05-17-2012 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
May 17, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Juli Neubarth, Ross Peterson, Eric Yost
Members absent: None
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Chuck Brill
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve April 19, 2012 Airport Commission Minutes
Motion made by Yost, second by Peterson to approve minutes as amended. Amendment: Show as present:
Ross Peterson, Chuck Brill, R.J. & Marilyn Tesch. Unanimous approval.
2. Airport Commission
Dick Freeman (to 09/12, first full -teen) Juli Neubarth (to 09/13, first full -teen)
Doug McGraw (to 09/14, second full -teen) Joel Schwarze (to 09/15, first full -teen)
Ross Peterson (to 09/16, first full -teen) Eric Yost (Council representative)
For ineeting schedules & interest forms for serving on the Airport Commission, see www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us
According to City Code, the Airport Commission is to include one ex- officio member from the Planning
Commission. The intent is to bring the Planning Commission member on in September. Commissioners
City Code ¢31.28
(A) Establishment and composition. An Airport Commission is hereby established. The Commission shall be
composed of six members to serve staggered five -year terns, one of which shall be a member of the Council designated
by the Council. One member of the Planning Commission, designated by the Planning Commission, shall serve as an
ex- officio member.
(B) Powers and duties. The Commission shall advise the Council in all matters dealing with the airport and its
operation. It shall recommend an annual operating budget, report on the adequacy of facilities, recommend capital
improvements and serve as a forum for others to express their views on subjects relating to the airport and its
operation.
3. Hansars
Commissioners reviewed the hangar map. The pricing for Hangar #5 will be added to the map.
Hangar #2 -6 became vacant. Three interested parties responded to the postings. Bill Daniels had the
highest priority, based on longevity at the airport. Bill was assigned Hangar #2 -6.
4. Operational Issues (Oven Proiects)
a) 2012 AIP — Tractor Replacement — Update
a. Project forms were filed with FAA & Mn/DOT. Bolton & Menk assisted with project documents.
b. Additional price quotations are being received from 3 vendors, as FAA doesn't recognize MN
Dept. ofAdmin's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (a.k.a. State Bid).
a. FAA's `Buy America" provisions require that equipment be manufactured in the U.S., which may
affect the project cost.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a) Water Carnival - Annual events
a. A motion was made by Freeman, second by Neuharth to approve the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) to conduct a
pancake breakfast and pork chop dinner on June 17, in conjunction with Water Carnival. Unanimous
approval.
b. Airport staff will work with CAP to provide necessary support functions.
b) LED lighting
a. Joel Schwarze indicated that sample bulbs for runway /taxiway lights should be shipped within the next
two weeks. These bulbs, 3 watt LED designed to fit the existing socket, will be reviewed for future
inclusion in a construction project.
b. Staff will be meeting with the City's Facility Committee to discuss proceeding with LED fixtures for
roadway /parking lot lighting, hangar lighting, and wall pack lights.
c) Pursuant to last month's discussion, R.J. & Marilyn Tesch have established grazing pens for their horses on
airport property.
d) Summer projects:
a. Hutchinson Utilities is scheduled to provide electrical service to the remainder of the airport. This
project should be completed sometime this summer.
b. Removal of the NDB building. The last indication from Mn/DOT Aeronautics was that the project
should begin sometime in June. The City will be addressing electrical service. The foundation for the
NDB building will be left in place. Junction boxes for the electrical and data lines will be placed on the
foundation to protect them from future damage.
e) Other items:
a. Discussion was held regarding the potential for including some sort of food service facility on airport
grounds. Many Wisconsin airports have included this service and found them to be a successful source
of revenue for the airport. Olson will talk with some airport managers in WI to determine some of the
ways these types of projects have been implemented.
At 6:15, a motion to adjourn was made by Freeman, second by Schwarze. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 06/21/2012.