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2006 AirTAP Fall Forum
October
11–12, 2006
Breezy Point Conference Center
Breezy Point, Minnesota
About the 2006 Forum
The 2006 AirTAP Fall Forum brought together airport personnel and experts from across Minnesota to learn about new airport technology, insurance issues, pavement maintenance techniques, environmental concerns, and many more topics.
Speaker's presentations are now available for download or viewing (see individual sessions or speakers, below). A forum summary publication will be available in spring 2007.
Program
Day 1 - Wednesday, October 11
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration/Refreshments/Networking
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome
- Jim Grothaus, AirTAP/Center for Transportation Studies
- Ray Rought, Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics
- Bill Towle, St. Cloud Regional Airport and MCOA president
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Minnesota Airport Funding Status General Session
Hear an update on funding for Minnesota airports at both the state and national level.
Panelists:
- Peter Buchen, Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics — [view presentation (909 KB PPT)]
- Bob Huber, Federal Aviation Administration — [view presentation (991 KB PPT)]
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Learn to be an Effective Airport Advocate General Session
Learn the role of state legislative committees and committee chairs, how the legislature is structured, effective strategies for communicating with local boards and commissions, and how to package requests effectively.
Speakers:
- Amy Vennewitz, Metropolitan Council — [view presentation (219 KB PPT)]
- Margaret Donahoe, Transportation Alliance — [view presentation (2.3 MB PPT)]
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch with State Legislators
Sen. Ann Rest and Rep. Mike Beard will give their perspective on legislative issues important to Minnesota airports.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations |
Airport Initiation |
Learn best practices for keeping pavement surfaces clean of snow and ice, using chemicals and blades effectively, assessing pavement condition, communicating with pilots, issuing NOTAMS, adhering to regulations, and more. |
New to airports? Share your challenges and concerns with other airport managers and staff. This session is for both new and experienced airport managers, who will talk about critical issues for GA airports and facilities. |
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Maintenance Issues “Open Mic” |
Promoting the Benefit of Your Airport |
Share ideas and best practices, network with other maintenance staff, and ask others what they’re doing to solve common maintenance problems. |
Discuss the regional impact of your airport, sell the value of your airport to other municipalities within your region, implement innovative funding ideas, and balance revenue and expenses. |
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3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Conversations with Jeff Hamiel General Session
Join a discussion with the MAC executive director on hot topics and emerging airport and aviation trends.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Informal networking reception
Day 2 - Thursday, October 12
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast
8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Pavement Distress and Maintenance: Part 1 |
What Does the New Land Use Handbook Have to Offer? |
Learn how to identify typical distresses, make appropriate repairs, and use new materials and techniques. |
Work with a zoning case study and use the Land Use Handbook to rewrite an amended ordinance. |
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Pavement Distress and Maintenance: Part 2 |
Managing Airport Storm Water Runoff |
Conduct an on-site evaluation of concrete and bituminous pavements, with guidance for identifying distresses in the field. |
Hear a presentation on NPDES permit requirements and other rules for GA airports. Learn how to develop a storm water pollution prevention plan, when to hire a consultant, how environmental rules affect agricultural spraying, and how to develop a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures plan for fuel systems. |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Effective Project Closeout Completion Workshop General Session
Discuss AIP case studies showing how to request and obtain funding and learn how to complete a project closeout.
Speakers:
- Nancy Nistler, Minneapolis Airports District Office, FAA — [view presentation (1.5 MB PPT)]
- Lyle Kratzke, TKDA — [view presentation (1.1 MB PPT)]
- Tracy Schmidt, Mn/DOT — [view presentation (157 KB PPT)]