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Minutes of the Auburn Airport Advisory Committee
December 20, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Northwest Aviation College Classroom 1
Called to order at 0806
Chair:
Attendance:
Rodger Campbell
Mayor Peter Lewis
'Rodger Campbell
Jamelle Garcia
Ross Heller
· Denotes AAB Member
'Bob Myers
Lee Potter
John Gallo
Shelley Coleman
Michael Shipman
*Tom Matson
Athal Williams
Approval of minutes- First order of business was to approve November 15,2005 minutes. Motion was
made, seconded and was unanimously passed that the minutes of November 15,2005 meeting are approved
at this time with corrections
Old business:
Discussion on the waste oil collection & Disposal continued with possible ideas for containment
and EPA requirements. AMG to research the different available options. Tom Matson said that he could
help ideas from their recent installation at the dealership.
Mr. Garcia reported that there is one unfilled member position and that Mr. Gary Risner's appointment
expires on December 31, 2005. Mr. Garcia will contact Mr. Risner and discuss his reappointment to the
AAB.
Cascade Airframe has contacted Wright construction and a prelim meeting has been conducted with the
City Planning department. No other information regarding Mr. Hunziker proposal. It was again stated that
this site will be leased as one contiguous site at approximately 32,000 square feet.
Only one report has been received from the MAl appraisal. This report on the raw land leases has been
received and one area was found to be incorrect relating to improved site versus non-improved sites.
Rental rate adjustments were discussed. Recommended rent increases for 2006 from the appraisal were
received. These recommended rates were below AMG's recommendations which were accepted and
implemented as of February 2006. Discussion continue that a formal review ofthe final documents from
the MAl appraisal will be made and a determination whether a mid-year adjustment is to be recommellded
to City of Auburn.
Commercial operations that are conducted in City rental storage hangars was discussed and it was
recommended that a committee be formed and that committee forward there recommendations to the AAB
for adopting policy regarding rent rates, utility charges, insurance and aeronautical permits.
Discussion regarding the use of city rental hangars for the storage of non-aeronautical items. No decision
was made regarding this item, but will be on the agenda for a later date.
Update on instrument included remarks that Shelley Coleman; City of Auburn will follow up on FAA
status on the approach and obstruction survey. She has a copy of the FAA organization chart and will also
have the City contact the Washington lobbyist with our concerns.
No other information on rules and regulations or minimum standards has been received from the legal
department at City. Shelley will contact Dan Heid and report where it is in the process.
Open Discussion.
Ramp and taxiway crack sealing was discussed. The last bid received was in excess of$170,000. This
item of work will be delayed pending the taxiway improvements and the State's determination on asphalt
condition.
A discussion regarding airport security included the installation of video surveillance at gate entrances,
down hangars rows. It was mentioned by Mayor Lewis that the airport contact the police department to
insure that the system is compatible with the entire City program to aid in surveillance.
Airport signage was discussed and Mayor Lewis recommended that the airport staff contact Carolyn
Roberts regarding this project for advice and support.
Park and Ride property was discussed and Shelley Coleman reported that talks with King County are
continuing and as information becomes available will keep us informed.
Mayor Lewis discussed the funding for the airport. Reporting that the airport is an enterprise fund and must
be self supporting and legally no general funds can be used to support the expenses of the airport.
There being no other business the meeting adjourned 0905.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamelle R. Garcia, AMG
Ou behalf of the City of Auburn