HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-060 CCRMember Kay lasman introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-60
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMPLETION OF AN INDEPENDENT AND
OBJECTIVE STUDY OF THE CRYSTAL AIRPORT THAT IDENTIFIES THE
REGIONAL COST-BENEFIT OF CONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
FOR REDEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Crystal Airport is located primarily in the City of Crystal; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal Airport is a complementary airport within the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC) system of reliever airports; and
WHEREAS, flight traffic has declined considerably over the past decade resulting in it being
used far below its stated capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal Airport is characterized by the MAC as a recreational use airport and
is used almost exclusively today for private recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2004, the Crystal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004-
98 calling for a careful audit and assessment of all facets of operations at the Crystal Airport, and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the MAC conducted a series of economic studies with regard to its
reliever system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, City of Crystal, and City of Brooklyn Park were
not invited to provide input into the MAC studies; and
WHEREAS, assumptions made in the studies are not based in fact and lead to conclusions
that do not appear plausible in light of close observation and knowledge of airport activity; and
WHEREAS, the MAC studies fail to consider the broader economic benefits to the region of
airport redevelopment versus continued airport operation; and
WHEREAS, the Crystal Airport operates despite concerns raised by the city regarding the
approximately 300 single-family homes within Safety Zones A and B;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that the Brooklyn Center City Council supports the completion of an independent and
objective study of the Crystal Airport that relies upon accurate base data, analyzes the long-term impact of
continued airport operations and identifies the regional cost-benefit of continued operations and opportunities
for redevelopment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Brooklyn Center City Council supports the bills
introduced at the Minnesota Legislature calling for the same.
Mav 8.2006
Date ~f `Mayor
(l
ATTEST: J0V v`
6X~&
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, and Kay Lasman;
and the following voted against the same: Mary O'Connor, and Diane Niesen;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.