Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes December 9, 2021 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 1. Call to Order Chairman Keltgen called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attending James Keltgen Chairman Greg Krueger Commissioner Justin Lindee Vice Chairman Paula Snitker Commissioner Sharon West Commissioner Matt Thurnau Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk Nick Grahek Bolton and Menk Tom Harrison 3. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Krueger made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner West seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner Thurnau made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2021 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner West the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports There were no Chairman reports. Staff Reports Airport Manager Beaver reported on activities and presented the fuel volumes dispensed and there was a brief discussion regarding business aircraft arrivals and flight school activity. Regarding the status of the new VOR navigational aid installation being completed by MnDOT Aeronautics, Mr. Beaver explained that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now completed the full commissioning of the equipment with no limitations. Users can use for both navigation and instrument approaches to the airport runways. Regarding airport operations, Mr. Beaver reported that a number of items are being completed including the installation of new approach lighting lamps, planned installation of a new replacement furnace and air conditioning unit, fuel monitor replacement, and re- lamping maintenance building to LED lighting. There was a brief discussion regarding these improvements and preventive maintenance items. Service Agreement – Langer Aviation Airport Manager Beaver presented the draft Langer Aviation Service Agreement renewal and explained that the agreement is for a term of two years and provides for aircraft fueling and line services for airport customers during weekday hours of operation and as required for all other after hour call-ins. Langer Aviation has been providing similar services under agreement since October of 2009. There is no change in payment amounts due under this renewal agreement. After discussion, Commissioner Krueger made a motion to recommend approval of the Langer Aviation Service Agreement and Commissioner Snitker seconded the motion. The motion was approved. T-Hangar Taxi-lane and Building Design Update Mr. Grahek representing Bolton and Menk provided an update on the T-hangar and taxi-lane project reporting that the contractor has completed the majority of the grade work and has now shut down for the winter as planned. The engineer has requested an updated project schedule and anticipates everything to be on schedule for a substantial completion date of July 1, 2022. There was a brief discussion regarding items to be left on site through the winter. Mr. Grahek presented pay request number one which has been reviewed and signed by the engineer. There was a brief discussion regarding the items in the pay request including work to date and stored materials. Mr. Grahek explained that there was a decrease in select granular borrow needed resulting in a project savings. After discussion, Commissioner Lindee made a motion to recommend approval of pay request number one and Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Mr. Roetzel explained that the engineer is working with the contractor to modify the design and sizing needed for the flow of water, underdrain, and water treatment basin in order to meet the storm water permit requirements for development activity that results in one acre or more of disturbance. Mr. Roetzel explained that water runoff from reconstructed and newly constructed impervious surface associated with the site will be slightly over one acre. There was a discussion regarding the required modifications and any associated change order. Mr. Roetzel will work with the contractor to determine additional costs and present at the next meeting. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Snitker and seconded by Commissioner West. The motion was approved.