Financing has yet to be decided and Olson will work with Finance to find cost savings within the proposals. Savings can be made by reducing the concrete slab width from 6 to 4 inches. The material underneath is an 8 inch rock base which is more than adequate to support the hangars.

The Commission asked about the proposed cost for the clamshell electric doors; these doors would increase the cost anywhere from $10,000 to $19,000 a piece. The hangars do include mandoors in the front. All agreed that clamshell doors are a better image and value, but the cost can not be justified. The clamshell doors are also a larger liability. The sliding doors leave gaps that allow birds to fly in and nest in the hangar. DeBoer asked Olson to request the hangars be sealed so that birds could not fly in to nest. There was concern that the sliding doors would cause a problem with neighboring hangars. When the doors are slid open, they store in the front of the next hangar so that hangar could not be opened. Skinner feels this is a common courtesy that the renters will work out.

Meters could be grouped instead of having separate meters in each hangar. The hangars could be billed a minimum $5 charge each month as part of their rent. Olson estimated maybe a $10,000 saving by grouping the meters. This will lessen the conduit, materials and labor.

Three fire hydrants were required by the Fire Marshall which will perpetuate the need for a six inch water line installation. City will do the site work and installation. Costs will be added to the amount of the loan.

Pre-Paid Rental Leases

Brown had prepared a memo discussing the proposals and the financing options (excerpt below):

The Commission looked over the above recommendations in the memo. The waiting list is maintained by Skinner Aviation staff. There should be an objective fair way to chose who will have first right of the hangars. Thompson felt the Commission should set the rent prior to hangar allocation and that the rent depends on the loan amount so that should be decided further into construction. The commission accepted most of the recommendations by Brown but did want to delete the fourth bullet.

Hangar rental vacancies will need to be advertised. The commission felt strongly that a hierarchy which respects the waiting list participants be established. The list has potential renters that have waited years for vacancy. Renters who utilize the monthly tie-downs have been approached by Skinner to be added onto the waiting list and have declined. They will need to sign the list to have the same opportunity for the first choosing.

Action:
Skillman moved to choose the manual sliding doors and to adjust the proposal for a mass electrical meter instead of individual meters; a $5.00 charge for electricity will be added to the monthly rental rate and a clause will be added to the lease language.
Seconded by Hendrickson, vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.

Westerman moved to establish the following selection priority for the new hangar rentals:
Pre-paid leases will have priority over all other; current tenants in the closed hangars followed by current renters in open hangars; then waiting list participants who have been on the waiting list prior to January 6, 2004. Once those people are offered hangar space any remaining hangar vacancies will be on a first come first serve basis. Seconded by Skillman. The commission voted seven in favor and one abstention due to conflict. Motion passed.

Skillman supported the factor rate and felt an incremental increase depending on category of SASO would be fair. If rate is too much do a .11, .12 then .13. DeBoer and Rostykus revisited the 10% option. DeBoer felt that a SASO rate should be 1.0 for a hangarkeeper and 1.6 for all other SASOs. Rostykus proposed a the factor of 1.0 for all SASOs. Maybe the use of a hangarkeeper on the facilities will be less than a hangar using the airport for a full blown business. This was discussed further by the commission to determine what kind of business would use what facilities.

Action:
Zeve moved to adopt a factor of 1.0 for hangarkeepers and all other SASOs are to pay a 1.6 factor. Motion seconded by Stockwell. Skillman, Zeve, Thompson, Westerman, Stockwell, and Hendrickson are in favor, DeBoer abstained due to personal conflict, and Rostykus voted no. Motion passes.

Action:
Olson will present solid numbers at the next meeting and commission should be prepared to decide what priority the items have if one or two need to be cut.

The replacement spare beacon is being used until the regular beacon returns from being repaired. Skinner will call ODA to see if there is a beacon support program. The beacon is only two years old and we already spent half of the cost of a new beacon for repairs. If the commission would like a new beacon the Electric Department would want some direction and time to find a better built beacon. Skinner will report back on what he finds from the ODA.