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. . . ~or Hei tman stated that the Master Plan says that in the case of G.O. bonds, it is difficult for voters to see in terms of dollars what the airp:>rt can mean to them; wasn't the intent of the public information and hearing meetings to educate the voters? Mr. Seibert stated that the lack of information and misinformation that has continued to flow in the community creates a lot of airp:>rt op[X>si tion. Mayor Heitman noted that the Master Plan discusses Tax Increment Financing as financing method and again implies an advantage to not having public voice in the matter. Mr. Sieber stated that if the Commission and Ci ty Council make a decision that they feel is good for the City, then with or without the need for G.O. bonds, it is encumbent up:>n these enti ties to campaign to show the ~ople that they will benefi t. Mayor Heitman stated that the AirJ;X>rt Commission has done a good job in trying to educate the public; that this is the first Commission he has seen, including the Olarter Commission, do a professional job on a technical task. Mr. Munkholm stated that he is impressed with the AirJ;X>rt Commission but it is difficult for citizens to attend the meetings; suggested that the members of the Commission spread the word through some of the local civic organizations. General discussion ensued regarding using tax increment financing for airport developnent. Mayor Hei tman stated that the Master Plan says that minimum standards to protect the legitimate FBO from cut throat competi tion should be adopted; if there is so much competition, why should Ramsey get involved in the airport business? Mr. Seibert stated that the comment to which Mayor Hei tman referred is a general statement and gave a for instance as being a flying club operating from the air[X>rt and offering free flight instruction along wi th gas purchases and airplane rental. Mayor Heitman referred to May 16, 1985 Airp:>rt Conunission minutes contained in Appendix C of Master Plan; Gretta Egge suggested that along with surveying businesses and pilots, the citizens be surveyed and Olairman Ippel agreed with Ms. Egge. Mayor Heitman inquired if the Commission does intend to survey the ci tizens. Mr. Sieber suggested, and the rest of the Commission agreed, that the proper procedure would be for the Aiq:ort Commission to make a recommendation to Ci ty Council; City Council forms an opinion of their avn and polls the residents; Council makes a decision based on their opinion and that of the residents. Mayor Heitman referred again to those May 16, 1985 minutes and Mr. Breu's comments regarding the taxpayers subsidizing something to benefit a few people. November 20, 1985 Page 8 of 9