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The cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac have jointly hired the law firm Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl to challenge the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The firm will file a Petition for Review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, naming the FAA as the respondent. Under the agreement, SeaTac will receive and pay all legal invoices on behalf of the three cities, with legal fees starting with a $10,000 retainer and billed at $540 per hour for the lead attorney.

The Des Moines, Washington Airport Advisory Committee held meetings in October and November 2025 to discuss issues related to Sea-Tac Airport's impact on the city, including a review of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and updates from the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) representative. The committee voted unanimously to recommend adding legal services to an existing Interlocal Agreement, reflecting the city's ongoing efforts to address airport noise and expansion concerns. Additional agenda items included a Q&A session with Steve Edmiston and a review of citizen complaints and communications related to airport operations.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, covering several local government matters including a discussion of a City of Burien letter to the Port of Seattle, which relates to regional aviation and airport policy concerns affecting the area surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. Additional agenda items included a warehouse tax collections update, a 2026 property tax levy hearing, and new business items such as the Marina Steps construction contract and franchise agreements. The meeting also addressed a Memorandum of Understanding with King County Metro Transit and an update to the B&O Tax Model Ordinance.

The Des Moines City Council Airport Advisory Committee met on September 8, 2025, discussing community outreach survey options, a update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) presented at a recent City Council meeting, and an update on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a body focused on Sea-Tac Airport noise and related policy issues. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes in a 3-0 vote. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for October 13, 2025, with agenda items including a StART representative appointment, citizens' complaints, and further SAMP updates.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a Study Session on October 2, 2025, covering topics including 2026 legislative priorities, a Community Enrichment Services department update, and a proposed Public Safety Sales Tax ordinance. The session also included a Planning Commission discussion and an executive session regarding public employee performance. The city's stated mission focuses on maintaining a safe, sustainable waterfront community with core values of safety, sustainability, integrity, transparency, and innovation.