HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 92-124 - Stating Position on Proposed Extension of Runway 9R-27L from 3,900 Feet to 5,000 Feet at Flying Cloud Airport - 06/02/1992 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-124
A RESOLUTION STATING POSITION ON THE PROPOSED EXTENSION_
OF RUNWAY 9R-27L FROM 3,900 FEET TO 59000 FEET
AT FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie did adopt Resolution 77-150
which opposed any expansion of Flying Cloud Airport to permit its use except as a general
utility or minor service airport for the functions of recreation, training and light business with
a restriction on aircraft to a 12,500 pound weight, propeller driven, single-or twin-engine,
aircraft. Also, that the Metropolitan Airports Commission not adopt Ordinance 51 which,
f among other things, established a maximum jet aircraft landing weight of 20,000 lbs.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie did adopt Resolution 79-80
which requested the Metropolitan Airports Commission to discourage the use of Flying Cloud
Airport by jet aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie did adopt Resolution 88-299
summarizing the findings of the 1988 Flying Cloud Airport Master Plan Interim Report which,
among other things, found the reports preferred alternative of extending runway 9R-27L from
3,900 feet to 5,000 feet incompatible with Eden Prairie's Comprehensive Guide Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Eden Prairie did not review, nor has the Metropolitan
Council approved the final report of the Flying Cloud Airport Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, new FAA airport design criteria will require the Metropolitan Airports
Commission to establish a 1000-foot object free area at the end of runway 9R, requiring
additional westerly expansion, or a variance from this standard by the FAA; and
WHEREAS, detailed expansion plans have not been submitted for review by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of runway 9R-27L would almost certainly result in increased
noise and the use of the airport by jet aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion has not been shown to provide significant benefits
to the City or Metropolitan Area; and
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WHEREAS, a quieter, safer Flying Cloud Airport is in the best interests of the City of
Eden Prairie;
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City of Eden Prairie opposes the proposed extension of runway 9R 27L.
2. The City Council formally notify the Metropolitan Airports Commission,
Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation and FAA of the
City's opposition to the proposed expansion.
3. The City of Eden Prairie will pursue all appropriate administrative, legal, and
other actions necessary to further the position of this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Eden Prairie this 2nd day of June, 1992.
Douglas . Tenpas, Mayor
ATTEST:
IVAE
Jo D. rane, City Clerk