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In March 2019, the Washington State Department of Commerce issued a $500,000 Request for Proposal (RFP) to study the impacts of growing operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding communities. The study, mandated by the state Legislature, was set to examine issues including air traffic noise, public health, traffic congestion, property values, and economic development in nearby cities such as Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila. The effort was prompted by Sea-Tac's rapid growth — reaching 50 million passengers in 2018, far exceeding the 30 million projected for 2030 — and aimed to help local leaders and lawmakers identify ways to mitigate negative impacts.

The Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee met on December 5, 2017 to discuss key issues related to Sea-Tac Airport, including the formation of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable (StART) and an 18-month air quality study being conducted by the University of Washington to examine the effects of ultra-fine particles from jet exhaust on surrounding communities. The committee also reviewed the environmental review process for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), noting concerns that the Port of Seattle may pursue a less rigorous Environmental Assessment rather than a full Environmental Impact Statement. Community members raised additional concerns about nighttime flights, air cargo operations, and the Port potentially bypassing SEPA/NEPA requirements through piecemeal project approvals.

This document contains the agenda for the November 28, 2012 Highline Forum meeting held at the Tukwila Community Center, along with draft minutes from the September 26, 2012 joint meeting with the SKCEDI Executive Committee. Key topics included a conversation with Highline School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield, a Port of Seattle update on the Part 150 noise study, and a Q&A session with state legislators on economic development and education funding. The Part 150 Study, which addresses aircraft noise mitigation around Sea-Tac Airport, was listed as a standing update item presented by Port of Seattle representative Mark Reis.

In October 2012, the Highline Forum and Southwest King County Economic Development Initiative (SKCEDI) sent thank-you letters to Washington State Representatives Zack Hudgins and Tina Orwall for attending a joint meeting on September 26, 2012, at the Des Moines Senior Center. The letters acknowledged the representatives' candid discussion about legislative expectations in Olympia and expressed plans to continue conversations about the 2013 Economic Development Legislative Positions for Southwest King County. The correspondence was signed by Normandy Park Councilmember Marion Yoshino and Burien Deputy Mayor Rose Clark on behalf of both organizations.

Minutes and agenda from a 2012 joint meeting of the Highline Forum and SKCEDI Executive Committee, held in Des Moines, Washington, covering regional government and economic development topics. The meeting included discussions on a potential merger or restructuring of the two organizations, a review of 2013 legislative priorities, and opening remarks from state legislators representing the 11th and 34th legislative districts. While focused primarily on regional governance and economic development, the forum brought together representatives from cities near Sea-Tac Airport, including Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle.