Airport Committee

AIRPORT COMMITTEE June 25, 2013 Page 1 Members Present: Frey, Hatlelid, Larson, Lehner, Rued, Seymour. Members Absent: Knudsvig. Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Finance Director, Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Captain White, Fire Chief, Airport Director, Public Information Officer, Traffic Engineer, City Planner, Comptroller, Treasurer, Aldermen Connole, and Jill Schramm. To the Honorable Mayor and All Aldermen: Following are the recommendations from the Airport Committee meeting called to order at 4:45 p.m., June 25, 2013: 1. That the City Council authorize the Airport Director to call for bids for the Terminal Apron Project. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Member Larson and carried unanimously. 2. That the City Council authorize the Airport Director to call for bids for the Airport Parking Lot Expansion Project. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Member Larson and carried unanimously. 3. That the City Council approve the lease agreement with Exelis Inc. for the installation of a NextGen communications site on Airport property; and further authorize the Mayor to sign the lease and any related documents on the City’s behalf. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Member Larson and carried unanimously. 4. That the City Council approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kadrmas, Lee, and Jackson, Inc. for construction administration and construction observation services for the new terminal building not to exceed $2,424,000 with the stipulation that a federal discretionary grant must be received prior to final approval and signature and further authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and any related documents. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner and seconded by Alderman Frey. AIRPORT COMMITTEE June 25, 2013 Page 2 Upon questioning, the Airport Director stated the agreement did not initially include the cost for construction administration and construction observation services as the project scope was unknown at the time. Mike Mahoney, representing KLJ, provided a history of the project timeline. He stated the fees are based on design and scope of the project, which was limited in the initial contract. Whereupon, a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Frey and carried unanimously. General Information The Airport Director provided an update on various projects and upcoming events at the Airport. He indicated the Taxiway ‘D’ project and the Snow Removal Equipment building projects were on schedule. He stated the Frontage Road project is in design stages and would be bid in July. He commented the sole bid for the Runway Painting project was received late and staff is exploring the possibility of rebidding. Mike Mahoney provided an update on the new Terminal building. He stated the project had been bid on June 25 and indicated the apparent low bidder was Graham Construction who had significant airport construction experience. The Airport Director commented the Air Museum would be holding veteran’s events over the July 4 holiday. There being no further business, Chairman Hatlelid adjourned the Airport Committee at 5:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Jundt City Clerk