Council members, tenants and airport staff discussed governance and administrative reforms for the airport, including reinstating an airport advisory board, establishing clearer contracting and leasing procedures, improving records and key control, and maintaining a distinct airport fund.
Staff said the airport fund has been separated from the general fund (referred to as fund 55) and that financial statements are available in the agenda package. Tenants and advisory participants asked for regular financial reports at advisory board meetings so the group could review revenues, expenses and the effect of policy changes such as monthly billing.
Staff described administrative gaps when the meeting manager took over: incomplete tenant records, an unmarked master key ring, and a courtesy car policy that needs liability coverage. The manager said he has reduced the hangar waiting list from roughly 60 names to 26 through outreach and follow‑up and has implemented a clearer communication and form process to handle transfer requests before execution by city contracting staff.
Participants asked that annual requirements remain in place (for example, annual insurance certificates) because the city needs to control liability and ensure leases are current. Staff said they will keep annual insurance verification and also present improved, plain‑language communications to applicants. The group agreed an advisory board should meet regularly with a clear scope (procurement of engineering firms, review of financials, recommendations to council) rather than only convening when problems arise.
No formal ordinance or bylaws were adopted in the meeting; staff will present a proposed advisory board charter, updated contract forms and a protocol for key control and abandoned vehicle/property handling to the council for consideration.