02-21-2013 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 21, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Juli Neuharth, Ross Peterson
Members absent: Joel Schwarze, Steve Cook (Council Representative)
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Chuck Brill, Andy Nissen
Meeting called to order at 5:33 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve January 17, 2013 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 — Mr. Weckman now has a lease to construct a private hangar at the
south end of the commercial hangar area identified in the airport's conditional use permit. The hangar will
be 60' x 64'. He is working with City staff to identify and stake the area. If possible, considering frost
depth, his intent is to begin prior to the frost being completely out in order to keep the construction area
clean.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a) Comments on FBO agreement framework — Olson requested that if any Commission members
have comments or questions about the proposed FBO agreement framework, they can forward them to
Olson for inclusion in future discussions.
b) LED lighting (Windsock) — Olson reported that MnDOT Aeronautics supplied an LED fixture that
will be installed in the windsock when weather is better in the spring. The City's only cost is to provide an
electrician to connect the fixture.
c) Electrical conversion
i. Spring 2013 — Olson reported that Hutchinson Utilities will be taking over the south &
west ends of the airport that are currently being supplied by McLeod Coop Power. After
the project, HUC will supply electricity to the entire airport.
d) Airport Master Plan — Olson reported on initial planning to address the master plan update
scheduled for 2013.
i. There will need to be a "Master Plan Advisory Group" assigned.
ii. Plans are to host a community meeting at Airport to get public input on the plans.
iii. A website will be available for receiving comments.
iv. There will also be meetings with adjacent property owners.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a) Other items:
a. Ag operations — Olson will send information available from MnDOT regarding ag
operations at airports to Airport Commission members. This subject will be discussed
further at an upcoming meeting.
b. Discussion was held about how to improve wife service to the airport. Also discussed
was whether service could be extended to the hold lines on the runway /taxiway.
c. Mr. Freeman requested information regarding his hangar bill. Olson will investigate and
report to Mr. Freeman.
At 7:00, a motion to adjourn was made by Peterson, second by McGraw. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 03/21/2013.