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Parowan, Parowan Airpark LLC move toward memorandum of understanding over through-the-fence options
Summary
Council and Parowan Airpark LLC discussed a memorandum of understanding Sept. 11 to memorialize how a future through-the-fence agreement, taxiway and road realignment would work if the property owner seeks aviation access; council did not yet vote but support was expressed to proceed to an MOU and later FAA process.
Parowan City Council reviewed a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Parowan Airpark LLC on Sept. 11 that outlines how the city and the property owner would coordinate if the owner pursues a through-the-fence airport access agreement and proposed hangar development. The MOU would not compel either party to act but would memorialize steps for road realignment, a future taxiway, and how an existing roadway ("Roadway A") would be converted to an internal airport road if the owner builds an outer public loop ("Roadway B").
City staff described the MOU as a practical way to keep both parties aligned while allowing the city to move forward on a separate airport-area road and grant projects. The MOU includes a provision that any future through-the-fence agreement would require FAA approval and that residential uses would not be permitted through a through-the-fence arrangement because FAA grant assurances generally bar residential development that compromises airport operations.
Property owners and representatives, including Cam Walker and others who participated in prior land swaps with the city, described the MOU as preserving options and recognizing prior property exchanges. The council discussed the agreement and asked city staff and the airport board to continue finalizing terms; the item will return as an action item at a future meeting. City staff noted the land the city dedicated as part of an earlier exchange has been used to support past FAA grant applications and remains part of the airport footprint.
