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Menomonie Airport Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2026 The Menomonie Airport Commission was called to order by Chairman Dr. Dan Johnson at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Commission Members present included: Dr. Dan Johnson, Earl Wildenberg, Steven Lee, Randy Sommerfeld and Kerry McCauley. Others in attendance included: David Schofield, Brock Meriwether, Darrel Gibson, Corbin Gibson, Brady Fasbender, Jolene Walker, Blair Ransom (virtual), Zach Shaha (virtual), and Casey Delanghe (virtual). Johnson asked for public comments. No comments were received. Johnson asked if there were any corrections to the minutes contained in the packet. No objections were received. Schofield introduced Brock Meriwether as the new Community Services Superintendent. No action was taken. Schofield presented Vertical Bridge’s revised cell tower plans. Johnson asked if the tower had obstruction lighting. Ransom said it did not and was not required to by FAA regulations. Sommerfeld moved to direct city staff to provide a Letter of No Objection to Dunn County Planning and Zoning Department for the 133-foot tall cell tower on the south side of 730th Avenue in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 28 North, Range 12 West, contingent upon the addition of obstruction lighting. Seconded by McCauley. Motion carried unanimously. Schofield presented the proposed lease with R&R Memorial, LLC for Parcel N. Schofield indicated that Ross Nelson’s estate has proposed to sell the hangar thereupon to Zach Shaha and Casey Delanghe, who have formed R&R Memorial, LLC. Schofield indicated that approval of the lease should be contingent upon termination of Ross Nelson’s lease. Wildenberg moved to approve the Hangar Area Lease with R&R Memorial, LLC for Parcel N, as presented, contingent upon termination of the Hangar Area Lease with Ross Nelson for Parcel N, dated January 17, 2020. Seconded by Lee. Motion carried unanimously. Wildenberg moved to approve the termination of the Hangar Area Lease with Ross Nelson for Parcel N, dated January 17, 2020. Seconded by McCauley. Motion carried unanimously. Gibson gave the Airport Managers Report. No action taken. Johnson noted that he would be out of town for a portion of April. Schofield indicated that he was not aware of any impending agenda items. Schofield suggested the next meeting be tentatively set for May 13, 2026. No objections were received. Lee moved to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session for Gibson Aviation Services, LLC Performance Review. Seconded by Wildenberg. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. All participants except the Commission, Schofield, Darrel Gibson and Corbin Gibson left the room. Wildenberg moved to reconvene in open session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(2). Seconded by McCauley. Motion carried unanimously. No action was taken regarding discussions that occurred in closed session. McCauley moved to adjourn. Seconded by Wildenberg. Motion carried unanimously. Submitted by: David Schofield, Recording Secretary.