Update on Airlake Airport
According to Jeff Nawrocki, MAC’s manager responsible for Airlake, MAC is moving closer to developing the southwest side of the airport. To avoid further delays in the process, MAC will not include sewer and water. Thus, the arrangement will be like the existing hangar area, and will include hydrants for fire protection. Jeff says that MAC is hopeful development will start next year, and that they will use a private developer or developers as has been the case recently with Flying Cloud and Anoka. After hangars are built, generally using standard sizes, the developer will transfer the leases to MAC and tenant. The developer will also be responsible for alleyways and roads.
Those who wish to remain on the waiting list for hangars will be expected to make a $500 deposit to keep their name on the list. The deposit is refundable with interest if MAC fails to develop the site by the end of five years.
Jeff also tells us that plans to build a public restroom and 60 x 60 airplane wash pad near the existing hangars is on track to be completed this year.
Jeff encourages all interested people to contact him if they have questions or comments. Reach him at (763) 537-2058 or email him at jnawrock@mspmac.org. Jeff will also join usfor our June 18th meeting at the chapter hangar.