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I also spoke with Mr. Jim Fortman, Director of Airport Development at MAC, regarding MAC's level of interest in participation. MAC's position is that they will take a hard look at MC's system study. They realize that acguisition of Gateway North and South St. Paul airports are both possibilities which would enhance the system. They do not anticipate any i~mediate decisions to move forward with acquisition of either airport at this point. Of further concern to MAC is the landfill issue. As long as the landfill presents an obstacle to Federal funding participation, they also are unlikely to participate. In short, MAC is unlikely to participate in funding for ownership in the immediate future barring strong pressure from MC and state and federal agencies. They are also interested in the level of commitment the City has. Case ~3a. ShoDld %he Counci~ Abolish the Airport Commission? Ordinance 90- was introduced February 13, 1990. The ordinance provides for the abolishment of the Airport Commission by repealing Ordinance ~83-10 and Chapter 10.11 of City Code. A copy of the ordinance is attached. A simple majority vote of the Council may adopt or not adopt the proposed ordinance. Staff believes that the Airport Commission should continue for the following reasons: Whether the airport is improved or not, the airport currently exists in the City and the City should remain informed of aviation and aeronautical issues. As a potential option for improvement within the regional system, considerations will be raised which may or may not affect the City. The Council should, therefore, keep abreast of these issues. The Commission, as an advisory body to the Council, has spent untold hours reviewing written and oral information, synthesizing it, and recommending actions to the Council. The Commission can continue to perform this function with respect to the above issues, at a minimum. The Council has repeatedly stressed the desire for citizens to become involved with the City. The Airport Commission members have served admirably in this capacity without competition, and are yet willing to serve in a productive capacl=y.