Minutes Airport Comm. 3 25 02 DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING
Monday,
March 25, 2002
4:00 p.m.
Dubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque Air Service Conference Room
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
GUESTS:
MEDIA:
Rick Goodin, Doug Brotherton, Jim O'Neill, Teri Goodmann and John
Markham,
None
Andy Perry and Bob Boleyn
Kevin Foley and two students (University of Dubuque); Craig Smith, Mark
Behnke, and Karen Fassbinder (Windmills of America LLC)
Erin Coyle (Telegraph Herald)
01.
,APPROVAL {3F
Jim O'Neill made a motion to approve the minutes of the 2/25/02 meeting. The
motion was seconded by John Markham. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
A.
RL=Vl~d~/AIRI:~3RT .~TATI~TIC~:
Revenue Passen_oer Enpl~nements:
1. Amedcan Eagle was up 38.26% for the month of February 2002
compared to February 2001.
2. Northwest Airlink was down 1.55% for the month of February 2002
compared to February 2001.
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3. United Express ceased service to Dubuque on September 4, 2001. Their
total passengers count for February 2001 was 839.
4. Overall Airport totals were down 0.90% for February 2002 compared to
February 2001.
B. Air=:a~LQ,~/~
1. Aimraft operations (takeoffs and landings) were up 26.58% for February
2002 compared to February 2001.
C. Airport Financial R~ports:
1. February Expenses should be at 66.67% of the annual budget, but actual
airport ~ expenses are at 54.50%
2. February Revenues should be at 66.67% of the annual budget, but
actual airport c~3P, r. atJ[~ revenues are at 68.52%.
3. At this point of the year actual airport revenues are about $34,951.38 ahead
of projection. We have one-time expenses in the next several months,
which will balance the operating expense to the budget.
4. Despite the worst year in aviation history, it appears the airport budget for
FY2002 will not require additional taxpayer support.
Dubuque AirService R .eport:
1. In 2002 the total 100LL gallons sold in February were up 45.5% compared
with year 2001.
2. In 2002 the total Jet-A gallons sold in February were up 30.7% compared
with year 2001.
3. Total Jet-A & 100LL gallons sold in February were up 36.7% compared with
year 2001.
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GRF:AT LAKF~ PAYMF:NT
Andy Pemj told the Commission the airport received another check from Great
Lakes for $2,446.67. At this time there is about $16,500 still outstanding for rent.
The Commission was hopeful that the entire balance would be paid off over time.
Andy continues to have conversations with Great Lakes regarding payment of the
past due bills.
134_ ADMINIRTRATIV;; VFHICl F
Andy Perry asked for Commission concurrence for the pumhase of the
administrative vehicle. Staff received a Iow bid of $11,500 from 16th Street Auto
for a 1998 Chevy S-10 Blazer, which included the trade-in. Andy told the
Commission Doc Havedand, the airport mechanic, had checked over the vehicle.
The Commission said they did not care what type of vehicle was pumhased as
long as it was within the budget.
N~R'THW~T AIRLINE viSIT
Rick Goodin told the Commission he had calls in to two people at Northwest, but
had not heard back from them. He would keep trying to get in touch, his guess
was the second half of Apdl or the first part of May.
NEW BUSINESS:
AIRPORT TRAVFL
The Commission discussed travel by Airport staff. Currently, all travel is approved
and signed by the Commission prior to being submitted to the City Manager. After
some discussion it was determined that Andy, as a Department Manager, would
be able to sign for travel for $600 or less for himself and his staff. Anything above
$600, Peggy could receive a verbal ok from the Commission. All travel over $250
or overnight will be signed by the City.
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REPORT ON WAHHINGTON TRIP
Ted Goodmann thought it was a very successful tdp. Andy had the opportunity to
meet Jim Nussle who discussed security cost reimbursement. TSA currently is
taking over secudty and we do not know what or if we will incur additional costs
and/or if any of these costs will be reimbursable. Andy also had a chance to visit
with Paul Galls from the FAA, who has been very supportive for security and
upcoming projects.
03. R~'P~)RT {3N MANA~I-_-RH TAHK FI3R~I=
Andy reported the General Aviation task force would be meeting quarterly.
Currently staff is working on a radar installation for the airport.
The survey was sent out through GDDC and received a 57% response. This
information is being put into an access database for future use.
CMT will be in Dubuque in April to hold meetings with various officials regarding
the terminal study.
04. RI~I:~)RT OF TH[= MARKL~TIN~ TAHK FE)I~C:.I=
Andy reported the ticket lift study had been initiated and would be completed in six
weeks.
A letter of support is being sent to the travel agencies.
Three different billboard locations will be used rather than one at a lower pdce.
~- KAHHA~A~ONAL~AH~M~NT
The airport has not received any of the paper work this will be moved to the next
agenda.
Discussion centered on a proposed tower in Jackson County, which would raise
the minimums of the new runway. The Airport has sent a letter to the FAA
opposing the construction. The Commission was very concerned and Teri
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Goodmann said she would follow up with legislators in Washington to make sure
this tower was not approved. Staff= will also follow up and call Jackson County
zoning.
07. R~STAURANTL~AS~
Andy Perry told the Commission he had a letter from Liz Luna, from Tailwinds
Restaurant asking for an early release from her lease on April 23, 2002. This
would coincide with an agreement negotiated with Windmills of America, L.L.C.
Proposed is a thirty-six month (36) lease, the first six months at zero rent, the
second at $500 per month or 3% of gross whichever is greater and $2,500 per
month thereafter. Windmills will be doing up to $15,000 in remodeling, and plans
to be open seven days a week from 4:30 a.m. until the end of airline hours. They
will sponsor four televisions in the aidine terminal and a weather service in the
FBO. They plan a menu with reasonable pdces. Rick Goodin said he talked with
Liz about leaving and the new restaurant and she only wishes the best for the
airport. Teri Goodmann made a motion to release Liz Luna from her existing lease
on Apdl 23, 2002. This motion was seconded by Jim O'Neill. AYES: All. NAYS:
None.
John Markham asked about the existing airport owned restaurant equipment.
Andy advised John that any equipment Windmills chooses not to use would be
stored, nor will the airport be liable for any of the improvement costs done by
Windmills. Rick Goodin asked Andy if he recommended accepting this lease with
Windmills of Amedca, L.L.C. Andy stated he did.
Doug Brotherton moved to approve the lease with Windmills of America EEC.
The motion was seconded by Ted Goodmann. AYES: All. NAYS: None.
A letter has been sent and we are currently in negotiations. They are waiting for
the proposal from Dubuque and Andy reported that staff is currently working on the
proposal.
FAA APPROVAL OF STORM SL~'~/I~R CONSTRUCTll3N
Andy reported the FAA had given approval of the construction of storm sewer
construction work on AlP Grant 29 (Wildlife Fencing) with the remaining balance in
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the grant.
~ AIRPORT MANA~R'~R~PORT
· Casino Express filled 119 of 122 seats and will be back again in April.
· Dubuque Night in Des Moines will be March 27, 2002; Bob will attend as
Andy has another appointment. Bob and John will talk to legislators
regarding airport-funding bills.
· RSAT (Runway Safety Action Team) will be in Dubuque April 24th and 25th.
· Andy will work with Terry Mozena on a historical cabinet and flags for the
terminal will discuss details and bring it back to the Commission.
· Missy Rosalez will be resigning as Manager and going to part time.
· The FBO is being refurbished and should be done in May.
· The ribbon cutting for 18/36 was moved to August, and Teri reminded
everyone that all public officials or their representative all should receive
time to speak. All three representatives have worked hard for the airport
and we should not show any favoritism. Peggy will work with Susan
Gwiasda to coordinate with the event the City is hosting in August.
There was no public input.
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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