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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.

The Port of Seattle's 2025-2026 Economic Development City Partnership Program provides cooperative funding to King County cities to support local economic growth, job creation, and business diversity initiatives. Eligible cities can receive annual awards ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 based on population, with a 50% match requirement from city funds or in-kind resources. Funded projects may include business attraction campaigns, workforce development, small business technical assistance, tourism promotion, and export trade support tied to Port facilities such as SEA Airport and cruise terminals.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council Economic Development Committee held a meeting on March 27, 2025, which included a discussion on updating the city's Sound Transmission Code, a topic that had been postponed from the previous February 27 meeting due to time constraints. The agenda also covered short-term rental regulations, a long-range financial plan, and development impact analysis. While the sound code discussion is relevant to ongoing concerns about noise transmission in the area near Sea-Tac Airport, no specific policy decisions or recommendations are recorded in these meeting documents.

The City of Des Moines, Washington is considering adopting a new sound transmission code to address aircraft noise from SeaTac Airport, following the repeal of its previous ordinance in 2012. Building Official Daniel Hopp recommends hiring a sound engineering consultant to help draft updated noise standards, evaluate construction costs, and redefine noise zones for both new buildings and major remodels. The proposal aims to modernize noise mitigation requirements while balancing economic feasibility for developers and residents.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a Study Session on February 6, 2025, covering several topics including marina improvements, a planning commission discussion, and an Airport Advisory Committee review. The $25.1 million bond ordinance, passed in June 2023, funds projects such as dock replacement at the city marina, public steps and plazas, and Redondo Beach pier and restroom improvements. The airport-related agenda item focused on an Airport Partnership discussion, reflecting the city's ongoing engagement with Sea-Tac Airport noise and policy concerns.