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I I I I' I I was circulated in the City that stopped all development. Now we are to the point of considering upgrading the airport and making it municipally owned. This idea was submitted to th~ Economic Development Commission and City Council - and Council appointed this Airport Commission to study this issue to determine if it is possible to become a municipal airport. The Cc~mission's purpose tonight is to organize and elect officers and start the work before us. Mr. Greenberg then commented that his position is awkward in that he is part owner of the airport, part owner of Flight Service and Chairman of the Economic Development Commission. Susan Beale - 14851 Sunfish Lake Blvd. - Requested background as to the interest held in the airport by the remaining Commission members. .. Denny Donovan - Stated that he lives in the N.E. part of the community and that he has never flown except on an industrial jet. He stated that he serves on the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission and he does not feel that serving on both. Co~nissions Could be considered a conflict of interest. Mr. Donovan stated that he accepted the appointment, at Council's request, because he does have the t/me, and that' he is here because he is interested and he is glad to be able to help determine the direction that must be taken even though he has very little connection with flight and airports. Mr. Donovan also noted that he has lived in Ramsey for 10 years and he is reasonably will informed. Jack Ippel - Stated that he is a licensed private pilot and received his training at Gateway North. A couple of years ago, when the General Mills property was being considered for 'relocation of the airport, he was involved in the public hearings; Council probably remembered him from those hearings ~nd requested that he serve on this Airport Commission. Susan Beale - Asked Mr. Ippel why Council would have reason to remember him -- was he in favor of relocating the airport at that time? I I I I I I Mr. Ippel replied that he did not oppose relocating the airport, that he doesn't know why Council would remember him, that.maybe it was because of his stature. Mr. John Siebert -'Stated that he was involved With the airport when it was originally formed by way of management and flight instructor for 6-7 years. He stated that he is currently a corporate pilot and that he has an active interest, in seeing an airport maintained in the City. Mr. Seibert stated- that the airport had a function when it was formed and it has a function now. The airport has been at a standstill for 3 years and he would like to see something happen. Mr. Seibert also resides in P~msey. ~ Mr. Bill Morrow - Stated that he is a private pilot and owns an airplane and hanger at Gateway, which are currently for sale. Mr. Morrow stated that he has an active interest in the airport and would like to see it grow. Chuck Soderholm - Stated that his business is located on the south side of Gateway and that his business located ~n Ramsey because of the airport. The company has a small twin engine airplane that is used about twice a week to bring in Customers. Because of the dirt runway at Gateway, the plane is based out of Crystal Airport. 'Mr. Soderholm stated that he has a very definite interest in the progress that might take place at Gateway. Bruce Thompson - 164th and Olivine - What is Council's position regarding the airport? Mr. Thompson then stated that he utilizes the facilities at Gateway and noted that the residential district restricts expansion of the airport. AP/August 30, 1983 Page 2 of 7