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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
February 13, 2025— 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Ryan Story, Judy Pfohl,
Members Absent: Chris Lawrence, Hellecktra Orozco,
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Adam Thompson
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:00 pm and Story called the meeting to order.
Pfohf nominated Bishop to be Acting Chairperson for the meeting, seconded by Story. Motion
carried 3-0. (Lawrence, Orozco absent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Story moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Kohl. Motion carried 3-0 (Lawrence, Orozco
absent)
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1 ACTION
a. Airport Construct
ion ton Projects:
is Consider a resolution approving Master Agreement with McClure
Engineering Inc. --Tharp stated that this was a late handout due to some
last minute language updates to make the contract conform with city
contracts. Tharp stated that they updated some liability and insurance
language. Bishop moved resolution A25-02, seconded by Story.
Motion carried 3-0 (Lawrence, Orozco absent)
H. FAA grant projects
1. Runway 12/30 Displaced Threshold/Relocation — Tharp stated
the are movie ahead with the temporary installation of the REILs
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from the manufacturer. Tharp also stated that they also trying to get
the FAA to do the flight checks for the 25 REILS and PAPIs so that
they can be turned on.
2. Solar Power Project — Tharp stated that they were doing a little
cleanup for the final punch list, and the system was running along
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with the monitoring software. Tharp stated he was expected they
could accept the project as complete at the next meeting,
iii. Iowa DOT grant projects —Tharp stated that the Iowa DOT issued the call
letter for the next grant applications at 4:45pm. Tharp stated that the grant
applications would be due in May,and they would spend some time over the
next couple of meetings to discuss projects.
b. Airport "Operations"
i. Budget — Tharp stated that they had made it through the budget process
with the City Council. Tharp stated that there was a lot of discussion
regarding the city's general fund overall.
ii. Management—
1. Iowa Army National Guard — Tharp stated that this was a
culmination of several conversations over the last few years. The
Iowa National Guard was preparing to take over the building and
was seeking a little bit more ground around the facility.
a. Public Hearing—Story opened the public hearing at 6:07pm.
No comments were received, Story closed the public hearing
at 6:08pm
b. Consider a resolution setting a public hearing on
February 13, 2025, for a ground lease. Bishop moved
resolution #A25-03, seconded by Story. Motion carried
3-0) (Lawrence, Orozco absent)
2. FBO Agreement—Tharp stated that following the completion of the
solar array and with the new billing they are adjusting the rent to Jet
Air because the Airport is directly paying the utility bill for Hangar D.
This rent increase would but for the use of the solar array by Jet Air.
a. Consider a. resolution approving an amendment to the
FBO Agreement Bishop moved resolution #A25-04,
seconded by Story. Motion carried 3-0(Lawrence, Orozco
absent)
b. Annual Report—Tharp stated that he had completed the
draft annual report and would like members to review it
before it is submitted to City Council. Tharp stated that
the typical process is when they submit the report a
couple of members of the Commission will attend a
Council meeting and give a brief summary of the report
and thank Council for their support, Tharp noted that
Council was only going to have one meeting in March
so this might slip to April for scheduling purposes.
Tharp stated that if anyone had any edits to get them to
him.
iii. Events— Tharp stated that the events list was populated with those events
that were known. Tharp stated that he had reached out to the EAA Chapter
for Young Eagles Day. Pfohl asked about if there would be some updates
to handle the no-shows a little bit easier. Tharp noted that Jet Air and the
EAA chapter had worked together to bring the lord Tri-motor and B-25
aircraft to the airport.
1. Summer of the Arts Movies (May 17, ,tune 21, July 19, Aug 9)
2. Young Eagles (pending)
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3. Pancake Breakfast (Aug 24)
4. EAA 33 Tri-motor/B-25 (April 4-6)
c. FBO 1 Flight Training Reports
i. Jet Air—Wolford noted that with some of the extreme cold he had the guys
do some inside work which was repainting the vending room. He also stated
that the received the brush for the tractor. Wolford noted that the shop was
a little slower as is typical for the time of year.
d. Commission Members' Reports — Story asked about the grass runway. Tharp
responded.
e. Staff Report — Tharp stated that he listed the upcoming events that he would be
attending and that if any of the Commission members wanted to attend they could
get registered as well.
i. IPAA Legislative Reception (Feb 26)
ii. State Aviation Conference Okoboji —(April 15-17)
iii. 4 States (FAA Central Region) Conference — Kansas City (August 20-
22)
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING —Pfohl noted she might not be able to attend. Members set
the next meeting for March 13th, 2024, 6:00pm
ADJOURN
Story moved to adjourn, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 3-0. (Lawrence, Orozco absent)
Meeting a rned at 6:20 pm.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
2024-2025
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NAME
EXP. N N N N N N N N N N N N N
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Warren 06/30/26
Bishop X O/E O/E X X X X X X X X X X
Christopher 06/30/25
X X X O/E O/E O/E X X O/E X X X O/E
Lawrence
Hellecktra 06/30/28 X O/E X O/E X X O/E X O/E X X O/E O/E
Orozco
Judy Pfohl 06/30/26 X X O/E X X X X X X X X O/E X
Ryan Story 06/30/27 X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X
Key.
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a member at this time
X/S = Present for subcommittee meeting
O/S = Absent, not a member of the subcommittee