Airport Commission

Page |1 Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Monday February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM CST Meeting held in person at: Platteville Municipal Airport Platteville Airport Commission Meeting Minutes Notes taken by Secretary Kaleb Regoli Attendance: ❖ Commission Members • Chairman: William Kloster • Secretary: Kaleb Regoli • Commissioner: George Krueger • Commissioner: Dustan Duggan • Airport Manager: Nathan Knutson (Apex Executive Jet Center) • City Liaison: Nicola Maurer (Administration Director) • Council Representative: Brian Whisenant ❖ Guests • Hunter (University of Dubuque Student, Airport Management Class) ❖ Administrative Actions • Minutes Approval: George moved to approve the minutes from the previous session. Dustan seconded the motion. Motion passed. • New Member: The Commission formally welcomed Dustan to his first meeting as a member. • Treasurer’s Report: The report was forgone for this session and is scheduled to resume in March. ❖ Citizen Comments & Correspondence • Guest Introduction: Hunter introduced himself as a University of Dubuque student attending for his Airport Management coursework. • Agenda Timing: The UW-Platteville SAE Aero presentation was moved to the end of the meeting to accommodate the team. ❖ Project & Operational Updates • Infrastructure & Maintenance o Crack Sealing: Confirmed that $30,000 in COVID-era credits will be applied to crack sealing projects within the current calendar year. o Sink Hole: An engineer is required to survey the site. Early assessments suggest installing a curb to divert water. Brandon will be providing a formal quote for the project. o Equipment: Discussion regarding the large tractor. The Commission is investigating if the city can utilize the equipment in exchange for handling its maintenance. • Planning & Development o 5-Year Plan: A new 5-year airport plan has been drafted and will be distributed to the Commission for review from the BOA. The meeting with the BOA in Madison went well. If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608)348-9741, ext. 2238  Page |2 o Box Hangar Project: Currently awaiting a confirmed date from the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) to discuss status and funding. o City Matters: Discussed comments regarding the city’s comprehensive plan draft. The City Liaison advises comments can be submitted online and at meetings. • Operations & Events o Flight Training: The instructor is currently away. Insurance documentation must be submitted to the City before marketing efforts can begin. o Chili Fly-In: The flyer is ready for distribution. A flyer was handed out to distribute. The Commission noted that current snow levels and clear weather should contribute to a successful event. o Land Rent: Discussion on outstanding payments. A new invoicing process is being considered to help streamline collections. ❖ New Business • Aerobatic Competition: There is strong interest in bringing an Aerobatic Competition back to Platteville. The Commission plans to request formal support and participation from the City. • Chairman’s Report: William Kloster shared preliminary ideas for various future airport projects. ❖ Special Presentation • UW-Platteville SAE Aero Team, presented by Commission Member Kaleb Regoli, provided a briefing on the team’s latest test campaign. The presentation covered hardware testing, pilot training protocols, and the flight pattern data gathered during recent trials at the Airport this past month. • Kaleb connected the team to the Airport Manager with the goal of fostering a good long-term relationship with the organizations at UW-Platteville. He hopes to connect more organizations. Materials distributed: If attendance requires special accommodation needs, please contact (608)348-9741, ext. 2238