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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 19, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present:
Judy Pfohl, Chris Lawrence, Hellecktra Orozco,
Members Absent:
Warren Bishop, Ryan Story
Staff Present:
Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath,
Others Present:
Sam Brooks
Via Zoom: Carl Byers, Kevin Bailey
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:00 pm and Orozco called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FINAL
Pfohl moved to accept the minutes of September 14, 2023, seconded by Lawrence. Motion
carried 3-0 (Story, Bishop absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / ACTION
a. Unhoused encampments (Stevens Drive/Sturgis Ferry) — Tharp stated that he
had notified the Commission about the fire at an encampment. Tharp stated that
Kevin and Sam's work behind the scenes and during the last few months helped to
limit the anxiety by nearby property owners. Bailey noted that he had been in
communication with the business owners in the area and even though they weren't
pleased that the incident happened, they were still aware of the timeline. Bailey
noted that some folks had moved on, or that Sam had been able to find housing for
some of those in the area. Bailey noted that the business owners' concerns are also
to not allow the camp to get that big or established in the area again. Tharp stated
that they were talking about how to keep people from re-establishing in the Spring.
b. Hangar A Mural Project — Tharp noted that the meet and greet was delayed until
Thursday October 26th from noon to 3pm. Tharp noted they'd have some self -
guiding signs for anyone interested in seeing the mural up close. Tharp also stated
that the artist planned to make the touch-ups before the event.
c. Airport Construction Projects:
i. FAA grant projects
1. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp noted they were
waiting for the remaining lights to be installed.
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2. Runway 12/30 Displaced Threshold/Relocation — Still on track for
the spring.
3. Terminal Area Study — Tharp noted that the grant application was
submitted. Lawrence asked about the timelines to which Tharp
noted this grant application covered the historical and environmental
review as well as to design and bid the new terminal. Tharp stated
he expected the historical and environmental reviews would take
about a year. Byers noted that the FAA was looking through the
draft report for the space study and they were expecting to get
comments back.
4. Solar Power Project — Tharp noted they submitted the airspace
study for the solar panels. Tharp also stated that the BIL allocation
has been announced at the end of November so once that happens,
they would seek to move forward. Orozco asked if the consultants
had seen the new layout to which Tharp stated they had. Tharp
noted there were no concerns with making the solar power fit into
the future parking layouts.
ii. Iowa DOT grant projects
1. FY23 Program
a. Terminal Building Improvements — Tharp noted that it
appears this would be a spring project based on feedback
from the contractor for ordering materials.
M. Airport/Locally Funded Projects — none
iv. Future Projects — Tharp stated that the call letter for the next year of AIP
applications was out. Tharp shared with members a timeline of projects
noting that this was a draft and some projects would need to be extended
out due to limited local match dollars.
d. Airport "Operations"
i. Budget — Tharp noted that the FY25 budget info was in the packet. Tharp
noted that Lawrence and Orozco helped put the budget together. Tharp
noted they did have a lease agreement that was expiring without renewal.
Tharp also stated that he was talking to the Army about expanding the
footprint around the reserve area. Tharp noted that as part of the budget
that wasn't accounted for was the cost savings from the solar power project.
Lawrence asked when they were targeting for that project to be completed.
Tharp noted that it was likely to be in the later part of 2024. Lawrence moved
to submit the budget to the City, seconded by Pfohl Motion carried 3-0
(Story, Bishop absent)
ii. Management —
iii. Events — Tharp noted that the events were done for the year
e. FBO / Flight Training Reports —
i. Jet Air — Tharp stated that Wolford was out for the National Business
Aviation Association conference. Tharp stated that they were getting ready
for the winter season and doing a few things during the time between
needing to mow and needing to snow plow. Pfohl noted that she had weeded
some areas in front of the terminal.
f. Commission Members' Reports —none
g. Staff Report — Tharp noted that he would most likely be scheduling a vacation from
Christmas to New Year
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SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING — Members set the next meeting for November 9th.
ADJOURN
Pfohl moved to adjourn, seconded by Lawrence. Motion carried 3-0 (Story, Bishop absent) .
Meeting adjourned at 6:25pm.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2022-2023
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06/30/23
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06/30/25
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Hellecktra
06/30/24
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Judy Pfohl
06/30/26
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Ryan Story
06/30/27
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X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
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O/E = Absent/Excused
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