Airport Master Plan October 1985

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1 1 1 1 1 1 11 Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. 222 Monroe Street, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612/427-5860 engineers and surveyors October 28, 1985 Mr. Jack Ipple, Chairman Airport Commission City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. Ramsey, MN 55303 Dear Mr. Ipple: Eugene J. Hakanson, P.E. James M. Winter, R.L.S. Lawrence G. Koshak, P.E. Peter R. Raatikka, P.E. We are pleased to transmit the final Master Plan Study for Gate- way North Industrial Airport. The Master Plan Study was conducted to determine the technical considerations for the public acquisition of the privately owned airfield, and the improvements necessary to comply with State and Federal airport standards. Additionally, the study addresses the level of aviation activity demand and provides a development plan for the airport to meet forecast demand over a twenty year planning period. A portion of the study assessed the aviation needs and charac- teristics of area businesses and pilots. A review of historical activity and survey responses indicates that there is an active and continuing demand for aviation services for both the business community and individuals. It was evident from the surveys that airport improvements are a major concern to both existing and potential facility users. One of the factors men- tioned as detracting from the Airport's growth is the uncertainty over its future which discourages users from making long term investments in capital improvements. Foremost among the necessary improvements required are the acqui- sition of approximately 230 acres of land to provide for airport facility development and non -precision instrument approach clear zones, and construction of a 3300' lighted and paved Runway 16- 34. Redevelopment and expansion of the building area is recommended over the 20 year period of meet forecast growth requirements. civil • municipal • planning • soils • land surveying • landscape architecture