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Airport Commission Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2024 – Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
“DRAFT”
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Louris called the meeting of the Airport Commission to order at 5:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Attending
Anthony Louris Vice Chair
Tim McManimon Commissioner
Paula Snitker Commissioner
Daren Tarpenning Commissioner
Dave Beaver Airport Manager
Visitors
Melissa Underwood SEH, Inc.
3. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Tarpenning made a motion to approve the agenda and Commissioner Snitker
seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
4. Minutes
Commissioner Tarpenning made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2024,
Airport Commission meeting and Commissioner Snitker seconded the motion. The motion
was approved.
5. Action Items
Chair Reports
There were no Chair Reports.
Staff Reports
Airport Manager Beaver reported on airport activities and presented the combined aviation
fuel volumes dispensed year to date. Combined aviation fuel volumes dispensed are up
from the same period of time last year. There was a brief discussion on activity, flight
training and business arrivals.
Mr. Beaver reported on airport operations including facility maintenance items, grounds,
and navigational aids. There was a brief discussion regarding flight training and use of the
Unicom traffic frequency at the airport by based Accelerated Aviation and Mankato State
traffic.

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2024 Air Race Classic (ARC) Event Update
Mr. Beaver provided an update on the upcoming Air Race Classic (ARC) event scheduled
for June 18th-21st. Mr. Beaver explained that the promotional advertisements and race
program submittals have been completed. The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce is
also working on promotion and discounts for participants. Mr. Beaver presented a list of
volunteers for the event with time slots for volunteers to sign up for in areas such as
hospitality, transportation, and ground control. There was a brief discussion regarding the
event.
Security Fence Project Update
Airport Manager Beaver gave an update on the security fence project and reported that the
contractor has completed the installation of the majority of the fencing and gates. The
contractor will be working on a few remaining personnel gates and gate operators. Other
remaining items include installing the electrical and access control. Mr. Beaver explained
that an update to users including instructions on use should be coming out soon.
Airport Commission Meeting Time
For other items, there was a discussion regarding the Airport Commission meeting time.
After discussion, Commissioner McManimon made a motion to change the Airport
Commission meeting time to 8:00AM on the second Thursday of each month to be regularly
held at the Charles S. Crandall Center and alternatively at the airport conference room as
needed and the motion was seconded by Commission Tarpenning. The motion was
approved.
6. Adjournment
The Airport Commission meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM with a motion made by
Commissioner Snitker and seconded by Commissioner Tarpenning.