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_Mayor Hei~an stated that the Master Plan says that in the case of G.O. bonds, <br />it is difficult for voters to see in terms of dollars what the airport can mean <br />to them; wasn't the intent of the public information and hearing meetings to <br />educate the voters? <br /> <br />Mr. Seibert stated that the lack of information and misinformation that has <br />continued to flow in the community creates a lot of airport opposition. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman noted that the Master Plan discusses Tax Increment Financing as <br />financing method and again implies an advantage to not having public voice in <br />the matter. <br /> <br />Mr. Sieber~ stated that if the Commission and City Council make a decision that <br />they feel Is good for the City, then with or without the need for G.O. bonds, <br />it is encU~bent upon these entities to campaign to show the people that they <br />will benefit. <br /> <br />Mayor ~eitman stated that the Airport Commission has done a good job in trying <br />to educate the public; that this is the first Commission he has seen, including <br />the Charter Commission, do a professional job on a technical task. <br /> <br />Mr. Munkho~m stated that he is impressed with the Airport Commission but it is <br />difficult for citizens to attend the meetings; suggested that the members of <br />the CommisSion spread the word through some of the local civic organizations. <br /> <br />General discussion ensued regarding using tax incr~m~ent financing for airport <br />development. <br /> <br />Mayor Heit~an stated that the Master Plan says that minimum standards to <br />protect the legitimate FBO from cut throat competition should be adopted; if <br />there is so much competition, why should l~amsey get involved in the airport <br />business? <br /> <br />Mr. Seibert stated that the comment to which Mayor Heitman referred is a <br />general stat~ent and gave a for instance as being a flying club operating from <br />the airport a~d offering free flight instruction along with gas purchases and <br />airplane rental. <br /> <br />Mayor Hei~man referred to May 16, 1985 Airport Commission minutes contained in <br />Appendix C of Master Plan; Gretta Egge suggested that along with surveying <br />businessesland pilots, the citizens be surveyed and Chairman Ippel agreed with <br />Ms. Egge. ~Mayor Heitman inquired if the Commission does intend to survey the <br />citizens. <br /> <br />Mr. Sieber suggested, and the rest of the Commission agreed, that the proper <br />procedure Would be for the Airport Commission to make a recommendation to City <br />Council; City, Council forms an opinion of their own and polls the residents; <br />Council makes a decision based on their opinion and that of the residents. <br /> <br />Mayor Heit~an referred again to those May 16, 1985 minutes and Mr. Breu's <br />comments regarding the taxpayers subsidizing something to benefit a few people. <br /> <br />November 20, 1985 <br /> <br />Page 8 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />