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ASCENSION FBO NETWORK SIOUX CITY, IOWA NOVEMBER 13, 2025 JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE AIRPORT BOARD OF TRUSTEES A Joint Meeting of the City Council and Airport Board of Trustees was held on November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Moore and O’Kane. Absent: Schoenherr, Scott, and Watters, therefore quorum was not met. (Scott entered at 12:02 p.m. and a quorum was reached; Schoenherr entered at 12:09 p.m.) Staff members present: Michael Collett, Interim City Manager; Nicole M. DuBois, City Attorney; Amber Hegarty, Assistant City Attorney; Heidi Farrens, City Clerk; Al Lorenzo, Airport Manager; and Melissa Uhl, Administrative Assistant. Members of the Airport Board of Trustees present: Paul Baker, Faith Bradham, Linda Kaliin, Dave Kaplan, and Skip Perley. Others present: Barbara Sloniker, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce; and Chris Harbeck, 1 Vision Aviation. Scott entered the meeting at 12:02 p.m. Collett shared highlights and accomplishments throughout the year. The Airport participated in regular planning sessions with the 185th ARW to jointly plan for the construction of a new runway and ramp. The Airport received FAA funding for the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan Project which will provide for 90% of the cost. The Airport was awarded FAA funding under the BIL Airport Terminal Program and was included as one of the 128 projects selected for the $970 million of available funds. The Airport Terminal Program award combined with an AIP grant will fund 95% of the acquisition and installation of a new passenger boarding bridge. Schoenherr entered the meeting at 12:09 p.m. The Airport was awarded an IDOT Airport Improvement Grant of $400,000 toward the South Ramp Reconstruction Project. The grant provides 67% of the expected Phase I cost that was completed in 2025. The Roof Replacement Project (Phase 2) contract was awarded in September 2024 and completed in July 2025. The Airport received an IDOT Air Service Grant for marketing air service, an IDOT Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure Grant for the terminal roof project and terminal doors, and an IDOT Airport Improvement Program Grant for the South Ramp Reconstruction Project-Phase II. Collett provided a summary of grant projects. More than $71 million was received from grants and contributions from 2016-2025. Current and future projects include new snow removal equipment, south ramp reconstruction, improving the terminal’s secure area, north ramp rehabilitation, and the replacement and expansion of Runway 13-31. The Siouxland NEXUS project initiated from the Strategic Study Analysis Report is a combined study that takes a collaborative long-term view of the Sioux Gateway Airport and the 185th ARW missions, both co-located at Brigadier General Bud Day Field. While funds are not appropriated yet, the goal was to be on the eligible projects list. This goal was met faster than anticipated. (November 13, 2025 - Joint Meeting Minutes) Page 1 Collett reported that the FAA inspection showed one minor finding that was corrected during the inspection. Uhl discussed the 72-day marketing campaign led by Arkstar Group. The campaign will target a defined catchment area. Collett highlighted collaborations and partnerships with Midwest Honor Flight, Western Iowa Tech Community College, and Morningside University. Goals for the Sioux Gateway Airport include maintaining and building air service with the essential air service process and promoting Chicago and Denver destinations; continuing the coordinated planning effort with the 185th ARW to replace and extend the 13-31 runway and ramp; pursue landside and other potential development by working with the Economic Development Department; and continuing to seek FAA and IDOT grants for airport improvements, vertical infrastructure and air service marketing. The City Council thanked the Airport staff and Board of Trustees for their hard work and service to the community. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:32 p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, all voting aye. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Heidi Farrens, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor u:\City Agenda\Agendas and Minutes\Council Minutes\2025\111325m Joint Airport Board of Trustees (November 13, 2025 - Joint Meeting Minutes) Page 2