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AIRPORT BOARD MINUTES
Mav 11, 1998
Airport Restaurant
Members presentSteve Brazil, Harry Drummond. Margie Lunette, Dan Ovcrbey, Steve Robertson,
1. Fred Walt,
Members absent John Ferguson. Randy Heldman, Jim Withers
Others present Bruce Loy, Airport Manager: Carol Peters, Airport Secretary; Michael Miller, C'ip
Manager; Councilman Melvin Gateley, Councilman Tom Veumeyer, Councilman
Frank Sodfregen, Councilman Melvin Kasten, Councilman Jay Purcell, Mayor
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Chairman Waltz called the meeting to ardor by welcoming the City Council to the meeting to keep [hear
updated on airport activities and to answer any questions they might have.
Mr. Loy presented an overview of the previous year's activities and accomplishments, as wells an outlook on
future plans. He stated the restaurant operations will become a priority for the near future. He also briefed the
Council and board members on upcoming events to be held at die airport which will aid in increasing operations.
An update was given on legislation pending in reference to control tower funding. Mr. Loy also reported that
Trans States Airlines re-signed their contract for Essential Air Service subsidies for an additional two years. He
recently spoke with Beth Harrison, TWE Account Representative, in reference to advertising and other issue.
The City Council and the Airport Advisory Board, discussed various restaurant options and ideas for re -opening,
the facility. The Airport Advisory Board will discuss the issue at greater lengths at their next meeting and keep
the Council up to date on their suggested plans.
Mr. Loy concluded the meeting by thanking everyone tar their support and assistance
Minutes prepared by Carol Peters, Airport Secretary
Minutes Approved by:
1. Frecl Wah�
Chairman, Airport Advisory Board