Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2019 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 1. Call to Order Vice Chairman Lindee called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM at the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport. 2. Roll Call Attendance Todd Hale Commissioner Tom Harrison Commissioner James Keltgen Chairman Greg Krueger Commissioner Justin Lindee Vice Chairman Paula Snitker Commissioner Sharon West Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Troy Klecker Community Development Director Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk, Inc. 3. Approval of Agenda Commissioner West made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner Harrison seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner Snitker made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2019 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Harrison 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 report to date. Combined fuel volumes are up from the same time period from the previous year. Mr. Beaver provided a brief report on aircraft activity including recent business arrivals. For other activities Mr. Beaver explained that staff has equipment ready for snow removal operations and a review of the snow removal plan has been completed. Airport staff is also completing required annual safety training. Mr. Beaver reported that the Leadership Owatonna Academy group was at the airport for a tour including Langer Aviation. For educational opportunities, Mr. Beaver presented a flyer for an upcoming “Airports 101” training session put on by the Minnesota Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP) and the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics on December 10th. There was a brief discussion regarding areas scheduled for brush removal and field tile repairs. Mr. Beaver reported that he is working with the public works department to address many of these needs. Airport Projects Report Airport Manager Beaver explained that the hangar door project is complete and that the final payment to the contractor has been received. Mr. Beaver will work with the state office of aeronautics on project close out and submittals required for the 70% funding participation per grant agreement. There was a brief discussion regarding the snow removal equipment project, T-38 aircraft display maintenance project, and other maintenance projects and CIP budget items. Ron Roetzel with Bolton and Menk reported that they are looking at alternatives for funding of the T-Hangar design and site preparation utilizing federal programs. Business Development Working Group Update There was a brief discussion regarding ongoing discussion with an area company that is reviewing options for expanding their existing use of a turbine aircraft and basing at the airport. Commissioner Harrison explained that the working group has had productive discussions with the company and has provided a number of resources to help facilitate the decision making process. There was no further old or new business. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Snitker and seconded by Commissioner West.