The City of Des Moines, WA is proposing the formation of a permanent Airport Advisory Committee to advise the City Council on matters related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including review of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), potential interlocal agreements with airport partners, and the city's strategy with the Port of Seattle. The committee would consist of at least three Des Moines residents, including at least one City Council member, and would meet quarterly to evaluate airport-related issues and provide recommendations. Staff submitted the proposal for Council approval at the February 6, 2025 meeting, following a unanimous Council vote in October 2024 to establish such a committee.Open full document
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This agenda item from the City of Des Moines, WA proposes the formal establishment of an Airport Advisory Committee to advise the City Council on airport-related matters. The document outlines the committee’s purpose, composition, leadership, work plan, reporting requirements, and staff liaison role. Key topics include the SAMP timeline, Interlocal Agreement formation, consultant selection, StART participation, and Des Moines strategy with the Port of Seattle.