Minutes_Airport Commission 03.26.24 Copyrighted
May 20, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Airport Commission of March 26, 2024; Arts & Cultural Affairs of March
26, 2024; City Council Proceedings of May 6 and 13, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of April 10, 2024; Community Development Advisory
Commission of March 20, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission
Unapproved Minutes of May 1, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Amended Proceedings of April 15 and 22, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Amended Proceedings of April 4 and 15,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/15/24
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/22/24
Proof of Publication for City Council Amended Supporting Documentation
Proceedings 4.4.24
Proof of Publication for City Council Amended Supporting Documentation
Proceedings 4.15.24
Civil Service Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Unapproved Minutes Supporting Documentation
Arts & Cultural Affairs Minutes Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 5/6/24 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings 5/13/24 Supporting Documentation
DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Terminal Conference Room
PRESENT: RJ Blocker (on phone), Doug Brotherton, Sue Clemenson, Mariann Kurtz
Weber (on phone), Mike Phillips
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Mark Beasley, Todd Dalsing, Dan Klaas (on phone)
GUESTS: Eric Scott, Foth Infrastructure (on phone), University of Dubuque Students
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Clemenson moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2024,
meeting, and Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. This motion passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
01. REVIEW AIRPORT STATISTICS
Low lead fuel sales were up slightly in February from previous years. Aircraft operations
were the highest compared to the last four years.
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION ITEMS
02. RECONSTRUCT GENERAL AVIATION APRON PLANS & SPECS RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to open the public hearing for Approval of
Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for Reconstruct General
Aviation (GA) Apron — Phase 1 Construction Project. Commissioner Clemenson seconded
the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
After discussion, Commissioner Brotherton motioned to close the public hearing and
Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A300-2-2024 Approval
of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost for Reconstruct General
Aviation (GA) Apron Phase 1 Construction Project. Commissioner Clemenson seconded
the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
This project reconstructs approximately half of the general aviation apron adjacent to the
general aviation terminal. This portion serves as the primary parking and tie-down area for
corporate aviation FBO operations and transient aircraft. This apron pavement is in
extremely poor condition.
03. RECONSTRUCT GENERAL AVIATION APRON AWARD CONTRACT
RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A300-3-2024 Awarding
Public Improvement Contract for Reconstruct General Aviation (GA) Apron Phase 1
Construction Project. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion
passed unanimously.
Two bids were received for this project however, one bid was received after the 1:00 p.m.
deadline and was not opened.
Flynn Company, Inc. was awarded the bid in the amount of$2,095,395.50.
04. RECONSTRUCT GENERAL AVIATION APRON FAA GRANT RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A300-4-2024
Authorizing FAA Grant Agreement for Reconstruct General Aviation (GA) Apron Phase 1
Construction Project. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion
passed unanimously.
05. RECONSTRUCT GENERAL AVIATION APRON ENGINEERING SERVICES
RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A300-5-2024
Authorizing an Agreement for Engineering Services for Reconstruct General Aviation (GA)
Apron Phase 1 Construction Project. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion.
This motion passed unanimously.
06. COMMERCIAL SERVICE VERTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FY25 RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A400-1-2024
Endorsement of Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) FY2025 Application.
Commissioner Kurtz Weber seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
CSVI eligible projects include vertical construction and major renovation of terminals,
hangars, joint use facility buildings, and fuel facilities at commercial service airports.
07. TERMINAL BUILDING EXIT LANE IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING
RESOLUTION
Commissioner Brotherton made a motion to accept Resolution No. A500-1-2024
Authorizing an Agreement for Engineering Services for Construct Terminal Building Exit
Lane Improvements. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion
passed unanimously.
TSA requires airport operators to control unauthorized access into the sterile area by
either positioning personnel to monitor the doors or by using acceptable technology.
Currently, DBQ utilizes personnel to monitor the lane while commercial flights operate.
Adding this technology will allow the Airport the long-term operational benefit of reducing
the personnel costs associated with commercial flight operations.
DISCUSSION
08. AIRPORT PROJECTS UPDATE
The Airport Director attended the Chamber DC Fly-In held in Washington, D.C. The
number one topic with Legislators was regarding the return of commercial air service to
DBQ. He also attended Dubuque Nite in Des Moines and IPAA Day on the Hill where
there were meetings with State Legislators.
The CAST group has transitioned to DBQ Air, a 501(c)6 nonprofit. They meet weekly to
strategize on reinstating daily air service to/from DBQ to a major hub.
The Taxiway A reconstruction phase 1 construction project and the terminal solar project
will be starting on April 1 St. The Airport's annual budget presentation to the City Council is
February 28t"
09. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE FEBRUARY 27, 2024, COMMISSION
MEETING
None.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next scheduled Commission meeting tentative date is April 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to adjourn the meeting and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Clemenson. This motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Cheryl Sheldon.