HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2008_01_22 475
Brookings City Council
January 22, 2008
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday,January 22,2008 at 4:00 p.m.,at City Hall
with the following membexs present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Julie Whaley,
Ryan Brunner (via phone at 5:13 p.m.),Tim Reed, Ginger Thomson, and Tom Bezdichek. Council
member Mike Bartley was absent. City Manager Jeffrey Weldon, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and
City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
4:U0 p.m. Session
Airport Board. Deputy Mayot Tim Reed chaixed this portion of the meeting. The City Council
met in joint session with members of the BYOOkings Airpoxt Board (Lynn Riedesel,Jitn Bailey,Jeff
Boulware, and Harry Forsyth) to discuss the following issues: Airport hangars,an update on the
Fixed Base Operator RFP process, a discussion xegarding runway length, airport leases,update on
communication/information flow and other issues.
Hangars -All the hangaxs (23) at the airport are movable. An on-site move would cost$4/5 per
squa.re foot. The cost would at least double for an off site move,depending on size and condition.
Sizes vary from 1,500 to 7,600 sq. ft. and doesn't include the FBO building,which is 30,000 sq. ft.
Some are heated and some have water and sewer. There was discussion who would be financially
responsible to move the structures.
There was also concern about the condition and it may be better to not allow older structuxes to be
moved onto a new airport site. It was suggested that in the £uture the city own all the hangars and
lease them. There was concern fxom airport members what xestrictions might result with city-
owned hangaxs. Bailey agreed that if.the city builds a new airport,it should have nice looking
hangars and not a h�odgepodge of old buildings. Jeff Boulware said the City of Willmar,MN,only
moved hangaxs in good condition. He clarified that the move was a short distance and the hangars
were smaller. �
FBO RFP Update- Randy Hanson, owner and President of Pheasant's Fury,is pxoviding temporary
FBO service and updated the council on the RFP process. He has talked to 12 different paxties
regarding providing service and hasn't made any progxess. He appeared before the Airport Board to
consider entering into a long-term agreement with Pheasant's Fury Aviation instead of just a teal
estate holding company,which would become the FBO. If he pursues this route, he plans to seek a
5-year agreement with Phillips Petroleum for Avgas and jet fuel which will enable him to attract
drop-in pilots.
Runway Length—There was consensus from the Airport Board members that the runway length
should be longer to meet the current and future aviation needs and to provide safety.
Communication—The City Council wants to provide the Airport Board with more information and
obtain their input. Members were.encouraged to attend Council meetings and will be ptovided the
agenda packet. "
Airport Leases—Lease rates are set by the Airport Boaxd and signed by the city manager.
5:00 p.m. WORK SESSION. Mayor Munstexman pxesided over the xemainder of the meeting.
Traffic Modeling Study for 34`''Avenue/20`"Street Over�ass Improvement Project
Weldon xeported that the South Dakota Depaxtment of Transportation staff had completed their
traffic study of Highway 14 between Intexstate 29 and 34`�'Avenue. The study results showed that
two locations met the warrants to install a traffic signal,which are the east ramps of Interstate-29
and the 32°d Avenue intersection. DOT staff will be starting design and programtning the funds to
install these signals.
Several businesses in Brookings interested in the traffic situation in eastern Brookings have met to
discuss the traffic situation. Banner Associates of Brookings and HDR of Sioux Falls ate assisting
with developing a scope of woxk and estimated project costs for this area. The potential
improvement pYOjects could include paving 34�`Avenue from Prince Drive to the south,
approximately to Highway 324, a new overpass over I-29 at 20`�Street South, and an interstate off-
ramp at 32°d Street South. A scope for the traffic study is being developed by HDR, as well as the
cost foY the study. This project would be eligible for federal funding and getting this model is the
first step to funding eligibiliry.
476
(Kyan Brunner arrived via phone at 5:13 p.m.)
The next step will be to return to the City Council for approval to move forwaxd on the study and
rnake a commitment on the funding.
Draft Cam�aign Finance Ordinances Revisions Per the xequest of the Council, City Attorney
Steve Britzman prepared a draft ordinance for Council review that would revise the current
Ordinance to include ballot questions. Britzman said the new ordinance is consisterit with the
revised state law. Cucrently, the city's campaign ordinance doesn't require ballot committees to file.
This would now require those organizations to submit financial reports. A recent example was the
xeferred railroad issue. No reports wexe filed with the state because one of the ballot committees
didn't feel that their organization met that defuution. This ordinance broadened the definition and
will bring in those types. �
ACTION: A motion was made by Reed,seconded by Whaley, to place this ordinance on the action
meeting agenda for council action. All ptesent voted yes;motion carried.
Project Insight U date. Mayor Munsterman reported that 14 communities were identified in the
project. A questionnaire has been prepared and he will send these communities an invitat'ton to
participate in the survey. Council members will be asked to contact 1 or 2 communities and report
back to the full group on their findings during a work session.
I-29 Conidor Project Update. Mayor Munsterman updated the Council that he,President
Chicoine,A1 Heuton, and Teresa McKnight,are in the process of lining up a big meeting with a
number of east rivex mayors,economic development staff, and city administrators to discuss an I-29
Economic Development Corridor. The hope is to have a task force formed out of this group to
further pursue the idea's viability. This would be an economic development/promotional group
promoting regionalism and competitive advantages along the I-29 corridor. He noted there are 20-
30 othex successful corridor type�elationships in the United States.
Sioux Falls Tour. Mayor Munsterman reported that Sioux Falls Mayor Dave Munson has invited
the City Council on a tour related to planning and city development.
Council Goal Setting Retreat /Town Hall Meeting. On June 5,2007,the Bxookings City
Council held their annual goal setting retteat. One goal the Council identified under"Governance"
was to hold town hall meetings on key issues in the Fall 2007 and again in Spring 2008 to seek input
on the budget process.
`I'he last town hall meeting was based on a quality of life survey facilitated by Donna Hess and her
students at SDSU. However, the intent of the next meeting would be to solicit input on the budget.
Thornes will contact Council members to schedule a council goal setting sometime this spring.
Legislative u,.pdates. The liquor bill, SB 126,will be in committee and Brunner will be attending.
Munsterman reported that he had met with Todd Meierhenry and local legislators on the proposed
Transportation District Bill. In earlier conversations,the City Council approved moving ahead with
writing a bill that would bxoaden the authoriry of the transportation distxict to include a taxing
authority. T'his would be formed by joint ventures and the money could be used for rail and road
improvements. The bill was submitted to the legislatuxe.
6:00 p.m. Meeting Review. The City Manager responded to questions pertaining to the action
items on the agenda. .
City Clerk Reports. Shari Thornes,Brookings City Clerk,provided a briefmg on future agenda
items and upcoming invitations and obligations.
Reed will be attending the Narional League of Cities conference in March and hopes to speak with
oux Congressional Delegation members. He tequested time on a future work session to identify
what topics he should report on.
C�Council member introduction of tovics for future discussion
Reed commented that it has become increasingly difficult to find candidates for ciry boaxds. He noted that
the Brookings Hospital/Health Systems is not just a city facility,but is also regional. He requested the
477
Council consider modifying the oxdinance to allow for city appointed board members to live outside the city
limits. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to dixect the City Attorney to modify the
Hospital Board Ordinance to allow for city appointments to live outside city limits,but within Brookings
County. All present voted yes;motion carried.
(1 S minute rece.cr)
6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Consent A�enda: A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve the consent agenda
which included:
A. Agenda.
B. Action to approve Ciry Council Minutes from the December 4,December 11,2007,
and January 8,2008 Meetings.
C. Action to approve Resolution No. 10-08, arnending I-1R Site Plan on Lots 3B and 4 of
Block 2, Insbrook Park Addition.
RESOLUTTON NO. 10-08
I-1R SITE PLAN
WHEREAS,BOPM(Quality Toon is pxoposing a majot expansion of theix manufacturing
facility in the Industrial I-1R District,and
WHEREAS,the site plan presented will require the following variances:
1. Establish a lot coverage of 29%for buildings on this parcel. Twenry-five percent(25%)is
the maxunum allowed.
2. Build 36 feet foxm the xeax lot line. A 50 foot teat yaxd setback is requited.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ciry of Brookings,
South Dakota to approve the I-1R Site Plan on Lot 3B and all of Lot 4,Block 2,Insbrook Patk
Addition.
D. Action on appointments to the Brookings Transportation Board: Sam Nelson, SDSU
Student Assoc,Jerry Raabe,SD Dept. of Vocational Rehab.,Terrell Spence,
ADVANCE,Art Conners, Senior Activity Center,Teresa McKnight, Citizen-at-large
(terms expire 1/1j2009); Roger DeGroot, Brookings Public School System, Michael
Forgy, East Central Mental Health, Robb Rasmussen, Downtown Brookings Inc.,
Dean Katteltnann, SDSU Admin. (terms expire 1/1/2010);Jeff Weldon, City of
Brookings, Dennis Falken, County of Brookings, Rob Jones, Brookings Health
Systems,Kurt Cogswell,Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
(terms expire 1/1/2011).
E. Action to approve Resolution No. 08-08, Directing Preparation Of Assessment Roll,
Dividing Assessments Into Installtnents,And Providing For The Collection Thereof
For Sidewalk Assessment, Project 2007-01SWR(2007 Sidewalk Repairs).
Resolution No.08-08
Resolution Directing Prepaxation Of Assessment Roll,Dividing Assessments Into Installments,And
Pioviding Foz The Collection Thereof For Sidewalk Assessment,Pxoject 2007-01SWR(2007 Sidewalk
Repairs).
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings,South Dakota,as follows:
1. More than twenty days have elapsed since the adoption and publication of Resolution 50-07,a
Resol�tion Determi�„g the Necessity of Repaixing or Installing Sidewalks for Sidewalk Assessment
Project No.2007-01SWR. The referendum has not been invoked,and no written protests against the
making of said unprovement have been filed with the City Manager.
2. A contract for Sidewalk Assessment Project No.2007-01SWR has been duly executed,and the
City Council is authorized to levy special assessments pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9-43,
SDCL 1967,as amended.
3. The City Engineer has caused an estimate of the expense of the work to be made and filed in City
Hall showing the total cost of said improvement as follows:
Contract price $13,345.84
Engineering,inspection,fiscal,
legal expense,publication 390.86
Total Expense $13,736.70
4. The total cost of said improvement shall be paid as follows:
City Repair Costs � 6,440.59
Assessable costs $ 6,905.25
5. There shall be made and filed in the office of the Ciry Manager an assessment roll for said
unprovement. The assessments shall be on the basis of benefits upon each lot or tract of land
contiguous to the sidewalk constituting said improvement.
478
6. The assessment shall be divided into five(5)equal annual installments for all amounts over
$300.00. For amounts of$300.00 or less,the entire assessment shall be due.
7. Unless paid to the City in advance of maturiry,the assessments shall be collected by the City
Manager in accordance with the procedure fox Plan Qne i�n Chapter 9-43,SDCL 1967,as amended.
8. The interest xate to be borne by the unpaid installments of the special assessment is ten percent
(10%).
F. Action to approve Resolution No. 09-08, Directing Preparation Of Assessment
Roll, Dividing Assessments Into Installments,And Providing For The
Collection Thereof For Street Assessment, Project 2007-07STA.
Resolutton No.09-08
Resolution Directing Preparation of Assessment Roll,Dividing Assessment into Installments,and
Providing for the Collection Thexeof for Sueet Assessment Project 2007-07STA
(Alley from 8�h Ave. to 9�'Ave. between 4�St. and 5�'St.)
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of$rookings,South Dakota,as follows:
1. More than twenty days have elapsed since the adoption and publication of a Resolution 33-07,
Resolution of Necessity for Street Assessment Pxoject No.2007-07STA. The referendum has not
been invoked,and no written protests against the making of said improvement have been filed with
the Ciry Manager.
2. A contract for Street Assessment Project No.2007-07STA has been duly executed,and the Ciry
Council is authorized to levy special assessments puxsuant to the provisions of chapter 9-43,SDCL
1967,as amended.
3. The City Engineer has caused an estimate of the expense of the work to be made and filed in City
Hall showing the total cost of said improvement as follows:
Contract price �18,019.42
Engineering,inspection,fiscal,
legal expense and publication 1 0' g3'S8
$19,103.00
4. The total cost of said improvement shall be paid as follows:
Assessable costs �19,103.00
5. There shall be made and filed in the office of the City Manager an assessment roll for said
improvement. The assessments shall be on the basis of benefits upon each lot or tract of land
contiguous to the alley constituting said improvement.
6. The assessment shall be divided into 6ve(5)equal annual installments.
7. Unless paid to the City in advance of maturiry,the assessments shall be collected by the Ciry
Manager in accordance with the procedure for Plan One in Chaptex 9-43,SDCL 1967,as amended.
8. The interest rate to be bome by the unpaid installments of the special assessment is ten percent
(10%).
On the motion, all present voted yes;motion carried.
Presentation to the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Contest Winners This year's theme was "A
View from the Mountaintop." Winners: Grades K-1 —Poster. 15C Place Sophia Lim;2°d Place Dani
Buschenfeld;3`�Place Caxolyn Hieb;Gxades 2-3—Poster: 1S`Place Elizabeth Syhre;2"d Place Rachel
Smart;3`d Place Jackie Maxwell;Grades 4-5—Poster: 15`Place Kali Noxdbye;2°d Place Gerald Maxwell;
3`�Place Abbey Kephart;Middle School—Essay: 1S`Place Morgan Minnicks;2°d Place Yossry
Mohamed;3`�Place Damon Bayer;High School—Essay: 15t Place Alyssa Johnson;2"d Place Shelon
Surat;3`�Place Chelsey Dunkle.
Request&om the Brookings Housing Op�ortuniiy Conference The organizers of the
Btookings Housing Opportunity Conference asked the city to help co-sponsor the February 9�'
Conference. They are requesting$500.00. Barb Kjellson-Anderson was present to make the request
and respond to questions. ACTION: A motion was made by Munsterrnan, seconded by Thomson,
to fund the event with $500.00 from the City of Brookings. All present voted yes;motion carried.
1g`Reading—Ordinance No. 01-08—Zoning, First reading was held on Oxdinance No. 01-08,an
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance pertairung to a boaxdinghouse use. Public Hearing.•
Febrrrary 12,2008
18t Reading—Ordinance No. 05-08—Zonin� First reading was held on Ordinance No. 05-08,
an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to a drive-in food service in the Business
B-1 District. Public Hearing: February 12, 2008
Ordinance No. 02-08—Budget Amendment. A motion was made by Thomson, seconded by
Reed, to appxove Ordinance No. 02-08,an Ordinance entided"An Ordinance Authorizing a
Supplemental Appropriation to the 2008 Budget for the Purpose of Providing for.Additional Funds
for the Opexation of the City. All present voted yes;motion carried.
479
Ordinance No. 03-08—Zonin�. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 03-08, an
Ordinance on a petition to xezone the north 1,550 feet of the west 1/2 of the NW 'la of Section 2-
T109N-R50W, exclucling Outlot C in the NW '/4 of the NW '/4 and Lot D of the Chrisrie Addition
from an Agricultural A District to a Residence R-2 and R-3 Districts. No public comments were
made. A morion was made by Whaley, seconded by Thomson, to approve Ordinance No. 03-08.
All present voted yes;motion carried.
Ordinance No. 04-08—Zonin�. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 04-08, an
Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance pertaining to maintenance buildings on lots in certain
business districts. No public comments were made. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by
Reed, to approve Ordinance No. 04-08. All present voted yes;motion carried.
Airport Alternative by HNTB. Deputy Mayor Tim Reed presided ovex this portion of the
meeting.
The following individuals were present to provide the Dual Track Process Update to the Council:
Andy Olson and Gxeg Albjerg from HNTB,Bob Babcock from Helms &Assoc.,Tom Schauer,
Patricia Dxessler, and Steve Obenauer from the FAA, and Wayne Nelson and Dave Anderson from
SDDOT. The following presentation outline was provided:
1) Action Requested (Proceed with either Dual Txack EA or EA for new altetnative)
2) New Alternative Refresher
3) Airport Activity and Runway Length Needs Update
4) Recommendation
5) Next Steps and Ovexall Pxoject Status Update (Environmental Specialists Status and
Schedule)
The action requested of the Council to decide to pxoceed with an EA for the two Dual Track
alternatives or an EA for new alternative.
The recommendation is based on the following data.. Jet traffic has increased significandy over the
last thxee years (Jet activity in 2007�vas the.rame a.r that foreca.rt for 201 S in the Ma.rter Plan). Many of the
jets using the airport need a longer runway to take off at maximum weights (Le.r.r than half are
accommodated by the exi.ctzng length.). The new alternative does not allow fox a longer runway.
Therefore, the consultants recommend that the City not putsue the new alternative but instead
continue with an EA for the two Dual Txack alternatives.
The new alternative would result in the Crosswind Runway being realigned to resolve intersection.
The Main Runway would remain at 5,231'and cannot be lengthened. T'his alternative would xesolve
the RPZ pxoblems by raising minimums and purchasing one property. It would also tequite the
puxchase of approximately 60 acxes of land.
The consultants provided an airport acriviry update. The goal of the update was to determine
runway length needs based on the most curxent flight information available. T'he airport does not
have a control towet, so no one knows exact flight totals. Howevex, flights flying under a flight plan
are recorded in an FAA database. The vast majority of jets file a flight plan. So,the consultants
looked at flight plan records from 2001-2007 to determine the number o£jets using the airport.
However, the database does not go back any fuxther. The trend is towaxds more jet flights,
especially in last four years with over 1,400 flights in 7 years.
The five most fxequent jets using the Brookings Airport axe the Cessna 560—Cita,tion, Cessna 550—
Citation, Cessna 525—Citation,BeechJet 400A, and Dassault Falcon 50. The five jets illustrated in
their presentation accounted for 45%of total jet flights over the five-year period.
A Runway Length Analysis was provided,meaning what does the jet activity increase mean for
runway length needs? Determining specific aitcraft runway length needs is a complex process and
depends on many variables such as general aixcraft performance characteristics, temperature, cargo
weight, distance being traveled, aircraft settings, and regulations undex which aircraft are flying. The
FAA has developed a guidance document-Advisory Cixcular 150/5325-4B "Runway Length
Requirements for Airport Design" Quly 2005). In order to use the FAA guidance, an airport must
show that it has or will have 500 annual flights of a specific aircraft or group of aircraft. The
question was asked,based on current jet flight trends,when will Brookings xeach 500 annual jet
flights? A graph illustrating a five year planning period trend assuming 14%growth rate of the la.st
seven years continues,indicated that the 500 threshold would be reached by 2010 and reach 695 by
yeax 2012. With a five year planning period trend assutning growth rate falls to 7%per year over the
480
next five years, the threshold would be reached in 2012. Therefore, the FAA runway length
planning guidance for jets can be applied to Brookings.
The FAA runway length guidance results in a recommended length of 6,540 feet. This is similar to
the Master Plan xecommendation of 6,500 feet. They are evaluating a 6,500 foot runway in the EA.
Their recommendation is to not pursue the new alternative because it does not allour for a longer
runway and to continue with the EA for the Dual Track Alternatives.
If the City chooses to continue with the Dual Track EA, the purpose statement becomes:
Dual Track EA Purpose Statement-The purposes of the project are to develop an airport: T'hat will
resolve the deficiencies of the existing airpoxt such that the airport is eligible for continued state and
federal funding, that will provide the facilities needed to meet the future demand identified in the
2006 Airport Master Plan Update,including: 6,000-ft runway with sufficient area to expand to a
6,500-ft. runway in the future, and the facilities that will allow the airport to remain operational
during at least 95% of wind conditions and provide approach minimums of 200-ft and '/2-mile
visibility during inclement weather.
The consultants provided a status and schedule update on the overall project. For the
Environmental Specialists Status: the Wildlife Hazard Assessment study nearing completion; the
Wedands, thxeatened and endangeted species, and historic studies are underway,and the
archeological study was delayed until snow melts and ground thaws. This has resulted in a delay to
the overall schedule.
Task Estimated Estimated
D Ste Deliverv
ate
Brookings decides whether to continue dual track EA ot do EA for new 1/22/08
alternative
Environmental specialists complete wetland deternunations,cultural surveys, 4/15/08
endan ered s ecies surve
Consultant Pre ares Draft EA&submits to FAA&Brookin s 5/19/08
FAA d�'Brookin.r commentt back to Con.rultant 30 6/18/08
Consultant Revises Draft EA&Submits to FAA&Brookin s 12 6/30/08
F.4A d�'Bmokin a commentr back to Con.rultant 16 7/16/OB
Final Draft EA distributed,start of 45-da comment eriod 16 8/1/08
Public Hearin (notice ublished 30 da s rior to hearin ) 34 9/4/08
End of Draft EA 45-da comment eriod 15 9/15/08
Consultant prepares responses to comments,revises EA and submits to FAA& 15 9/30/08
Bxookin s
Council meerin to ick referred alternative 28 10/28/08
Consultant te ares draft of Final EA and submits to FAA and Brookin s 14 I1/11/08
F14A d�'B�nokin r commentr back to Con.rultant 14 11/25/OB
Consultant revises draft of Final EA&FONSI/ROD ublic notice 7 12/2/08
F�lA d�'Bmokin r Fina!Bevierv d�'Commentt on EA includer u!!!e a1 review 45 1/16/09
Consultant revises&submits Final EA to Brookin s,FAA • 14 1/30/09
FAA a roves Final EA and re ares FONSI/ROD 31 3/2/09
Consultant rints and distributes Final EA and FONSI/ROD 37 4/8/09
Soonest FAA ma issue Grant 30 5/8/09
Italics text—Ci and FAA review
Bold text—Decision oints/Public Hearin s
Questions / Comments
The question was asked when the concept of a new airport alternative surfaced. Bob Babcock said it
was when former airport manager Patrick Dame was here,but clarified that the issue would have
come up no matter who was here due to all the obstructions. The FAA sent the city a letter
requiring the airport come into compliance. Regardless, the city would have needed a Master Plan
very soon.
It was noted that Council Member Bezdichek's alignment proposal from a few months ago ended
up being very close to the new onsite alternative considered by the consultants. The biggest
difference between the two was the 20-year window showing the hangars and apron being
constructed. �
The Master Plan runway design is not for commercial service and has no bearing on their
recommendation. Nor does SDSU's Division I status.
481
The consultants didn't have any information on who owns the jets that are landing at the Brookings
Airpoxt. The database doesn't include that information.
The database also doesn't capture any airplanes bypassing Brookings because the runway isn't long
enough. Typically those planes go somewhere else.
Most flights axe at 75% of fuel load which would require 6,500 feet. A 60%load requires a
minimum 5,500 foot runway. A 90%load would require 7,000 feet. Planning for 75-80%useful
loads would accommodate the majority of the fleet wanting to use the airport.
The consultants reviewed the estimated costs of the alternatives. Detailed estimates are available in
the City Clerk's Office and on the city website.
The xunway realignment on the existing site estimated total pxoject cost is$13,000,000. Total
estimated FAA and state participation is $10,456,000, for a total estimated city share of$2,544,000.
The new on-site alternative estimated total project cost is $12,900,000. Total estimated FAA and
state participation is $10,358,000, for a total estimated city shaxe of$2,542,000.
A new airpoxt total estimated project cost is $23,245,000. Total estimated FAA and state
participation is $13,200,000, for a total estimated city shaxe of$10,045,000. The land sales of Phase
I ($4,836,000) and Phase II ($2,670,000) would bring the city's share down to $2,539,000.
The consultants said the city will need to plan for a$2.5-3 Million expenditute sometime in the next
ten years,regardless of which plan is selected. It was clarified that all these estimates are in"today's
dollars" and inflation must be accounted for. Babcock will meet with city officials to keep theit
capital improvement plan and its nutnbers updated.
Bezdichek asked when the 10 year clock starts? Greg Albjerg said it would be 2012 before the
pxocess is completed and the time started. As to the question of flights to justify the runway length,
we're close to or over the 500 mark by that time to justify expenditute of funds.
Thomson asked if it would really be 10 years beyond 2012 for an airport to be done. Babcock said
with appraisals, design and land acquisitions, 10 years isn't unrealistic. He also noted that the City
wouldn't get the entire$10,000,000 at one time. An airport is built in phases.
Tom Schauer clarified that no matter what decision,it would be 10 years and at least$10 Million.
The city will have to deal with the issue, citing pavement condition reports. It's better to handle it
now since there's money available.
Thomson asked if the FAA would still give the city money if the city chose not to do anything other
than patching. Schauer said the asphalt condition is at a point that the city is forced to do something
and the other compliance issues must be resolved. In order to get funding, the city must address
those issues. A solution to the compliance issues is part of that funding package.
Bezdichek noted that in many instances,the City of Brookings is giving industrial land as an
incentive to attract an industry. He asked if it would be a consideration for the city to use the land
for affordable housing. Babcock said appraisals would be needed when a city gives away something
that was paid for with Federal funds. Schauex said the Federal Government would expect like value
fxom the city for the land if the city opted to give it away.
Babcock commented that it would cost$1 million to move the ILS system and the runway lights are
20 years old.
The consultants noted that the purpose and needs statement in the environmental assessment
process is very important. All funding requests are judged against this statement. When a funcling
proposal is reviewed the FAA will detetmine how well the plan meets with the purpose and needs
statement.
Thomson asked for clarification on who is displayed with the new onsite alternative and with the
other onsite alternarive.
Andy Olson said with the new alternative, one business would be displayed and the city would
purchase the land. With the other alternative there would be different threshold placement options
482
which would effect specific land owners. The variables would include wetlands, etc., and this won't
be known until the full environmental assessment is completed. He noted that two of the homes are
no longer impacted due to the crosswind runway shifting. One house would defuutely remain (1'itts
property) and some farmland (Locker's). In a land acquisition process,lines can change depending
on easement acquisirions. Airports never go north and south and there are triangulation issues.
This proposal has taken the miniinum amount of property. It was clarified that one home is
affected and multiple property owners of land.
Robert Lees,trustee fox one of the properties,reported that his client isn't interested in selling it at
all and feels that area should be housing.
Igor Sergeev asked how it can move to the north with the railroad. Andy Olson said the cxosswind
doesn't have as precise approaches at that end and they would be able to move closer to the railroad
and have the slope clear.
Thomson asked if the homes in the development south of 8�'Street South would not be affected if
the city selected that alternative. Yes,that is correct.
Marie Kurtenbach-Cooper commented wetlands mitigation requires the xeplacement of two acres
fot every one acre removed and asked what the estimated costs of wetlands mitigation would be.
Babcock said they don't know what the costs will be yet.
Reed noted that the completed EA will help fine tune all the numbers.
ACTION: A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Brunner, to continue with the
environmental assessment for the full dual track alternatives with runway aligntnent on the existing
site. All present voted yes, except Munsterman abstained,motion carried.
AC'TION: A motion was made by Thomson, seconded by Whaley,to adopt the following purpose
statement: Dual Track Environmental Assessment Purpose Statement-The purposes of the project
are to develop an airport:That will resolve the deficiencies of the e�cisting airport such that the
airport is eligible fox continued state and fedexal funding,that will provide the facilities needed to
meet the future demand identified in the 2006 Airport Master Plan Update,including: 6,000-ft
runway with sufficient area to expand to a 6,500-ft. runway in the future,and the facilities that will
allow the airport to remain opetational during at least 95% of wind conditions and provide approach
minimluns of 200-ft and '/z-mile visibility during inclement weather.
Public comment.r.• � �
Igor Sergeev urged the council to take safety into con.rideration a.r the mo.rt important i.crue and he didn't feel the
current airport wa.r.rafe. A longer runu�ay i.r needed.
Aandy Han.ren, temj�orary FBO pmvider, agreed and think.r it's appropriate to dmp the neu�onsite alternative and a
longer runu�ay u�nuld better.cerve the comrrsunity'r need.r
Duane Bymer.r.raid the council u�ar moving in the right direction.
Clo.ced public hearing. �
All present voted yes;except Munsterman abstained;motion camed.
The next step will be a public comment and review in August 2008.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Thomson, seconded by Whaley, to adjourn. All present voted
yes;motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
C' of •ookings
G�SV OF gR��
0��.' �NCU.4PO,�r�
O, M �N '
�i 1�9
�'+. �i . . Munsterman Mayor
�C SOUtN •� '
���
Shati Thornes,Ciry Clerk