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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Metropolitan Airports Commission

(MAC)


Address

6040 28th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN
55450

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 473.603.
Enabled: 03-20-1975
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Gina Ballweber
(612) 726-8191
CHAIR
Rick King
(651) 324-1396

TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff-Contact
gina.ballweber@mspmac.org
(612) 726-8191
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
rick.king@mspmac.org
(651) 324-1396
Yes
Co-Chair
pgartland@greaterstcloud.com
(320) 260-2442
No
Membership

The 15 members include eight commissioners who reside in the eight MAC districts and four who reside outside the metro area; two from cities, towns or counties containing a key airport, and two from cities, towns or counties containing an intermediate airport.

The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, or designees, are ex-officio members.

The chair receives $39,304 per year plus expenses and serves at the pleasure of the governor.

Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $50.00
  • Other Compensation:

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The commission promotes air transportation locally, nationally, and internationally by developing the Twin Cities as an aviation center.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates Minneapolis-St.Paul Interhational Airport (MSP) and six reliever throughout the Twin Citites area. The MAC's mission is to serve the community by ensuring the safety of airport users and to provide efficient services and facilities for air travelers. In this role, the MAC has been fundamental contributor in making our region a strong force in the economy.

Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 1.5
Meeting Frequency: Typically Committee meetings are held the first Monday of each month and the full Commission meetings are held the third Monday of each month.

Meetings are held at:
Room 3048A, Mezzanine Level, Terminal 1, MSP Airport.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours:
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $285,147,202.00

Expenses Description:

Ordinary and necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of a system of airports.

Open Positions (6)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
District C Rep District C Rep Governor 11/21/2024 1 APPLY
District D Rep District D Rep Governor 11/21/2024 1 APPLY
District E Rep District E Rep Governor 11/21/2024 1 APPLY
District G Rep District G Rep Governor 11/21/2024 1 APPLY
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #2 Governor 11/21/2024 1 APPLY
Key Airport Systems Rep Key Airport Systems Rep #2 Governor 3/17/2025 1 APPLY

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
John Biestman District C Rep 12/30/2024
Mr James Lawrence District C Rep 11/19/2024
Mr. Khalid Mohamed District C Rep 2/12/2025
David Singleton District C Rep 11/1/2024
Mr. Thomas Forsythe District D Rep 12/9/2024
Shajive Jeganathan District D Rep 10/22/2024
Miquel McMoore District D Rep 10/28/2024
Ms Andrea Mokros District D Rep 3/28/2025
Mr Ryan Pecinovsky District D Rep 8/26/2024
Pamela Deal District E Rep 11/25/2024
Vinchenzo Marchiafava District E Rep 4/22/2025
Curtis Rebelein Junior District E Rep 3/20/2025
Sam Villella District E Rep 12/2/2024
Mrs. Nneka Constantino District G Rep 11/20/2024
Richard Ginsberg District G Rep 11/4/2024
Laverne McCartney Knighton District G Rep 11/22/2024
Mohamed Mohamud District G Rep 11/15/2024
Brian Hanson Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 11/21/2024
Kim Maki Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 12/2/2024
Barrett Ziemer Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 11/8/2024
Brooke Carlson Key Airport Systems Rep 2/24/2025
Jereld Hanson Key Airport Systems Rep 3/15/2025
LUEVA KARACHALIOS Key Airport Systems Rep 2/24/2025

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Ex-officio (Mayor Minneapolis)
Mayor of Minneapolis
Past Term End
01/03/2022
Ex-officio (Mayor St Paul)
Mayor of St. Paul
Past Term End
01/02/2022

Current Members (13)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Chair
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
District A Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
District B Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
District C Rep
Governor
Posted
01/06/2025
District D Rep
Governor
Posted
01/06/2025
District E Rep
Governor
Posted
01/06/2025
District F Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
District G Rep
Governor
Posted
01/06/2025
District H Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #1
Governor
Filled
01/05/2026
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #2
Governor
Posted
01/06/2025
Key Airport Systems Rep #1
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Key Airport Systems Rep #2
Governor
Posted
01/03/2028