Airport Committee Pages from Study Session – 06 Feb 2025 – Agenda – Updated

[ ] Parks, Recreation & Senior Services ____ [ ] Public Works ____ APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER FOR SUBMITTAL: ____________ Purpose and Recommendation The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider establishing an Airport Committee that will advise the Council on matters requiring decisions and/or actions related to airport issues. Suggested Motion Motion: “I move that the City Council approve the formation of the Airport Advisory Committee as outlined in the agenda item.” /s/ TG Discussion Item #3 Page 43 of 76 Background The City Council voted unanimously at the October 24, 2024 meeting to establish an Airport Committee. The Committee will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding airport-related issues. This Committee will be tasked with evaluating key topics, ensuring community involvement, and advising the Council on decision-making processes related to the airport. Discussion Based on the initial discussion, the following is a draft for consideration by the City Council regarding this item at the February 6, 2025 meeting. 1. Committee Purpose: The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, providing recommendations and advice on the following topics related to airport matters: o Examination of the SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) timeline and responses to the process o Formation of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with airport partners and the extent of interaction with those partners o Selection and contracting of a consultant to assist with relevant projects o The role of the City of Des Moines on the StART (Seattle-Tacoma Airport…
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