City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

March 2, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT:	Travis Atwood, David Downing, Gary Fish, Theresa Klinkenberg, and Jim Stogsdill
MEMBERS ABSENT	Rick Bryant and Bob Newton
STAFF PRESENT:	Debbie Van Saun and Steve Bennett
PUBLIC PRESENT:	Lloyd Hetrick, Ross Razak and Ron Renz

Travis Atwood called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. and David Downing recorded the meeting minutes.

1. Review and Approval of December 2005 meeting minutes

The December 2005 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 5-0 vote

2. Airport Manager's Report

Debbie Van Saun, Airport Manager reviewed her report. A copy of the report is attached.

3. FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick had no major items to report.

4. Leadership Lawrence Flight Orientation Program

Gary Fish reviewed the orientation flights planed for the Leadership Lawrence Program. This will be conducted on April 20^th and 25-30 people are expected to attend.

4. 2006 Promotional Events

Gary Fish reviewed the status of the fund raiser for Kristina Mohr. This airplane ride event is currently scheduled for June 3^rd. This event will be run as an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) sponsored event and Larry Kellogg will arrange for any waivers required. The Mohr family has asked that the funds raised be donated to the Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Debbie Van Saun recommended that the Board consider the establishment of a process and set of criteria that would define appropriate airport event. Individuals and organizations proposing an airport event could use this process to submit a proposal to the Board for their review and recommendation. The Board agreed to develop such a process.

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5. Property Development Updates

In recent Board Meeting, the Board has reviewed preliminary proposals from representative of S. J. Craig Enterprises and KalScott Engineering inquiring about the possibility of building new facilities at the airport. The Board has received word from gotten word from S. J. Craig Enterprises that it has decided to expand its current facility rather than build a new building. Kalscott Engineering, Inc. has notified that due to the press of business it has delayed any plans for a new facility at the airport at this time.

5. Next Board Meeting

The next Board Meeting was set for Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Richardson Memorial Pilots' Lounge at the LMA Terminal Building.

6. Meeting Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Airport Update

March 2, 2005

ü 2006 Taxiway Project

Preliminary design report and Review Contract Documents have been submitted to FAA and City for comment. Airport Manager is working with ADG on DBE program status.

ü 01/26/06 Meeting with KU

Reviewed challenges to snow and ice removal at airport. Research on appropriate equipment and materials is underway.

ü 2007 – 2012 CIP

Projects have been submitted to FAA and City of Lawrence.

ü Rental Revenue Update

The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport. We continue to work to fill t-hangars as leases expire. We currently have twelve people on the waiting list.

Airport Update

December 15, 2005

ü 2005 Lighting Project

The final inspection for the taxiway and runway lighting project is set for Monday, December 19^th at 1:00 p.m.

ü North Lawrence Drainage Study

This study is completed and will be on the agenda for the Planning Commission at their January 11^th mid-month meeting (7:30 – 9:30 a.m. in City Commission chambers). HNTB, the consultant who conducted the study, will make a presentation of the study and answer questions from the Commission. The study can be accessed on the City’s website using the following link:

http://www.lawrencepublicworks.org/N_Law_Drainage_Study_2005/N_Law_Drainage_Study_2005.htm

ü Rental Revenue Update

The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport. We continue to work to fill t-hangars as leases expire. We currently have nine people on the waiting list.