Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2020 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport 1. Call to Order Chairman Keltgen called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM at the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport. 2. Roll Call Attending Tom Harrison Commissioner James Keltgen Chairman Greg Krueger Commissioner Justin Lindee Vice Chairman Sharon West Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Troy Klecker Community Development Director Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk 3. Approval of Agenda Commissioner West made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner Lindee seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner Lindee made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2020 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports Chairman Keltgen welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mr. Keltgen added that he has noticed an increase in general aviation aircraft activity which is good to see. Staff Reports Airport Manager Beaver reported on airport activities and presented the fuel volumes dispensed report to date. Combined fuel volumes dispensed are higher than the same period last year. Mr. Beaver reported that flight training activity at the airport has been busy and there appears to be an uptick in the number of corporate jet arrivals within the last few weeks. For other activities, Mr. Beaver explained that the Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 30 will be out of service beginning within the next week for a scheduled repair. This work is being completed by MnDOT Aeronautics and should only take a few days; however, the ILS will be out of service for up to two weeks awaiting the FAA flight check of the system. There was a brief discussion regarding these activities. T-Hangar Taxi-lane and Building Design Update Ron Roetzel with Bolton and Menk presented a number of design considerations for discussion. Items discussed included preliminary alternatives for site location, taxiway, hangar doors, interior panels, lighting, and electrical. There was also a discussion regarding the installation of an extended roofing overhang to move water coming off the roof further away from the units which would also involve ensuring proper surface grade. Regarding electrical requirements, there was a brief discussion on the metering of individual units. Commissioner Krueger suggested that rather than installing individual meters that the lease agreement with tenants could provide for reimbursement of electrical cost in the event that there is excessive use. There was a discussion regarding this as well as the preference for LED lighting. Mr. Roetzel thanked the members of the Airport Commission for all of the inputs. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Harrison and seconded by Commissioner Krueger. The motion was approved.