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Airport Minutes 03_19_2001 DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT,, ..,¢,~ Oi!iCe CO~MISSION MEETINg4 U ~ ,r, o 4:00 p.m. Dubuque Regio~ ~o~ Dubuque Ak Service Coherence Room PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: 02. Doug Brothertun, Jim O'Neill, Rick Ooodin, and Teri Goodmann John Markham Ken Kraemer, Peggy Dickson, Bob Boleyn, and Gordy Vetsch Kevin Foley, Kate Wright, Eric Vrablic, Luke Spence, Oitiz Aibal, and Matt McCullagh (University of Dubuque), and Liz Luna (Tailw'mds Restaurant) Erin Coyle (Telegraph Herald) APPROVAL OF MTN~YFE$ Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 02/26/01 Airport Commission meeting. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None. RENTAL CAR PUBLIC I-TEARING A public hearing was required for the two rental car contracts approved at the February meeting because the term is greater than three years. Rick Goodin made a motion to open the meeting to a public hearing. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodmarm. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Chairman announced it was a public hearing and asked if there was any comment. Being there was none, Rick Goodin made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodman. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Jim O'Neill made a motion to instruct the Chairman to sign Resolution Numbers A200-1-00 and A200-2-00. This motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: Alt. NAYS: None. A meeting will be set up with Avis and National franchise holders to review the contract with the last changes by the Commission and the agencies when Ken returns from Washington DC. Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 2 03. ADOPT AN AIRPORT COMMISSON MISSION gTATEMENT TO INCLUDE WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION OBJECTIVES AND GOAL,q The Commission discussed various word choices for the new mission statement. After some discussion, Rick Goodin made a motion to approve the following Mission Statement. To provide quality, viable, competitive airport services and facilities while promoting sustainable economic development within the region. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Jim O'Neill made a motion to have the mission statement placed on the Airport's web page, in the airline terminal, and in the Dubuque Air Service Conference room. This motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: Ail. NAYS: None. The Commission then discussed the goals adopted December 14, 1999 and their recommended disposition. Many goals were merged within new goals; some were dropped, and some were incorporated as new goals. Teri Goodman made a motion to adopt the modified goals and consider the old goals concluded. Jim O'Neill seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Corami~sion discussed having Rick Dickinson come to a meeting and talk about the parcel of property that could become a business park. Ken spoke about the Federal Aviation Administration having to approve of such plans because of the federal assistance in the original purchase of the land. ~ TATLWINDS RESTAURANT YEARLY T.E~SE OPTION The Manager recommended that the Commission approve another year's extension and that the utility expenses to become the responsibility again of the restaurant. The Commission asked several questions about the operation of the restaurant. Liz Luna agreed to pay the utility costs. Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the one-year extension with the restaurant paying the utilities. Rick Goodin seconded the motion. AYES: Al}. NAYS: None. Liz thanked the Commission for installing a new air conditioner in the kitchen area. A:kMarch 10 Airport Commission minutes.doc 03/26/2001 12:05 ?M Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 3 05, AIRPO]tT MANAGER'S ITPDATE The Manager updated the Commission on the ~mofficial resignation of Josh Paurus. He will give his official notice when the Minneapolis Airport confirms he has passed his physical and background check. Interviews are currently being conducted for a replacement. Ken discussed his agenda in Washington DC and the meetings with various legislators, and airline representatives. Teri Gooclmann spoke of her conversation with Richard Bender on the possibility of another hub to the south. She asked Ken to follow up and see what type of support could be obtained in Washington to expand to another hub, possibly south or west. There was a discussion of community business leader meetings with American Eagle when American Eagles is in Dubuque for a sales blitz. What type of meetings, individual with CEO's or have American Eagle host a luncheon. The Commission discussed meeting with American Eagle in Dallas for Jerry Ep. zler and Terri Goodman to discuss America's River Project. The next discussion was who on the Commission and/or on a task force would be best to make the trip to Washington DC. Ken gave the Commission the minutes of the marketing task force, and discussed the new advertising focus on the business traveler. The Commission asked Ken how Karin Nemec was doing and he replied she was doing exceptionally well. Rick, Jim, and Teri had questions regarding the use of the position. Ken told the Commission that ff Bob or Peggy had a project for her, it needed to come through him so he could prioritize her work. At the present time, he was having her work on his projects. There was some divergence among the Commission regarding the position usage. It was suggested a monthly update would help the Commission. Jim O'Neill said he would continue to ask for pro~ess reports at each meeting. Iowa Department of Transportation has a new weekly akfare comparison which is very similar to the weekly fare comparison Dubuque currently uses. The IDOT form Jlinstrates that Dubuque has the lowest airfares in the state. The Commission and staff talked aborn the $25,000 contingency in the t-hangar construction that has not been used to date. Staff recommended that the money be used to asphalt the two large areas between the hangar taxiways and Taxiway Alpha because snow remox~al is very difficult and must be moved in stages that cause access areas to be A:\March I0 Airport Commission minutes.doc 03/26/2001 12:05 PM Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 4 blocked in the process. It was .debated if this could be accomplished at a later date and other possible use in the existing t-hangars. Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the paving project contingent upon having the money left at the end of the t-hangar conslraction project. This motion was seconded by Teri Gooclmarm. AYES: All. NAYS: None. 6. CORRESPONDENCE There was no discussion on the minutes. Jim O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. This was seconded by Teri Goodman. AYES: All. NAYS: None. A:LMm-ch 10 Airport Commission mhmtes.doc 03/26/2001 12:05 pM DUBUQUE REGIONAL ~ORT ,,~ ~.~ Monday, M~ch 19, 2001 4:00 p.m. Dubuque Region~ Dubuque Ak Service Co~rence Room PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: Doug Brotherton, Jim O'Neill, Rick Goodin, and Teri Goodmann $oim Markham Ken Kraemer, Peggy Dickson. Bob Boleyn, and Gordy Vetsch Kevin Foley, Kate Wright, Eric Vrablic, Luke Spence, Oitiz Aibal, and Matt McCullagh (University of I~buque), and Liz Luna (Tailwinds Restaurant) Erin Coyle (Telegraph Herald) APPROVAl, OF MINUTES Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 02/26/01 Airport Commission meeting. This motion was seconded by Teri Ooodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None. 02. RENTAL CAR PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing was required for the two rental car conucacrs approved at the February meeting because the term is ~eater than three years. Rick Goodin made a motion to open the meeting to a public hearing. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodmaun. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Chairman announced it was a public hearing and asked if there was any comment, Being there was none. Rick Goodin made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodman. AYES: All, NAYS: None. Jim O'Neill made a motion to instruct the Chairman to sil~ Resolution Numbers A200-1-00 and A200-2-00. This motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: All. NAYS: None. A meeting will be set up with Avis and National franchise holders to review the contract with the last changes by the Commission and the agencies when Ken returns from Washington DC. Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 200t Meeting Page 2 ADOPT AN AIRPORT COMMISSON MISSION STATEMENT TO lrNCI.IJI)E J~ITH AIRPORT COMMISSION OBJECTIVES AND GOALS The Commission discussed various word choices for the new mission statement. After some discussion, Rick Goodin made a motion to approve the following Mission Statement. To provide quality, viable, competitive airport services and facilities while promoting sustainable economic development within the region. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Jim O'Neill made a motion to have the mission statement placed on the Airport's web page, in the airline terminal, and in the Dubuque Air Service Conference room. This motion was seconded by Rick Goodin. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Commission then discussed the goals adopted December 14, 1999 and their recommended disposition. Many goals were merged within new goals; some were dropped, and some were incorporated as new goals. Teri Goodman made a motion to adopt the modified goals and consider the old goals concluded. Jim O'Neill seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Commission discussed having Rick Dickinson come to a meeting and talk about the parcel of property that could become a business park. Ken spoke about the Federal Aviation Administration having to approve of such plans because of the federal assistance in the original purchase of the land. 04, T.3ILWINDS RESTAI~RANT YEARLY LEASE OPTION The Manager recommended that the Commission approve another year's extension and that the utility expenses to become the responsibility again of the restaurant. The Commission asked several questions abont the operation of the restaurant. Liz Luna agreed to pay the utility costs. Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the one-year extension with the restaurant paying the utilities. Rick Goodin seconded the motion. AYES: AlL NAYS: None. Liz thanked the Commission for installing a new air conditioner in the kitchen area. A:LMarch 10 AirpoiX Commission minutes.doc 03/26/2001 12:05 PM Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 3 05. AIRPORT MANAGER'S UPDATE The Manager updated the Commission on the unofficial resignation of Josh Paurus. He will give his official notice when the Minneapolis Airport confirms he has passed his physical and background check. Interviews are currently being conducted for a replacement. Ken discussed his agenda in Wash'mgton DC and the meetings with various legislators, and airline representatives. Teri Goodmaun spoke of her conversation with Richard Bender on the possibility of another hub to the south. She asked Ken to follow up and see what type of support could be obtained in Washington to expand to another hub, possibly south or west. There was a discussion of community business leader meetings with American Eagle when American Eagles is in Dubuque for a sales blitz. What type of meetings, individual with CEO's or have American Eagle host a luncheon. The Commission discussed meeting with American Eagle in Dallas for Jerry Enzler and Terri Goodman to discuss America's River Project. The next discussion was who on the Commission and/or on a task force would be best to make the trip to Wash'mgton DC. Ken gave the Commission the minutes of the market'mg task force, and discussed the new advertising focus on the business traveler. The Commission asked Ken how Karin Nemec was doing and he replied she was doing exceptionally well. Rick, Jim, and Teri had questions regarding the use of the position. Ken told the Commission that if Bob or Peggy had a project for her, it needed to come through hun so he could prioritize her work. At the present time, he was having her work on his projects. There was some divergence among the Commission regarding the position usage. It was suggested a monttdy update would help the Commission. Jim O'Neill said he would cont'mue to ask for progress reports at each meeting. Iowa Department of Transportation has a new weekly airfare comparison which is very similar to the weekly fare comparison Dubuque currently uses. The IDOT form illustrates that Dubuque has the lowest airfares in the state. The Commission and staff talked about the $25,000 contingency in the t-hangar construction that has not been used to date. Staff recommended that the money be used to asphalt the two large areas between the hangar taxiways and Taxiway Alpha because snow remoyal is very difficult and must be moved in stages that cause access areas to be A:\March I0 Airport Coramission minutes.doc 03/26/2001 12:05 PM Airport Commission Minutes March 19, 2001 Meeting Page 4 blocked in the process. It was .debated if this could be accomplished at a later date and other possible use in the existing t-hangars. Jim O'Ne'fll made a motion to approve the paving project contingent upon having the money left ar the end of the t-hangar construction project. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodmarm. AYES: All. NAYS: None. CORRESPONDENCE There was no discussion on the minutes. Jim O'Neill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. This was seconded by Teri Goodman. AYES: All. NAYS: None. A:\March I0 Airport Commission minutes.doc 03/26/2001 t2:05 PM