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Commissioner Barnes stated that six (6) years ago the City did the plowing but the following <br />year Mr. Barnes himself started opening up the airport, the City came out for two (2) years <br />after that - saw it was done - and they left. Last year Mr. Barnes did all the snow removal - <br />which was costly to his vehicle and he ended up hiring out some of the snowplowing due to <br />vehicle failure and it was even more costly to him (totalling over $4,000.00). <br /> <br />It was discussed that since the airpod is public - not private - it should be up to the City to <br />take care of snow removal. Commissioner Barnes stated he'd supply labor if a vehicle was <br />provided. He also stated he would take care of snow removal after the light snowfalls. <br /> <br />Commissioner Donovan made a molion Commissioner Barnes work out a policy with the <br />City/Merle Mevissen, Public Work Supervisor, to keep the airport a high priority basis due to <br />it being a public transportation facility and of service to the community. The motion was <br />seconded by Commissioner Dahlin. <br /> <br />Chairman Ippel read a letter from Natalie Haas Steflen, Anoka County Commissioner. (See <br />Attachment C). The letter contained Ms. Steflen's concerns and recommendations that MAC give a <br />prompt response to the City regarding their intentions to acquire Gateway North. <br /> <br />COMMISSION INPUT <br /> <br />The Commission talked briefly about the Air Traffic Control School, the program at the Vo-Tech, <br />and the flight team the Tech has. It was also noted that the cities that housed airports seem to <br />grow and develop more quickly. Chairman Ippel handed out a sheet entitled "Businesses Ask: <br />How Far to the Airport?" (See Attachment D). <br /> <br />Commissioner Dahlin stated there have been several people expressing a wish for upgrading <br />Gateway. There was some discussion regarding how upgraded runways would be beneficial to the <br />City and it's growth, such as possibly hosting flight team events and air shows, etc. <br /> <br />Commissioner Donovan turned in his letter of resignation. The consensus was to accept the <br />resignation and authorize Ms. McAIoney to advertise for a replacement and send a letter of <br />appreciation to Commissioner Donovan. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion made by Commissioner Emery seconded by commissioner Donovan 1o adjourn the meeting <br />at 9:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman lppel, Commissioners Dahlin, Barnes, Emery and <br />Donovan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Chapman, Greenberg and Hanson. <br /> <br />submitted, <br /> <br />Airport Commission/September 13, 1989 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />