05-24-1999 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
May 24, 1999
5:30 p.m.
Airport Lobby
MINUTES
Members present: Steve Crow, Joe Dooley, and Dave Skaar,
Members absent: Jim Faber and Robert Hantge
Others present: Bernie Knutson, HCDC; Tom Parker, Airport F.B.O.;
John Olson, Asst Pub Wks Dir.
There was a quorum of members present.
OLD BUSINESS
A discussion was held regarding the pre - construction meeting held on April 27, 1999. The
members that attended were informed that Tom Wassman will be the on -site engineering
representative from TKDA for Phase II improvements.
Members discussed the fueling system. A reel or other small dispenser should be investigated.
It was felt that a small would be important because the wings of aircraft could pass over the
dispenser while fueling. With the traffic on days when Skydive Hutchinson is working, it is
important to have multiple aircraft fueling at the same time. The goal is to keep 180 - degree
accessibility to the dispenser(s). It was also discussed that the pad, conduit, and dispenser design
accommodate the future addition of JetA fuel.
Tom Parker was able to attend the MN Council of Airports Symposium in St. Cloud in lieu of
John Olson attending.
NEW BUSINESS
The Civil Air Patrol has acquired a new double -wide commercial building that they will be
moving onto airport property in conjunction with Phase II improvements. The building is 24' x
60'. There will be a permanent foundation erected. The exterior will be decorated to match the
general color scheme of the new airport buildings. This building will serve as the temporary
arrival /departure building. It will also serve as an emergency operations center for McLeod
County. There will have to be extensions made for electricity, sewer, and water to serve this
building.
Olson informed the members of several maintenance - related issues
Signs — Mn/DOT has been contacted regarding airport signs. It is expected that they will
be erecting their standard airport signs on TH 15.
Year 2000 — The City's information services department has been working to identify
potential problems with any airport systems as related to the Year 2000 problem. Mn/DOT
Aeronautics has been contacted regarding systems pertaining to air traffic and safety.
Capital Improvements — Some changes were made to the 5 -year Capital Improvement
worksheet submitted to Mn/DOT. These changes were to adjust for the later start date for Phase
II improvements, compared to original plans.
Budget — Members agreed that the budgets for the future include a cleaning service (at
least weekly), in addition to the custodian.
Land Credit — A credit will have to be calculated for any land disrupted by construction
that was leased in the past.
Lights — Olson informed the members that a part of the job description for the Sewer
Maintenance Technician recently hired would include inspecting the airport lighting weekly.
Upon a motion made by Joe Dooley, seconded by Steve Crow, the meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: June 28, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Airport Lobby