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FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION AIRPORT TOUR
THURSDAY,JULY 8, 2010 1:00 P.M. FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT
CONTROL TOWER
10110 Flying Cloud Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Rick King; Commissioners: Jeff
Larsen, Greg McKewan, Mark Michelson
and Jeff Nawrocki Kurt Schendel
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Gentry
PENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Neeraj Ajgaonkar
STAFF: Scott Kipp, Senior Planner
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair King called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was not formally approved but rather used for logistics of the tour since no
specific itinerary was planned.
III. WELCOME NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
A. NEERAJ AJGAONKAR
Neeraj Ajgaonkar, our new student representative joined us for the tour. His term
begins in the fall. The tour will give him a better understanding of the facilities and
context of the airport property when his term begins.
IV. FCM CONTROL TOWER AND MAC MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
The commission members and student representative were invited into the control tower by
Mary Blake, the new air traffic manager. Ms. Blake, who previously ran the Crystal
Airport control tower, explained the radar display for tracking aircraft. From the view of
the tower the commission could see the new access to the future hangar area which is
designed to minimize potential incursions. Some well deserved facility maintenance was
underway during our visit.
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Jeff Nawrocki showed the MAC maintenance facility and equipment, including a front end
loader, lawn mower, and runway sweepers. The facility is cramped.
He also discussed the airports Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
and showed an oil containment basin, as one example of the Plan. In addition, periodic
inspections are conducted by Hennepin County and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
V. VISIT WITH AIRPORT BUSINESSES
A. ELLIOTT AVIATION
Elliott Aviation Line Manager, Steve Rapp gave the commission an informative tour
of the hangar facilities and the numerous types of aircraft housed within. Steve talked
about his duties to keep things running smoothly, including the preparation of each
aircraft prior to departure. His work is down, but hopeful for the future.
B. INFLIGHT PILOT TRAINING
Ben McQuillan, owner of Inflight training indicated his ground school is growing and
he has a number of active students in pilot training.
VI. TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Seeding of the land alteration areas is completed. Frequent cutting of the grass minimizes
seed creation, thus less wildlife attraction. Some landscaping trees have died and will be
replaced. Bids are being evaluated for completing the landscaping at the intersection of
Liatris Lane and Charlson Road.
The new storm water basin is designed to accommodate significant storm events and will
infiltrate within 24 hours.
The south hangar area now includes paved vehicle access lanes and airside taxiways. Once
sewer and water is extended to this area new hangars should begin to develop. Significant
progress had been made on the grading for the south building area. In addition, a new
vehicle access road is being constructed to provide for safe transition of authorized vehicles
around the airport without requiring the crossing of any runways.
A 60' x 60' wash pad has been constructed adjacent to the approach end of runway 36.
The locking gate system works well. Timing adjustments will be made to keep access to
one vehicle per code input.
The commission acknowledged the construction of 14 new hangars on the north side of the
airport where sewer and water is now available.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.