Airport Commission

Airport Commission Meeting Minutes September 8, 2022 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport “DRAFT” 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 Tim McManimon Commissioner Matt Thurnau Commissioner 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 Thurnau seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 4. Minutes Commissioner West made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2022 Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Keltgen seconded the motion. The motion was approved. 5. Action Items Chairman Reports Chairman Lindee reported that on September 1st the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the use of a new 100 octane unleaded fuel to be used in general aviation engines. Mr. Lindee explained that the transition away from 100 low lead fuels has been on-going for some time with the industry looking for an unleaded alternative. Mr. Beaver added that it may be awhile before this type of fuel is commonly in use at airports and is monitoring this with Avfuel Inc., the airport aviation fuel supplier. Staff Reports Airport Manager Beaver reported on airport activities and presented the combined aviation fuel volumes dispensed. The combined fuel volumes are up significantly year to date from the previous year. There was a brief discussion on activity and recent business aircraft arrivals. Mr. Beaver reported that Accelerated continues to enroll students in their flight training program including both in state and out of state students starting pilot ratings this week. Mr. Beaver also updated the commission on the recent Civil Air Patrol (CAP) french toast breakfast and reported that the local squadron was pleased with the event but that numbers were down from previous years perhaps due to weather concerns. There was a brief discussion regarding these items. For other items, Airport Manager Beaver reported that Langer Aviation has submitted notice to discontinue providing customer line services under the existing Service Agreement. Mr. Beaver is working with staff to ensure that there is no interruption in these services moving forward. Regarding the 2023 budget process, Mr. Beaver explained that city administration is currently reviewing capital improvement program (CIP) requests including airport submittals. There is also coordination underway with MnDOT and FAA for potential grant funding participation on these items. There was a discussion regarding reviewing the airport CIP at the next meeting. T-Hangar Project Update Chairman Lindee introduced Ron Roetzel with Bolton and Menk who provided a brief update on the T-hangar building and taxilane construction project. Mr. Roetzel reported that the steel building materials are scheduled for arrival in the next few days and that the contractor will be bringing on a crew that will be constructing the building to meet the schedule with a completion date of November 4, 2022. Mr. Roetzel provided an update on the required testing for the project and the process that is being worked out between the testing company and contractor. There was an issue with a strength test on a foundation wall that they are working with the contractor and testing company to ensure proper documentation before the next project pay estimate is approved. There was a brief discussion regarding the project. 6. Adjournment The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.