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interoffice MEMORANDUM to: Chuck Whiting from: Dawn Weitzel subject: Airport Task Force Meeting date: October 31, 1996 The Airport Task Force met with MAC representatives on Monday, October 28 in an effort to resolve issues regarding noise abatement strategies. Those who attended the meeting were: Roy Fuhrmann, Assistant Manager of Tenant Relations(MAC); Gary Schmidt, Manager of Reliever Airports(MAC); Jim Nelson, Sue Weber,Duane McCarty, Sue Hankner and Cameron Obent (residents);Bob Long and Dawn Weitzel. MAC representatives were first asked about the differences between the 1995 and revised 1996 Noise Abatement Plan. Fuhrmann stated that there were mainly semantic changes. He then diagramed a change made in regards to flight patterns, where traffic would be patterning right on Runway 2-6. He also went on to say that a benefit of the tower is that it gives pilots different options for flying into the airport, possibly reducing Mounds View overflight. Sue Weber stated that it is the altitude of the planes that cause problems. MAC representatives stated that straight and level flight over non-populated areas planes must be at a minimum of 500 feet, and in populated areas at a minimum of 1,000 feet. This however does not relate to take- offs and descents where altitude is dependent upon the pilots comfort level. Pilots, in this case, must fly at the highest reasonable level. It was then clarified that the whole city of Mounds View is within that take-off and descent area. Schmidt stated that extension of the east/west runway from 4,000 to 5,000 feet would divert air traffic patterns from Mounds View. As the north/south runway is 4,850 feet, extension of the east/west runway may attract larger aircraft. There are no guarantees that Mounds View will have less aircraft"impact," because winds many times dictate runways used. In order to extend the runway: MAC's Camp Plan must first be approved; the changes must be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Plan(will take a year to accomplish); MAC must then determine if funding is available and if it rates high on a priority level(safety/noise issues). The proposed extension will not happen for three or four years. The committee raised the question about tower readings of operations. It was stated that in the last four weeks, operations(each take-off and landing)averaged 330 per day; the highest count being 617 operations and lowest being 49. An ILS (Instrumental Landing System)has been slated to be added to the east/west runway as a safety feature and as an attempt to divert traffic. This will not mean a reduction of noise, but possibly a reduction of low approaches over populated areas. •