06-21-2012 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
June 21, 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 Mav 17, 2012 Airport Commission Minutes
Motion made by Freeman, second by Peterson to approve minutes. Unanimous approval
2. Airport Commission
Dick Freeman (to 09/12, first fiill -teen) Juli Neubarth (to 09/13, first fiill -teen)
Doug McGraw (to 09/14, second fiill -teen) Joel Schwarze (to 09/15, first fiill -teen)
Ross Peterson (to 09/16, first fiill -teen) Eric Yost (Council representative)
3. Hansars
Commission reviewed hangar map. It appears there needs to be corrections to Hangar #1 -9 and #1 -12.
City staff will review.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a) 2012 AIP — Tractor Replacement — Update
a. Final necessary forms to comply with FAA's `Buy America" provisions, which require at least
60% of equipment be manufactured in the U.S., were submitted to MnDOT.
b) Capital improvement plan will begin to be reviewed, beginning with pavement condition inventory. Kevin
Carlson from Bolton & Menk will be at the airport on 7/10/12 to review pavement conditions and discuss CIP
issues with staff. Commissioners were encouraged to contact City staff if there were any issues that they
came up prior to the meeting.
a. There was general discussion regarding the airplane crash. Discussions surrounded the feasibility
of filling and tiling `ditches' between the runway /taxiway. The `ditches' were likely not a factor in
the crash.
b. The potential for food service vendor space was discussed. Several WI airports have included food
service space at their airports, with some apparent success.
c. An LED retrofit for runway lighting was discussed. This capital project would result in
significantly lower operating costs.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a) The water system pressure tank was replaced with a smaller pressure tank and a variable frequency drive
pump. This configuration results in steady water pressures, longer service life, and lower operating costs.
b) City staff has met with the City's Facility Committee to discuss proceeding with LED fixtures for
roadway /parking lot lighting, hangar lighting, and wall pack lights. After costs are known for water system
upgrade, some lighting will be ordered, with perhaps the hangar lighting being the priority, since those are the
most difficult lights to access for service.
c) The Fly -in, CAP breakfast/supper, and Car show were deemed to be successful events. CAP, Life Link III
and Hutchinson Aviation were encouraged to work with City staff should there be any improvements needed next
year.
d) There have been some complaints about the current weather notification system. With an airport-owned
computer, the former system from DTN would be available for $89 /month plus a one -time install fee of $45. It
was determined most feasible to retain the existing system. Commissioners discussed the proliferation of mobile
internet accessibility. During the discussion Commissioners agreed that it seems most pilots do not rely solely on
the existing weather notification system, as they use their own mobile devices.
e) City staff will be notified if Tom Parker needs any help, since he will be on medical leave for a period.
At 6:00 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by McGraw, second by Schwarze. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 07/19/2012.