03-21-2013 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 21, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Juli Neubarth, Ross Peterson, Steve Cook (Council
Representative)
Members absent: None
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Tim Miller, tenant
Meeting called to order at 5:37 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve February 21, 2013 Airport Commission Minutes
Motion made by Schwarze, second by Neubarth 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)
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3. Hansars
Hangar #4 -1 is available. Olson reported getting response from 5 people. The person with the longest
tenure is Tim Cox, with a date of 02/09/07. Mr. Cox will be offered the hangar.
Weckman (private hangar) — Material is expected to be shipped in early April.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a) 2012 financial statements, 2013 budget.
Olson highlighted that much of the hangar rent has been prepaid at levels similar to last year. Two
items were over budget due to winter months (utilities and fuel for snow equipment).
b) Items relating to Airport agricultural operations
i. Discussion was held regarding aerial application operator agreements. Records that an aerial
application operator must submit include the following:
a. Mn Dept. of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide License
b. Mn Dept. of Transportation Commercial License
c. Proof of liability insurance on all aircraft (Minimum: $100,000 per person, $300,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage). City of Hutchinson
airport to be named as an additional insured.
d. Proof of liability insurance on all vehicles.
e. Site - specific chemical storage plan and MSDS for all chemicals stored at the airport for
more than a single work shift.
f. Site - specific incident plan.
ii. In addition, aerial applicators must possess the following:
a. FAA Operating Certificate
b. Commercial Pilot's License
c. Current Pilot Medical Certificate
d. Bi -annual Log Entries
e. Current aircraft registration and airworthiness certificate with annual inspection
iii. Agreement
a. Olson provided a draft agreement. This is what MnDOT Aeronautics has suggested, with
the minor changes of: 1) Traffic pattern to be used unless agricultural operations require
deviation; 2) Yield to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) at all times.
b. These agreements will be used for aerial applicators flying out of the airport.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a) Other items:
a. Life Link III.
i. Life Link III announced they will be moving to Willmar. This announcement
was made in a press release from Hutchinson Health on March 18, 2013. It is
unknown at this time what their schedule will be for moving, but a move is
anticipated in early to mid - summer.
ii. Discussion was held regarding rental rates for the hangar. The current rent is
dedicated to the Airport Construction Fund and the money is used as the City's
match for grants. Commissioners determined that $1,500 per month would be a
reasonable amount for rent of this 5,600 sq. ft. hangar. There are at least two
parties interested in leasing the hangar.
b. Internet.
i. Olson checked with Mediacom, who can provide 20 meg internet access at
$159.95 /month for a one year contract or $129.95 /month for a 3 -year contract.
20 meg internet access with two phone lines would be $168.90 /month.
ii. City IT staff estimated the cost of hardware, etc. for a WIFI capable of reaching
the hold lines at $6,000.
iii. Discussion was held regarding the wire connection between the electrical
building and the terminal. Apparently, Life Link III has the same type of
connection and has not experienced the problems that the terminal has had. NU-
Telecom will be contacted to determine if a repair is needed.
At 6:50 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Freeman, second by Peterson. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 04/18/2013.