Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, April 9, 2018

The Aviation Advisory Committee met on April 9, 2018 to discuss strategies for addressing aircraft noise, focusing on two main priorities: implementing a nighttime flight curfew and improving community engagement around the Port of Seattle's airport expansion planning (SAMP). Committee members expressed concern that previous Port of Seattle community forums had failed to meaningfully include the most affected neighborhoods, and agreed to draft a letter to the Port demanding more open dialogue. The committee also planned to present a report to the City Council on April 26, 2018.

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Meeting summary of the Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) held April 9, 2018, chaired by City Manager Michael Matthias. Committee reviewed the April 5, 2018 City Council Study Session and set priorities including implementing a night flight curfew and engaging with the Port Of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) community engagement process. Committee member Sheila Brush raised concerns that previous Port of Seattle community forums did not meaningfully include the most affected communities; the committee discussed drafting a letter to the Port Of Seattle and presenting at a Highline Forum meeting. Steve Edmiston and David Clark discussed keeping goals reasonable for Council. Next report to Council scheduled April 26, 2018; next AAC meeting May 14, 2018.

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