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November 6, 2014 

Kevin D. Schlemmer 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division, X-53 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Schlemmer, 

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The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission is happy to support the bid from SkyWest Airlines to 

serve our community for the two year Essential Air Service period beginning on February 1, 2015. We 

passed a resolution to that affect which is attached. 

SkyWest's performance at Brainerd has been excellent, as evidenced by their on-time performance in 

the month of September reaching 95%. In addition, their new bid frees up capacity issues on our early 

morning flight by un·pairing us from International Falls and increasing our number of seats. We see this 

as a very positive developmenl that speaks to our strong working relationship with SkyWest. 

Thank you for considering our comments and please feel free to contact me or Airport Manager Jeff Wig 

if further information is needed. 

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RESOLUTION 

NO: 2014:03 

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SKVWEST AIRLINES ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE BID 

WHEREAS SkyWest Airlines has provided excellent service to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, and 

WHEREAS the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission feels it is in the best interest of the community to continue 

with SkyWest as our air carrier, and 

WHEREAS SkyWest Airlines is the sole bidder on the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Essential Air Service for the new 

contract period beginning February l, 2015, 

THEREFORE the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission is in support of the U.S. Department of Transportation 

approving SkyWesrs Essential Air Service bid for service. 

Adopted and approved this 6th day of November, 2014 
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RESOLUTION 

NO. 59:14 

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WHEREAS, SkyWest Airlines has provided excellent service to Brainerd Lakes Regional 

Airport, and 

WHEREAS, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission feels it is in the best interest of 

the community to continue with SkyWest as our air carrier, and 

WHEREAS, SkyWest Airlines is the sole bidder on the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport 

Essential Air Service for the new contract period beginning February 1, 2005, and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE:D thatthe Council ofthe City of Brainerd is in support 

of the U.S. Department of Transportation approving SkyWest's Essential Air Service Bid. 

Adopted this 201

" day of October. 2014 

Adopted this 21 51 day of October, 2014 

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DATE: October 28, 2014 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

Crow Wing County, Minnesota 

OFFERED BY COMMISSIONERS: Nystrom and Houge 

RESOLUTION REGARDING AIR SERVICE PROVIDER AT BRAINERD LAKES REGIONAL AIRPORT 

WHEREAS, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is co-owned by Crow Wing County and the City of Brainerd, and 

WHEREAS, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is an Important part of the overall transportation system within 

Crow Wing County providing necessary air services for businesses and the general public, and 

WHEREAS, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is an Essential Air Service Airport, and 

WHEREAS, an Essential Air Service Airport means that we need daily flight services to the Minneapolis - St. Paul 

International Airport and that the United States Department of Transportation engages in a bidding service to all interested 

carriers to bid on that service, and 

WHEREAS, in the process of bidding, which was just completed, there was only one bidder, SkyWest Airlines, 

and 

WHEREAS, SkyWest Airlines has been the provider of this service for the past two years and has provided good 

service to the 8rainerd Lakes Regional Airport during the time in which it held the contractNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners of Crow Wing County, Minnesota, 

encourages the United States Department of Transportation to accept SkyWest as the successful bidder on the contract 

for Essential Air Services for the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport 

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DISTRICT #1 - KOERING X 

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DISTRICT #3 - NYSTROM X 

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Brainerd Lakes Area 

ECONOMIC DEVELC)PMENr 

Corporation 

O~;;tober lS, 2014 

Kevin D. Schlemmer 

Chief, Essential Air Service Division, Xw53 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

U.S. Department of Tran$pOrtation 

1200 Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Schlemmer, 

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The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation is happy to support the bid from SkyW('s.t 

Airlines to serve our community for the two year Essential Air Service period beginning on February 1, 

2015. BlAEDC is a private non-profit 50l.c3 organization with a mission to expand business, build 

community, and grow jobs and is funded by local unit~ of government, busines~e.s, community leaders, 

and individuals who believe that together we create our own destiny and make a difference ill our 

community. 

SkyWest'.s perforrnance at Brainerd has been excellent, as evidenced by their on-time p~rformance in 

the month of September rea chins 95%. In addition, the·ir nE!w bid frees up o~pacity issues on our early 

morning flight by un-pairing us from International Falls and increasing our number of seats. We see this 

as a very positive development that speaks to our strong working relationship with SkyWest. 

Thank you for ~onsidering our c;omrnents and please feel free to contact me if further information is 

needed. 

Sincerely, ., 

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S~a Haverkamp 

Exewtlve Director, Broo:~inerd Lakes Area f.c:onomic Development Corporation 

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November 6, 2014 

Kevin D. Scl1lemmer 

Cl1ief, Essential Air Service Division, X-53 

Oftic~ of Aviation Analysis 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Schlemmer, 

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The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner with Brainerd Lakes Regional 

Airport locally, regionally and nationally. We fully support the increase of quality clir travel in snd 

out of Bminerd tl1rougl1 sssociation with SkyWest Airlines. Air service is crucial to the Brainerd 

LakGs region, impacting our local economy th101Jgh job creation, tourism and retail opportunities. 

Brainerd Lakes Re~Jional Airport support is key to the vision to grow our region toe national 

destination for business and tourism. Airline travel that is safe and reliable is pr.Jramormt to 

that growtl1. 

Sincerely, 

-Matt Kilian, President 

Brainerd Lakes Charnber of Commerce 

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Brainerd, MN 55401 

(218) 829-2838 

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Welcome Center 

7393 Stcte Highway 371 

Brclnerd, MN 56401 

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