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Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority briefed Sherburne County on finances and possible levy; board requests joint meeting with counties and city
Summary
Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority leaders told Sherburne County commissioners the airport has new revenue initiatives but faces operating shortfalls because key local contributions are fixed and not inflation-adjusted; commissioners requested a joint meeting with regional partners to discuss governance and any levy plans.
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners heard an update from the Saint Cloud Regional Airport Authority on operations, capital projects, revenue initiatives and budget pressures, and asked staff to set up a joint conversation with regional partners.
Airport representatives — board appointee Brian Myers, at-large board member Angie Olsen and Airport Director Bill Towel — summarized recent investments and new revenue sources: a new T-hangar and private hangar development, approach lighting and instrument landing system upgrades funded by a mix of FAA, state and local bonding, and ongoing pursuit of revenue from parking, hangar rentals and other airport-generated sources.
"We have $2 million in the bank, but our…
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