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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
January 31,2005
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
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PRESENT: Ten Goodman, Jim O'Neill, Dan Nicholson Steve Accinelli, and Doug
Brotherton.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: Andrew Perry, Peggy Dickson and Todd Dalsing
GUESTS: Bob Boleyn (TSA) , Mike Dmyterko (Coffman Associates), Kevin Foley and
nine U.D. Students)
111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steve Accenilli moved to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2004 meeting.
Dan Nicholson seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
02. REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
American Eagle was up 12.76% for the month of December bringing the revenue
enplanements for 2004 to 39,002 which is 1% higher than 2003. This is the first
increase in passenger enplanements since 9/11. American Eagle increased their
enplanement in 2004 by 19.58% over the previous year. The Control Tower and
the FBO had a poor month in December due to the inclement weather.
03. MASTFR PI AN PRESENTATION
Mike Dymterko, of Coffman Associates gave a 20-minute presentation to the
Commission on the Master Plan Study. The Commission previously received a
copy of the draft to review. Mike summarized the passenger market for Dubuque
and the numbers they will advocate to the FAA for commercial and general
aviation. These numbers generate the size of aprons and runways the FAA will
participate in financially. The FAA is interested in the Master Plan for two
elements; the Airport Layout Plan and the forecast. Of interest to the Commission
was the economic benefit study done about a year ago and the projected CIP
costs over the next 10 to 20 years. Steve Accinelli made a motion to approve
sending the Master Plan to the FAA for their review and approval. This motion
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was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
Q4. ZONING PRFSENTATION
Andy Perry gave the same Power Point presentation to the Commission given to
the County Zoning Board. The presentation detailed the benefrts for changing
airport zoning. Andy presented the proposed ordinance with signage verbiage
based on the city industrial parks. The county zoning board wished to approve any
variances and suggested this language be stripped from the proposed ordinance.
The Commission discussed the subject and the county zoning implications. Steve
Accinelli made a motion to approve the change as discussed and allowed the
Airport Manager to negotiate minor language changes and return the resolution to
the zoning board for their approval. Dan Nicholson seconded the motion. AYES:
All. NAYS: None.
05. PCI lIPDA TE
The Commission was advised the PCI study has been physically completed.
Jl6. LOAniNG RRIDGE CHANGF ORDER'
The loading bridge will be completed by mid to late April. During the construction
period there were three change orders drafted for approval of the Airport
Commission pending FAA concurrence. These change order mainly provide a
heating source and minor electrical changes. Staff explained the heat would
keep the drywall areas at the connecting point from deteriorating and provide
more comfort to the passengers in cold weather. The FAA will cover all except
for $323. Doug Brotherton moved to approve the change orders. This motion
was seconded by Jim O'Neill AYES: All. NAYS: None.
..o:z. FA/RCA lIPDATE'
The Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) is complete and accepted by the FAA. The
Environmental Assessment is ongoing with a completion expected in the Fall.
08. SNOW REMOVAL TRUCKS'
The Commission was advised the new snow removal trucks will not be ready for
delivery until mid February although staff had hoped they would be completed
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09. FUEL FARM upnATE'
The fuel farm tank addition has been completed with some decal work remaining.
This will add additional Jet A capacity and provide capacity to meet environmental
cleaning regulations.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jl1. APPROVF PFC #7 APPLICATION'
Staff requested the Commission approve a new Passenger Facility Charge. The
PFC regulations for airports of Dubuque's size are in the process of changing.
The timing of the PFC submission must be fluid either when the new rules are
implemented or when the critical time under the old regulations dictate the
application process. Jim O'Neill moved to approve staff to submit PFC #7. This
motion was seconded by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
n2. FY06 BUDGFT nOCUMENTS'
The Commission received the City Manager's documents for the FY06 budget.
The Commission discussed the budget and improvement packages. The Airport
will appear before the City Council on March 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
03. IOWA AIR SFRVICE DEVELOPMENT'
There is a small pot of money that is available from IDOT. Andy proposed
Dubuque apply for a grant to obtain a computerized welcome sign for the airport
and a wireless hot spot for the terminal area. Jim O'Neill moved to approve
submittal for these Air Service Development funds. This motion was seconded by
Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
Andy also discussed the upcoming state legislative session during which air
service will probably be discussed. The Iowa Air Service Coalition will be trying to
get funding under economic development to maintain and keep air service in Iowa
as the loss of air service has direct economic repercussions in Iowa. As President
of IPAA, Andy has been working the IDOT Aviation Department and all commercial
service airports. The Commission was very interested.
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0&.. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT-
A- Entranr.E! Road lighting'
The Manager advised the Commission the project was nearly complete with work
still remaining on one pole. The new lighting has facilitated maintaining the
entrance road during snow and icing conditions
a NRAA Reno
Gordy Vetsch and Tim Furlong will work the booth at the Reno NBAA conference
February 14 thru 16th.
c.. Washington DC
Andy will accompany Teri Goodmann and Terry Duggan on a group of visits to
aviation related contacts the day prior to the general Chamber meetings.
0. Air Service Conference Raport
It was reported the airline industry will forever seek guarantees for new service in a
community as the norm has been set during their financial crisis. It appears there
is little good news for the upcoming year as the industry continues to struggle to
stay out of bankruptcy.
E Upcoming I eases
Andy reported he would be working on three leases over the next several months,
David Flying Service, Crescent Electric and Dan Kruse.
F. Restaurant Update
The Commission leamed the restaurant had applied and received a beer and wine
permit.
G. Taskforr.E! Updates
Andy spoke about the area the EAA had worked on in late fall breaking ground for
an observation area off the entrance road, a project that was recommended by the
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GA Taskforce.
I. IPAA on Hill
Iowa Public Airports Association will be hosting a day on the hill with the state
legislature on February 23,2004. Todd and Andy are going down the afternoon
prior, Andy as the IPAA President this year and Todd to manage the booth. They
are hoping to make some quality contacts and push legislation favoring Iowa
aviation.
I. I Jpcoming Grants
The FAA has already begun preliminary work with staff on the upcoming FY06
grants; a snow removal equipment building, Airport Drainage Study and security
access control.
J. New Fmplo.yees
The FBO has hired two new employees Shannon Auld and Matt Sopcic. Leaving
are Eric Janusch and Neal Stoller graduates that have both found work in aviation.
K. Travel Agent Party
The travel agent party will be held on February 2, 2004.
L. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on February 28, 2004
nz.. CORRESPONnENCE"
There was no discussion on the correspondence.
.llB. PURl IC INPUT
Dan Nicholson moved to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill
Meeting adjourned at 5: 35 p.m.
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