08-20-2015 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
August 20, 2015
Hutchinson Municipal Airport
Conference Room
1700 Butler Field Dr SW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Airport Commission Minutes
Members present: Cheryl Dooley, Ross Peterson, Dave Skaar
Members absent: Dick Freeman, Joel Schwarze, Mayor Gary Forcier (Council Representative)
Others Present: John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Others present:
Doug McGraw
Meeting called to order at 5:45 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. Approve July 16, 2015 Minutes
Motion made by Dooley, second by Skaar to approve minutes. Unanimous approval
2. Airport Commission
Joel Schwarze (to 09/15, first full-term) Ross Peterson (to 09/15, first full-term)
Dick Freeman (to 09/16, second full-term) Dave Skaar (to 09/16, first full-term)
Cheryl Dooley (to 09/17, first full-term) Gary Forcier (Council representative)
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Olson indicated that Joel Schwarze should be contacted to see if he'd be interested in serving another term.
If Joel were willing to serve a second full term, the term would end September, 2018.
3. Hangars
See attached map, no significant changes
4. Finance/Budget —
a) Airport financial statements — Olson pointed out that as of July, 2015, 47.0% of budget had been
expended through 58.3% of year, continuing the positive trend for 2015. It was noted that fuel sales
were lower than expected, but this was due to the payment being received for only the first part of the
year. The payment for the later part of the year is expected to be significantly higher due to fuel sales
for agricultural operations.
5. Operational Issues (Open Projects)
a) ASI Jet (Office Hangar 1720) —City staff and Haugen Architecture received price quotations, which
were determined to be very high. Olson reported that the contractor with the low price quotation was
contacted to revise the quote down to make the project more feasible. Olson indicated that in the
meantime, it may be in the airport's best interest to establish guidelines for use of the conference room
as office space by ASI until the Hangar 1720 office can be constructed. Airport Commission
recommended Olson contact ASI regarding utilization of the pilot's lounge. Olson will contact ASI.
2014/2015 AIP Project (Runway, taxiway, apron rehab) — Work on the project is underway. This
week will see work on the apron concrete, removal of the connector taxiway to Skydive Hutchinson,
and removal of tie -down hardware. This work will be followed by reclaiming, grading and paving for
Phase 1. Once Phase 1 is completed, work will begin on Phase 2, which includes relocation of
Taxiway A3.
Duininck, Inc. is the primary contractor for construction. Based on federal and state grants approved at
the July 14 City Council meeting, the project will consist of the following:
Runway 15/33 reclamation
Taxiway A reclamation
Apron reclamation
Taxiway A3 relocation
Construction engineering
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Independent fee estimate
City administration/legal
Total Project
Federal share
State share
Local share
Total Funding
$ 866,909.77
$ 621,894.80
$ 522,505.40
$ 116,840.34
$2,128,150.31
$ 270,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$2,412,150.31
$2,154,164.00
89.3%
$ 134,583.00
5.6%
$ 123,403.31
5.1
$2 412,150.31
100.0%
b) Capital Improvement Plan — Based on the discussion of priorities for capital projects identified in the
Master Plan, staff will assign the following priorities on the various projects.
Pavement sealing (this was not discussed at the last meeting, but would be a critical project to
accomplish within the first year or two after new pavement is in place). Questions were raised
regarding why this cost wasn't included in the project. Olson will be working with Bolton-Menk
regarding a potential sealing project.
The highest priority for capital projects was assigned to:
1. Hangar site preparation for public T -hangar and construction of an 8 -unit public T -hangar.
2. Additional hangar area development, including spaces for private hangars
3. Snow removal equipment building
4. "Soft costs" related to crosswind & stopways (airport zoning, environmental assessment, etc.)
The next level of priority for projects included:
Land acquisition for crosswind runway
Construct turf crosswind runway
Stopway construction
Lowest priority projects identified in the ALP were:
High intensity runway lighting system upgrade
Apron, taxilane expansion
Perimeter fencing with controlled access gate
6. Other Discussions & New Business
a) Other discussions/new business:
a. Discussion was held regarding acquisition of a tank for 80LL or Regular UNL fuel. The
Commission was not aware of a demand for this type of fuel, wondered how much of this type of
fuel would be sold and whether there would be enough revenue generated to justify the investment
in tanks/equipment.
At 6:40, a motion to adjourn was made by Dooley, second by Peterson. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Regularly scheduled meeting September 17, 2015