Airlake Airport Advisory Commission Meeting 3-12-26

The City of Lakeville's Airlake Airport Advisory Commission held a meeting on March 12, 2026, focusing on airport operations, infrastructure projects, and community coordination. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the 225th Street roadway relocation project, which is nearing the bidding phase with a planned mid-April bid opening and June construction start. The project involves coordination among Eureka Township, Lakeville, and Dakota County to relocate the road outside the runway protection zone. Additionally, the commission received an update on the Airlake Airport runway extension project, which is restarting its environmental assessment phase with FAA involvement, aiming for a one-year review process starting mid-2026. The runway extension is expected to add approximately 4,000 feet, with construction anticipated to take about a year. Other operational updates included the replacement of airport infrastructure such as the wind sock and beacon, and the finalization of a new CTAF frequency changeover scheduled for May 26, 2026. The commission approved the 2026-2027 work plan and conducted elections for chair and co-chair positions. No contract awards or vendor selections were directly reported, but the upcoming roadway project bid and runway extension environmental assessment indicate forthcoming procurement activities.