Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 2018 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 1. Call to Order Chairman Hale called the Airport Commission meeting to order at 5:00 PM at the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport. 2. Roll Call Attendance Todd Hale Chairman Tom Harrison Commissioner James Keltgen Vice Chairman Greg Krueger Commissioner Justin Lindee Commissioner Sharon West Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Dan Mueller Airport Intern Troy Klecker Community Development Director Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton & Menk, Inc. 3. Approval of Agenda Chairman Hale presented the agenda and Commissioner Keltgen made a motion to approve and Commissioner West seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner Krueger made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 12, 2018 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Keltgen seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports There were no Chairman reports. Staff Reports Airport Manager Beaver reported on airport activities and presented the fuel volumes dispensed through July. There was a brief discussion on recent activity including agricultural aerial applicators and business aircraft. Mr. Beaver reported that the July 22nd Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Airventure Air Race Cup stop at the airport went well with approximately sixty aircraft participating. Regarding the EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Mr. Beaver explained that a significant number of aircraft utilized the airport as a stop both flying to and back from Oshkosh. Mr. Beaver reported that approximately fifty aircraft took advantage of the Oshkosh fuel promotion. Commissioner Harrison reported that it was a record year for attendance at the annual aviation event and that he participated in the MnDOT Aeronautics booth at the show on behalf of the airport. There was a brief discussion regarding the event. Mr. Beaver provided an update on a number of airport preventive maintenance program items including work on T-Hangar unit doors and seals, wind sock replacement, service to the airfield lighting system and rotating beacon, and fuel system. Mr. Beaver added that new cabinets are to be installed in the customer service area. Regarding airport inspection procedures, Mr. Beaver explained that a new inspection system is being developed with the city GIS department to improve automation and efficiencies. Mr. Beaver added that the primary airport inspection called a 5010 inspection is to be completed by MnDOT Aeronautics staff this year. The inspection is completed every three years. There was a brief discussion on these items. Airport Intern Dan Mueller provided a brief update on upcoming airport events. Mr. Mueller explained that the August Youth Aviation Camp has been completed. There were many positive comments regarding the camp. Mr. Mueller provided an update on the airport movie night which will be held on August 25th. This is a free to the public family friendly event showing Disney’s Planes 2 Fire and Rescue. Mr. Mueller thanked the event sponsors, House Chevrolet for providing free popcorn and Bolton and Menk, Inc. Mr. Mueller reported that the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) annual Fly-In/Drive-In French toast Breakfast will be held on August 26th and he has been working on options for various static aircraft displays for the event. Mr. Beaver reported that the county has received a request to review a permit application for the development of a new solar farm adjacent to the airport. Mr. Beaver provided an overview on the location and scope of the project. Mr. Beaver explained that he has submitted the details for review by MnDOT Aeronautics to address any compatible land use issues and zoning. Mr. Beaver added that he would forward any response or inputs received to the county planning administrator. Regarding the airport Wildlife Hazard Management plan, Mr. Beaver explained that both the required State DNR and Federal fish and wildlife service depredation permits have been received and added to the plan appendices. Mr. Beaver will place this on the agenda for consideration at the October Airport Commission meeting. Ron Roetzel with the airport engineering firm, Bolton and Menk, Inc. provided an update on the airport bi-fold door replacement project and presented an engineering work order for review. The structural engineering component of the project will be required for both receiving quotes and the permit process. There was a general discussion regarding the project. Mr. Beaver reported that MnDOT grant participation is anticipated for this project. Chairman Hale reminded all in attendance that the Hang Out in the Hangar picnic will be directly following the meeting at the Dennis VonRuden hangar. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner West.