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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
April 29, 2002
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT: Rick Goodin, Doug Brotherton, Jim O’Neill, Teri Goodmann and John
Markham,
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andy Perry, Bob Boleyn, Peggy Dickson, and Gordy Vetsch
GUESTS: Kevin Foley and nine students (University of Dubuque), Terry Mozena
(American Eagle Airlines)
MEDIA: Erin Coyle (Telegraph Herald)
01. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim O’Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 3/25/02 meeting. The
motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
02. REVIEW AIRPORT STATISTICS:
A. Revenue Passenger Enplanements:
1. American Eagle was up 27.24% for the month of March 2002 compared to
March 2001.
2. Northwest Airlink was down 11.61% for the month of March 2002 compared
to March 2001.
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3. United Express ceased service to Dubuque on September 4, 2001. Their
total passengers count for March 2001 was 1,430.
4. Overall Airport totals were down 16.31% for March 2002 compared to March
2001.
B. Aircraft Operations:
1. Aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) were down 10.22% for March
2002 compared to March 2001.
C.Airport Financial Reports:
1. March Expenses should be at 75.00% of the annual budget, but actual airport
operating expenses are at 57.60%
2. March Revenues should be at 75.00% of the annual budget, but
actual airport operating revenues are at 76.32%.
3. At this point of the year actual airport revenues are about $51,000 ahead of
projection factoring in the one-time expenses in the next several months.
The Commission had several questions regarding the status of line items in the
budget.
D. Dubuque AirService Report:
1. In 2002 the total 100LL gallons sold in March were down 2.9% compared
with year 2001.
2. In 2002 the total Jet-A gallons sold in March were up 211.3% compared with
year 2001.
3. Total Jet-A & 100LL gallons sold in March were up 144.1% compared with
year 2001.
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03. GREAT LAKES PAYMENT
Andy Perry told the Commission the airport received another check from Great
Lakes. The amount currently owed by Great Lakes is $14,469.58. Great Lakes has
been making monthly payments to the Airport on their past due account.
04.NORTHWEST AIRLINE VISIT
Andy Perry told the Commission they had tentative dates for the middle of May and
were now coordinating schedules of those involved.
NEW BUSINESS:
01. LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (FAA FACILITY SECTOR)
Staff recommended approval of an amendment to provide additional security
measures for the areas rented by the FAA maintenance sector. The Airport should
be able to collect all the cost of this additional security. John Markham made a
motion to approve the amendment. This motion was seconded by Jim O’Neill.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
02. AGREEMENT BETWEEN AIRPORT AND DOT FOR TSA SERVICES
A memorandum of Agreement to replace the National Guard on May 10, 2002 with
police officers until the newly funded agency, TSA, can take over the screening
process at the Dubuque Regional Airport. This is an interim measure, but could be
utilized by the government until December 2003 and allows the airport to recover a
set fee for hourly police services. Doug Brotherton moved to approve the
Agreement. This was seconded by Jim O’Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. Teri
Goodmann moved to send thank you letters to Governor Vilsak and General Ron
Dardis for the National Guard’s presence in our airport. This was seconded by Jim
O’Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None The Airport will host a luncheon for the guards
as a way of thanking the National Guard for their service.
03.REPORT ON MANAGERS TASK FORCES
Andy said the report would be short, as both General Aviation Task Force will be
meeting this week. Staff continues to work on-going projects.
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04.REPORT OF THE MARKETING TASK FORCE
The meeting was postponed due to problems in scheduling.
05.KASS AVIGATIONAL EASEMENT
Staff recommended approval of the Avigational easement for the construction of a
new home for the Kass’s. The Commission was shown the location of the new
house in relationship to the airport. Andy told the Commission he will be working on
a format so that each Avigational easement won’t necessarily have to be approved
by the Commission but could be done by staff. John Markham moved to approve
the easement. This motion was seconded by Teri Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS:
None. The Airport will pay a dollar for the easement.
06.SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM
The Dubuque Regional Airport and the Fort Dodge Regional Airport jointly submitted
a proposal for a marketing grant. This is a highly competitive grant, and the best
chance is a cooperative effort of several airports. Teri Goodmann said she wanted
to congratulate Andy for building partnerships for the Airport when he was so new to
Iowa. Andy told any of the Commission he would supply a copy of grant proposal if
any of the Commissioners request it.
07.AIRPORT SIGNAGE
Andy provided a copy of a proposed addition to the airport entrance sign. Four
smaller signs which would use the lower area on the poles of the current sign. Andy
had been approached by tenants asking if this was possible. If approved, it would
be another revenue source. The Commission asked staff to find out how many
tenants would be interested, and determine a fair method if more than four tenants
wish to advertise. A contract will be written giving the airport the right of content
approval. The Commission asked this item be brought back at the next meeting.
08.HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT U.D. FLIGHT OFFICE;
Teri Goodmann moved to approve Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans and
Specifications, Resolution Setting date of Hearing of Plans and Specifications and
Resolution Ordering Bids for the HAVC project at the University of Dubuque Flight
Office. This motion was seconded by Jim O’Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None. This
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project is ready, and should be on the agenda to award the bid by the next meeting.
09 AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT
· The date of the May meeting was moved to May 28, 2002.
· Terry Mozena gave the Airport 5 flags for the terminal and a history of each
flag from his brother Jeff Mozena of Premier Bank Andy is also working
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with possible service groups to beautify the airport. Teri moved to ask staff to
write thank you letters to Jeff Mozena for his generous contribution to the
airport and Terry Mozena for his help and support with this project, and
directed staff to explore the costs of displaying the flags at bring it back to the
Commission at a future date. This motion was seconded by John Markham.
AYES: All. NAYS: None.
· RSAT (Runway Safety Action Team) update was given to the Commission.
Several minor changes will be made in airside signage to lessen the chance
of an incursion. Staff received many congratulatory words from the FAA
personnel on the condition of the Airport. The event was well-attended
members of the City Council, City Manager and Airport Commission was in
attendance.
· The airport received an extension of 12 months to spend the current FY2002
marketing funds from the Iowa Department of Aviation.
· Tenants will be moving from the north farmhouse in May. The house is
already rented.
· Rental aircraft is now available on the field. A 1985 Archer was purchased
and is now on the field for rental by the general public. Andy will be working
on some methods of notifying people this service is available again.
· The FBO remodeling is almost complete.
· The restaurant remodeling material has been delivered, and new security
gates will be added in that area.
· Parks will be donating some flowers to the airport
10 CORRESPONDENCE
There were a few comments on aviation articles.
11 PUBLIC INPUT
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Doug Brotherton said that he liked the new weather system donated by Windmills.
There was some discussion on public restrooms in the t-hangar area. Andy thought
the cost would be about $80,000 but would verify that and get back to the
Commission. He suggested that maybe the EAA would be interested in such a
project.
Jim O’Neill made a motion to adjourn. This was seconded by Doug Brotherton.
AYES: All. NAYS: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
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