Airport Advisory Committee

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: May 17th, 2024 1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement. Meeting was called to order at 8:18 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport Terminal, the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance. 2. Roll call. Board Members Present: Kirk Diers, Bill Dugan, Eric Johnson, Robert Steenblock, Levi Entz, Jeff Peterson, and Vic Roeder. Dave Mitchell arrived at 8:22 A.M. Absent members: Alison Adams. 3. Approval of the March 15th, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion by Jeff Peterson and seconded by Vic Roeder to approve. Motion passed by vote of members: Jeff Peterson, Vic Roeder, Kirk Diers, Bill Dugan, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Eric Johnson. Absent Members: Alison Adams and Dave Mitchell. 4. Update on Runway Rehab Project. a. Project on track still to open in July 2024. 5. Update on Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project. a. Discussion of possible start dates. 6. Spring Hangar Walk Through Complete. 7. Hangar Maintenance Funding – Ron Vlach. a. Ron Vlach asked if money is donated, where it goes and what the return rate is. He would like to get donations re-issued. b. Introduction to Jenn Nabb, new finance director. Discussion point on how the City ensures the best rate of return. 8. Action Items to Discuss. a. Discussion point on plans for closure. Any alternatives are dictated by the FAA. b. ALP is on the capital plan and that will allow identification of alternative runway options. c. Discussion point on amending current budget to allow budget money from the City to be used with potential total private investments for the maintenance hangar rebuild. The ALP, maintenance hangar, grass runway, or any other alternative landing areas are the next funding priorities. Future hangar plots will be staked out to build up sites with overburden. d. The City will provide a list of future projects to allow the committee to prioritize projects and keep progress moving forward. e. Request for updates on the coring of all taxiways and runways. 9. Discussion of Maintenance Items. a. AWOS windsock blew off in a storm. Will order new windsock and back up. b. American Fence Company will be out to look at gate not closing. c. Will contact Water Department to restore water outdoors. d. Thistle removal options. 10. Adjournment. Motion by Bill Dugan and seconded by Kirk Diers to adjourn. Motion passed by vote of members: Jeff Peterson, Vic Roeder, Kirk Diers, Bill Dugan, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Dave Mitchell, and Eric Johnson. Absent Members: Alison Adams. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 A.M.