Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes July 14, 2022 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 1. Call to Order Chairman Lindee called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 6:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attending James Keltgen Commissioner Justin Lindee Chairman Tim McManimon Commissioner Matt Thurnau Vice Chairman Sharon West Commissioner Dave Beaver Airport Manager Visitors Ron Roetzel Bolton and Menk 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 May 12, 2022 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Keltgen seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports Chairman Lindee welcomed everyone to the meeting. Chairman Lindee commented that it is great to see all of the flying activity in the area. 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 activity and recent business aircraft arrivals. For other activity, Mr. Beaver reported that the City Council had held a study session at the airport on July 5th. There is also a Business Aviation open house scheduled to be held at the airport on July 21st from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. There was a brief discussion regarding these activities. Event Permit Application Civil Air Patrol (CAP) French Toast Breakfast – August 28, 2022. Mr. Beaver presented an Event Permit Application submitted by the Owatonna Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The CAP is planning to hold their annual fly-in breakfast this year. The tentative date for this event is August 28th. The event is scheduled to be held from 7:00AM to 1:00PM with an estimated attendance of approximately five hundred people. There was a brief discussion regarding the event specifics presented in the application including responsibilities for providing portable restrooms, garbage pick-up, additional electrical hook ups, and promotion. The CAP has arranged for and paid for these items in past events. After discussion, Commissioner McManimon made a motion to recommend approval of the Event Permit Application for the CAP Fly-In Breakfast subject to the conditions as noted including the CAP paying direct hard costs required to hold the event at the facilities, the CAP to provide portable restrooms and hand washing station for the event, garbage pick-up, and electrical power, and present appropriate insurance acceptable to the city as well as any other legal requirements that may be needed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Keltgen. The motion was approved. T-Hangar Project Update – Change Order No. 3 Ron Roetzel with Bolton and Menk provided a brief update on the T-hangar building and taxilane construction project and presented Change Order 3. Mr. Roetzel explained that Change Order No. 3 modifies the contract times due to the delay in building delivery date which surpasses the contract completion date. The contractor is experiencing delays in the delivery date of the steel bar joists. The revised schedule reflects a new project final completion date of November 4, 2022. This is extended 95 days from the original contract date of completion. Mr. Roetzel stated that the contractor agrees to expedite both base and wear course paving near existing adjacent hangar to accommodate tenants. There will be no cost adjustment for the work required to make these accommodations. Mr. Roetzel explained that the Change Order further addresses additional costs to repair damaged drain tile that was discovered during excavation and the placement of additional drain tile to improve drainage in the southeast corner of the new building area. The cost to remove an additional taxiway fixture and underlying wiring is included. This is required to provide clearance for the new taxiway in the area that connects with the existing taxiway. Mr. Roetzel explained that the Change Order results in a construction contract increase of $10,970.00. After discussion, Commissioner Thurnau made a motion to recommend approval of Change Order 3 to the T- Hangar Building and Taxilane project contract and was seconded by Commissioner Keltgen. The motion was approved. Mr. Beaver invited anyone at the meeting to tour the T-hangar site directly following the meeting. - Security Fencing Project Commissioner McManimon asked about the status of the airport security fencing project. Airport Manager Beaver explained that preferred design alternative and budget estimate is being reviewed. The project is proposed to be funded through available federal funding participation with an approximate ten percent local share. This grant request process is underway with the FAA. Mr. Beaver added that the project is being considered for later this year or into next year depending on available budget. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.