Minutes_Airport Commission 08.27.24Copyrighted
October 7, 2024
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of August 27, 2024; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes of July 23, 2024 and
Report of August 27, 2024; City Council Proceedings of
September 16, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of
August 15, 2024; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of July 17, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission
of September 4, 2024; Zoning Board of Adjustment of August
22, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
August 19, August 20, August 21, August 21, and September
3, 2024.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Airport Commission Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Report
4. 9 16 24 City Council Minutes
5. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
6. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
8. Minutes ZBA 8-22-24 Approved
9. Proof_City Council Proceedings 8.19.24
10. Proof_City Council Proceedings 8.20.24
11. Proof_City Council Proceedings 8.21.24
12. Proof_City Council Proceedings 8.26.24
13. Proof_City Council Proceedings of 9.3.24
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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Terminal Conference Room
PRESENT: RJ Blocker, Doug Brotherton, Sue Clemenson, Mariann Kurtz Weber, Mike
Phillips
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Todd Dalsing, Dan Klaas (on phone), Cheryl Sheldon
GUESTS: Mayor Brad Cavanagh; Molly Grover, Dubuque Chamber; Eric Scott, Foth
Infrastructure (on phone); Jason White, Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Cavanagh thanked the Airport Commission for their service and support in securing
new daily air service to the Dubuque Regional Airport.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES
Commissioner Blocker moved to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2024, and August 13,
2024, meetings, and Commissioner Brotherton seconded the motion. This motion passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
01. REVIEW AIRPORT STATISTICS
Director Dalsing mentioned that aircraft operations and aviation fuel sales were down
slightly from the previous year. This may be due to the current Airport construction projects
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION ITEMS
02. CEDAR VALLEY PROERTIES, LLC PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION
Commissioner Clemenson made a motion to accept Resolution No. A800-1-2024 Intent to
Dispose of an Interest in Real Property by Lease Agreement. Commissioner Brotherton
seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
This authorizes setting a public hearing for a long-term land lease with Cedar Valley
Properties, LLC.
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03. AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
Commissioner Kurtz Weber made a motion to accept Resolution No. A900-1-2024
Authorizing the Airport Director to Sign an Air Service Agreement with Key Lime Air, dba
Denver Air Connection (DAC) Providing New Air Service to the Dubuque Regional Airport.
Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
DBQ Air, working with DBQ Air Service Consultant Matt Skinner of Global Flights, meet
weekly to restore and retain daily scheduled service. Meetings with regional carriers over
the past several months has resulted in an opportunity to restore daily service starting in
November with a mid -day turn to Chicago O'Hare utilizing an ERF145 aircraft on Denver
Air Connection.
04. AIR CARRIER INCENTIVE PROGRAM RESOLUTION
Commissioner Kurtz Weber made a motion to accept Resolution No. A1000-1-2024
Authorizing the Airport Director to Sign a One -Year Air Service Incentive Agreement to
Key Lime Air, dba Denver Air Connection (DAC) Providing New Air Service to the
Dubuque Regional Airport. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kurtz Weber asked if this would involve waiving Passenger Facility
Charges. No, it will not. She also asked who would handle aircraft maintenance issues, if
needed. This will be handled by a local airfield mechanic. Are there any other flights to
ORD with DAC? Yes. Commissioner Kurtz Weber thanked Mayor Cavanagh, Molly
Grover, and GDDC for all their help in securing new DBQ/ORD daily air service.
05. AIRPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
Commissioner Kurtz Weber made a motion to accept Resolution No. A1100-1-2024
Authorizing the Airport Director to Sign a Ground Handling Airport Service Agreement with
Key Lime Air, dba Denver Air Connection (DAC) Providing New Air Service to the
Dubuque Regional Airport. Commissioner Clemenson seconded the motion. This motion
passed unanimously.
06. SCASD PROGRAM RESOLUTION
Commissioner Kurtz Weber made a motion to accept Resolution No. A1200-1-2024
Authorizing the Airport Director to Utilize the Small Community Air Service Development
Program (SCASD) Funds for Key Lime Air, dba Denver Air Connection (DAC) Providing
New Air Service to the Dubuque Regional Airport. Commissioner Clemenson seconded
the motion. This motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Brotherton asked if the SCASD funds will only be used for this flight. The
Airport Director said, "Yes."
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DISCUSSION
07. AIRPORT PROJECTS UPDATE
Director Da!sing reported that the GA Apron construction is going well and is on schedule.
An event will be held for the public in October for the recently completed terminal solar
project.
07. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE JUNE 6, 2024, COMMISSION MEETING
None.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next scheduled Commission meeting tentative date is September 24, 2024.
Commissioner Brotherton moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Blocker. This motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Cheryl Sheldon.
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