02-22-1999 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 22, 1999
5:30 p.m.
Airport Lobby
MINUTES
Members present: Joe Dooley, Jim Faber, and Robert Hantge
Members absent: Steve Crow and Dave Skaar
Others present: Tom Parker, Airport F.B.O.; John Olson, Asst Pub Wks Dir.
Joe Dooley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Jim Faber and seconded by Robert Hantge to approve the minutes of the
January 25, 1999 meeting.
Old Business
Olson updated the Commission regarding the funding of Phase II project. Funding has not been
approved at this date. Both low -bid contractors have agreed to extend their bids into March. By
the end of March the funding will either be approved or the City will know that they will not be
receiving any funding from FAA and Mn/DOT.
Olson reported that the City Council would be changing the hangar policy mentioned at the
January 25 meeting at their meeting February 23, 1999.
New Business
Olson presented the 1998 annual report, which is attached.
Olson reported that dirt from the ditch behind the fairgrounds will be spread north of County
Road 8 off the end of the runway. There are approximately 800 cu. yds. of material, so there will
be very little impact to the airport property north of the County Road.
Jim Faber inquired regarding adding a grounding strap for fueling operations. Tom Parker
indicated that the hose on the current tank is a grounded hose. If, however, there are any
extensions to the hose, it is unknown whether they are grounded. Olson was instructed to
purchase a retractable grounding strap for fueling operations. The apparatus should be able to be
moved when the fuel tanks are moved.
Olson indicated that no sign was included in Phase II, so a sign should be designed and
purchased this year, if possible. Olson will present various designs to the Commission at their
March meeting. Commission members agreed that Tom Parker should have a sign for
Hutchinson Aviation on a separate plate on the same post as the general sign identifying the
airport. A plaque recognizing contributions by Hutchinson Technologies, Inc. will be placed in
the new arrival /departure building.
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Minutes
February 22, 1999
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Robert Hantge indicated his concern over the operation of the new building proposed as part of
Phase II. He was concerned about the F.B.O.'s lease and about the conference room and how
that amenity will be made available to the public. Of particular concern was if meetings were
held at the arrival /departure building, how would janitorial services be accounted for.
The Airport Commission will be reviewing the operation of the new facility in its future
meetings, once the funding has been secured.
A motion was made by Robert Hantge and seconded by Jim Faber adjourning the Commission
meeting at 6:10 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Next Meeting: March 29, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Airport Lobby