11-06-2002 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
November 6, 2003
5:30 p.m.
Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Dave Skaar, Chuck Brill, Jeff Lux
Members absent: Doug McGraw, Doug Kephart
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Minutes of October 7, 2003 meeting
Motion made by Chuck Brill, second by Jeff Lux to approve October 7, 2003 minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Proposed Presentation to Hutchinson Charter Commission
Private Hangar Construction:
Considering the 20 -year agreement limitations outlined in the City Charter, Commissioners decided to focus on
approaching the City's Charter Commission for special permission for longer terms of agreements on airport
property, for the purpose of allowing construction of private hangars. Commissioners identified development
activities at surrounding airports and realized the 20 year agreement limitations were a significant impediment
to development on the airport.
The Airport Commissioners are preparing a presentation to the Charter Commission outlining why this
amendment to the City Charter allowing long -term leases at the airport is necessary.
Among the issues are that HCD is at a competitive disadvantage because of the charter limitations. Private
hangar development is taking place rapidly at most other area airports, even though services at Hutchinson are
better in most cases.
Commissioners hope to answer some basic questions that may come up during the presentation and include
answers to several of them in their initial meeting with the Charter Commission.
3. Review of Proposed Safetv Improvement Proiect
Commissioners performed a final review of proposed safety improvement project components, for presentation to
the City Engineer. Components include:
NavAid Service Roadwav:
A route accessed off of County Road 8 that crosses the drainage ditch twice, eventually ending at the wind
cone and rotating beacon. The roadway will be a flat section, with sheet drainage toward ditch, constructed
of gravel. Maintenance should include minimal grading on the roadway. A gate with lock and signage will
be constructed at the County Road 8 intersection.
Apron Taxilane:
Asphalt taxilane will be added to the east side of existing hangars to allow aircraft to taxi to maintenance
facilities and the fuel site without accessing the taxiway. Electrical poles and wiring will be set
underground to maintain proper taxilane object free area (TFOA). Night operations will be made possible
by lighting placed on existing hangar buildings. Some additional small areas of asphalt will be included to
improve existing taxilane conditions at the airport.
Wetlands Work:
Wetlands will be improved and seeded according to the plan produced by Barr Engineering.
+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
November 6, 2003
Minutes (page 2)
Ditch Cleanin
During construction of the NavAid Service Roadway, all trees, bushes and non -grass vegetation will be
removed. This will keep the ditch from plugging and will allow for future maintenance of the ditch.
Helicopter Pad:
A section of existing apron area will be removed to allow for a concrete helicopter pad, according to FAA
design. During summer operations, helicopter skids can easily damage asphalt apron areas. Providing a
concrete pad for helicopters to land on will eliminate unnecessary wear of the asphalt apron.
Aircraft Wash Facility
A concrete pad for washing aircraft will be put south of the existing maintenance facility. The pad will be
sloped and contaminated wash water will be collected in the same storage tank used by the maintenance
facility. The pad would be designed so run -off during periods the pad is not being used to wash aircraft
would not accumulate in the waste storage tank. Soft water will be provided from a connection on the
south face of the maintenance facility.
Fueling
A hose reel for avgas fuel hose will be provided at the aircraft fueling site. The possibility of a self -
contained one -half transport JetA fueling facility will also be investigated.
Airport Sim
A sign will be erected along the entrance roadway. The sign will be designed to accommodate future
signage for airport sponsors, business activities at the airport, and other significant contributors to the
airport facility.
4. Other Issues
Hangar Cleanup Dam
Olson was directed to schedule another hangar cleanup day in mid to late May 2004.
At 7:00, a motion to adjourn was made by Chuck Brill, second by Jeff Lux. Unanimous approval.
Next meeting set for Monday December 1, 2003 4:00 p.m. at the Main Conference Room is City Center.