06-20-2013 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
June 20, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Minutes
Members present: Doug McGraw, Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Juli Neubarth, Steve Cook (Council Representative)
Members absent: Ross Peterson
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker, Hutchinson Aviation; Dave Skaar, Civil Air Patrol
Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve Mav 16.2013 Airport Commission Minutes
Motion made by Neubarth, second by Freeman to approve minutes. Unanimous approval
2. Airport Commission
Juli Neubarth (to 09/13, first full -term) Doug McGraw- (to 09/14, second full -term)
Joel Schwarze (to 09/15, first full -term) Ross Peterson (to 09/16, first full -term)
Dick Freeman (to 09/17, second full -tens) Steve Cook (Council representative)
For meeting schedules & interest forms for serving on the Airport Conuiussion, see www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us
3. Haniars
Hangar #3 -6. Advertisements ended on May 31. Staff got response from three people. The party with
longest tenure was Juli Neubarth. A motion was made by Freeman, second by Cook to assign Hangar #3 -6
to Juli Neubarth. This action leaves Hangar #1 -11 available.
4. Operational Issues (Open Proiects)
a) Airport Financials — Olson reported on April 30, 2013 year -to -date activity. Accounting for timing
differences for utility bills and property taxes, 2013 is very comparable to 2012 and within budget.
b) Electrical project — Olson reported that the electrical conversion to Hutchinson Utilities is completed.
There was discussion related to the wire running out to the AWOS /Beacon. It was determined to not
replace the wire at this time, as HUC power should be more reliable and even, which has been the
likely cause of previous issues.
c) 2013 AIP — Report on status of projects (obstruction ID /removal; Airport Master Plan update) — Olson
reported that Bolton & Menk had completed the scope of work and that an independent firm had
conducted a fee review, which was favorable. There is still some work that needs to be accounted for
relating to roadways within the safety zones. One the south, State Highway 15 penetrates the safety
zone and on the north, County Road 115 is in the safety zone, so the additional work, required by
FAA, must be completed. A work order is expected to be available before the Resource Allocation
Committee meeting next week, and will be reviewed by that group prior to bringing the work order to
the City Council for award, contingent upon receipt of an FAA grant, on July 9. Identification of the
obstructions and an amount for mitigating the obstructions will be included in the planning grant.
5. Other Discussions/ New Business
a) Report of subcommittee activities regarding FBO alternatives — Cook, McGraw, Peterson, and
Jeremy Carter, City Administrator, have met and reviewed information that had previously been
sent to all Commission members. The group is setting up a telephone conference with Glenn
Burke, South St. Paul Airport Manager and member of the MN Council of Airports. Olson
reported having worked with Mr. Burke in the past, as well as with Mr. Dave Beaver, Owatonna
Airport Manager for a variety of issues in the past.
b) Internet service at the airport. A discussion was held regarding the internet service at the airport.
Dave Skaar presented, letting the Commission know that the CAP will have trouble getting
intemet once Life Link III leaves, as they have been piggy- backing on the Life Link III system.
Skaar's research verified the research and costs presented by the City. The Commission concurred
it would be valuable to replace the current router as soon as possible, and in the meantime research
wireless options that may be available to the airport. Olson will request replacement of the router
from the City's IT department. Mediacom internet is not currently available out to the airport and
NU- Telecom would not likely be able to provide 12 mbps service. This type of service, however,
could potentially be available from local wireless service providers. Discussion was held
regarding having the airport serve as the hub with tenants (CAP, ASI, etc.) participating in the cost
of the service. Potential cost - sharing options will be reviewed, once some wireless options are
available for review.
At 6:20, a motion to adjourn was made by Cook, second by Neubarth. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting: 07/18/2013.