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<br />. <br /> <br />City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />May 27, 2009 <br />Key Air has requested expansion of the airport and hired a lobbyist at the State <br />Capitol. They are a big business, and their jets need longer runways. <br />The airport expansion would benefit few and hurt many. It would cause a loss of <br />property value. <br /> <br />Mr. Lund showed a slide of the route Key Air would take. He suggested passing a non- <br />binding resolution against the airport expansion. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra reported that Blaine is formulating' a resolution, and Lino Lakes and Circle <br />Pines have already passed a resolution. Mayor Capra stated that the Key Air planes would <br />be cargo planes, which means the products on the planes have to be trucked out, resulting <br />in a lot of semi trucks on that road. <br /> <br />Councilmember Paar thanked Mr. Lund for putting this information together. <br /> <br />Councilmember Paar stated that this expansion could lead to another expansion, then <br />another, and then another. <br /> <br />Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that this expansion is primarily being driven by <br />one business. She stated that she does not see a benefit to the majority of people; <br />therefore, she will oppose the expansion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Fehrenbacher stated that he is concerned some people may think this may <br />have and economic and tax benefit to the county. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lee stated that this expansion would hurt property value. He added that <br />he has done research and has found that the benefits for Centerville are few and the <br />downside is huge. He stated that he will oppose the expansion. <br /> <br />Motion bv Councilmember Fehrenbacher. seconded bv Councilmember Lee to <br />aDDrove Resolution #09-013. oDDOSinl!: the AnokalBlaine Airnort EXDansion. All in <br />favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. <br /> <br />VII. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />I. Additional Street Lightinl! - Bailie Pass <br /> <br />Mayor Capra stated that Eagle Pass was shorted I light, as they only have 17 instead of the <br />18 that was indicated in the development agreement. She suggested that if the cost of the <br />fixture was an issue, Xcel should cover the cost. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson agreed with Mayor Capra and stated that Xcel would get money <br />back from the rental rates on the added light ($I6.88/month). <br /> <br />Discussion ensued. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson showed the City Council a slide, identifying where light was <br />requested. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 11 <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />9 <br />