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' the Federal Aviation Administration and Metropolitan Council for their review <br />' prior to the public hearing on August 21, 1985. We are now waiting for <br />comments fran these agencies. This will be the final public hearing on the <br />master plan. After the hearing, there is a ten day period open for comments. <br />Then the Airport Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council who <br />' will make a final decision. If it's approved, Phase #2 would include zoning. <br />The year 1989 would be the first year to possibly consider construction. Even <br />though we're at the tail end of the master plan, it's a long way from actually <br />' beginning the project. <br />Right row, the airport is a metro area airport privately owned but used by the <br />' public. Approximately 235 acres of land would need to be acquired if the <br />airport expansion became a reality. The minimum runway would be 60' x 3,300 <br />Oounty Road #116 would have to be realigned for adequate clearances and some <br />trees and structures would need be be removed. <br />' There was discussion regarding the hanger unit, AM facility and arrival/ <br />departure facility, etc. Mr. Otto showed the Commission the airport layout <br />' plan, approach plan, property map, etc. <br />Mr. Otto stated that the total cost of the program is approximately $4.9 <br />million. Of that amount, public use areas and facilities and road relocation <br />' would be eligible for Federal funding at a 908 - 108 ratio. The first five <br />years will be the most expensive. Those public funds are received from user <br />taxes, excise taxes, etc. The State would contribute $110,000 and the City's <br />cost would be $535,000 roughly. At ten cents on the dollar, this would be a <br />very good economic benefit to the City. <br />' The first hurdle is getting the Gateway North Industrial Airport into the <br />National Airport System Plan so we can be eligible for AIP f unding. Without <br />those funds, it would be a too costly local effort or State /local effort. <br />' Mr. Dargis from KANO Radio asked if Highway #10 would need to be moved/ <br />realigned if it is under the flight path. <br />' Mr. Otto stated that the criteria for highway clearance is 15' and 17' over an <br />interstate. We would have a 40' or more clearance. <br />' Mr. Dargis asked about the hones next to the airport. <br />Mr. Otto stated that there will be no safety problem or hazard. All homes that <br />are within the clear zone are proposed to be acquired. Federal criteria for <br />homes is 2,000' while the State is more restrictive at 1,000 <br />Mr. Dargis questioned why County Road #116 has to be realigned. <br />' Mr. Otto explained that a 600' clearance at the end of the runway is minimum. <br />The way it exists now, the road would be on the runway. <br />' Mr. Dargis asked what stage the airport master plan is in. <br />Mr. Otto reiterated that we are waiting for plan concept approval from the <br />three review agencies saying that the concept is correct, meets all criteria <br />and is an eligible facility for funding. The City will have to take initiative <br />on this. August 21st is the public hearing. Then we have to wait ten days for <br />' any comments. After that, the Airport Commission will meet and make a <br />reoo mendation to Council who will make their decision at their meeting in <br />September. <br />Airport Commission /July 17, 1985 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />