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West Fargo Airport Authority Meeting
Date: June 24, 2021
West Fargo Airport – 5:30 PM
Members Present:
Brian Christl, Matt Retka, Dan Loegering, Barrett Irving
Members Absent:
Wade Swenson
Others Present:
Airport Manager Robbie Grande
1. The meeting was called to order by Dan Loegering at 5:33pm
2. The minutes from the May 27th meeting were reviewed.
Motion by Barrett to approve as written. Second by Brian. All in favor, motion passed.
3. The monthly Budget and Income reports as of May 31, 2021 were reviewed. No comments.
Motion by Barrett to approve the Income Statement and Fund Balance as printed. Second by
Brian. All in favor, motion passed.
4. Report from Airport Manager:
• Airport Inspection completed
i. Proposed to amend 800 pattern altitude
• New windsock received
• Zero turn mower needs new battery
• Young eagle flight held on rain-day June 5th, had small turn-out this year.
• Been mowing grass and spraying weeds recently
• Coyotes denning in runway culvert were removed
• Airport has been busy with nice weather
5. Annual Fly-In Planning
• Tentatively planning to host Fly-in open house in conjunction with West Fest on Sunday
Sept. 19th, 11am-3pm.
• Planning for food truck like last year, but no poker run this year
• Discussed options for tables. Members will research.
• Will contact Sanford Helicopter
• Dan will coordinate young eagle flights with EAA chapter
6. Non-Agenda Items
Matt asked about potential Fargo airspace change to Class C. Does not sound imminent,
but could hinge upon increase in traffic from Amazon facility.

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Motion to Adjourn by Barrett and Second by Brian. None opposed. Meeting was adjourned at ~6:20
pm.
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Wade Swenson-Chairman Matt Retka-Secretary
[Minutes prepared by Matt Retka]