1-21-26 Airport Packet

AIRPORT COMMISSION Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue 1st Floor, City Council Chambers 6:00pm Wednesday – January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comments (agenda items only). 3. Minutes from December 17, 2025 Airport Commission Meeting – discussion and possible action. 4. Airport Master Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #6 – discussion only (no action): a) Welcome b) Master Plan Process c) Project Public Involvement d) Final Project Recommendations e) Deliverables Status f) Interim Achievements g) Next Steps / Open Discussion regarding Airport Master Plan. 5. Update on Proposed Vertical Bridge Cell Tower at E5850 730 th Avenue – discussion only (no action). 6. Discuss Airport Manager’s Report – discussion only (no action). 7. Election of Airport Commission Officers – discussion and possible action: a) Chairperson b) Vice Chairperson c) Secretary 8. Set Next Meeting Date. 9. Adjourn. 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NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request the service, contact the City Clerk or the City Administrator at 232-2221. PLEASE CONTACT PAM at (232-2221 x1000) or pwildner@menomonie-wi.gov IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING. Menomonie Airport Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2025 The Menomonie Airport Commission was called to order by Chairman Dr. Dan Johnson at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Commission Members present included: Dr. Dan Johnson, Earl Wildenberg, Steven Lee and Randy Sommerfeld. Kerry McCauley was absent. Others in attendance included: Eric Atkinson, David Schofield, Darrel Gibson, Ron Riek, Reuben Riek, Melissa Underwood, Blair Ransom, Casey Delange and Corbin Gibson. Johnson asked for public comments. No comments were received. Sommerfeld moved to approve the October 15, 2025 Minutes. Seconded by Lee. Motion carried. Schofield provided a summary of Vertical Bridge’s proposal to erect a cell tower on the south side 730th Avenue and reviewed the memorandum contained in the packet. The proposed cell tower is within 3 miles of the airport and exceeds the height limitations enumerated in City Code 10-20 by 66 feet. Johnson noted that the proposed cell tower may cause issues with the proposed instrument approach. Gibson noted that the proposed cell tower is very close to the straight in approach to Runway 18. Sommerfeld moved to Recommend that the City of Menomonie Building Inspection Department and Dunn County Planning and Zoning reject permit applications for Vertical Bridge’s 199-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 due to the proposed 66-foot violation of the height restrictions in City Code 10-20. Seconded by Wildenberg. Motion carried. Underwood provided an update on BOA’s review of the Master Plan document. Underwood indicated that SEH will amend the Traffic Forecast chapter and submit to BOA final approval. Underwood indicated that SEH is still awaiting a contract for Phase 2 of the master plan, which will include the Airport Layout Plan. Schofield noted that KLUM is responsible for the local share, believed to be 2.5%, of the Phase 2 contract. Underwood was invited to attend the next Airport Commission meeting to present the final Master Plan document. No action taken. Johnson reviewed the Hangar Inspection memorandum. Wildenberg indicated that he will remove the pontoon boat from the Multi-Hangar in the near future. No action taken. Gibson gave the Airport Managers Report. Schofield asked if either of the wait-listed aircraft could go into the Multi-Hangar. Gibson stated that he thought they wanted heated hangars. Wildenberg requested that Schofield distribute 2025 hangar tax statements in the near future. Schofield indicated that he would. No action taken. Johnson noted that the next meeting has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm at City Hall. No action taken. Wildenberg moved to adjourn. Seconded by Sommerfeld. Motion carried. Submitted by: David Schofield, Recording Secretary. AGENDA Menomonie Municipal Airport Master Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee – Meeting #6 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. City Hall / Virtual Copies to: Attendees I. Welcome II. Master Plan Process III. Project Public Involvement IV. Final Project Recommendations V. Deliverables Status VI. Interim Achievements VII. Next Steps/Open Discussion x:\uz\w\wiboa\174152\1-genl\16-meet\8_2026_1_21_final sac meeting\lum final sac meeting agenda 01212026.docx Microsoft Teams meeting information Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 280 116 709 862 99 Passcode: 9fi6rL7X Dial in by phone +1 872-242-7640,,184314636# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 184 314 636# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Menomonie Municipal Airport Master Plan Final Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #6 January 21, 2026 Meeting Agenda • Welcome • Master Plan Process • Project Public Involvement • Final Project Recommendations • Deliverables Status • Interim Achievements • Next Steps/Open Discussion Master Plan Process Master Plan Process Phase 1 Phase 2 P Project Public Involvement Public Involvement Date Stakeholder(s) Content September 26, 2023 SAC Project Kick-Off October 18, 2023 Airport Management Airport users, operations, and traffic November, 2023 Business Operators/Pilots Existing and future use of LUM December 12, 2023 SAC Airport inventory and forecasts January 4, 2024 BOA Review aviation forecasts January 22 – 26, 2024 Business Operators/Pilots Existing and future use of LUM March 20, 2024 SAC Facility recommendations and preliminary alternatives April 17, 2024 Airport Commission Fuel facility alternatives May 14, 2024 SAC Airside facility recommendations July 9, 2024 SAC Final alternative selection and draft CIP August 28, 2024 BOA Status of project deliverables October 5, 2024 Open House Present Master Plan process and final alternatives to the public January 21, 2026 SAC Present final CIP and draft ALP Final Project Recommendations • Increase Runway 9/27 pavement strength to 60,000 pounds Dual Wheel Gear • Routine pavement maintenance • Remove tiedowns in the RVZ • Increase Runway 9/27 visibility minimums to one mile to reduce the Primary Surface width Airside Facility Recommendations • Publish a non- precision instrument approach procedure to Runway 18 • Grade the RSA for both runways • Acquire property in the unowned areas of the Runway 18 and Runway 36 RPZs • Mitigate tree obstructions according to the Obstacle Action Plan • Reduce taxiways widths from 40 feet to 35 feet; correct dimensions for Runway 36 turnaround Airside Facility Recommendations (Cont.) • Mitigate direct access from the apron area to the runways • Replace PAPIs • Install MITLs along Taxiway A and Taxiway B • Replace the AWOS • Routine pavement maintenance • Develop apron alternatives to accommodate the tiedowns removed within the RVZ • Construct an area for additional private and public hangar development • Replace the fuel system and relocate for accessibility • Acquire additional snow removal equipment as necessary • The City should work with the FAA on concurrent land use agreements for encumbrances on airport property Landside Facility Recommendations Preferred Apron Layout • 16 Total Tiedowns • Fuel Dispensers Located on the North Half of Apron • 100LL Fuel Dispenser Facing West • Jet A Fuel Dispenser Facing East Preferred Taxilane Encroachment Layout • Relocate parking lot fence • Remove parking lot pavement • Add taxilane pavement • Maintain access from Taxilane F north to the apron area Preferred East Building Area Layout • Maximizes land available for development • ADG II to the east • ADG I to the west ‒ 3 40’ x 40’ hangars ‒ 4 60’ x 60’ hangars ‒ 2 50’ x 50’ hangars ‒ 5 80’ x 80’ hangars ‒ 3 6-unit T-hangars 20 Year Capital Improvement Plan Deliverables Status • AGIS ‒ Approved by the FAA 10/23/2024 • RSA Determination ‒ Submitted to the BOA to review and approve 8/29/2024 • Exhibit A Property Map ‒ Submitted to the BOA to review and approve 6/3/2024 ‒ Follow up meeting with BOA team 7/12/2024 Project Deliverables • Aviation Forecasts ‒ Submitted to the BOA to review and approve 5/21/2024 ‒ August 2024 FAA published the Forecast Review and Approval Instructions Memo ‒ Comments received from the BOA 9/4/2024 ‒ Responses sent back to the BOA 9/30/2024 • Draft Master Plan ‒ Submit to the City and the BOA 1/22/2026 Project Deliverables (Cont.) Project Deliverables (Cont.) • Phase 2 – Airport Layout Plan Contract ‒ Scope of work sent to the BOA to review 7/26/2024 ‒ BOA completed the IFE and had there was a scoping meeting 11/27/2024 ‒ Final scope and fee sent to the BOA 11/27/2024 ‒ Contract sent to the BOA 1/14/2025 Interim Achievements Additional Efforts • Frequency Change • Instrument approach procedure development to Runway 18/36 • Pen and Ink update for AWOS project • AWOS replacement contract received Next Steps/Open Discussion Next Steps • Phase 2 – Airport Layout Plan ‒ Waiting for contract approval from the BOA • Keep this a living document Thank you!! Thank you for your time and commitment to this project These projects are not successful without your collaboration and support! MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 1 TO: Chairman Johnson & Airport Commission FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Update on Proposed Vertical Bridge Cell Tower at E5850 730th Avenue DATE: January 21, 2026 Airport Commission Meeting At the December 2025 meeting, the Commission recommended rejection of the proposed Vertical Bridge Cell Tower at E5850 730th Avenue due to exceedance of the Height Limitation Map. The applicant notified me by e-mail that they intend to reduce the height of the proposed cell tower in order to comply with the Height Limitation Map. I have not, as of this writing, received a formal application confirming this statement. I expect to bring this back to the February 2026 meeting. No action is needed at this time. MEMORANDUM David Schofield, Director of Public Works dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov 715-232-2221 Ext.1020 1 TO: Chairman Johnson & Airport Commission FROM: David Schofield, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Airport Commission Officer Election DATE: January 21, 2026 Airport Commission Meeting City Code 7-6-3-1-B states: 7-6-3-1: ORGANIZATION, MEETINGS, COMPENSATION: … B. Officers: In January of every even numbered year (emphasis added), the commission shall elect the following officers: 1. A chairperson, who shall be the chief presiding officer at all meetings of the commission, shall have the necessary authority to act for the commission in times of emergency and when appropriate to expedite measures resolved upon by the commission or to enforce this chapter or the regulations of the commission. 2. A vice chairperson, who shall act for the chairman in the absence or disability of the chairperson and for the secretary in the absence or disability of the secretary. 3. A secretary, who shall keep an accurate record of all the proceedings and transactions of the commission and report the same to each member. The election of officers was last completed in 2024 and is again due. City Code does not determine the method of election. In 2024, the Commission asked for members interested for particular positions then voted by secret ballot. Alternatively, the Commission could also nominate and vote publicly. If nominating and voting publicly, the appropriate motions would be: • Nominate __________ as Chairperson (simple majority). • Nominate __________ as Vice Chairperson (simple majority). • Nominate __________ as Secretary (simple majority).