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MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
MEETING TIME: 7:30 A.M.
MEETING LOCATION: Held via Zoom
Meeting Attendance Record:
Board Members:
Deanna Clark, Chairperson
- • Andrea Prasse, Board Member
Wayne Osborne, Board Member
Justin Heater, Board Member
Joe Nessel, Board Member
Dennis Decoteau, Board Member
Jay Miner, Board Member
City Staff:
Ingrid Gaub, Public Works Director
Tim Mensonides, Auburn Airport Manager
Ryan Hubbard, Airport Operations Specialist ,
Angela Klein, Auburn Airport Office Assistant
Jenn Francis, City of Auburn Economic Development Manager
Abid Rahmani, City of Auburn Economic Development Coordinator
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AUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairperson Clark called the meeting to order and welcomed attendees and
guests. Office Assistant Klein called roll.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments for this meeting.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Board Member
Osborne and seconded by Board Member Nessel to approve the
December 15, 2021 Auburn Airport Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0
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C. BOARD ACTION ITEMS:
1. BOARD CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR POSITIONS
A motion was made by Board Member Osborne and seconded by
Board Member Nessel to approve Deanna Clark as Chairperson and
Andrea Prasse as Vice-Chair for the 2022 calendar year.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0 ,
2. AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS, MINIMUM
STANDARDS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A motion was made by Board Member Nessel and seconded by
Board Member Prasse to approve the airport minimum standards
rules and regulations.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7 — 0
D. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. 2022 AIRPORT MARKETING FOCUS
Manager Mensonides discussed projects for 2022 that include
bringing new business to the airport, particularly for the Airtech space
available in August and then introduced Jenn Francis, who then
discussed working with local area businesses, recent rezoning and a
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AUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD,
MEETING MINUTES
desire to recruit established or new businesses to the areas adjacent
to and near the airport. Francis solicited information from the board
regarding the kinds of businesses recommended. Suggestions
included an airport restaurant and/or food trucks. A discussion
followed that included interest in oil and parts supply along with
additional maintenance help. Emerging technologies was also
mentioned. Francis encouraged board members to reach out with
ideas and mentioned ARPA (America Plan Rescue Act) funding and
other grant options available to help local area businesses.
2. 2022 CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS
Manager Mensonides shared updates on capital projects that
included the property acquisition of land at the south end of the airport
from King County, runway improvements scheduled for summer of
2023, night restrictions, hangar door replacement project and annual
maintenance and repair.
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3. TRACKING MATRIX
Manager Mensonides updated the board on the SE lot development,
middle ramp development, and annual tasks.
E. BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT
Office Assistant Klein reported on the status of leased hangars, tie-
down spaces, the hangar wait list and 2021 fuel sales. Manager
Mensonides discussed fuel prices, the Northwest Aviation
Conference & Trade Show, additional fencing for the airport
perimeter, the awarding of the Fly Washington Passport food drive
trophy, a new briefing station in the airport office for pilots, and a
recap of the 2021 airport performance and budget.
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE REPORT
Airport Operations Specialist Hubbard updated the board on staffing,
summer projects, wildlife mitigation efforts, future equipment
purchases and upcoming summer events.
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AUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
F. PRESENTATIONS: NONE
G. SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING APPROVED MEETINGS:
2022 Regular Meeting Schedule:
May 18th, 2022
September 21st, 2022
November 16th, 2022
H. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING:
There being no other business Chairperson Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:52
a.m.
APPROVED this 14th day of September, 2022
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