Airport Master Plan October 1985 (2)

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-, Page 3 -~ April 17, 1985 i The extent to which the current update will address aviation demand by specific geographic sectors, the roles of privately owned facilities or feasibility of new airport development is unknown to us. It is likely, however, that the broad scope of the system plan update will not provide sufficient detail to evaluate individual elements within the plan. This analysis is more properly provided for through the Master Plan and Environmental Assessment processes. An evaluation of alternative sites was completed prior to this study and is referred to on Page 7-1. As a result of the previous studies; the City commissioned this Master Plan Study to address development of the existing airport site. A sanitary landfill is situated to the east/northeast within half a mile of Runway 16. The landfill has not been a bird attractant nor have there been reports of bird strikes or close calls by users filed with FAA or Mn/DOT. The landfill is scheduled to reach capacity in the late 1988-1990 time frame under its present permit. It is unlikely that airport improvements will precede this. Thus, if the City determines that public ownership and development of the airport is the appropriate course of action, a permit for expansion of the landfill may be denied as being incompatible with the airport. This is an area of concern to be addressed in more detail in an environ- mental assessment should the City determine to proceed. Thank you for your comments on the Phase I draft. We hope that our responses help to clarify some of the comments and concerns expressed in your letter. If the FAA has further comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, INC. M 1 nd J. t o, /mlc cc: Jack Ippel, Chairman, Ramsey Airport Comm. Harry Nemec, Mn/DOT Mark Ryan, Metro Council