Estherville Airport Commission

Estherville Airport Commission Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30 am Join Meeting Join Meeting in Person Anyone may attend in person at the Estherville Municipal Airport or join via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309335364?pwd=WfbUJa887BBC5ye5Q7INpt6VjOJAmi.1 *Phone: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 853 0933 5364 Passcode: 664873 1. Call to Order Minutes: Present: Nancy Anderson, Terry King, Jan Lund via telephone Absent: Galen Peta Guests: Penny Clayton, Sara Bendixen, Matt McNea, Andy Olson 2. Introductions of Members & Guests 3. Approval of Minutes Minutes: Motion made by Lund seconded by King to approve the April 13, 2026 minutes. VOTE: ayes--3 absent: Peta--1 4. April Bills / Financials Minutes: Motion made by King, seconded by Lund to approve the April 2026 bills and financial statements. Vote: ayes--3 absent: Peta--1 5. ILCC Report Minutes: McNea reported that graduation was last week, and there were 13 aviation students walk on stage. Gearing up for summer. We will not have any JROTC students this year. 6. Airport Manager Report Minutes: Had very little damage from the storm on May 17. They are making the small repairs. FAA Contractors are replacing the underground copper wire with fiber. The sole purpose is for the equipment out front and the radio inside. It is the back up radio  system for the main radio located in Fairmont, which is the main radio system for all the airports in this area. Matt attended the IPAA Conference in April and found out the State of Iowa is talking about having charging stations installed for electric airplanes. They are starting with the 6 main airports first. We would be in the 2nd tier if it advances. Old Business 7. Courtesy Car Policy & Agreement Minutes: Motion by Lund, seconded by King to approve the Courtesy Car Policy & Agreement. Vote: ayes--3 absent: Peta--3 8. Airport Farm Lease RFP Minutes: Motion by King, seconded by Lund to approve the Airport Farm Lease RFP. Vote: ayes--3 absent: Peta--1 New Business 9. Change Meeting Location Minutes: The Board decided to to meet once a quarter at the Airport and the other 2 months at City Hall. Updates 10. Adjournment Minutes: Motion by Lund, seconded by King to adjourn at 10:26 a.m. Vote: ayes--3 absent: Peta--1 Contact: Sara Bendixen (s.bendixen@cityofestherville.org 712-362-7771) | Minutes published on 05/19/2026, adopted on 05/27/2026