01-17-2013 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
January 17, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Steve Cook (Council Representative)
Members absent: Juli Neuharth, Ross Peterson
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Jim Weckman, prospective
tenant; Andy Nissen, tenant; Kevin Carlson, Bolton -Meek, Inc (Airport Engineer).
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present
1. Approve December 20, 2012 Airport Commission Minutes
Motion made by Freeman, second by McGraw to approve minutes. Unanimous approval
2. Airport Commission
Juli Neubarth (to 09/13, first fiill -teen) Doug McGraw (to 09/14, second fiill -tenn)
Joel Schwarze (to 09/15, first fiill -teen) Ross Peterson (to 09/16, first fiill -teen)
Dick Freeman (to 09/17, second fiill -teen) Steve Cook (Council representative)
For ineeting schedules & interest forms for serving on the Airport Commission, see www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us
3. Hansars
No changes since last month's hangar map.
Proposed Weckman private hangar — Olson updated the Commission on the process that will take place to
get the lease agreement in place for Mr. Weckman to construct a private hangar.
The lease terms will be for using private General Aviation rates until water sewer utilities are brought to
within 50' of the hangar, at which time Mr. Weckman will be required to connect and begin paying the
commercial rates. The hangar will be built in the southernmost lot of the area included in the blanket
conditional use permit that was received from the City a few years ago (the south end of the Weckman
hangar will be on line with the south end of hangar and the west edge at the 750' building restriction line).
The hangar is expected to be approximately 60' x 60' with a 45' -50' x 18' door. The peak of the building
is expected to be approximately 27'. The color scheme will match other new hangars (green/tan).
Once all documentation is received from Mr. Weckman, an agreement will be drafted for the City
Council's consideration at their February 12 meeting.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a. 2012 financial statements, 2013 budget
i. Olson distributed detail for YTD November 2012 and included the final 2013 budget.
b. Items relating to the FBO agreement
i. Olson distributed a framework for an FBO agreement. Commissioners were encouraged
to review the document at their convenience and to contact Olson with any questions or
potential changes for the future.
c. Capital Projects. Kevin Carlson identified the need for two projects in 2013.
i. Clear Obstructions. The last FAA 5010 report indicated two obstructions to the
imaginary surface. These obstructions will be identified and addressed, either by removal
or, in the case of trees, the potential replacement with low growing species.
ii. Airport Master Plan Update. According to Mn/DOT & FAA the last Master Plan update
for the airport is more than 20 years old. The City's planning dollars will supply the 10%
match for this project.
iii. VERY Conservative planning estimates put in place for the projects were:
Total FAA City
1. Clear obstructions: $ 60,000 $ 54,000 $ 6,000
2. Airport Mater Plan: $200,000 $180,000 $20,000
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a. There were no other significant business items.
At 6:35, a motion to adjourn was made by McGraw, second by Freeman. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 02/21/2013.