HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-09-14 minutesSeptember 14, 2020
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Airport Advisory Committee
John G. Christy Building, Boone/Bancroft Room
Monday, September 14, 2020
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (present)
Frank Rycyk
Grant Shorthose
Trey Propes
Jason Thurnau
Jeff Naught
Dennis Bening
COMMITTEE MEMBER (absent)
John Abbott
COUNCIL LIASON
Councilman Ron Fitzwater
STAFF
Eric Bowers, Airport Manager
Lisa Dittmer, Public Works
Matt Morasch, Public Works Director
GUEST
Terry Rackers
1. Introductions:
Chairman Rycyk called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m., and a quorum was present.
2. Adoption of the agenda:
A motion was made by Mr. Naught to adopt the agenda. Mr. Thurnau seconded the motion and all were in favor.
3. Approval of the minutes:
A motion was made by Mr. Shorthose to approve the minutes and was seconded by Mr. Thurnau. All were in favor
and the minutes were approved.
4. Public Comment Opportunity:
5. Invited Guest:
6. Scheduled Reports:
a) Airport Manager’s Report
Mr. Bowers discussed current and future projects due to flooding last year; the fence project, emergency
lighting, and the ramp rehabilitation project. Mr. Bowers hopes to have a comprehensive emergency plan
completed in the next couple of months. The gate policy has changed, now only 2 gates will be open during
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the day. All other gates are closed, will be closed by users after use. Mr. Bowers attended the annual Runway
Safety Action Team (RSAT) meeting where members discussed safety concerns and ideas to make the airport
safer.
Mr. Bowers answered questions from committee members. There are plans to remove trees this fall to help the
tower see planes on the north end. A project will be out for bid soon to redo the parking lot with chip seal.
The hopeful completion date of the new airport building is spring 2021.
b) FBO Report
Mr. Shorthose complimented the current fencing project being completed by Fence Pro. Mr. Shorthose stated
transient jet traffic has slowed some, but flight school hasn’t decreased because of COVID.
c) Staff Liaison Report
Mr. Morasch mentioned city staff is a participating member of the levee four state study and levee discussions
are ongoing.
d) City Council Report
Councilman Fitzwater advised he appreciates the opportunity to serve as liaison and is excited to work with the
committee.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other Business
10. Next Meeting Date
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 7, 2020
11. Adjourn
Mr. Bening moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Mr. Propes. All were in favor. Meeting
adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Dittmer