The board discussed a request from a private party to purchase a city‑owned lot adjacent to the runway that contains a stormwater detention facility built under a private subdivision. Board members did not take formal action but asked the Airport Development Committee to investigate engineering feasibility, drainage obligations and impacts before recommending whether to proceed with a sale.

Meeting participants said the lot contains at least one concrete‑walled detention pond that currently receives little runoff; a private party has proposed building a hangar over the top of the retention structure and presented examples where structures have been built atop detention facilities. City staff and board members said questions remain about who would be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the detention system if ownership changes and whether building over the detention pond would meet development and stormwater rules.

The board noted the city’s development services director (Joy Strohmeyer, who began in the role earlier that week) and economic development director (Eric Zino) had been involved or would be able to support staff review. Board members said the matter should be referred to the Airport Development Committee for a technical review that would include engineering evaluation, potential maintenance agreements and any required approvals from Travis County or other jurisdictions.

No sale, price or contract was proposed or approved at the meeting; participants emphasized the need for engineering proof that drainage performance could be maintained and for clear legal agreements that would allocate long‑term maintenance responsibilities if a sale were to be pursued.