04-19-2007 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
April 19 2007
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Dave Skaar, Chuck Brill, Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman
Members absent: Joel Schwarze
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation;
Steve Barton, Skydiving enthusiast; Shane Luthens, tenant; Julie Neuharth, tenant
Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Minutes of March 15 meeting
Motion made by Brill, second by Freeman to approve minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Steve Barton -- Skydiving
The Commission had a discussion with Mr. Barton regarding establishment of a drop zone for private,
occasional skydiving at the airport. Any skydiving originating or ending at the airport will require a waiver
that is approved by the City Attorney and be signed by all jumpers.
Motion made by Brill, second by McGraw to designate the grassy area east of the arrival/departure
building as a drop zone, with all jumps subject to signed waivers approved by the City Attorney.
Unanimous approval.
3. Review Updated Hangar Assignments
Commissioners reviewed two hangar proposals. First, a request was made by Tri -Pacer (II) to move from
Hangar 41 -12 to Hangar 41 -18 and second, a request was made by Jeff Lux and Chuck Brill to swap
hangars. Chuck Brill would move to Hangar 44 -6 and Jeff Lux would move to Hangar 42 -5.
Commissioners also reviewed the latest maps and updates, current as of April 19, 2007.
Discussion was held regarding Hangar 43 -8, which is registered in the name of M'Cloud Aviation, but the
aircraft is registered in Ed Klima's name. Parker indicated the airplane is for sale and will likely be moved
out of the hangar for the summer months and may not come back. Discussion about Hangar 43 -8 was
tabled until the next meeting to allow time for conversations with Mr. Klima regarding his involvement in
M'Cloud Aviation and his plans for the aircraft and hangar in the near future.
Motion made by McGraw, second by Freeman to approve movement of Tri -Pacer (II) from
Hangar #1 -12 Hangar #1 -18; and to approve movement of Jeff Lux from Hangar 44 -6 to Hangar 42 -5; and
to approve movement of Chuck Brill from Hangar 42 -5 to Hangar 44 -6. Skaar — aye; McGraw — aye;
Freeman — aye; Brill — abstain. Motion approved.
Hutchinson Airport Commission
Minutes
April 19, 2007
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4. Operational Issues
2005 Airport Improvements — Electrical Upgrades
Olson informed Commissioners that TKDA has reviewed /approved shop drawings from Quade's Inc. for
the REIL strobe lights. They will be installed when they become available.
2006 Airport Improvements — T- hangar Construction
Olson informed Commissioners that small punch list items remain on the hangar. Work expected to be
done when weather is fit for painting.
2007 Airport Improvements — Airport Layout Plan
The existing airport layout plan is almost 20 years old. Photos included in the current ALP are almost 30
years old, so it is time to update the ALP, which is used by FAA to assess our requests for airport
improvements. Olson informed Commissioners that an Airport Layout plan consists of an Inventory of
existing assets, as well as planning for additional development, including additional private general aviation
hangar lots. We also intend to identify all property owners in Zones A, B & C so that information can be
forwarded to the City, township and County for zoning purposes. FA has approved the layout plan process,
but funding has not yet been appropriated by the Federal Government. Estimated cost is around $25,000 to
$35,000. Olson will inform Commissioners of the proposed contract from TKDA.
Airport Zoning & Planning Manual
Olson reported that Mn/DOT Aeronautics has issued a new planning document, along with model
ordinance language. City staff will be reviewing current processes and updating existing zoning language
as needed.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
Olson reported there are changes expected in airport funding for the future. It is expected that Airport
capital funding will go from 95% back to 90% FAA costs. Also, an airport our size, with between 10 and
49 based aircraft, will likely have its entitlement reduced from $150,000 per year to $100,000 per year.
Discussions were held about a number of items for airport maintenance, including:
a) Turn lane off Highway 15 has not been striped properly.
b) Insulation on the bi -fold door of FBO shop needs repair.
c) Tie -downs in Building #I should be looked at. Some of them may need to be lowered.
d) Some investigation of the subgrade of building #3 will be done to see if water is being trapped under the building.
e) It was reported there was water coming up through the apron, staff will investigate.
i) Tenants requested centerlines be painted for the new hangar.
g) Life Link III should be reminded of their obligation to install a concrete pad, with electrical connections by the
due date.
h) The Avgas hose is deteriorated and Commissioners asked that staff investigate the cost /feasibility of installing a
hose reel.
At 6:30, a motion to adjourn was made by Freeman, second by McGraw. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: May 17, 2007 at 5:30 in the airport conference room.