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1 MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD Chair David Palmer - (4) Vice Chair - Mark Stigar (1) Michael Pannone (2) Norman Chance (3) Bernie Willis (5) AGENDA Staff: Christopher Cole, MSB Planner II Karol Riese, Clerk REGULAR MEETING October 19, 2017 DSB BUILDING LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM 3:00 5:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL II. III. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 17, 2017 V. STAFF/AGENCY REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS a. Civil/Military Meeting (Monday, November 11:30am Who all will be attending? b. Overlay Update c. Wolf Lake Airport Update d. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) e. MSB taking sponsorship of DOT&PF airports discussion VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS a. Alaska UAS Interest Group Meeting David Palmer b. Alaska Drone Racing League Activities David Palmer c. Board Membership VII. VIII. IX. NEW BUSINESS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (three minutes per person) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD NEXT MEETING a. Thursday, April 18, 2018 X. ADJOURNMENT Aviation Advisory Board Agenda October 19, 2017 Page 1 of 1

2 MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD August 17, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM. The regular meeting of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Aviation Advisory Board (AAB) was held on August 17, 2017, at the Matanuska Susitna Borough Lower Level Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 2:59 p.m. by Mr. David Palmer. AAB members present and establishing a quorum were: Mr. Norman Chance Mr. Mark Stigar Mr. David Palmer Mr. Bernie Willis Mr. Michael Pannone MSB Staff Present: Mr. Christopher Cole II. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: To approve the August 17, 2017 Agenda. (Mr. Mark Stigar, Moved; Mr. Mike Pannone, Seconded. DISCUSSION: Mr. David Palmer Amended to add Report on NTSB Meeting to VII Items of Business. VOTE: None opposed. Motion Approved as Amended. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lead by Mr. David Palmer. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 25, MOTION: To approve the May 25, 2017 minutes (Mr. Mark Stigar, Moved; Mr. Mike Pannone, Seconded.) DISCUSSION: No Discussion. VOTE: None opposed. Approved. August 17, 2017 Aviation Advisory Board Minutes 1

3 V. AUDIENCE INTRODUCTION VI. Mr. Frank Kelly, City of Palmer Mr. Troy LaRue, Division of Operations Manager SOA DOT&PF Ms. Rebecca Rauf, SOA DOT&PF STAFF/AGENCY/BOARD REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS Mr. Christopher Cole advised he met with Barb Doty regarding Wolf Lake going to work with Wolf Lake to organize a Special Use District (SPUD); also working on airport overlay discussion regarding the overlay with respect with what was discussed three years ago and would like it put into Code Subdivisions with airports around. VII. ITEMS OF BUSINESS a) State of Alaska DOT&PF, Statewide Aviation Presentation Mr. Troy LaRue, Division Operations Manager provided a brief description of his credentials and provided Statewide Aviation Updates. DOT took a 26% hit with the fiscal constraints. Some things happening in Alaskan Aviation are lower enplanements/higher payloads; less GF operational funding available (limited overtime and after hour agreement implementation); system revenue discussion; updated statewide rates and fees; and capital improvement & maintenance program (CIMP) inspections. Working on our Capital Improvement Maintenance Program; lease program dropped due to inactivity on the slope; fuel tax; systems sustainability; working with our carriers and trying to find out what are their needs. Provided information on MSB Aviation Revenue most have higher operational costs compared to revenue except Big Lake makes enough to sort of sustain itself. Looking to increase Tie Down Program mainly in the Southeast looking to expand sometime in the next year. Looking at ways to bring in revenue: rural airport rates and fees; tie-down and transient parking; customer facility charges, aviation fuel tax; user/registration fee; landing fee; and after hour agreements. b) Palmer Airport Update Mr. Frank Kelly gave an update on the rehabilitation of runway 16/34 & related improvements: RSA expansion; tree removal; new security fence; remarking and signs on runway 10/28; large aircraft apron expansion; new compass calibration pad; heliport; helicopter parking; airfield lighting and signage; taxiway B spot repairs; and service road removal. Quarterly Airport Newsletter is being produced and will be transmitted electronically. c) Wasilla Airport Runway Lengthening Mr. Archie Giddings was unavailable. August 17, 2017 Aviation Advisory Board Minutes 2

4 d) Sales Tax Effects/Impacts on MSB Aviation Businesses Mr. Norman Chance spoke about lease rates doubling across the state; aviation carriers have been getting hammered. The borough needs to be thinking about how a sales tax would affect the aviation industry and he would like the board to be aware of the impacts this will have. Mr. David Palmer suggested that if we felt the need to do an exemption for businesses selling outside the borough it should be done by producing a resolution to submit to the Assembly. This may be worth a special meeting if the borough plans to move on this possibly doing a letter referencing the RASP. Mr. Chris Cole to keep the board posted on this item. MOTION: To extend meeting 15 minutes; (Mr. David Palmer moved; Mr. Mike Pannone seconded;) DISCUSSION: No Discussion. VOTE: None opposed. Approved. e) Report on NTSB Mr. David Palmer gave a report of the morning portion of the meeting and Haegland s safety operations, policies and procedures. VIII. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No Audience Participation. IX. STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Chris Cole stated he is preparing an overlay using the RASP - starting to pull research together to be more informational at this time. X. MEMBER COMMENTS Nothing to comment. XI. NEXT MEETING a) Thursday, October 19, August 17, 2017 Aviation Advisory Board Minutes 3

5 XII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m. APPROVED: David Palmer, Chair Date ATTEST: Karol L. Riese, AAB Clerk Date August 17, 2017 Aviation Advisory Board Minutes 4

6 Itinerary and Agenda for Alaska Civil-Military Aviation Council Ted Stevens International, Fairbanks International Monday, 7 November Hours Location The Anchorage portion the ACMAC will be held at Ted Stevens International Airport, North Terminal, Badge Office Training Room. The Fairbanks portion of the ACMAC will be held at Fairbanks International Airport in the Tanana Conference Room, 6450 Airport Way on the second floor of the passenger terminal in the airport administrative offices. Meeting Agenda 1. Introduction - Capt Mark Callan 2. Around the Room Introductions 3. Opening Remarks - Col Harlie Bodine 4. Unclassified Intelligence Brief 5. Old Business, Open Items & Lessons Learned a. New Airspace PAXON/FOX 3 MOA - Maj Michael Curry b. R-2205 & R2201 CW4 Ryan Rothmeyer c. CARTEE Airspace Updates Mr. Chris Palmer d. SUAIS Update - Radio at PAXON Capt Mark Callan e. Northern Edge Debrief - LCDR Karl Sander f. GPS Testing Ms. Ashley Kelsey/ Mr. Andy McClure g. Anchorage Airspace Bowl Study Lt Col Linda Thierauf Break 6. Alaska Guard/ State Troopers Search and Rescue Briefing 7. Air Force Safety Brief - Capt Craig Hale Red Flag Alaska Mr. Pete Bussa Lights out Briefing Capt Laura Hoyt 10. Runway Updates a. Ted Stevens Mr. John Stocker b. Fairbanks International Mr. Pete VandeHei or Mr. Steve Burnanski c. Bryant Army Airfield - CW4 Jason Malone d. Ladd AAF - Mr. Robert Marcinkowski e. Eielson AFB Mr. Chris Williams (TBA) f. Elmendorf Airfield - Lt. Evan Dooling 11. Open Forum 12. Closing Comments - Colonel Harlie Bodine Meeting Adjourned If you have any questions on this agenda, please contact Capt Mark Callan at (907) or mark.callan.2@us.af.mil.

7 Transit Projects Aviation Priority Projects 1. Big Lake Airport - Two-Bay Equipment Building and Front End Loader (CIP #174) 2. Willow Airport - Taxiway Improvements, Construction of Access Roads, Signage & Fencing (CIP #187) 3. Talkeetna Airport - New Helicopter Pad and Parking (CIP #178) 4. Willow Airport - Senior Center Access Road Relocation (CIP #184) 5. Willow Airport - Install Automated Weather Observation System (CIP #188) 6. Willow Airport - Highway Crossing Improvements (CIP #182) 7. Wasilla Airport - Runway 3/21 Extension - Phase 1 (CIP #179) 8. Willow Airport - Helicopter Pad and Parking (CIP #181) 9. Willow Airport - Public Float Plane Dock (CIP #183) 10. Willow Airport - Taxiway and Apron Surface Hardening (CIP #186) Project Descriptions 1. Big Lake Airport - Two-Bay Equipment Building (CIP ID #174) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will construct a two-bay equipment building at the Big Lake Airport. With no maintenance facility at the Airport, a grader used to clear the runways must be kept outside year round. During winter winds, often a large snow-blower must be driven up to Big Lake from the DOT&PF maintenance facility in Palmer. This results in extra wear and tear on the machinery, and since there is no place to store the snowblower in Big Lake, the operator must also return the equipment to Palmer at the end of the day. A twobay equipment building will allow the grader to be stored indoors, thereby extending its useful life. The structure will also allow visiting equipment to be housed overnight, again extending the useful life of the machinery. Maintenance can be accomplished on site, as opposed to traveling 30+ miles back to Palmer. Aviation Projects Page 1 FY Capital Improvement Program

8 Funding Needed: $500, Willow Airport - Taxiway Improvements, Construction of Access Roads, Signage, and Fencing (CIP ID #187) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects The project will construct a taxiway between the Willow Airport apron and Runway 13, improve the taxiway connection to Runway 31, and resurface and provide dust control on taxiways. Users of the Willow Airport will benefit from this one-year project. The project will also complete the fencing and signage of the Willow Airport to increase airport security, decrease vandalism, and prevent casual access to the airport. A portion of the airport adjacent to the Parks Highway has been fenced, but is not complete. Commercial businesses, airplane owners, and pilots that work at the Willow Airport will benefit from this project. Fencing is included in the Willow Airport Master Plan as a near-term improvement. Funding Needed: $1.7 Million 3. Talkeetna Airport - New Helicopter Pad and Parking (CIP ID #178) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project calls for the relocation of the Talkeetna Airport helipad to an area near the east end of the runway. The existing helipad is located in the 100-year floodplain. Residents of the community of Talkeetna and the National Guard, as well as tourists visiting the area, will benefit from the re-location. It is anticipated the project will take two years to complete and is a component of the airport's master plan. Funding Needed: $2.1 Million 4. Willow Airport - Senior Center Access Road Relocation (CIP ID #184) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will separate Willow Senior Housing traffic from aircraft taxiing traffic by relocating the access road to the Willow Senior Housing. Currently all traffic uses the same route: Willow Senior Housing access was linked into the existing access for aircraft moving from Willow Lake to the Willow Airport runway facilities. For safety, the two access roads need to be separated. Residents and visitors of the Willow Senior Housing units as well as aircraft owners and pilots will benefit from this project. This is included in the Willow Airport Master Plan as a near-term improvement. Funding Needed: $350, Willow Airport - Install Automated Weather Observation System (CIP ID #188) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will install an automated weather observation system at the Willow Airport. The automated weather observation system will also be available via the internet to Alaska residents statewide who may be travelling through the area and need up-to-the-minute weather information. Currently pilots must rely on weather from Wasilla or Talkeetna, which is often significantly different from this location. Funding Needed: $750, Willow Airport - Highway Crossing Improvements Aviation Projects Page 2 FY Capital Improvement Program

9 (CIP ID #182) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will provide vehicles on the Parks Highway electronic warning that a plane is crossing the highway from Willow Lake to the Willow Airport upland facilities. The current signage is not adequate. This project will provide increased safety for all users of the Parks Highway as well as the pilots and maintenance staff taking planes across the highway. This is included in the Willow Airport Master Plan as a near-term improvement. Funding Needed: $500, Wasilla Airport - Runway 3/21 Extension - Phase 1 (CIP ID #179) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will extend the current 4/22 runway by 1,400 feet, bringing the total runway length to 5,100 feet. This will allow for larger, multi-engine aircraft to land and take off at the Wasilla Airport, thereby increasing cargo and passenger service to the Borough s largest community. The residents of both the City of Wasilla and the Borough as a whole who use the airport for transfer of freight and passengers will benefit. The improvement is supported by the Wasilla Airport Master Plan and is expected to take two to three years to complete. Funding Needed: TBD 8. Willow Airport - Helicopter Pad and Parking (CIP ID #181) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will construct a helicopter landing pad and parking area at the Willow Airport. Helicopters currently have no designated landing area and often set down in the aircraft taxiway area or vehicle parking area where they must watch out for vehicles moving on the ground. This project will provide a designated area which will increase safety for operations, refueling, and maintenance. This will benefit the users of the Willow Airport as well as Emergency Services and injured residents or non-residents who may be flown into this location for transfer to ground transport. The project is included in the Willow Airport Master Plan as a mid- or long-term improvement. Funding Needed: $500, Willow Airport - Public Float Plane Dock (CIP ID #183) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will provide a public float plane dock at Willow Lake. There currently is no public float plane dock which makes access for entering and exiting float planes difficult and less safe than loading from a dock. This improvement would likely draw more pilots to Willow Lake thereby contributing to the economy of the Community of Willow. Funding Needed: $1 Million Aviation Projects Page 3 FY Capital Improvement Program

10 10. Willow Airport - Taxiway and Apron Surface Hardening (CIP ID #186) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will harden the surface of the taxiway and apron to reduce dust and maintenance. (Local pilots have requested that the runway remain gravel.) Surfacing and dust control on taxiways is included in the Willow Airport Master Plan as an improvement. Funding Needed: $500,000 Aviation Needs List No Priority Order, Listed Alphabetically Big Lake Airport - Install New Lighting System (CIP ID #87) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will upgrade the runway light controller system, wiring, and lights increasing safety. The lighting system at the Big Lake Airport is not up to current safety standards. All users of the Big Lake Airport will benefit from the project. Funding Needed: $900,000 Goose Bay Airport - Security Fence (CIP ID #175) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will install a security fence around the perimeter of the runway and parking apron thereby providing a safe and obstacle free runway as well as a secure place to park aircraft. This project will provide increased safety for plane owners and users of the Goose Bay Airport at the end of Knik-Goose Bay Road, one of the fastest growing areas of the state. Funding Needed: $600,000 Talkeetna Airport - New Apron at North End (CIP ID #177) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will expand commercial, General Aircraft (GA) and transient aircraft parking. The project will construct a transient parking apron and pad for the future GA and lease lot apron development. This project will benefit the community of Talkeetna through increased economic development as well as other Borough and non-borough residents who fly into Talkeetna and need an area to park their aircraft. This project is supported by the Talkeetna Airport Master Plan and is a companion project to CIP ID #189, Lease Lot Development. Funding Needed: TBD Talkeetna Airport - Lease Lot Development (CIP ID #189) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects Aviation Projects Page 4 FY Capital Improvement Program

11 The project will construct a taxiway to newly created lease lots on the south ramp of the Talkeetna Airport. The lease lot development is a critical need as it will mitigate current safety conflicts between fixed wing and rotor wing traffic. The State has already dedicated the land for the lease lots which are paid for by private businesses. The project will contribute to the economic development of the Borough. Funding Needed: TBD Willow Airport - Apron Space for Tie-Downs at South End (CIP ID #180) Nominator: MSB Capital Projects This project will construct an aircraft tie-down apron pad at the Willow Airport where none currently exists. Users of the Willow Airport will benefit from this project as well as the community of Willow in increased economic development. Funding Needed: $500,000 Aviation Projects Page 5 FY Capital Improvement Program

64 MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS Aviation Advisory Board Board Expiration Stigar Mark Company Representing 3301 Sky Ranch Loop Palmer AK Board Position Member Title Home Work Cell AAB - Member 1 - Land Development Community Term Type of Term (907) mstigar@mpialaska.com Pannone Michael L. Company Representing PO Box Anchorage AK Board Position Member Title Home Work Cell (907) (907) QX2@ak.net Chance Norman F Company Representing 6690 E Beechcraft Rd Wasilla AK Board Position Member Title Home Work Cell 2/7/ /31/ Full AAB - Member 2 - Pilots/Airport Owners/Private Airport/ Term Type of Term to 1/1/ /31/ Full AAB - Member 3 - Pilots/Airport Owners/Statewide Aviati Term Type of Term (907) norman.chance@skyairparts.com Palmer David R. Company Representing 7000 E Lower Mesa Drive Palmer AK Board Position Member Title Home Work Cell to 1/26/ /31/ Full AAB - Member 4 - Pilots/Airport Owners/Private Airport/ Term Type of Term (907) (907) arcticatc@mtaonline.net Willis Bernie W Company Representing 7362 West Parks Highway #246 Wasilla AK Board Position Member Title Home Work Cell (907) (907) arcticarrow@gmail.com to to 2/7/ /31/ Full & Partial AAB - Member 5 - Resident within One Mile Airport/Airpa Term Type of Term to 5/17/ /31/ Full & Partial Friday, August 18, 2017 Page 1 of 2

65 Aviation Advisory Board MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS Board Expiration Information Contact Total Board Members Meeting Schedule Planning Department 5 Members (Please check the Notice of Public Meetings schedule at: for meeting information.) Meeting Location Board Notes Borough Assembly Chambers OR Amended board to function more efficiently. Friday, August 18, 2017 Page 2 of 2

MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA

Aviation Advisory Board Packet 04/10/19 Page 1 of 18 MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD Jim Kelly (1) Michael Pannone (2) Norman Chance Vice- Chair (3) Bernie Willis (5) Robert Yundt (4)