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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
James Lawrence
(651) 373-0554

TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff-Contact
gina.ballweber@mspmac.org
(612) 726-8191
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
libbypetit@gmail.com
(651) 373-0554
Yes
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: Commission members are reimbursed for mileage incurred while traveling from their home or place of business to and from Committee meetings and full Commission meetings, in accordance with the current state mileage reimbursement rate.

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: $302,057,839.00

Expenses Description:

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

Open Positions (4)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
District B Rep District B Rep Governor 2/16/2026 1 APPLY
District C Rep District C Rep Governor 2/6/2026 1 APPLY
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #1 Governor 11/27/2025 1 APPLY
Key Airport Systems Rep Key Airport Systems Rep #2 Governor 3/17/2025 1 APPLY

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Mr James Lawrence Chair 1/16/2026
Paul Baillos District B Rep 2/9/2026
Richard Forschler District B Rep 2/16/2026
Kyle O'Neill District B Rep 1/30/2026
Mr. Bradley Wiersum District B Rep 2/4/2026
Amina Baha District C Rep 1/20/2026
Theodore James District C Rep 1/22/2026
David MacIntyre District C Rep 1/21/2026
Mr. Steve Peterson District C Rep 1/30/2026
Jeffrey Rainey District C Rep 2/13/2026
Martin Scheerer District C Rep 2/12/2026
Eugene (Gene) Winstead District C Rep 2/13/2026
Nicholas Jenkins District D Rep 5/27/2025
Ms Andrea Mokros District D Rep 3/28/2025
Vinchenzo Marchiafava District E Rep 4/22/2025
Curtis Rebelein Junior District E Rep 3/20/2025
Beirut Abafogi Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 11/25/2025
SADIQ ABDIRAHMAN Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 12/2/2025
Mr. Jeffery Anderson Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 5/20/2025
Roberta Bruce- Reindorf Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 2/9/2026
Patti Gartland Intermediate Airport Systems Rep 11/6/2025
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
Dawn Tappy Key Airport Systems Rep 2/19/2026
Andre Winters Key Airport Systems Rep 12/21/2025

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Ex-officio (Mayor Minneapolis)
Mayor of Minneapolis
Past Term End
01/03/2026
Ex-officio (Mayor St Paul)
Mayor of St. Paul
Past Term End
01/03/2026

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
Posted
01/04/2027
District C Rep
Governor
Posted
01/01/2029
District D Rep
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
District E Rep
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
District F Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
District G Rep
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
District H Rep
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #1
Governor
Posted
01/05/2026
Intermediate Airport Systems Rep #2
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
Key Airport Systems Rep #1
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Key Airport Systems Rep #2
Governor
Posted
01/03/2028