Resolution No. 2011-12 vr-.-^ o u-02 

Resolution of support for an application to the US DOT 

for a Small Community Air Service Development Grant To 

help enhance air service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. 

Whereas, the St. Cloud Regional Airport lost regularly scheduled 

commercial air service on December 31, 2009, when Delta Air Lines withdrew 

service; and 

Whereas, many studies throughout the United States have confirmed that 

commercial air service is critical to the economic growth and stability of a region; 

and 

Whereas, the St. Cloud Regional Airport (SIC) has been Identified In a 

2003 MN DOT Aeronautics study as a Tier 2 airport and the most likely airport to 

relieve traffic from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport; and 

Whereas, the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) 

program Is designed to provide financial assistance to help small communities, 

which are underserved, enhance their air service; and 

Whereas, the grant will aid In raising pledges as part of the 2010 air 

service initiative that Is currently underway by the St. Cloud Regional Airport; and 

Whereas, MN DOT Office of Aeronautics is in full support of this SCASD 

application as evidenced by the attached letter; and 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST, AUGUSTA, 

MINNESOTA, THAT: 
The City of St. Augusta, MN, hereby supports the application of a 

$500,000 Small Community Air Service Development grant to the US DOT to 

help enhance air service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. 

ind Adopted this 2"° day of August, 2011. 

B. J. fCroll( Mayor 

Attest: 

William R. McCabe, Clerk/Administrator 
RESOLUTION 

SHERBURNE COUI>rry BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 

August 2,2011 080211-AD-1427 

Date Number 

Support for an Application to the US DOT for a Small Community Air Service Development 

Grant to Help Enhance Air Service at the St Cloud Regional Airport 

WHEREAS, the St. Cloud Regional Airport lost regularly scheduled commercial air service on 

December 31, 2009, when Delta Air Lines withdrew service; and 

WHEREAS, many studies throughout the United States have confirmed that commercial air service is 

critical to the economic growth and stability of a region; and 

WHEREAS, the St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) has been identified in a 2003 MN DOT Aeronautics 

study as a Tier 2 airport and the most likely airport to relieve traffic from Minneapolis/St. Paul 

International Airport; and 

WHEREAS, the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) program is designed to 

provide financial assistance to help small communities, which are underserved, enhance their air 

service; and 

WHEREAS, the grant will aid in raising pledges as part of the 2011 air service initiative that is 

currently underway by the St. Cloud Regional Airport; and 

WHEREAS, MN DOT Office of Aeronautics is in full support of this SCASD application as evidenced 

by the attached letter; and 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners that the County of Sherburne 

hereby supports the application of a Small Community Air Service Development Grant to the US DOT 

to help enhance air service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. 

On August 2, 2010, Commissioner LsdnAfA moved the adoption of the above resolution; 

Commissioner ^/•ir he r seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and thereupon the same was 

put to a vote with the following result: 

Aye Naye 

Commissioner Farber / 

Commissioner Petersen / 

Commissioner Riebel / 

Commissioner Schmiesing y/ 

Commissioner Leonard v/ 

Brian Bensen, Dounty Administrator (Seal) 
Resolution No. 2011-"-*" ^ 

Resolution of support for an application to the US DOT 

for a Small Community Air Service Development Grant To 

help enhance air service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. 

Whereas, the St. Cloud Regional Airport lost regularly scheduled commercial air 

service on December 31, 2009, when Delta Air Lines withdrew service ; and 

Whereas, many studies throughout the United States have confirmed that 

commercial air service is critical to the economic growth and stability of a region; and 

Whereas, the St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) has been identified in a 2003 MN 

DOT Aeronautics study as a Tier 2 airport and the most likely airport to relieve traffic 

from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport; and 

Whereas, the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) program is 

designed to provide financial assistance to help small communities, which are 

underserved, enhance their air service; and 

Whereas, the grant will aid in raising pledges as part of the 2011 air service 

initiative that is currently undenway by the St. Cloud Regional Airport; and 

Whereas, MN DOT Office of Aeronautics is in full support of this SCASD 

application as evidenced by the attached letter; and 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS 

MINNESOTA, THAT: 

The City of Sauk Rapids, MN, hereby supports the application of a Small 

Community Air Service Development grant to the US DOT to help enhance air service at 

the St. Cloud Regional Airport. 

Adopted this >^ ^ day of ^U/k / 2011. 

/ 

ATTE 
Microbiologics 

217 Osseo Avenue North 

(D Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303 USA 

v'vww.microbiologics.com 

A safer, healthier world. 

July 26, 2011 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

Microbiologics, Inc. strongly supports the application of the St. Cloud Regional Airport for a grant under 

the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

As a St. Cloud based company with partnerships and affiliations throughout the world, we often face the 

challenge of making travel arrangements to and from MSP for air service. This is not only inconvenient, 

but it also results in additional travel expenses, wastes employee's time, hinders business opportunities 

and ultimately impacts profitability. 

The St. Cloud Regional Airport is a vital resource in Central Minnesota, and the local community depends 

on its services. Minnesota residents and businesses alike would greatly benefit from the air service 

enhancements that would be made possible through the Small Community Air Service Development 

Program. 

Microbiologics, Inc. fully supports St. Cloud's effort to restore scheduled air service to the St. Cloud area 

and the City's application for a Small Community Air Service Development grant. 

Sincerely, 

Brad Goskowicz . ^ 

Chief Executive Officer 

Microbiologics, Inc. 
ING '^DIRECT 

August 3, 2011 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary: 

ING DIRECT strongly supports the St. Cloud Regional Airport in its application for grant funds 

under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

Our bank employs over 500 people in the immediate St. Cloud area and an additional 2,000 

people nationwide. A substantial portion of this total employee base travels regularly between St. 

Cloud, a vital operations base for the bank, and three other key locations around the country. 

While the St. Cloud Regional Airport served the region's commuter population well until the 

discontinuation of regular air service in 2009, the MSP-only route did not meet our needs for 

efficient national and international service to major out-of-state business hubs. Since 2009, our 

only alternative has been ground transportation to MSP, which, due to its distance from St. 

Cloud, is an inconvenient and expensive option. Our needs would be best served by regularly 

scheduled service to a major destination city such as Chicago. 

ING DIRECT stands behind the St. Cloud Regional Airport in its effort to rebuild and expand its 

services, and as one in a growing number of nationally-reaching businesses in the St. Cloud area, 

we urge you to support the St. Cloud Regional Airport for funding in its endeavors. 

Sincerely, 

Brian Myres 

Head of Sales, ING DIRECT USA 

30 7TM AVE SOUTH TEL; 888.464.0727 ING BANK, FSB 

ST CLOUD MN 56301 FAX: 888.464.3220 
Greater St. Cloud 

Development Corporation 

August 3'^ 2011 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

I am writing on behalf of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation to encourage 

your consideration of the application for $750,000 in grant funds, through the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program (SCASD), for the St. Cloud Airport, in St. 

Cloud, Mirmesota. 

The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and its sixty-four Founding Directors, 

which include large employers, high growth enterprises, and anchor institutions in the 

greater St. Cloud region, strongly support the need for air service at the airport. As of the 

end of 2009, the region is no longer being served with commercial air service. We believe 

air service is an important component of a strong regional economy. 

The grant on behalf of the SCASD, along with the fundraising efforts to provide 

additional financial support from the community, as well as the demand for air service, 

would all be important in attracting a carrier back to our community. The Greater St, 

Cloud Development Corporation supports St. Cloud's effort to secure air service, and 

believe this grant is a critical step in the process. Please feel free to call with any questions 

- 320-253-1424. 

Sincerely, 

\>^?^o^ 

Marty Moran 

Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation 

Interim CEO 

Bob White 

Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation 

Board Chairperson 

Dave Gruenes 

Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation 

Community Relations Conrunittee Chairperson 
RESOLUTION NO. \\-f^f ) 

A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A N APPLICATION TO THE US DOT FOR 

A SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO HELP 

ENHANCE AIR SERVICE AT THE ST. CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT 

WHEREAS, the St. Cloud Regional Airport lost regularly scheduled commercial air service on 

December 31, 2009, when Delta Air Lines withdrew service; and 

WHEREAS, many studies throughout the United States have confirmed that commercial air 

service is critical to the economic growth and stability of a region; and 

WHEREAS, the St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) has been identified in a 2003 MN DOT 

Aeronautics study as a Tier 2 airport and the most likely airport to relieve traffic from Minneapolis/St. 

Paul International Airport; and 

WHEREAS, the Small Community Air Service Department (SCASD) program is designed to 

provide financial assistance to help small communities, which are underserved, enhance their air 

service; and 

WHEREAS, the grant will aid in raising pledges as part of the 2011 air service initiative that is 

currently underway by the St. Cloud Regional Airport; and 

WHEREAS, MN DOT Office of Aeronautics is in full support of this SCASD application as 

evidenced by the attached letter; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED that the Stearns County Board of Commissioners hereby 

supports the application of a Small Community Air Service Development grant to the US DOT to help 

enhance air service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Stearns County Board of Commissioners pledges $10,000 

toward matching funds for this grant. 

Adopted by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners this 2"'' day of August, 2011. 

Donald R. Otte, Chair 

Stearns County Board of Commissioners 

Attest; 

Randy R.fithreifels, Auditor-Treasurer 

Clerk to the Board 

Stearns County Board of Commissioners