Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, January 14, 2019

The City's Aviation Advisory Committee met on January 14, 2019 to discuss ongoing efforts related to SeaTac Airport noise concerns, including drafting a letter to the Port of Seattle and planning a joint meeting with City consultants in May 2019. Committee members reported on a Port of Seattle noise meeting in Burien that drew criticism for the speaker's refusal to address airport noise issues. Three members of the public commented, with suggestions ranging from hiring a full-time airport lobbyist to increasing EPA involvement in reducing noise emissions.

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Meeting summary of the Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) held January 14, 2019, chaired by City Manager Michael Matthias. Topics include drafting a letter from City Council to Port Of Seattle, a proviso meeting with Washington State Department of Commerce attended by Matthias and Committee Member Steve Edmiston, inviting city consultants to meet with the AAC and City Council on May 2, 2019, and a summary of the January 10 City Council meeting where Edmiston presented the POSANC. City Manager invited to speak to Port Of Seattle Commission regarding StART on January 22, 2019. Committee discussed Burien Airport Committee December 18, 2018 agenda packet and January 7, 2019 Burien City Council meeting. Edmiston reported on the January 12, 2019 Port Of Seattle noise meeting in Burien. Public comments from JC Harris (suggested hiring a full-time lobbyist for airport issues), Ann Kroeker (noise emissions and EPA involvement), and Larry Cripe. Next meeting scheduled February 11, 2019.

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