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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: March 20th, 2026
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport
Terminal, the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members Present: Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen
Barr, and Stan Darling. Absent members: Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, and Kirk Diers.
3. Approval of the January 16th, 2026 meeting minutes.
Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Mallory Larsen to approve. Motion passed by vote of
members: Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Stephen Barr, and Stan
Darling. Absent members: Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, and Kirk Diers.
4. Compass Rose Installation Update.
Cari Hoffart updated that legal is working on hold harmless document. Once completed installation
should take place around May 2026.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
Cari Hoffart updated that Vic Roeder may need to step down from the Fly-In committee due to
other obligations. If anyone else would like to think of volunteering in his place, email Cari Hoffart.
Vendor updates were provided and the Sponsorship flyer is attached to this agenda. Will continue
to reach out to businesses such as banks and car dealerships for sponsorship commitments.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
The ongoing report is still being prepared by Dan Gillis. Dan is hoping to have it available by the
April meeting. The goal for the future is to do these inspections annually at the same time FAA
does their inspection. Dan would like to also do an annual audit regarding grant assurances in
conjunction so funds can be better allocated to needed repairs and replacements.
7. Discuss Approach Route Over City Traffic Pattern.
Dan Gillis updated that he is waiting on final ALP for the obstruction survey. Once the ALP is
published that information can be taken to the FAA to discuss route options.

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8. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update
Dan Gillis updated that the state and FAA have approved the scope of work increase as requested.
The scope now includes additions such as light replacement and relocation, taxiway extension and
lighting, and removal of old pavement. The timing of the project is dependent upon Congress and the
City’s available budget for their cost share, which is estimated at $192,000, as this is around a $5
million project. Discussion point to make members aware that this project will require closures at times
as will projects of this scale in the future.
Discussion point regarding the beacon as it is not in the current scope of work to repair or replace.
Cari Hoffart explained that all the repairs possible at this time have been made by outside vendors
and City staff. Having staff continue to make temporary fixes is a safety concern due to the height.
Current vendors are also not wanting to do repairs or maintenance due to height. The beacon is out of
date and that makes repairs even more challenging. Will continue to discuss plans for
repairs/replacement as budget allows.
9. Action Items to Discuss – None.
10. Maintenance Items Update.
Tom Randall discussed that since the hangar re-sheeting project, those hangar doors are now having
issues with opening, and the rails need adjusted or replaced. Cari Hoffart will have staff come look at
possible adjustments that can be made until budget allows for replacement.
Robert Steenblock now has the rubber needed for Kirk Diers’ hangar door and will get that repaired.
Jim Kjelgaard’s garage door that was broken is now repaired.
11. Adjournment.
Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Levi Entz to adjourn. Motion passed by vote of members:
Dave Mitchell, Levi Entz, Mallory Larsen, Stan Darling, Robert Steenblock, and Stephen Barr. Absent
members: Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, and Kirk Diers. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 A.M.