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In December 1983, the Port of Seattle invited community members to review preliminary boundaries for three proposed noise remedy programs near Seattle-Tacoma (Jackson) International Airport: land acquisition, purchase assurance, and sound insulation. Consultant firm Peat Marwick recommended eligibility criteria for sound insulation, targeting single-family homes exposed to noise levels of Ldn 70 or above in 1980, or Ldn 65 or above projected for the year 2000. Residents were encouraged to submit comments on the proposed boundaries and criteria by January 31, 1984.

In September 1983, the Port of Seattle sent a follow-up letter to residents who attended Noise Remedy Workshops held August 29–31, 1983, regarding aircraft noise impacts near Henry M. Jackson International Airport (Sea-Tac). The workshops, which drew approximately 350 community members, focused on a proposed 'purchase guarantee' program that would allow residential property owners in high-noise areas to sell their homes at fair market value to the airport operator. Attendees provided input on guidelines for determining the order in which properties would be bought out under such a program.

In May 1983, the Port of Seattle held three community workshops to gather resident input on noise remedies for Sea-Tac International Airport, drawing over 120 attendees from surrounding neighborhoods. Common concerns included faster program implementation, expanded land acquisition boundaries, stricter FAA noise abatement procedures, and a preference for quieter aircraft. The feedback was compiled into a summary forwarded to decision-makers in agencies and local governments with the authority to implement future noise remedies.

A letter from Bill Holstine to Sea/Tac noise and air pollution impacted community residents announcing a meeting to discuss the completed Noise Update Study results and potential legal action against the Port of Seattle. The meeting was scheduled for January 26, 1983, and would include an attorney to discuss legal processes and an M.D. to

A memorandum detailing examples of citizen involvement programs in King County, including the Policy Development Commission, METRO’s advisory committees, and the Port of Seattle’s Policy Advisory Committee. The document discusses structures, functions, and changes to these citizen participation programs.

Letter from Rosemary Zeutschel criticizing the Port of Seattle’s inadequate public involvement process for the Sea-Tac/Boeing Field Airspace Study, arguing that insufficient time was provided for community organizations to review technical documents and provide meaningful input.

A February 9, 1982 letter from Port of Seattle Director of Aviation Oris D. Dunham to Bill Bowlin addresses density guidelines for the North Sea-Tac Park, located under flight paths at Sea-Tac International Airport. The letter clarifies that the gymnasium and meeting areas of the former Sunset Junior High School complex are subject to a recommended 60-person limit to reduce noise impacts on gatherings beneath the flight paths. However, the Port and FAA indicated they would consider granting special permission for the Greater Highline Community Parks Board to exceed that limit for one-time fundraising events benefiting long-term park development.

Letter from Sea-Tac Airport Manager Oris W. Dunham Jr. to William C. Holstine addressing community concerns about airport operations, including land acquisition programs, noise mitigation, flight operations, and the North Sea-Tac Park development. The letter responds to a November 14 meeting and community questionnaire about Port of Seattle relationships with surrounding neighborhoods.

In this November 4, 1980 letter, Port of Seattle PAC Chairman Oris W. Dunham, Jr. invites PAC members to a community meeting requested by Riverton Heights residents to air their grievances about Sea-Tac International Airport. The meeting was scheduled for November 13, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. at Riverton Heights Elementary School library in Seattle. Dunham clarified the gathering would not be an official PAC meeting, but that he and his staff would attend.