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09-20-2012 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION September 20, 2012 5:30 p.m. Airport Arrival/Departure Building Minutes Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Juli Neubarth Members absent: Joel Schwarze, Ross Peterson, Eric Yost (Council Representative) Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Robert Hantge, tenant Meeting called to order at 5:36 p.m. There was a quorum of members present. 1. Approve July 19, 2012 Airport Commission Minutes Motion made by Freeman, second by McGraw to approve minutes. Unanimous approval There was not a quorum of members at the August 16, 2012 meeting. Meeting notes were presented for review. 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 This is Dick Freeman's last meeting. Dick agreed to serve for a second 5 -year term. Thank you to Dick for his service to the Airport Commission. Olson reported that naming a representative will be discussed at the Planning Commission's next meeting. It is expected that a Planning Commission representative will be at the October meeting. The size of the Commission does not need to change, as the Planning Commission representative will serve ex- officio. 3. Hansars The most recent map identifying hangar tenants, dated 06/22/12, was distributed to the Commission. 4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects) a) 2012 AIP — Tractor Replacement — Olson updated the Commission. The equipment has been ordered. Equipment is scheduled to arrive in mid - November. b) CIP review. A discussion was held regarding the relative importance of various capital projects that have been identified, including: Highest priority items: • Taxi -lane /apron expansion (Phase 1 & 2) • Pavement management • Obstruction removal HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION September 20, 2012 Minutes Page 2 Medium priority items: • LED lighting for runway /taxiway (energy savings) • T- Hangar Construction • Overrun/displaced threshold Projects of Opportunity • Safety area grading (first priority is ditches perpendicular to the direction of travel) • Utility extensions (water, sewer) Lowest priority items: • Items relating to the crosswind runway • Airport Layout Plan (last one was done in 2007) Olson will work with Kevin Carlson, BMI, to have a presentation made at the October meeting regarding the airport CIP. 5. Other Discussions/ New Business a) Robert Hantge, tenant, appeared before the Commission to request a 60 -day extension, subsequent to the sale of an aircraft, to replace the aircraft, as provided for in hangar rental agreement documents. A motion was made by Freeman, second by Neuharth to approve the extension. Unanimous approval. b) LED lighting — Olson reported that a rebate from HUC was received for the LED lighting installed in hangar interiors and for parking lot lights. This rebate, plus the status of this year's budget should allow installation of LED ramp lights. c) NDB building — Olson reported that staff had removed the building. The foundation will stay as it is. d) Ag lease — a. Land on west side of runway and grassland for baling is up for lease. It has been advertised, with bids due October 4. The land has been sprayed so it can be tilled this fall. An initial crop of broadcast soybeans or small grain is preferable, considering soil conditions. This would allow a crop next year, and additional tilling. In 2014, it is expected that a small grain crop would be planted with alfalfa. b. Solicitation for quotes to bale grassland areas was advertised along with the property on the west side of the runway. a. Prior to the end of 2012, negotiations will be held with Scott Rickeman regarding the 10 acres on the south side of the runway. This is the field that is contiguous with the field owned by the Plaisance family. At 6:23, a motion to adjourn was made by Freeman, second by Neubarth. Unanimous approval. NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 10/18/2012.