HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2025 Special Agenda Airport Advisory Board
Special Meeting
* May 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM
CITY OF AU
Conference Room 1
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2143 E Street NE
WASHINGTON Auburn, WA 98002
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. The Airport Advisory Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at 8:00
a.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To listen to the meeting by phone or Teams, please call the number below or follow the
link:
Telephone: 1-509-530-1507
Conference ID: 959 633 004#
Teams Link: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 240 468 682 546
Passcode: Pp7GS9LT
ROLL CALL
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A. Participants can provide comments in person or submit written comments in advance of
the scheduled meeting. Participants can submit written comments via mail or email. All
written comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Angela Klein, Airport Administrative Specialist
2143 E St NE Suite 1
Auburn, WA 98002
Email comments to:
airport(cauburnwa.gov
If an individual requires accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of
difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, notice of the need for accommodation
is needed by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Participants can request
accommodation to be able to provide remote oral comment by contacting the Airport Office
in person, by phone (253) 333-6821, or email to airportCc auburnwa.gov.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MARCH 19TH, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (15 MIN)
B. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS AND BOARD TRACKING MATRIX (5 MIN)
GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS
A. AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT (10 MIN)
B. AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION REPORT (5 MIN)
C. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE REPORT (5 MIN)
SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule:
September 17
November 19
Unless otherwise noted and advertised, all meetings will start at 8 a.m. and will take place
at the Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1 located at 2143 E St. NE, Auburn, WA
98002.
*Please note that subject to advanced public noticing, the Board may elect to schedule
additional special meetings beyond the meeting dates specified above.
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.clov).
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
MARCH 19TH, 2025 REGULAR MEETING May 14, 2025
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works March 19, 2025 Minutes
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve the minutes for the meeting on March 19th, 2025.
Background for Motion:
Move to approve the minutes for the meeting on March 19th, 2025.
Background Summary:
See attached.
Councilmember: Staff: Tim Mensonides
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Airport Advisory Board
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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Clark called the meeting to order and welcomed attendees.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The meeting was held in person and virtually.
ROLL CALL
Present: Andrea Prasse (late), Deanna Clark, Wayne Osborne, Jay Miner, Justin
Heater, Greg Ramig, Chad Ellison
City Staff. Public Works Director Ingrid Gaub, Airport Manager Tim Mensonides, Airport
Administrative Specialist Angela Klein, Airport Operations Specialist Ethan Kimes,
Airport Employee Abbie Weir, City Attorney Jason Whalen
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 20, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Board Member Osborne, seconded by Board Member Heater that the
Board approve the Airport Advisory Board minutes for November 20, 2025. Motion
carried, 6-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT TRAINING (20 MIN)
City Attorney Jason Whalen presented on the Open Public Meetings Act. Questions
and comments followed.
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ACTION ITEMS
A. 2025 BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ELECTIONS (5 MIN)
Manager Mensonides shared that one nomination had been received for Andrea
Prasse to remain as Board Chair and Deanna Clark to remain as Board Vice Chair.
Boardmember Ellison moved to approve the nominations. Boardmember Heater
seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 - 0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. 2025 AIRPORT MARKETING FOCUS (10 MIN)
Manager Mensonides shared the 2025 Airport Marketing Focus with the board. He also
discussed the possibility of a full-service FBO (fixed-base operator) and absorbing
additional businesses and tenants as general aviation changes at nearby airports.
Finding more airport-based mechanics will be a major 2025 focus, he said. Questions
followed.
B. AIRPORT BUDGET AND 2024 PERFORMANCE (5 MIN)
Manager Mensonides reported to the Board on 2024 revenue and expenditures,
mentioning the runway project, in particular. Questions followed. He then discussed
plan for the AWOS in the 2025-26 budget for capital projects.
C. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS AND BOARD TRACKING MATRIX (5 MIN)
Manager Mensonides shared the status of capital projects including the possibility of a
new airport office building and finding or building more space for Rainier's flight school
operations. He also shared the tracking matrix with the Board. Questions followed.
GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS
A. AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT (10 MIN)
Manager Mensonides began his report by sharing statistics from 1200 Aero, the
airport's new operations tracking software. He discussed increased operations with the
larger presence of Rainier at the airport, introduced the Airport's newest employee,
Abbie Weir, and discussed the updated and amended lease with Cascade Helicopter.
Mensonides then recognized Airport Operations Specialist Kimes for his involvement in
a mission readiness exercise conducted by the Army in January and shared plans for
south lot development. Questions and discussion followed.
B. AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION REPORT (5 MIN)
Administrative Specialist Klein reported on tie-down and hangar rental status, fuel sales
and the hangar wait list. She also shared the 2024 Fly Washington Passport Food
Drive trophy win, 2024 Holiday Open House, a visit to Muckleshoot Tribal students to
speak to them about airport careers, and 2025 Auburn Airport Day planning underway.
C. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE REPORT (5 MIN)
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Operations Specialist Kimes shared with the board the purchase of new equipment,
including a wide-area mower, two large FOD BOSS mats and a high powered, pull-
behind blower to help remove FOD and bird droppings from the runway. He also
shared updates on Wildlife mitigation, a lighting issue with the new PAPI that was
resolved, and installation of new community signs at the Airport Office and Park-and-
Ride fences.
SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
Regular Meeting Schedule:
May 14, 2025
September 17, 2025
November 19, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Airport Advisory Board, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.
APPROVED this 14th day of May, 2025.
Angela Klein, Board Secretary
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS AND BOARD TRACKING MATRIX (5 MIN) May 14, 2025
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Capital Project and Board
Tracking Matrix
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Airport staff will review the status of the Airport capital projects and the strategic plan items with the
Board.
Councilmember: Staff: Tim Mensonides
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Capital Projects
Capital Project Status
LEAD PROJECT DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS WHAT'S NEXT STAFF START DATE EST. COMPL. EST. COST
DATE
Runway Rehab, RSA, Grading,
New PAPI installation, Taxiway Wickstrom/ $ 4,055,555
City/CW Alpha lighting, Runway Project Close Out&Grant Reimbursement Mensonides Nov-21 Jun-25
Desigination:17/35, New Inst.
Approach
(90/10)
Opened bids. Bids will permit installation of AWOS only. In
AWOS, Beacon, Emergency Wickstrom/
City/CW Generator order to fund project awaiting donation of federal funding from FAA&WSDOT Grant Application's Mensonides Nov-23 Sep-26 $ 1,111,110
other airports.
(95/5)
Annual Maintenance and Repair Identified taxilanes B-J next in line for next pavement Obtain quotes and look into partner projects with City
City (including pavement) maintenance Transportation projects. Mensonides May-25 Nov-25 $ 150,000
Identify other possible projects:
Annual Maintenance and Repair Complete upgrading interior lights and electrical in the 3 units Paint the Classic Helicopter building,
City of Facilities remaining in F hangar row. Replace all fading signage, Mensonides Jan-25 Feb-25 $ 100,000
Install exterior lighting on open hangars
City/CW Airport Master Plan Planning &Securing FAA funding Scoping Mensonides Jan-30 Jan-32 $ 5,000,000
(90/10)
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AIRPORT BOARD - TRACKING MATRIX
KRA Key Result Area/Goals Start
Lead Narrative Description Completion Date
Reference [1] Date
(Not in Priority Order)
Develop new hangars on the SE corner of the airport with multiple businesses
1 1 Continued Hangar Public Works Director/Airport placed in larger box style hangars. Seek opportunities for additional hangar 1Q 2020 On going
Development Manager development on the airport to address the high demand for hangar space within the
region.
Airport Manager/Public Works Redevelopment of the middle ramp area to accommodate the Airport Office,
1-3 Middle Ramp Development Director improve access and parking. Seek partnerships for development of space for 3Q 2022 On going
additional business use.
Annual review of the Airport Marketing Focus to be responsive to changing market
conditions and needs with a focus on marketing and leasing the two on airport
Public Works Director/Airport development sites approved in the approved Airport Master Plan to prospective
2-2 Airport Marketing Focus Manager/Airport Advisory tenants and developers. Other areas of focus are emerging technologies, alternative 1 Q 2025 19-Mar-25
Board/Economic Development fuels, recruitment of on airport Businesses, and better incorporation of the Airport
into other City events. Current focus for on airport business development includes
expanded flight training, permanent maintenance facility, expansion of avionics and
restaurant opportunities.
Airport Manager/Public Works Pursue opportunities for physical growth of the Airport consistent with the approved
2-3 Airport Expansion Areas Director Airport Master Plan including a runway extension and opportunities for partnerships 1 Q 2023 On going
for both on-airport and adjacent property development.
N/A Annual Tasks Public Works Director/Airport
Staff/Airport Advisory Board 1.Annual Fee Update Anticipated: September
2. Capital Improvement Plan Update Completed: March
3. Board Composition Review Anticipated: November
4. Board Work Plan Update for 2026 Anticipated: November
[1] KRA 1 = Facility& Infrastructure; KRA 2 = Economic/Community Development; KRA 3 = Operation Enhancement/Expansion
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