Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2022 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 1. Call to Order Vice Chairman Thurnau called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attending James Keltgen Commissioner Angie Lipelt Commissioner Tim McManimon Commissioner Paula Snitker Commissioner Matt Thurnau Vice Chairman Sharon West Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk Nick Grahek Bolton and Menk Dennis Vanatta Trident Aviation Training 3. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Keltgen made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner West seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner West made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2022 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Keltgen seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports Vice Chairman Thurnau welcomed newly appointed Airport Commission member Tim McManimon to the meeting. Mr. McManimon introduced himself and briefly described his background. Airport Manager Beaver administered the Oath of Office to Airport Commission member Tim McManimon. 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 the previous year. There was a brief discussion on flight training activities and business aircraft arrivals. Mr. Beaver reported that due to Accelerated Aviation flight training growth the company has requested additional office space to be added to the leased areas. Staff will work with Accelerated to review options. Mr. Beaver reported on some minor storm damage due to the recent severe thunderstorms. Damage included a runway approach light tower blown out of alignment, a section of hangar fascia torn off of hangar roof edge, and minor water damage. There was a brief discussion on these repairs. Mr. Beaver reported that the Owatonna Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is planning to hold their annual fly-in breakfast this year. The tentative date for this event is August 28th. Security Fencing Project Phase 1 Update Nick Grahek with Bolton and Menk, the airport engineering firm, presented engineering Work Order #11 for professional services for the design and construction work for phase 1 of the security fencing project. There was a brief discussion regarding the scope of services and staff will review this with the consultant. Nick Grahek then presented the preliminary layout alternates and budget estimates for the proposed initial phase of security fencing. There was a discussion regarding options for layout and type of fencing to be considered. The primary options included fencing and gate access more forward in the auto parking area or gate and aircraft parking ramp access control in the hangar area. Dennis Vanatta with Trident Flight Training explained that securing ramp access is important to limit unauthorized vehicles on the air surfaces. There was a discussion regarding options of fencing to secure ramp used with other security enhancements. After discussion, Commissioner Keltgen made a motion to recommend moving forward with design alternate one and allowing for inputs and additional discussion as final plan design is developed and Commissioner West seconded the motion. The motion was approved. T-Hangar Project Update Nick Grahek with Bolton and Menk presented the updated project schedule submitted by the contractor for the T-Hangar project. The contractor is expected some delay from the original schedule due to anticipated delay in shipment of steel joists for the hangar. The new schedule as submitted shows a completion date of October 3rd. The engineer will continue to review this with the contractor and coordinate with staff. There was a brief discussion regarding the T-Hangar project. For other business, Mr. Beaver reported on a schedule conflict for the regularly scheduled meeting date for the June 9th Airport Commission meeting. After discussion, Commissioner Snitker made a motion to cancel the June 9th Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Keltgen seconded. The motion was approved. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM with a motion made by Commissioner Snitker and seconded by Commissioner West. The motion was approved.