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The City of Des Moines and neighboring cities have entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to coordinate their review of and response to the SeaTac Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review process, covering both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) requirements. Originally signed in 2018 and updated in 2024, the agreement establishes how participating cities share costs, manage contracts, and jointly hire environmental and legal consultants—including attorneys who can support a legal challenge to the SAMP's environmental conclusions. The latest version, managed by the City of SeaTac and expected to run through December 31, 2028, excludes Normandy Park but otherwise continues the multi-city partnership focused on protecting community interests during the airport planning process.

A City of Des Moines (Washington) presentation slide outlining a NEPA appeal with a deadline of 11/24/2025, an estimated initial filing cost of $1,000, and a recommendation from the Airport Advisory Committee that the City file the appeal. The slide notes the City would return to Council in early 2026 before incurring additional legal costs.

A formal council or board meeting showing approximately six members seated at a curved wooden dais with name placards visible, including what appear to be members Traci Burton, Harry Steinmetz, Matt Mahoney, Jeremy Nutting, JC Harris, and Gene Achziger.

A map of the Seattle-Tacoma area showing numbered noise monitoring station locations (numbered 1, 15–23, 25, 28) clustered around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) and extending south through Des Moines, Federal Way, and toward Milton/Fife. The stations appear to track aircraft noise corridors along what is likely the primary north-south flight path, with a dark vertical line indicating the runway centerline or flight track.

A city council meeting showing five council members seated at a curved dais. Visible name placards include Traci Buxton, Harry Steinmetz, Matt Mahoney, Jeremy Watkins, JC Harris, and Gene Achziger.

Agenda for the September 24, 2025 Highline Forum meeting hosted by the City of Des Moines, held in hybrid format. Topics include a Part 150 Noise Study update, SEA Airport Aviation Director search, South King & Port Community Fund Environmental Improvement Program, and StART update. The document also lists all 2025 Highline Forum meeting dates

A group of seven board members seated at a curved dais during what appears to be a public board meeting. Visible name placards include Traci Buxton, JC Harris, Matt Mahoney, and others, but the specific organization or meeting date cannot be confirmed from the image alone.

The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on April 15, 2025, to welcome new members, discuss the committee's workplan and legislative agenda, and review updates from the StART Committee and Highline Forum regarding Sea-Tac Airport issues. Draft minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting were also presented for approval, noting outgoing member thanks and a recap of a presentation made to Des Moines City Council on forming their own airport committee. Public comments could be submitted by email or in person via Zoom or City Hall attendance.