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DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
April 25, 2005
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Jet Center Conference Room
PRESENT: Jim O'Neill, Doug Brotherton, Teri Goodman and Steve Accinelli
ABSENT: Dan Nicholson.
STAFF: Andrew Perry, Gordy Vetsch, Todd Dalsing and Jason Gillett
GUESTS: Tony Zelinskas (WHKS), Dale Junk (Tri State Builders), Mike Miller (Hertz),
Bob Boleyn (TSA) Seven (7) University of Dubuque students
01. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim O'Neill moved to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2005 meeting. Doug
Brotherton seconded the motion. AYES: All. NAYS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
01. REVIEW OF AIRPORT STATISTICS
The Commission asked Andy if he was aware of any reason that the March
revenue passengers was down. Andy said he checked projections at the
beginning of the month and it looked good, but ended the month at -4.18% from
March, 2004. The Commission commented on the jet fuel sold in March. Hangar
occupancy seems to remain fairly constant. The total number of aircraft
operations was down 8.78% in March, probably due to the University of Dubuque
students being on spring break. Andy reported the airport should end the budget
year on a positive note.
Teri Goodmann arrived at 4:15 and chaired the remainder of the meeting
NEW BUSINESS:
01. KRUSE HANGAR LEASE:
Staff negotiated a new large hangar lease with Dan Kruse. After much
discussion regarding the rate and terms, Steve Accinelli made a motion to table
this lease until the Commission received comparison charts of existing lease
rates for all types of hangars. This was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES:
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All. NAYS: None. period.
02. BRADLEY JO LAND LEASE
Staff proposed a land lease for Bradley Jo Charter Inc. which will be used for a
commercial building across from the Naval Reserve. They plan to construct a
7,176 sq ft Wick Building and lease approximately 2.2 acres for 30 years with two
5-year extensions. This building will revert to City ownership at the end of the
lease. The Commission asked about the appearance of the building. Mr. Junk told
the Commission that Bradley Jo has planned brick wainscoting on the building for
an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The Commission discussed the lease rate
and the CPI-U. Andy explained he utilized a rate that was about standard for
airport leases in Iowa and surrounding areas. The lease includes an upfront
payment of $30,000 to the airport to defray the cost of water distribution to the
building. This money and reallocating a current CIP could allow the airport to
install the water. The City Water Department will help by providing some hydrants,
fittings etc. The project has not been bid so the cost is not available but airport
staff will act as the general contractor to reduce expense. The Commission felt if
individual tenants dig private wells it could be environmentally unsafe. The
Commission asked if the lease rates could be changed in the future. Andy told the
Commission the CPI-U would continually increase revenues but future
Commissions could not increase the rate as the lease is written. Steve Accinelli
moved to approve Resolution A500-1-05 to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed
lease. This motion was seconded by Doug Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
03. WILSON LEASING D/B/A NATIONAUALAMO CAR RENTAL
The Commission had a copy of a letter written to Wilson Brothers Leasing
Companies regarding their abandonment of their National/Alamo franchise at the
airport. There has been no response. Tim O'Brien (City legal department) has
advised staff they can go out for a RFP's after 30 days, but not to sign another
agreement until 60 days. The Commission was given copies of the notice and
RFP that will be used. Teri Goodmann said she would sit on a committee for the
selection process. Steve Accinelli moved to initiate the RFP's on May 1, 2005.
This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
04. TERMINAL SIGN PROPOSALS
The proposals for the IDOT funded LED screens in the terminal were received.
Six companies provided quotes. ECS appears to have the best technology within
budget parameters and staff will continue to work out the amount of equipment ,
software, licenses and agreements that can be purchased.
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05. CMT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT:
A retainer agreement with Crawford Murphy and Tilly (CMT) as the airport's
primary engineer on CIP projects, similar to the previous agreement, was
presented. At the March Commission meeting, the selection committee
recommended and received approval of CMT. A contract was negotiated with
CMT. Steve Accinelli moved to approve the Professional Services Contract with
Crawford Murphy and Tilly pending FAA approval. This was seconded by Doug
Brotherton. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
06. MASTER DRAINAGE STUDY ENGINEERING GRANT
Jim O'Neill move to ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Project Application and
incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept
this Offer and, by such acceptance agrees to comply with all the terms and
conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. This motion was seconded
by Steve Accinelli. AYES: All. NAYS: None. The project total is $48,900 with
95% federal funding.
07. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT:
&. Airport Filminq:
Andy advised the Commission the filming of "Open for Business" which will be
shown on Channel 22 next month went very well and should promote the airport
and careers in aviation.
B. Project Updates
Andy told the Commission that by the next meeting plans and specs for the Box
Hangars should be ready. The Americas hangar is going up and the framing is
visible from the entrance road.
C. FAA Conference
The FAA Annual Conference that staff normally attends is May 24-25 and Andy
was attending the Cargo Conference also which started on May 22. Because the
conference falls on the normally scheduled Commission meeting, a date change
was discussed. The following week is a holiday so the next scheduled meeting will
be on June 6, 2005
D. New Baby Dalsinq
Todd and Candace Dalsing have a new baby girl (Morgan) born on March 31,
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2005.
E~ Next Meetinq
The next meeting will be a special meeting for the Bradley Jo public hearing on
May 2, 2005 and the next scheduled meeting on June 6, 2005.
08. CORRESPONDENCE:
Andy brought to the Commission's attention to renaming the old portion of the
entrance road to Jet Center Drive. Prior to this both roads were called Airport
Road. This change will avoid confusion especially in an emergency.
08. PUBLIC INPUT
Bob Boleyn (TSA) said the change to no lighters seemed to be a non issue at
lease in Dubuque.
Joe Risse U.D. student asked the Commission about wildlife control on the airport.
Jim O'Neill moved to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Dan Nicholson
Meeting adjourned at 5: 10 p.m.
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