Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2022 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport 1. Call to Order Chairman Lindee called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attending James Keltgen Commissioner Justin Lindee Chairman Angie Lipelt Commissioner Paula Snitker Commissioner Matt Thurnau Vice Chairman Dave Beaver Airport Manager Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk 3. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Lipelt made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner Snitker seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner Thurnau made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2022 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Lipelt 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 combined aviation fuel volumes dispensed. The combined fuel volumes are up year to date from last year with increased avgas and significantly higher jet fuel volumes. Mr. Beaver briefly summarized business aircraft arrivals and flight school activity. Mr. Beaver reported that an area company will be basing a turbo prop aircraft at the airport within the next few weeks. Mr. Beaver explained that a portion of the main heated hangar will be rented and a jet fuel discount schedule has been worked out based on volumes. The company has an interest in expanding the operation to multiple aircraft with potential to work with other area businesses to meet needs. There was a brief discussion regarding the aircraft, ground support needs, and potential growth. Mr. Beaver introduced Ron Roetzel with Bolton and Menk, the airport engineering firm, to discuss potential revisions to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Mr. Roetzel explained that the recently passed federal infrastructure bill provides additional funding to airports over the next five years. The amount allocated for Owatonna is $159,000 per year or approximately $795,000 over five years towards the 90% federal share of eligible projects. There was a discussion on prioritizing need in the CIP and possibly moving up security and pavement projects that have been pushed out due to other needs and limited funding. Mr. Beaver explained that when staff met with the engineer many potential projects were identified that could be prioritized in light of this funding. There was a discussion on improving airport security as discussed at a recent Airport Commission meeting involving better access control to the airfield and fencing. Mr. Roetzel presented a drawing showing possible phases to fencing with the initial phase to include the main building area and airport frontage. Mr. Beaver explained that the FAA would like to see increased fencing and a number of tenants have made the suggestion as well due to increased incidents and vehicles on the main ramp. There were a number of fencing options discussed and Mr. Roetzel explained that they would prepare initial cost estimates. Mr. Beaver added that additional tenant input would also be sought on security fencing and alternatives. There was a discussion regarding pavement needs that could be addressed with the additional funding including concrete panel and joint repair on Runway 30/12 and the west side bituminous aircraft parking apron reconstruction. Mr. Beaver will work with Bolton and Menk to review costs, inputs, and prioritization in the CIP. An updated CIP will be prepared and presented for additional discussion and consideration. The updated CIP with potential project timing will also need to be submitted to the FAA for coordination purposes. T-Hangar Taxi-lane and Building Design Update Mr. Roetzel presented draft Change Order No. 2 involving the project design modification to provide additional stormwater construction in order to meet the MS4 storm water permit requirements. Design modifications and sizing are needed for the flow of water, underdrain, and water treatment basin in order to meet requirements for development activity that results in one acre or more of disturbance. Mr. Roetzel presented the proposed change in construction contract amount and also the additional engineering services costs. Mr. Roetzel explained that the costs will be offset by a savings in select granular borrow material as submitted in an earlier pay estimate. Mr. Roetzel reported that the FAA has reviewed and approved the Change Order. After discussion, Commissioner Lindee made a motion to recommend approval of Change Order #2 to comply with the City of Owatonna MS4 storm water requirement for the T-Hangar project and Commissioner Snitker seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Snitker and seconded by Commissioner Lipelt. The motion was approved.