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A July 25, 1979 Port of Seattle internal memorandum from James Branch to all departments and staff compiles 23 questions raised by the public at a Zone Three Steering Committee meeting held on July 24, 1979. The questions cover a wide range of community concerns related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including aircraft noise levels, flight path enforcement, land acquisition programs, runway expansion plans, clear zone definitions, and jet engine emissions affecting nearby neighborhoods. The memo also addresses topics such as FAR 36 noise standards, the Sunset Recreation Plan, the ADAP program, and how residents of the Highline and Zone 3 communities can better cooperate with the Port of Seattle to resolve ongoing airport-related issues.

These handwritten pages appear to be contact lists and meeting notes related to community organizing around Sea-Tac Airport noise issues, dating to around 1979. The lists include names, phone numbers, and addresses of residents in Seattle and Des Moines, Washington neighborhoods affected by airport noise. A notation references a Zone 3 Community Meeting held on July 24, 1979 at the ERAC Building (156th & Ambaum), focused on noise remedy programs and land use in the North Action Area, with Port of Seattle officials including the Airport Manager, Director of Public Information, and Planner in attendance.

This document contains handwritten sign-in sheets and contact lists from a Zone 3 Community Meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 1979, at the ERAC Building (156th & Ambaum), focused on noise remedy programs and land use in the North Acres area near Sea-Tac Airport. Attendees included Port of Seattle officials such as Airport Manager Otis Dunham, Director of Public Information Dave Warmuth, Planner Joe Sims, and King County Community Planner Dave Baugh, along with numerous local residents. The sheets record names, addresses, and phone numbers of participants, reflecting community engagement with airport noise and land-use concerns in the Seattle/Des Moines area during the late 1970s.

This document contains planning materials for North Sea-Tac Park from around 1979, including a base map of the park and four alternative development concept plans ranging from fully passive (nature-focused) to fully active (sports and recreation facilities). It also includes a roster of the North Clear Zone Advisory Committee, dated July 10, 1979, listing approximately 40 community members with their addresses, phone numbers, and areas of recreational interest such as golf, baseball, trails, and general planning. The materials reflect community input efforts related to land use and park development in the airport noise impact zone near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

A 1979 public meeting notice from Jongejan/Gerrard Associates, Landscape Architects, inviting community members to participate in the North End Clear Zone Recreation Master Plan near Sea-Tac Airport. The kickoff meeting was held on July 10, 1979, at Glacier High School Cafeteria, where residents could share ideas about recreational use of the acquisition area north of Sea-Tac Airport and volunteer to work with consultants, the Port of Seattle, and King County. Additional public meetings were planned for August and October 1979 as part of the biweekly planning process.

A 1978 Washington State House of Representatives bill analysis outlines proposed legislation to limit airport noise, giving local governments that own airports the authority to restrict aircraft use and flight times to keep residential community noise levels below 65 decibels. Airports with more than 30 scheduled flights per day would be required to take action to meet this standard, with special attention to reducing noise during evening and nighttime hours. A public hearing on the legislation was held on December 7, 1978, at the Burien Public Library near Sea-Tac Airport.

Minutes from the Highline Community Council meeting held on October 12, 1978, covering new member appointments, correspondence regarding Zenith Park, and proposals for community coordination and funding. The council discussed topics including block grants for historical preservation, youth employment through the King-Snohomish Manpower Consortium, and representation on regional boards such as the King County Health Planning Council and METRO's Water Quality and Transportation Boards. Financial business included approval of bills totaling $29.00 against a treasury balance of $36.45.

The Highline Community Council's proposed bylaws from 1978 outline the structure and objectives of an independent, nonprofit community organization serving the Highline School District #401 area near Seattle. The Council consists of fifteen elected members drawn from five high school service districts, plus ten appointed members, and aims to represent residents by liaising between the community and government on issues including local development and community betterment. While the document primarily addresses governance and membership rules, it reflects the organized civic framework through which Highline-area residents — including those affected by Sea-Tac Airport noise — could formally engage with public policy decisions.

This document contains membership records and meeting minutes from the Highline Community Council, a neighborhood civic organization in the Highline area south of Seattle (near Sea-Tac Airport), dated September 14, 1978. The membership list includes elected representatives from five districts — Evergreen, Glacier, Highline, Mount Rainier, and Tyee — along with their addresses and phone numbers. The meeting minutes record attendance, treasurer's report (noting $17.43 in the treasury and $29.69 in outstanding bills), and a brief committee update on the dormant Social Action Committee.

This document records minutes from a 1978 series of meetings of the Highline Community Council (HCC) regarding the appointment of four citizen representatives to a Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Key issues discussed included establishing geographic boundaries for representation, setting criteria for appointments, and publicizing openings to invite citizens to serve. Communication breakdowns and procedural disputes—such as unauthorized boundary changes and unfulfilled commitments to write official letters—hampered the process throughout the summer of 1978.