10-14-26 Airport Packet

AIRPORT COMMISSION Menomonie City Hall 800 Wilson Avenue 1st Floor, City Council Chambers 6:00pm Wednesday – October 14, 2026 Regular Meeting 1. Roll Call 2. Public Comments (agenda items only). 3. Minutes from August 19, 2026 Airport Commission Meeting – discussion and possible action. 4. Avigation Easement encroachment southeast of south end of Runway 18/36 – discussion and possible action. 5. 2026 Hangar Inspection – discussion only (no action). 6. Airport Manager’s Report – discussion only (no action). 7. Set Next Meeting Date. 8. Adjourn. “PUBLIC ACCESS” Notice is hereby given that members of the Common Council may be present at the foregoing meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Common Council pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 173 Wis.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993) and must be noticed as such, although the Common Council will not take any formal action at this meeting. 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 August 19, 2026 The Menomonie Airport Commission was called to order by Chairman Dr. Dan Johnson at 6:03 pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Commission Members present included: Dr. Dan Johnson, Earl Wildenberg, Steven Lee, Randy Sommerfeld. Kerry McCauley was absent. Others in attendance included: Eric Atkinson, David Schofield, Darrel Gibson, Ron Riek, Jim Tennessen, and Brady Fasbender. Johnson asked for public comments. Ron Riek spoke on the Let’s Talk Veteran fundraiser on August 2 and the Hamburger Social on August 11. Jim Tennessen spoke on the alternatives to 100LL aviation fuel. Ron Riek noted that trees planted along Freitag Drive have the potential of becoming a hazard to avigation as they grow. Johnson asked if there were any corrections to the May 13, 2026 minutes contained in the packet. No objections were received. Motion by Wildenberg, second by Sommerfeld to approve the minutes was carried unanimously. Schofield presented the proposed 2027 Airport Budget. Gibson noted that the budget did not contain an adjustment to the Airport Manager contract and hoped that the Commission would take that into account when discussion a possible extension to the Airport Manager agreement. Motion by Lee, second by Sommerfeld, to recommend approval of the 2027 Airport Budget as presented was carried unanimously. Schofield provided an update on the airport fence damaged in a hit and run accident. Repairs will be completed in the near future. No action taken. Schofield provided an update on the Runway 18/36 crackfilling. Exact schedule is not yet known. No action taken. Johnson spoke on the anticipated phase out of 100LL aviation fuel. No action taken. Gibson gave the Airport Managers Report. No action taken. Schofield suggested the next meeting be tentatively set for September 16. No objections were received. Motion by Lee, second by Sommerfeld, to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously. Submitted by: David Schofield, Recording Secretary. David Schofield, Director of Public Works 800 Wilson Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 715-232-2221 Page 1 of 1 September 21, 2026 John Steen & Cheryl Miller E5849 571st Avenue Menomonie, WI 54751 Re: Avigation Easement Airspace Encroachment John & Cheryl, I am writing on behalf of the City of Menomonie as its Director of Public Works. In 1998, the City purchased an Avigation Easement from you for a portion of the airspace over your property. I have attached a copy of the Avigation Easement. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) recently completed an inspection of Menomonie Municipal Airport. BOA indicated that a tree located in the northwest corner of your property encroaches into the Avigation Easement airspace. I have attached a copy of the exhibit, provided by BOA, showing the encroaching tree. Pursuant to the Avigation Easement, I am informing you of the City’s intent to remove the tree located in the northwest corner of your property sometime after November 1, 2026. If you object to this action, please provide me with proof that the tree does not encroach into the Avigation Easement airspace prior to October 31, 2026. if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 715.232.2221 extension 1020 or dschofield@menomonie-wi.gov Respectfully Submitted, CITY OF MENOMONIE David Schofield Director of Public Works This map was created by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics. Any use or recompilation of the information, while not prohibited, is the sole responsibility of the user. WisDOT expressly disclaims all liability regarding fitness of the use of this information for other than DOT business. Airport information depicted on this map is for generalized use only. Legend Prepared By: HD Date: 9/15/2026 Menomonie Municipal Airport Bureau of Aeronautics Wisconsin Department of Transportation Runways 36 Obstructions ¥ Statewide Parcels V12 - 2026 FAA AC 150/5300-13B Approach Surface Obstructions - Existing Obstructions - Future FAR Part 77 Approach Surface - Existing FAR Part 77 Approach Surface - Future