Hey Ted,
Thanks again for the feed. About the split feed for the ground, first off obviously we'll take anything we can get! ha ha But, in the next few months when the snow moves in and now 17/35 opening up, I can see the ground control freq's going to be non-stop. So I vote for yes splitting them up. I don't know what it all entails, but if it can be done for minimal cost than go for it.
Sounds like you have a prime spot for the new runway. I'll send you some earplugs if you would like. I never understood why the MAC didn't mount up some more $$$ and put a third parallel runway in to the north. Since 17/35 can only land to the north and takeoff to the south, it seems kinda strange. But, I'm sure it was the fastest plan to add some more concrete.
Anyways, I'm rambling on for now. Thanks again!