02-28-2000 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 28, 2000
5:30 p.m.
Arrival /Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Steve Crow, Joe Dooley, Jim Faber, and Robert Hantge
Members not present: Dave Skaar
Others Present: Bernie Knutson, HCDC; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Douglas McGraw;
John Olson, City of Hutchinson
There was a quorum of members present. The minutes of January 31, 2000 were approved.
PHASE II PROJECT
The Commission reviewed the progress of Phase II, focusing primarily on the building portion.
❑ The building occupancy certificate was issued February 18. There is a checklist of items from the City
Building Official that will still need to be addressed. The major items, however, have been satisfactorily
completed.
❑ Several other non - occupancy- related items needing attention, repair, or replacement were identified on a
checklist prepared by TKDA. City staff is preparing a checklist as well.
❑ Discussions were held over the type, amount, and severity of losses caused by the delay of building
occupation. The Commission and staff will identify damages that were caused by not being able to occupy
the building and assign a cost to them. The City Engineer and City Attorney will be contacted for opinions
on the possibility of assessing damages to the contractor.
❑ Several operational issues were discussed. Operations have begun in the building, but some furnishings
and amenities will need to be installed.
❑ A countertop will be installed in the flight planning room. Chairs are already available and the window is
too low, so a sit -down counter will be installed in lieu of a stand -up counter.
❑ Pilots' lounge furnishings will be installed upon receipt, which expected within three weeks.
❑ The lobby will be furnished by donations from Hometown Realty Co. Bernie Knutson will be giving
catalogs and other information to Cheryl Dooley, who is with Hometown Realty Co.
❑ Staff is preparing potential designs for a plaque recognizing the contributions of Hutchinson Technology,
Inc., those listed above, and others involved in the airport project. The design will be presented to the
Airport Commission before a plaque is ordered.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
❑ Screening the fuel tank, with a fence, vegetation or both, was discussed. Olson will prepare a proposal after
contacting City staff.
❑ A road will be constructed from the apron to the fuel tank to facilitate fuel delivery.
❑ The south entrance road will be eliminated as soon as practicable.
❑ A lean-to, roof, or other structure will be erected to protect the air conditioning compressors.
❑ City staff will take possession of the old maintenance hangar as soon as Parker has moved his entire operation
into the new maintenance hangar. City staff will use the salvage from storage areas #313 and #3C to erect
shelving. Staff hopes to have their entire inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment stored in that space.
Motion by Hantge, second by Dooley to adjourn.
Next meeting: March 27, 2000 Location: Arrival /Departure Terminal
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