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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
July 26, 2004
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Jim O'Neill, John Markham Steve Accinelli, Teri Goodman and Doug
Brotherton,
ABSENT:
None
STAFF:
Andrew Perry, Todd Dalsing, and Peggy Dickson
01.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
John Markham moved to approve the minutes of the June 21st, July 6th and July
14th of 2004. Teri Goodmann seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
02.
REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
A. Airport Statistics
Revenue passengers were up 8.54% for the month of June 2004 compared to
June 2003. The YTD passenger totals through June 2004 are -11.79% below last
year at this time.
Aircraft operations are up 11.59% for the first six months of 2004. .
03.
MASTFR PLAN UPDATE'
The Manager told the Commission the final meeting would be in the next month,
they would be kept apprised of the date.
04.
ZONING CHANGFS'
The Manager advised the Commission there was nothing new regarding the
proposed zoning changes.
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05.
RFNEFIT COST ANALYSIS/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT UPDATF'
The Airport is still waiting for comments from the FAA.
06.
AMFRICAS HANGAR
The Commission had IIW's report, which was received earlier in the day, and staff
did not have time to prepare a Commission summary. Andy said he would like to
discuss the Americas Hangar and the Block Hangar agenda line items jointly.
IIW estimates it will be approximately $205,000 to add a shell of 30 x 100 feet to
the Americas hangar. Currently budgeted are two CIP projects, one address's the
storm water problems near the Americas Hangar and Lot 3, another the
construction of hangars. Andy considered using the $81,000 for the drainage/Lot
3 project and a portion of the hangar construction project to extend the Americas
hangar. It will become an additional revenue stream, the drainage issue would be
addressed during the construction of the addition and the balance of the hangar
construction CIP would be used for a design, bid, build project with a few small
hangars being built. The Commission discussed whether they had enough
information to make a decision or if they should wait for a full summary report.
Doug said he would move only to approve a change the CIP that would delay
replacing t-hangars to solve the space needs of tenants and resolve the existing
drainage problem. All CIP changes would be subject to the approval of the City
Council for the monetary shift of funding. Teri Goodmann seconded the motion.
AYES: All. NAYS: None. The Commission directed Andy to prepare a summary
report showing the various options available and to advise the City Manager of the
possible shift of the CIP.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jl1..
FUEL FARM TANK ADDITION'
Steve Accinelli moved to go into a Public Hearing on the fuel tank addition. This
motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None. There was no
one present to speak. Teri Goodmann moved to close the public hearing. This
motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None. John
Markham moved to approve Resolutions A500-4&5-04 Adopting the Plans and
Specifications and awarding the bid. This motion was seconded by Teri
Goodmann. Andy told the Commission the tank bid had come in a little higher
than budgeted due to the sharp increase in steel prices, and to try and rebid could
increase the cost as steel continues to rise. AYES: All. NAYS: None
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02...
BLOCK HANGAR UPDATF
See Americas Hangar discussion.
03.
DON DAVID I ETTER
Don David had written a letter requesting 1) financial assistance in improving his
facility and 2) requesting a new 15-year lease. Andy asked the Commission to
address only the issues relating to financial assistance for improvements. After
some discussion Steve Accinelli moved to approve doing landlord upgrades to
include tiling floor in his office area using the same tile currently in the Dubuque Jet
Center, a paint exhaust vent up to $1,500 and doors and trim up to $886.56. Doug
Brotherton seconded the motion. Don David also requested $2,900 to redo his
hangar floor. After some debate the Commission decided the hangar floor should
be done correctly or it will only peel. The airport is currently doing another hangar
floor at a cost of $17,000; his hangar floor will be added to the CIP during the
budget process. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
Don David's lease is not up for 2 % years. The Commission told the Manager they
did not want to entertain discussions on a 15-year lease.
.IlIi.
AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT'
A New Fquipment.
The Airport acquired a man lift and gator for maintenance and a lav cart for the
FBO.
B. New ConstOJdion
New sidewalk is being poured in front of the terminal, which will meet ADA
requirements, steps are being repaired and the front entrance road area will have
some stonework completed.
C. New Fmployees'
The FBO has hired Lisa Coulson and Erin Semke as part time secretaries.
D. Loading Bridge
The new loading bridge will be ready for use in January or February. There is that
much time needed to manufacture the bridge. The construction work necessary
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for the building will be done this summer
E. Oshkosh'
Oshkosh this year will be from July 7 to August 2.
F . G.J..S.:
The rental aircraft will be leaving the field. It is impossible to acquire the insurance
needed. Possibly another FBO that rents aircraft would consider basing one of
their planes in Dubuque. Steve Accinelli told the Commission that as of this
summer, no passengers are allowed aboard UD aircraft. This is a change in policy
for the University.
Ol.
CORRESPONDENCE'
No discussion.
o.a.
PUBLIC INPUT
None..
Meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
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