Jeffery Hines

This document details a comprehensive plan amendment for the City of South St. Paul's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, focused on updating future land use map guidance for four City-owned facilities. The primary objective is to resolve inconsistencies between existing land use designations and current zoning or strategic direction, thereby increasing flexibility for property use, potential repurposing, and alignment with adjacent land uses. Specific changes involve re-guiding properties from 'Right-of-Way', 'Open Space', and 'Institutional' to 'Commercial' or 'Industrial' designations.

This document details the enactment of a comprehensive plan amendment for the City of South St. Paul, designed to implement the South Concord Corridor Small Area Plan. The amendment primarily focuses on updating the city's future land use map, involving changes such as re-guiding mixed-use and light industrial areas to commercial or industrial classifications, and adjusting medium density residential and utility areas to mixed-use or industrial. Additionally, it includes minor text amendments to land use definitions, narratives for Planning Districts 10 and 11, and updates to the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Chapter concerning the Verderosa Avenue extension. The objective is to align land use guidance with the small area plan, facilitate future rezoning actions, and promote investment and development within the South Concord Corridor.

The commission discussed the accuracy of AWOS information and potential issues with the AWOS systems, instructing airport staff to investigate. There was also discussion regarding items being stored outside hangars, and airport staff is working with tenants to address this. The YTD Airport Operating Revenues and Expenditures were reviewed, revealing a surplus. The YTD Airport Capital Revenues and Expenses were also reviewed, revealing a deficit. Fuel sales were reported to be above 2020 and the 5-year average. Projects that were completed or are currently in progress were discussed, including the Triggering Event Master Plan (TEMP) and Runway 16/34 Reconstruction Design. Land acquisition is almost complete for the runway reconstruction project.

The commission was informed about the upcoming Charlie Lane reconstruction project, with tenants receiving free parking on the ramp. The commission was also informed about the upcoming painting project in the airport parking lot, including sweeping, pothole filling, and line restriping, along with painting a drive lane from the Main gate to Southgate Road. Airport staff is coordinating with Westmor to schedule the installation of new parts for the fuel system, which includes a new interface and measuring devices for the fuel tanks. The YTD Airport Operating Revenues for 2023, the Airport Operating Expenditures for 2023. The YTD Airport Capital Revenues for 2023, the YTD Airport Capital Expenses for 2023. Our 2023 YTD total fuel sales by gallon through October 31, 2023 are below 2022 and compared to the 5-YR average. A list of projects that were completed or are currently in progress. Charlie Taxilane Reconstruction Design is completed. The project to replace the airport fence bordering Inver Grove Heights is moving along. Taxiway A Reconstruction grant has been received and approved by all parties. Windows have been replaced on Hangar 5. Fuel pump upgrades were performed in October. A new monitoring system, tank probes were installed for all tanks. A new pump/motor system was replaced on the 100LL pump.

The commission meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. An update was provided regarding the accuracy of the airport's AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System), confirming its proper functionality. The Runway Design Project and Property Acquisition were also discussed, with updates from SEH (Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.) on grants and runway/taxiway projects, including runway phasing plans. The commission also reviewed the YTD Airport Operating and Capital Revenues and Expenditures, and a report on fuel sales by gallon, comparing data from 2021 with previous years and averages. Updates were provided on the Triggering Event Master Plan (TEMP) and the Runway 16/34 Reconstruction Design, including grant awards and the project's progress.