10-16-2008 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 16, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze; Juli Neuharth; Mayor Cook
Members absent: Chuck Brill
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Dave Skaar, CAP;
Janet Scharmer, Life Link III; Tim Miller, Air Methods; Joe Dooley, Tenant; Frank
Schaefer
Meeting called to order at 5:35 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Minutes of September 18, 2008 meeting
Motion made by Mayor Cook, second by Schwarze to approve minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Airport Commission
Name Airport Commission chair. Motion by Neuharth, second by Schwarze to name Chuck Brill as the
Airport Commission Chair. Unanimous approval.
3. Review Updated Hangar Assignments
Updated map
Updated priority list
Discussion was held relating to assignment of open hangar 41 -9. Both Mr. Ross Peterson and Tri -Pacer II
had indicated interest in #1 -9. Based on tenure, it was decided that 41 -9 would be assigned to Tri -Pacer II
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
2007 ALP — Olson reported that initial plans and reports have been submitted to Mn/DOT Aeronautics for
their review.
2008 Project— Olson reported that City is awaiting final billing approval and project closeout.
5. Future Proiects
Commercial Hangar — All application work was completed for an additional commercial hangar at the
airport. Earlier today, the Mayor, City Administrator and Public Works Manager met with the CEO of Life
Link III.
HCD has $190,000 of AIP money carried forward, plus another $150,000 for FY2009. However, because
FAA is operating on a continuing resolution, slightly less than half of the money is available.
Very Rough estimates of the project:
Construction $400,000
Engr /Arch/Legal $100.000
$500,000
Quarters ($100,000)
FAA Eligible $400,000
City share (5 %) $ 20,000
FAA share (95 %)$380.000*
FAA Eligible $400,000
Quarters $100.000
Total project $500,000
*FAA share ($190,000 carry forward + $150,000 for FY2009 + $40,000 for FY2010)
4. Other Discussions/ New Business
Fairgrounds Property Swap City Council and County Board have agreed to the land swap. Construction
on pond will commence this fall under easement approved by City. Closing on the property will likely take
place in the next couple of months.
Hangar Policv Attached is the hangar policy and some options related to addressing hangar trades. A
motion was made at the last meeting to begin work to address issues relating to hangar trading. Unanimous
approval to add the following language to the hangar policy:
"Hangar Trades. Existing hangar tenants may make application to the Airport Commission to trade
hangar space. Applications shall indicate agreement by both parties. The Airport Commission retains the
authority to allow or deny hangar trades, based on the Airport Commission's consideration of issues
surrounding the proposed trade. "
At 6:48, a motion to adjourn was made by Schwarze, second by Freeman. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: regularly scheduled for November 201x', 2008