Airport Advisory Committee Establishment and Appointments: Agenda Item for Des Moines City Council, June 12, 2025

The Des Moines, WA City Council is considering Resolution 25-034 to formally establish an ad-hoc Airport Advisory Committee focused on Sea-Tac Airport issues, including review of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), interlocal agreements with airport partners, and the city's strategy with the Port of Seattle. The five-member committee would include the city's existing StART (Seattle-Tacoma Airport Roundtable) representative Joe Dusenbury and four mayoral appointees — Jeffrey Bogen, Barton DeLacy, Todd Downing, and Steve Reagin — each serving terms through December 31, 2027. The committee will act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, ensuring community involvement in decisions related to airport noise, expansion, and related environmental and policy matters.

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Des Moines, WA City Council agenda item for June 12, 2025 proposing Resolution 25-034 to establish an ad-hoc Airport Advisory Committee to address issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport). Includes six suggested motions: establishing the committee, appointing current StART (Seattle-Tacoma Airport Roundtable) representative Joe Dusenbury, and confirming Mayoral appointments of Jeffrey Bogen, Barton DeLacy, Todd Downing, and Steve Reagin to the Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee, each expiring December 31, 2027. Committee scope includes SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) review, Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with airport partners, Port of Seattle strategy, and consultant recommendations. Committee consists of five community members including two StART representatives and three public members who are Des Moines residents or business owners.

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