01-25-1999 APM+HUTCHINSON AIRPORT COMMISSION
January 25, 1999
5:30 p.m.
Airport Lobby
MINUTES
Members present: Joe Dooley, Jim Faber, and Steve Crow
Members absent: Robert Hantge and Dave Skaar
Others present: Tom Parker, Airport F.B.O.; Bernie Knutson, HCDC;
John Olson, Assistant Public Works Director.
Joe Dooley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
There were no minutes for the December 1998 meeting, as there was no quorum present.
Olson presented information regarding the funding of Phase II project. It is expected that the
City of Hutchinson will receive approval from FAA and Mn/DOT late in January or early in
February 1999. There is a sixty -day window of opportunity for bids opened in December. If
funding approval is not received within the sixty -day window, it may be necessary to incur
additional expenses to retain the bids and in the worst case, the project will have to be re -bid.
Olson reported that hangar #1 -17 has been empty since 11/15/98. Connie Maki, Accounting
Specialist, has contacted individuals to rent the hangar out and has found no interest in the open
hangar. Olson suggested either allowing the FBO to rent the hangar for a specified period (i.e.,
90 days) or to exempt the FBO from the limitation of having 2 hangars. The waiting lists for
open and enclosed hangars were also discussed; current policy does not distinguish between
open and enclosed hangars for individuals on the waiting list.
A motion was made by Jim Faber and seconded by Steve Crow to separate the waiting lists for
open and enclosed hangars. Individuals will not lose their place on the waiting list for an
enclosed hangar if they take an open hangar. Unanimous approval.
A motion was made by Joe Dooley and seconded by Jim Faber exempting the FBO from the
two - hangar limitation until February 28, 2000. Unanimous approval.
A notice was received from the FAA that the Glencoe Airport will be installing a Non -
Directional Beacon (NDB). The Commission had no comments relative to the notice.
The Airport Commission instructed Olson to retain only one of the red warning lights on top of
the rotating beacon tower. Provision was made for two re warning lights in the original design,
but there is no apparent need for both of the red warning lights.
Olson updated the Commission regarding staffing for snow removal at the airport. Mr. Don Sitz
is on vacation for February and March. Mr. Randy Carter will likely be moving because his
wife's job is being transferred. Olson asked Commission members to inform him of any interest
in the position.
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January 25, 1999
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A motion was made by Joe Dooley and seconded by Jim Faber adjourning the Commission
meeting at 6:15 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Next Meeting: February 22, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Airport Lobby