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would pave apron and T-hangar expansion. Pavement allows full weather use of <br />the facil!ty;~pavement increases the cost of maintenance. <br /> <br />Mr. Terry H~iksen stated that he seriously questions that the amount of <br />revenue ~ene£&ted will be as forecasted. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto. stated that the amount of dollars of economic benefits - not revenues - <br />forecast_e~ as~ being spent by transient passengers at Gateway was estimated on a <br />very ~~'.nu~ber, $35/day. Gateway will also generate economic benefits <br />through recreational and proficiency use. <br /> <br />Dave Anderson: stated that he owns D.J.'s Furnace Cleaning, which is located <br />just east.~of~ateway's runway. Mr. Anderson stated that 50% of his business <br />is out-of~Stabe and he would prefer his clients to come into Gateway rather <br />than Inte~natIonal. Mr. Anderson stated that in a years time, the two <br />corporati~ns! he deals with spent $50,000-$100,000 on food, lodging and <br />entertai~e~ for customers; some of this could co~e to Ramsey if Gateway <br />were impr~ve~ ~ The one drawback would be the 3300' runway as most of the <br />aircraft are small and large twin engine. <br /> <br />Mr. Terry Hendriksen inquired as to the types of approaches planned for at <br />Gateway. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto replied that both would be non-precision approaches. <br /> <br />Mr. Chuck $oderholm introduced Jack Johnson, c~ner and operator of Northland <br />Aviation. <br /> <br />Jack Johnso. n~Stated that his present operation includes 30 aircraft and it is <br />outgrowi~g it's facility at Crystal airport; the operation is hesitant to <br />improve it.'s facility because the future of Crystal is doubtful; Crystal may <br />not exist ~in 110 years. Mr. Johnson stated that his operation is looking to <br />relocate; .Flying Cloud is full, some opportunity at Anoka County but Shoreview <br />objects, St. '.~aul is in development stage and high test area. Mr. Johnson <br />stated that Ge projections for useage of Gateway are way under considering <br />Crystal ~-$ oniit's way out. Mr. Johnson stated that Ramsey has a good area <br />for airport ~v. elo~ment, which would also bring in more development along Hwy. <br />#10; people ~n't realize what an affect an airport has; airports accessiblity <br />draws develo~ent just like a freeway does. Airports like Gateway are needed <br />and have a!~ positive impact on the community. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto s.tated that the projections for Gateway do not include syphoning from <br />Anoka County and Crystal facilities. <br /> <br />Mr. Jack IPpel read a letter dated May 15, 1985 from Mr. Mike Nallick of <br />American S~redded Paper Company in Ramsey regarding his support of Gateway <br />North Airport development. (See Attachment I to these minutes.) <br /> <br />Mr. Jack Ippel stated that he also talked with Maynard Johnson, developer of <br />Air Lake InduStrial Airport, and he said airports have a definite impact on <br />bringing p%o~ ple to the area; airports are considered another utility the <br />community has to offer. <br /> <br />May 15, 1985 <br /> <br />Page 7 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />