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Citizen - Inquired if the federal funds will be used for future improvements and more expansion of the airport. Mr. Otto - Replied that the improvement project proposed in the Master Plan is eligible for federal participation on any public use areas (land acquisition, relocating residences or businesses, grading operations, paving of runway, lighting). Those federal funds are developed from user generated funds through general aviation or ticket taxes. Those funds go into a specific trust fund designated for airport projects. It is the city's intent to apply for funds to make the improvements outlined in the Master Plan. The city is eligible for 90% federal participation. The Master Plan and use of federal funds does not deal with any expansion beyond these improvements. Citizen - Inquired as to what consideration was given to existing businesses on Hwy. #10. Northern Oxygen stores hazardous materials and operates two-way radios and equipment that emits radio frequencies. Mr. Otto- Stated that users of the airport could respond to experiencing any problems resulting from operations at Northern Oxygen. Zone B prohibits uses that are potentially hazardous and could result in explosions; Northern Oxygen is not in Zone B. Citizen - Inquired about existing churches and bowling alleys in Zone B; they attract groups of people which would create a hazard. Mr. Otto - Replied that because those uses were established in 1976, those properties are exempted; a property either gets exempted or it is prohibited as a nonconforming use; those uses can continue because they were there. Citizen - Inquired if height limitations will allow for the planting of trees on top of the landfill hill once it is closed. Mr. Otto- Replied that the airport elevation is established at 870'; the horizontal surface would be established at 1020'; landfill elevation is permitted to go to 1026'; that elevation would be already penetrating the 1020' airport horizontal surface, although some consolidation of the landfill is expected. Operators of the landfill are currently applying for a certificate of need to vertically expand the site another 4'. Under the proposed zoning ordinance, the existing use would be permitted to continue; any new use or expansion would be restricted. After completion and closure of the landfill site, no trees would be allowed to be planted at the top of the hill. The operators may also not be able to expand the landfill because of the zoning restrictions; they would need an airport permit and a conditional use permit for the expansion. Landfills have been designated by FAA to be airport hazards and a land use incompatible with airports; FAA has indicated that they would not participate in funding for a project until landfill operations cease. If the community is interested in proceeding with an airport, it is in their best interest to protect any investment in the airport and refuse continued operation of a landfill. Citizen - Stated that the city has not been successful in stopping the Airport Zoning Board/March 11, 1987 Page 6 of 12