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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2017 7-24-2017 Special Meeting MinutesWASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 24, 2017 5:15 PM A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -Manuel, and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Bob Baggett was excused. Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department directors and staff members were also present Director of Administration Dana Hinman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Chief Bob Lee, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. II. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5307 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to apply for and, if awarded, to accept grant funds in the amount of $300,000, from the Federal Aviation administration, To perform the design of the Auburn Municipal Airport Runway Enhancement project, and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor Assistant Director Gaub explained the grant process and the matching fund options. Deputy Mayor Wales asked how many additional feet the runway would be extended. Assistant Director Gaub stated the runway will be extended up to approximately 4,000 feet as allowed by Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 24, 2017 environmental assessment. The increased runway length will help planes take off and land in adverse conditions. Deputy Mayor Wales noted this grant is only for the design work. She asked if the City will apply for grants for the actual work. Assistant Director Gaub stated the City will apply for several more grants in this process, the FAA has requirements on how and when you can apply for the grants during the process. Deputy Mayor Wars moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve Resolution No. 5307. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 III. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. APPROVED THE 7t" DAY OF August, 2017. Oil IL45 ANCY S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 2