07-26-1999 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
July 26, 1999
5:30 p.m.
Airport Lobby
MINUTES
Members present: Steve Crow, Jim Faber, and Dave Skaar,
Members absent: Joe Dooley and Robert Hantge
Others present: Mayor Marlin Torgerson, Bernie Knutson, HCDC;
Tom Parker, Airport F.B.O.;
John Olson, Asst Pub Wks Dir.
There was a quorum of members present.
OLD BUSINESS
Commission members discussed the progress of Phase II improvements. No major issues have been
identified related to the project, and members are satisfied with progress.
Members discussed using "drop -in" posts for the fueling system. These posts could be removed to clean
snow around the fueling station. "Drop -in" style posts would allow for future expansion of the fueling
area. The fueling system should be moved after the apron and pad is prepared, in order to maintain
service to aircraft. Commission members were concerned that if the fueling system were moved before
completion of the apron, there could be a long period of time when the fuel tanks were inaccessible.
Members discussed their concern that the current maintenance hangar not be remodeled until access is
available to the new building.
Civil Air Patrol members updated the commission regarding their building. The piers for the foundation
were poured last week. Utilities should be dug in next week. The building could be placed as early as the
week of August 2, 1999.
Olson reported that Tom Kloss, the City's Information Systems Coordinator, would be checking the
current fueling software. Early indications are that the software is compliant the Year 2000 computer
problem and may not need replacement. All other airport systems are compliant.
NEW BUSINESS
Commission members will be seeking sponsors for furnishing the various rooms in the new
arrival /departure building. Dave Skaar indicated he had already contacted some local business regarding
furnishings.
Private hangar pads have been built as part of Phase II. Therefore, the commission will be looking at
policies regarding private hangars.
Commission members discussed building a T- hangar. Of concern were which tenants would receive first
priority, can current tenants upgrade and at what price, is the current waiting list an accurate list of
potential customers, and what should the schedule be for building the new site?
Upon a motion made by Jim Faber, seconded by Steve Crow, the meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: August 30, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Airport Lobby