HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-032 Thanking MAC Assistance FAA RNAV Program RESOLUTION NO. 2014-32
OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) was created in 1943 by the State of Minnesota to
provide coordinated aviation services throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the MAC plays a critical role in the administration and oversight of the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport; and
WHEREAS, aviation noise resulting from the arrival and departure of flights from the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport has an impact on the quality of life of Edina residents; and
WHEREAS, the September 2012 proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement Area
Navigation (RNAV) on all runways at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport would restrict departure
flight tracks of runways 30L and 30R to the heavily populated areas north and west of the airport, including
Edina; and
WHEREAS, in February 2013 the MAC requested that the FAA only implement a partial RNAV program at
MSP, excluding RNAV from departures of runways 30L and 30R; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2014, the MAC received a letter from the FAA that the FAA will not implement
any RNAV departure routes at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) at this time;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council and the citizens of Edina, hereby extend
sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Board of Directors and Staff of the Metropolitan Airports
Commission for their work to engage affected residents around the issue of aviation noise and for working
diligently to ensure the preservation of the high quality of life enjoyed by the residents of Edina.
Dated: March 18, 2014
Attest: -_— _— — – --
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of March 18,2014,and as recorded in the Minutes of said
Regular Meeting. Q /^ °�
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this /6 '' /�
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