Airport Master Plan October 1985 (2)

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We believe that it's a reasonable assumption that within two years of completing improvements, based aircraft will rebound to slightly below recent historic highs. Applying MC's annual growth rate to the 1991 estimate of 30 based aircraft then yields an increase of 3 aircraft over a 15 year period - a number equal to previous based aircraft in 1980 at an unimproved field. It is simply beyond belief that an improved year 'round facility which is located in a growing area on the periphery of the metro area would, in essence, sustain no growth. Other considerations which support a higher growth rate include the general economic outlook for 1983 to 1993 vs. the economic situation of the 1973-1983 period and the likelihood that there will be somewhat of a siphoning effect on both Crystal and Anoka County. We believe that the forecasts are reasonable and that economic benefits have been presented in a conservative manner. Search Area A• We concur that the improvement of Gateway North would have little impact on the ultimate need for an airport in western xennepin County. Comprehensive Planning The current airport site is shown on the City's comprehensive plan and zoned for industrial use. A plan amendment would be submitted at an appropriate time.