Dan Letellier

The Board meeting involved several key actions. The Consent Agenda approvals included amendments to the Uber and Lyft Operating Agreements, an extension of an agricultural ground lease, an agreement for air service consulting services with Volaire Aviation, and AAAE Federal Affairs Support, along with several new two-year T-Hangar Lease agreements. The Executive Director's report covered a 1% decline in passenger traffic for November 2025, updates on concourse construction foundations and utility rerouting, and confirmation of the $21.2 million net proceeds from the $20 million airport revenue bond issuance. New Business included the selection of Stern Company as the developer for the mixed-use development project. The Board awarded a bid to Rosenbauer Equip for a new fire truck purchase, with delivery expected in over two years. A Change Order for GMP #1 of the Concourse Expansion Project was approved, covering structural and architectural updates for a future alternate, but approval for electrical generator modifications was rejected pending cost review with the design team. The Board approved the base bid for GMP #2 of the Concourse Expansion Project, contingent upon legal review, and separately approved the direct purchase of three jet bridges from Oshkosh Aerotech at a lower cost than the alternate option. Finally, advertisement approval was granted for Bid Package #3 for the base build of the concourse expansion.

The Terminal Planning Study for Sioux Falls Regional Airport outlines a roadmap for improving the airport's terminal building, apron, and vehicle access. The study assesses existing facilities, forecasts future demand up to 2041, and identifies terminal programming requirements across various functional areas. Key objectives include expanding the terminal by 75,000 square feet to accommodate 14 gates, enhancing ticketing and baggage handling systems, and increasing post-security concessions. The plan details improvement alternatives and provides an implementation strategy to meet future passenger activity levels and operational needs, ensuring an acceptable level of service.

This document outlines the facility requirements for Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) as part of its Master Plan Update. It evaluates the airport's ability to accommodate current and future demand on both airside and landside components, considering factors such as spatial constraints, design standards, and operational capacity. Key focus areas include airside facilities (runways, taxiways, IAPs, pavement), commercial passenger terminal expansion, air cargo development, and general aviation facilities (hangars, aprons, fueling). The plan identifies existing deficiencies and proposes strategies to address long-term growth and operational needs through 2041.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including passenger traffic updates, construction project statuses, and discussions from the Take-Off North America air service conference. The board reviewed and approved the 2026 Operating Budget, which included revenue increases from airline rent and parking, as well as expense adjustments in salaries, health insurance, and security. Updates were made to the Procurement Policy, and the board discussed health insurance renewal options, ultimately deciding to stay with the existing SD Health Pool plan. Additionally, an art selection committee update was presented, leading to the approval of the "Magic Hour" concept for the new entrance atrium area.

The meeting addressed several key areas including passenger traffic, construction project updates, and financial matters. The board reviewed and discussed a funding request from Forward Sioux Falls, modifications to airport support, and the draft of the 2026 Operating Budget, which included revenue increases from airline rent and parking, as well as expense adjustments in salary/benefits and security. They also approved a resolution for the sale of airport revenue bonds to fund the concourse expansion project and an agreement with Eide Bailly for audit services. Additionally, the board reviewed the South Dakota Open Meetings Law and discussed change orders for the concourse expansion project, including storage room additions and electrical feed redundancy.