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COMMISSION BUSINESS: <br /> <br />Case #1: Review Attorney General's Report <br /> <br />The case sheet was not available at the meeting as planned, so Chairman Ippel summarized the <br />letter to the best of his recollection and understanding. <br /> <br />City Council may not disregard a referendum result by re-enacting an ordinance identical or similar <br />to the rejected ordinance. City Council may pass a new ordinance that is essentially different. The <br />decision about adopting zoning regulations is up to the Commissioner of Transportation. He may <br />amend or repeal airport zoning regulations for reasons of public safety. (See Attachment A) <br /> <br />*NOTE: The information for Case #1 was sent to all Commissioners on Friday, January 12, 1990 <br />for their records. <br /> <br />Case #2: Review of meeting Merland Otto and Jack Ippel had with the <br /> Aeronautic Department of the Department of Transportation. <br /> <br />Merland Otto was present and he and Chairman Ippel summarized the happenings at the meetings <br />with MnDot, FAA, and MAC on November 1, and the meeting on December 20 with the <br />Aeronautic Department of the Department of Transportation. <br /> <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding the step process which was requested for the funding for the <br />acquisition to begin. This had been discussed at the previous Commission meeting. Copies of the <br />phases were to be sent to MnDot and other agencies. On the 20th of December, Merland Otto and <br />Chairman Ippel met with the Aeronautics Department of the Department of Transportation to <br />discuss the status of the airport. MnDot indicated they would be willing to proceed with an <br />acquisition project with a first phase funding of one million dollars on the condition that the City <br />commit to 1/3 cost share and if they would review plans for a crosswind runway. The <br />Commission discussed where the City could get funding to cover the 1/3 cost share. Consensus <br />was that the only funding that may be available would be money from the Landfill Trust Fund. <br />Merland Otto provided the Commission with a map of the airport layout as it is now and he and the <br />Commission discussed the development and land acquisition options. It was remarked that there <br />should have been more aggressive land acquisition in the beginning of the airport project. <br /> <br />Merland Otto and Chairman Ippel communicated FAA's rulings on the airport/landfill issue. A <br />brief discussion followed regarding the landfill and also the Site "P" issue. Establishing a Joint <br />Airport Zoning Board was also brought up and briefly discussed. The City of Ramsey would have <br />two representatives on the Board. <br /> <br />Chairman Ippel stated to the Commission that they have to let the City Council know people's <br />feelings about having an airport by writing letters, making phone calls, etc. It's important people <br />contact them and to let them know they are in favor of the airport. It is seen as a priority to get the <br />airport going. There are several advantages to the City having an airport. Besides it bringing in <br />revenue for the City, another big advantage is the other funding it opens the City up to. Some <br />funding is only available to cities with public airports. Requesting a joint meeting with City <br />Council was talked about where the Commission would state to the Council they wanted a decision <br />on whether or not the airport is a "go-ahead" issue. Merland Otto stated he was almost certain <br /> <br />AIRPORT COMMISSION/JANUARY 11, 1990 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />