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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JULY 18, 2019 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Christopher Lawrence, Bob Libby, Judy Pfohl
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Carl Byers, Matt Wolford
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 P.M.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Tharp gave Members a brief history of how the Commission has approached the election of
officers in the past, basically rotating among Members. Chris Lawrence volunteered to take
over the chair position. Pfohl nominated Lawrence for the position of Chair. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Lawrence nominated Bishop for the position of Secretary. Libby seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5.0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the June 20, 2019, meeting were reviewed by Members. Bishop moved to accept
the minutes of the June 20, 2019, meeting as presented. Pfohl seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAAIIDOT Projects
I. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp stated that things are still progressing
here. He added that they have in hand the FAA grant offer for the design
work - $160,000 of money that will come back. Continuing, Tharp shared
that AECOM is moving ahead with things on this project.
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to this, noting that FY2019 was the first year the Airport did not
have general levy support for their operations. For FY2020, he
noted that it looks to be the same — that the Airport will be self-
sufficient operationally. The City does still provide a matching
$100,000 for grants with federal and state funding. Revenue
increases come about through hangar rates and ground leases.
Members briefly spoke to the City's financial support and why this
has changed now.
The third goal — increasing the use of the Airport for aviation and
other community uses — has been addressed through such items
as 24-hour fueling, a viewing area, hosting of events, and giving
tours, for example. Tharp then spoke to how they track things, like
fuel sales and Jet Air's flight operations. He noted the use of
social media and how they are utilizing things on the internet.
Moving to the fourth goal of maintaining the safety and aesthetic
appeal of the Airport and the infrastructure, Tharp noted that the
north t -hangars have been repainted; the entryway was redone
last year; the terminal building had quite a few upgrades done as
well, to bring it up-to-date. Pfohl asked if the Air Care building
could be repainted, as it appears to be in need of some
maintenance. Tharp stated that he can add this to their list of
projects.
Tharp then moved to the final goal of implementing the Airport
master plan, and this is dependent on funding.. The obstruction
mitigation project, for example, is ongoing. He briefly noted how
the outcome of this will impact the Airport's goals. Tharp then
responded to Member questions and suggestions for future
projects.
Budget —
1. FY2020 Budget Review — Tharp then spoke to the FY20 budget
that began July 1. He explained the City's budget process and
how each year they have timeframes to complete their portion of
the budget process. Continuing, Tharp explained in more detail
the Airport's budget amounts and the various revenue streams
they tap into. He gave Members some historical background too,
as it relates to the Airport's budget and use of funds.
iii. Events
Continuing, Tharp stated that their state grant -funded project will
be to reconstruct the apron area in front of the terminal building,
and they are also seeking a grant for a fuel system upgrade.
Tharp continued explaining the Airport's budget and the overall
process with the City, and how some costs are pre-set and
therefore they have little control over. Discussions continued, with
Tharp responding to Member questions and concerns.
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2018-2019
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time
TERM
NAME
EXP.
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Warren Bishop
06/30/22
O/
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Scott Clair
06/30/23
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
X
Robert Libby
07/01/20
a
OI
OI
E
X
X
X
X
E
X
X
E
X
Christopher
07/01/21
Lawrence
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
X
X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time