Park and Recreation Commission earlier had recommended a site next to the Family Recreation Center. However, following a discussion, the Commission indicated support for the skate board park to be built at 1st South and German Street. Councilor Joel Albrecht expressed concern, however, that safety was a concern because of traffic. The council inserted a safety analysis into its motion. The city engineer's request for a selection committee to evaluate potential consultants to provide airport planning and design services for the runway extension at New Ulm Municipal Airport drew debate.
Airports are very important to small towns.
The plan is to extend the 4,500-foot runway an additional 500 feet. According to City Engineer Steven Koehler, that would accommodate one size larger business jet. Fleischmann wasn't convinced. We really haven't got information on how the airport is used. We need to know how much it benefits the community.