Oh, nice. >> And then like financially too, you know. Oh my god. Welcome. our capital improvement plan and project updates. Um so I would direct your attention to
page four of the packet. Um a few project updates to start with. Uh we have the um air weather system. The the sighting study has been completed and the location has been approved. You can see it noted on the
map. It is south of the runway. Um the city of Mindot are finalizing some of the environmental design as well as the bidding for the AWAS system and we are thinking that um relocation may happen in 2026. We're just awaiting
updates um on that. The next one is the fuel tank jet a replacement and the two pump replacement. Um we that grant was awarded. Um, Meet and Hunt is currently working on the plans for that. We're
looking to submit 90% plans um later this week, advertising for bids um in mid-Marchch, opening bids in April, and then we would have to move to council consideration, and then the grant request with MDOT. Um Jeff, any updates on that that you
wanted to make? >> Uh no, nothing more to add. >> Okay. And then the um papy replacements uh following a mindot inspection about a year ago it was rem recommended that the papy and the bases be replaced. So me
and Hunt is designing that replacement project. Um bidding and construction anticipated um potentially this year. Um similar timeline as to the fuel tank uh grant applications because this one is a FAA grant are due by May 1st. Um, and of
note, there would be a time when those are being replaced that the runway would have to be shut down. So, as soon as we know that information from the contractor, we would contact all of the um, hanger tenants to make sure that they're aware of that. And then we had a grant that was awarded
to replace a plow truck. Um, and that was awarded and the truck is now at the airport. >> I haven't seen it yet. Side note. >> Oh, uh, Tony said that it's in. So maybe they're just getting all the stickers and everything on it. >> Okay. >> Any questions or comments on any of the
ongoing projects? >> Exciting. >> Lots of good stuff. Are there have there been any changes in the grant opportunities or concerns with all of the federal sort of chaos um for any of the projects that we have? Are
any of them potentially impacted? Um not that we're aware of. Um it's always it feels like it has been for a number of years always um dependent upon things like continuing resolutions. Um but usually given um uh given a little
bit of time things keep seem to happen. So we just chug along. >> That's good news. >> Yes. >> All right. Um starting on page five and then a related diagram on page six, uh we have the airport capital improvement
program. Um this is the program that we go through each year to see how we want to spend our anticipated grant funds. Um, for our newer members, we get $150,000 per year um of available funds for capital improvements. We can build that
fund up for a maximum of four years before we would then start losing the first year. Um, any projects that are qualifying and more than the 600,000, we would have to request discretionary funding um, which is competitive across
the entire United States. So, we look at this capital improvement plan um every year. Um you can see some of the projects that we were just talking about, the AWAS, the um snowplow replacement, the fuel tank project. Um we're also in
process of updating our disadvantaged business enterprise plan. Um there were some legal things that had happened um related to DBEs as well as some um changes with the overall policy of the plan. So, we're working through that and
hope to have um something that you'd be able to take a look at as far as the goals for the next few years. Um again, the puppy replacement design and then the construction project. Um we do have some funding currently targeted for
pavement maintenance. Um we're thinking that uh when me and H Hunt are out um for the PEPY project later this year, they're going to take a closer look at the pavement to see if um that re uh maintenance is needed or if we can hold off for a few more years. Um but we
always just want to make sure that pavement maintenance is top of mind for the airport. Um, and then we also have at the very end of that list, uh, we did receive a one-time allocation of, um, BIL,
bipartisan infrastructure law. Trying to remember what the acronym means now. Um, that we have um, and have applied for replacement of some, um, quite aged um, snow removal equipment at the airport. So, we have that application pending
with the FAA. Now, um, so before I move on to future projects, any questions on the current project list? Um, so for 2028 and beyond, um, these are ones that are a little bit have a little bit more flexibility. Um, but
also we have a number of areas where we're showing funding shortfalls. Um, there are some projects, for example, the vehicle access road to the hangers, um, that the FAA likely would not spend discretionary funding on that you'd have to save up your AIP money for. Um, so we
just identify those to see if we can work through them in the future. Um, but we are showing um a new taxi way and vehicle access road, which is shown on blue in blue, dark blue on the map on page six. Uh, we have that in the future. Uh we have we know at some point
that the runway and the taxi way will no longer just be able to be maintained or just do a simple uh mill and overlay project that it will at some point need to be reconstructed um because that requires discretionary funding. We put it on our current CIP for 2030 so that
the FAA and MINDOT are aware that it's coming up, but that date could shift. We're going to continue doing our pavement condition index reports, taking a look at those to see how the pavement is doing. Um it might, you know, be pushed off a few more years, but because
that will require that um discretionary funding that is um competitive nationwide, we just want to make sure that our FAA reps know that it's out there and is going to be needed in the future. So, that one could potentially shift, but it's out there.
Um, MDOT now requires a clear go clear clear zone ac uh acquisition plan. So, we have that currently for 2030. Um, again, we have P pavement maintenance on there just as a placeholder to see if it's going to be
needed at that time in 2035. And then you see some of those additional projects coming in um 2038 and beyond. Um we have for example the road reconstruction that is the entrance road to the airport as well as parking lot expansion, a potential tea hanger
expansion and additional um taxi lanes and vehicle access roads. And a lot of these are uh we want to make sure that they're on our CIP so that MIDOT and FAA see them. Um, but as
noted, they may or may not be possible depending on funding that's available. So, with that, I'll open it up to questions and then at the end, I will be requesting that the airport committee um review and just approve this CIP for
staff to um keep moving forward. So, I would be asking for a motion on this. So, we'll start off. Does anyone have any questions? hearing. None. Would there be a motion to approve proceeding with this current CIP and then we would review again next
year? >> So move Nissa Meyer >> and a second. I'll >> approve it. >> All in favor, please signify by saying yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> All opposed. Thank you everybody. Right, the next item that we have on our
agenda is a um 2025 fly in recap. Um and I'll say a few things and then I'll maybe shoot it over to a few of my colleagues that helped with this. Um but I'll just start by saying it was on um Saturday, September 6, 2025. It was
during the city's sesqua centennial celebration as well as a celebration of the airport's 30th anniversary and it was fantastic. It was very very well attended. I'm guessing probably somewhere up in the range of 500 or
more. Ryan, I don't know if you agree with that or not, but >> absolutely. >> I think it was probably our most well attended um flyin that we've had. Um, we had a number of different events, a pancake feed, uh, we ran out of pancake mix and had to run and go and get more.
Um, the car show was a huge success. Um, Roger Olsen was there and gave two, um, histories with Roger Olsen of the of the airport. Um, you see some of the photos of the of the Sanford plane and helicopter that were there. And I just want to um, say a huge thank you to
everyone who helped. Um, and you can see all of their names on page nine. Um, and I guess Heather, Marissa, any any comments that you wanted to make on how you think it went? I agree. It was fantastic and I loved being a part of it
and thankful that I got to be a part of it. It It was amazing. And like you said, the community support and turnout was was great. Lots of kids really engaged and interested in aviation and and just knowing where our airport is.
I completely agree. Um there have been people already asking me like what the date is for this coming year's flyin. Um and I know you'll get to that Christie, but uh running out of pancakes more than once I think was just really an outstanding um testament to how many
people were there and how eager they were. Even the coffee cart human who was standing outside in the cold serving coffee ran out of coffee and so had to leave early. I think yes it was a cold and windy day and people were out in full force. Kids interested in flying
planes. I think the Sanford medical helicopter got called so everybody got to see it leave and it was very exciting on so many levels. Um people getting to see inside hangers right because they drive by them on the interstate and they're like what is in those mystery buildings? And now they got to see like
hands-on sort of engagement with um not only cars but um air aeronautics throughout the sort of uh region, right? Because we had flight schools, we had um schools recruiting, we had um past pilots sitting and reminiscing about old
times. It was wonderful and I want to commend all of the city staff who worked together to make it happen. It was my pleasure to be just a small part of it and I can't wait for the next one to help out. Whether I'm here sitting on the airport committee or not, I would
love to see this event continue and grow. >> Ryan, anything from you? >> Um, I think that it went quite well. Um, I think part of the reason why it was so well attended um was or two things. One,
it was a 30th anniversary of the airport and two, we haven't done one in five years. Um my own personal opinion uh I don't think we should do it every year. I think we should do it every other year. Uh just so it's we don't want to be common
place. It's like something that just always happens. Uh we do it every other year. Then it kind of adds a little bit of excitement to it. It makes it a little bit more special. Um we get I think we get more uh participants like Carson Coffee and all these other people to to come out. If it's not going to be every year, it's like every other year.
I think we'd we'd get uh the same level of engagement. That's um a really good segue into sort of the next question that I wanted to pose to the group. Um you can kind of see the on page nine sort of my ending
statement there was because we are anticipating having the peppy replacement project this fall and we anticipate a period of time when the runway is going to be shut down. Um the recommendation was maybe to not do one um this fall and then maybe start
planning one for next year. Uh which is kind of similar to what Ryan just noted too. So just wanted to get any feedback on that. I just I would hate for our lowest bid contractor to say I want it to be you know September 1 through 14 and then we have to cancel something because they are um as those that were
on the committee know they're just there's a lot of effort to put on. So, um, if that sounds like something that's reasonable that we'd hold off this year and then look to plan for the next one in 2027, um, that would be the the recommendation from the team.
>> Would you like a motion to support that sort of action and supporting PPE projects in future engagement with the community? >> Um, that would be great. Um, because it would also help too. you know, when we did the flyin last year, um I because
Ryan, as Ryan noted, we hadn't done one for so many years, I didn't know what to expect for the budget. So, now that we have a little bit more definition on what that budget is, um it would help during budget season as well. So, if it m makes sense and you're willing to make a motion, um that would be great. I
would love to make a motion that we look at having the next flyin in 2027 to support the papy projects as well as recommendations potentially in the future to have it only every other year. Thank you, Heather. Um, is there a
second to that motion? >> Second. >> Thank you, Jerry. Um, all in favor, please signify by saying yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Any opposed? Thank you. And the next item on the agenda is the
fuel report. And with that, I'll turn it over to Ryan. Well, >> if you look on page 10, you can see uh last year we sold about 31,500 gallons of a gas and just shy of 16,000 gallons of uh jet fuel. Um which
has been pretty consistent uh ever since about 2021. Um we're, you know, it's maintained steady. I think a lot of it has to do with uh the flight school that we have out at the airfield. Um and then we've got uh people operating jets out
of the airport. Uh you know, in 23 we sold almost 40,000 gallons of jetty. That was an anomaly that came from uh fuel contamination at Fargo Jet Center and we had uh um oh can't remember the the hospital out of
uh Minneapolis had North Memorial. Thank you. North Memorial helicopters in taking 300 to 400 gallons of jet fuel every day. Um I don't see that coming back, but uh I do see once we get I believe once we get the new tanks in, we're going to uh start kind of advertising and I think we're going to
get more people stopping into the Morehead airport just to get fuel because we're going to have a faster pump and whatnot. But I don't see anything changing other than, you know, selling more jet fuel once we get to new pumps. I think a gas is pretty steady. It's going to stay
that way. Um, yeah, that's about all I got. >> Thanks, Ryan. >> Oh, or one other note. Um, the last time we had the flyin was 2019, and there was I mean, we went all out, got a a giant
inflatable thing and set it up in my hanger. And the tennis wasn't really all that great. So, I'm thinking that it's a good idea that, you know, considering doing it every other year. I got nothing else for today.
All right. Before we adjourn, there's one more item that I had that I just wanted to um present to the committee. Um I don't need any obligations or feedback right now. Um but every 5 years, the FAA requires the city to go
out for a request for proposals for engineering services. Um we've been using meet and hunt for a number of years now, but again, we're required to do that every five years. um that is due um by the end of this year. So, we're going to be going through that RFP
process. Um I've always opened it up if there's members of the airport committee that would like to serve on that review panel. Um please let me know. Um I anticipate that it takes about 10 hours of time total. Um it really depends on
the number of proposals that we get. Um and then we usually if we get more than one proposal would do interviews as well. Um so those interviews would be dur during normal business hours. So if anyone is interested in serving on that review panel um just let me know by
around mid-March. U we're going to start setting some dates then um and getting ready. So again, nothing needed right now, but if you check your calendar and you're interested in serving on that committee, just let me know. Um, and that's all I had for today. Unless anyone else has anything to add, I think
we can adjourn. >> All right, we're adjourned. Thanks everybody. >> Thank you.