03-27-2000 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 27, 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: Jerry Petersen, TKDA; Bernie Knutson, HCDC;
Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; John Olson, City of Hutchinson
James Weckman, 761 California St NW, Hutchinson
There was a quorum of members present. The minutes of February 28, 2000 were approved.
PHASE II PROJECT
The Commission received a progress report of Phase II, from Jeny Petersen, TKDA.
❑ After the building occupancy certificate was issued February 18, a checklist of items still needing to be
addressed was prepared. Some minor items remain, but the major items are complete. Engineers will re-
inspect punch list.
❑ Discussions were held over the type, amount, and severity of losses caused by the delay of building
occupation. The Commission reviewed a list of damages prepared by staff and engineering. These losses
were caused by not being able to occupy the building at the time indicated in the contract. The City
Engineer and City Attorney were contacted and expressed their support for assessing at least the actual
damages incurred by the City.
❑ A countertop will be installed in the flight planning room.
❑ Pilots' lounge furnishings have been installed.
❑ The lobby was furnished by donations from Hometown Realty Co.
❑ The civil contractor will be seeding, sodding, and installing drain tile after road restrictions are lifted.
❑ City crews will put in rock around the building.
❑ TKDA will be donating an aerial photo of the project.
DISCUSSION OF PRIVATE HANGAR LEASES
❑ Members discussed the possibility of adding hangar spaces that would be leased by private parties for
constructing hangars. Mr. James Weckman, a resident of Hutchinson, expressed interest in building a
private hangar, and, potentially, a cooperative hangar.
❑ Members discussed several options, including providing space on those areas already designated in the
Airport Layout Plan. However, because of the distance between designated spaces and existing apron, it
was agreed that this type of development would likely not take place until the apron was extended. An
option that was discussed was along the south side of the oldest enclosed hangar. Members also discussed
allowing private development in areas already graded for hangar pads.
❑ Members discussed options for leases, the option most likely to be used will be an annual cost for a multi-
year lease (not to exceed 20 years with 30 -year depreciation of structures) and maintenance. Private parties
would be responsible for any property taxes incurred, as well as any building maintenance.
❑ Olson will be exploring options for private hangar sites and reviewing them with engineering staff. He will
present options at the next meeting.
Airport Commission Minutes
March 27, 2000
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Airport improvement fundin_
❑ Petersen reported that, assuming the proposed legislation is passed, general aviation airports would be
receiving an annual apportionment of $150,000 for use in funding federally eligible projects (e.g., airfield,
aprons, taxiways, land, and land improvements). Petersen recommended that Commission members
consider adding federally eligible projects to the five -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is
submitted annually to Mn/DOT.
❑ These projects will remain on the CIP as long -term projects, and will not necessarily have to be done by the
City; however, their inclusion in the CIP will ensure the funding as long as proposed legislation is in effect
(probable minimum of three years).
Jet-A fuelingfacihot :
❑ Skydive Hutchinson will be purchasing a jet -fuel aircraft. Several other jet -fuel aircraft also frequent the
airport.
❑ Motion by Hantge, second by Faber to recommend to the City Council that the City install a city- owned,
10,000 - gallon Jet -A fuel tank at the airport. Motion passed unanimously.
❑ Funding will be at 50% by Mn/DOT Aeronautics. City's 50% of the project expected to be approximately
$45,000.
Motion by Dooley, second by Crow to adjourn.
Next meeting: April 24, 2000 Location: Arrival/Departure Terminal
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