mitigation
1. Environmental Assessment — Hughes noted that they have
been working on the environmental assessment report. He
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shared with Members what they have come up with since the last
meeting. He noted that they have set up a web -based GIS
system so that property owners can go in and look at what has
been identified. He further explained that they are working with
the FAA to tweak this system, so that a group of trees can be
further clarified as to location, etc. Freeman further explained
some of the issues they have come up against, such as a tall tree
being right next to a building and both showing up as obstructions.
Continuing, Hughes shared how the web -based system will allow
users to follow links to associated information. One program will
allow users to click on a specific property and see the specific
obstruction in question. Freeman and Hughes responded to
Member questions and concerns.
Hughes then shared the draft letters with Members, noting that if
they have any concerns they should get those to Tharp as soon
as possible. He shared the overall neighborhood letter. Freeman
added that these do reflect the changes discussed at the last
meeting. The plan is to finalize the EA by the January meeting, so
that the public hearing can then be set. Freeman then further
explained the process once the FA is finalized.
ii. North T -hangar restroom —
1. Discussion — Hughes noted that the plan is to set a bid date for
February. He further explained that there is a base bid and also
an altemate bid for this project, and he gave Members a brief
explanation of these.
2. Public Hearing — Libby opened the public hearing at 6:22pm.
There were no comments received. Libby closed the public
hearing at 6:22pm.
3. Consider a resolution approving plans and specifications and
form of contract and setting bid schedule — Ogren moved to
approve Resolution #A17-16, approving plans and
specifications and form of contract and setting bid schedule
for the North T -hangar restroom. Lawrence seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0, Gardinier and Odgaard absent
C. Airport Operations
L Budget — Goers spoke to this issue, noting that Members received a
memo from Tharp dated December 15 which outlined reasons for why he
believes they should waive the CPI adjustment for Jet Airs escalation in
rent in order to match it up to the other end of the hangar and reflect the
space that Jet Air lost to the public restroom that is located there. Goers
added that he has prepared an addendum to the lease that reflects this
change. Goers then responded to Member questions. Wolford also
spoke to some of the reasons behind this change.
1. Consider a motion to amend Corporate Hangar Lease for
Hangar 72 (Building L) with Jet Air — Libby moved to approve
the motion to amend the corporate lease for Hangar 72,
Building L, with Jet Air, to remain the same for the next five
years. Ogren seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0,
Gardinier and Odgaard absent
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ii. Management — None.
W. Events — None.
d. FBO / Flight Training Reports — Matt Wolford
i. Jet Air — Wolford shared the monthly maintenance reports with the
Commission. He noted some of the items from the reports, adding that
they had their annual fire inspection recently. Members then briefly
discussed some of the items in the reports. One of the bigger projects
they've been working on is replacing door seals in the hangars.
Replacing older bulbs with LEDs is another project they have undertaken.
Jet Air has been keeping busy, according to Wolford. They now have two
full-time and two part-time flight instructors.
e. Commission Members' Reports — Ogren stated that she and Libby presented
the strategic plan to the City Council recently. She added that she was
pleasantly surprised with the Council's questions and comments afterwards. She
noted that Mayor Throgmorton suggested they reach out to the School District,
which she thought was a great idea. Libby added that Ogren did well in the
presentation to Council. Lawrence asked what the discussion was around the
School District suggestion, and Ogren responded that it was meant as a way to
get children interested in aviation. Libby noted that the Council was also quite
interested in the 100 -year anniversary celebration coming up. Ogren noted that
on the City's web site there is a recording of this Council meeting, and she
suggested Members, as well as the public, visit this and listen to a public
comment that was made about the Airport, after Ogren and Libby made their
presentation. A brief discussion then ensued with several audience members
concerning the old jet in front of the Airport, along Riverside Drive.
f. Staff Report— None.
g. 100 -year Anniversary Committee — Ogren stated that Gardinier has written a
letter and plans to attend the meeting of the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group in
January to try and secure some funding.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday. January 18.
2018. at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building.
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ADJOURN:
Ogren moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 P.M. Lawrence seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0, Gardinler and Odgaard absent.
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Airport Commission
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