Nick Modders, a pilot at Airlake Airport, presented the case for changing the airport's Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) from 123.0 MHz to 123.075 MHz. The current frequency is shared by eight nearby airports—Albert Lee, Princeton, New Ulm, Alexandria, Redwood Falls, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Spencer, Iowa—creating severe congestion that Modders compared to "driving with a loud radio." The proposed new frequency is currently unused within a 100-mile radius, making it an ideal solution with no associated costs.

Council member Adam questioned whether there were any downsides to the change. "What is the downside to changing this? It costs nothing and it's available," he said. "What is the downside? Is there one? I'm not aware of one." The council voted unanimously to approve the change, with Dan Walbert making the motion and Steve Getter seconding it. The council also voted to recommend that the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which holds the FCC license for the frequency, investigate and implement the change.

During discussion, pilots noted that non-standard radio communication from some pilots—including student pilots from Mankato State University's aviation program—contributes to the congestion problem. Pat Monahan, a pilot and hangar owner, criticized unnecessary transmissions that don't follow standard phraseology, saying they make the frequency harder to use effectively.

In a separate unanimous vote, the council also approved updates to the airport's noise abatement guidelines, now titled "Noise Abatement Best Practices." The updated voluntary guidelines include specific traffic pattern altitudes, recommendations to avoid nighttime touch-and-go operations, and a designated area for extended maintenance run-ups. Council members emphasized that these are suggestions, not rules, designed to help reduce noise complaints and keep the airport operating smoothly.