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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
November 18, 2021 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Judy Pfohl, Warren Bishop, Hellecktra Orozco
Members Absent: Chris Lawrence, Scott Clair
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers,
FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:29 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tharp noted that need to appoint an acting Secretary since the Chairperson wasn't in attendance and
Pfohl was Acting Chairperson. Bishop nominated himself for Acting Secretary. Members agreed
by consensus
The minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting were reviewed by Members. Acting Secretary
Bishop moved to accept the minutes as presented. Acting Chair Pfohl seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. FAA/IDOT Projects:
I. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp noted that the contractor had gotten the last of the grass
work completed. He hoped to be able to begin the closeout approvals at the next meeting.
Tharp stated FAA would be very happy because this a grant that's had no movement on it
for a number of months because of the work.
ii. Runway 7/25 Rehab East End -Tharp noted that this timeline was coming for bid, it just
wasn't as dire a situation to get rebid as the electrical work had been.
iii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation -Tharp noted they were beginning the bid process this
evening for this. He also stated that they did include as a bid alternate the option to relight
the entire runway with LED lighting. Bishop asked Byers if he had looked at whether the
light heaters were important. Byers responded to the questions stating that at Waterloo
had lights with heaters and Des Moines had heaters on their primary runway but did not
have them on other areas. Members continued to discuss the need for heating elements in
the LED lighting. Orozco asked if they were something that could be added later to which
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Byers responded that wouldn't be an option. Pfohl asked if they were being asked to
make a decision tonight. Tharp noted they didn't need to make a decision, but they
certainly could if they were making choice to not have them. Tharp noted the bid plans as
written called for the LED lighting to include the heating elements. Tharp suggested they
change the add alternate to include both styles of lights.
1. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing for the plans, specifications,
and form of contract or the remarking and relighting of Runway 25 — Bishop
moved, seconded by Orozco resolution A21-15. Motion carried 3-0 (Clair,
Lawrence Absent)
iv. South T -hangar infrastructure -Tharp noted that this and the hangar door project were
going to be listed on the agenda for a while even though there isn't much work. They are
active projects now and Bolton & Menk was working on the plans for bidding them
v. Hangar A Door Replacement (phase 1)
vi. FAA FY23 ACIP Pre -Application -Tharp noted there was a minor technical issue with the
packet, but this was the pre -application for the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. He
noted that these projects were funded at a 90/10 split. Tharp noted that these projects
were coming from the Airport Master Plan. Tharp described the projects for members and
responded to members questions. Tharp noted they had already received comments
back from FAA regarding the feasibility and that they issue the general phrase of "projects
may not compete well for discretionary funds." Wolford asked about the Runway 12/30
work to which Tharp responded.
b. Airport "Operations"
i. Management
1. Airport Frontage Area/Parking Lot -Tharp noted that this was something they
didn't get to last month. He noted that members of the Commission members
have expressed an interest discussing the frontage area of the airport. Tharp
stated that his understanding of the desires was that the Commission wanted to
talk about the areas near the entrance of the Airport, the main drive and the green
space and that those areas wouldn't be disturbed by moving forward with the
parking lot project. Tharp noted that some of the conversation topics have been
around the tree canopy on the drive, the location of the fencing around the open
green space which gets used for event parking, and if there were other items.
Pfohl asked if Tharp needed a motion to move forward and Tharp stated that he
just needed consensus to continue with the parking lot.
2. Annual Report - Tharp noted that he didn't get this into the packet, but did get
Pfohl's comments. He stated that he wanted to get this into the City Council
Packet before the end of the year and was looking at the December meeting due
to the Thanksgiving holiday coming up.
ii. Budget
1. Art Murals Pfohl shared that the Public Art Committee had approved $8,000 for a
project to create a mural on the hangars. Pfohl noted that there was some
concern that the $8,000 amount might not be enough to fund a large project.
Wolford asked about the hangar doors. Tharp noted the committee also knew
that this building was the building they were replacing the doors on, and that they
had grant money in hand.
a. Terminal sign Tharp noted that John Moes had asked him if they need to
be at the meeting this evening. Tharp noted that with the shortened group
he told John to prepare for the December meeting
2. Fuel Flowage Fees Tharp noted that Clair had met with Wolford a couple of
times and noted that he believed the conservation was centered around a retail
surcharge but that the conversation was continuing. Bishop asked about the what
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they envisioning and Tharp noted that he believed the conversation was centered
around an additional $.10 per gallon.
iii. Events - Tharp noted there were no events planned for the rest of the year, and that the
[autocross] club had emailed him about dates for 2022.
c. FBO / Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air - Wolford shared the maintenance reports with members. Wolford noted they were
in the process of upgrading avionics in some of their airplanes. Wolford mentioned they
had purchased a cirrus and they weren't quite sure if it was going to be a trainer or resold.
d. Commission Members' Reports - Pfohl mentioned that she was longtime friends Dick Blum, and
that she had an old construction flag that Dick had used over the years and that she wanted to
give it to the airport.
e. Staff Report - Tharp stated that he would be out of the office tomorrow and that he was looking at
taking off the typical Christmas to New Years vacation that has been common for him.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at
6:00 P.M.
ADJOURN:
Bishop moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 P.M. Pfohl seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
(Clair, Lawrence absent).
CHAIRPERSON DATE
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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X
X
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X
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Scott Clair
06/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
Christopher
Lawrence
06/30/25
X
X
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X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
Hellecktra
Orozco
06/30/24
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
Judy Pfohl
06/30/22
X
X
X
X
X
X
X/E
X
X
XX
X
X
X
X
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