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Council directs airport advisory board to study zoning overlay, fuel and cost-sharing after potential $10M investment discussion
Summary
Council unanimously sent four items to the airport advisory board — a possible airport-area zoning overlay, fuel-supply options, methods to restart cost-sharing with the Rusty Allen Airport Property Owners Association, and review of FAA grant-assurance rules — after staff described a potential private investment in the airport.
The Lago Vista City Council unanimously directed the Airport Advisory Board (AAB) to examine four items tied to the Rusty Allen Airport: (1) whether a zoning overlay like New Braunfels's would help protect approaches and attract funding, (2) an operational solution to recurring fuel shortages, (3) options to restart cost-sharing with the Rusty Allen Airport Property Owners Association, and (4) compliance with FAA Grant Assurance No. 24 on fees and rental structures.
Council members discussed a staff summary of recent conversations with state aviation contacts and a private operator that staff said has signaled readiness to invest in the airport. City staff described a private aviation firm's interest in runway design and reconstruction funding over multiple years.
Councilor Prince moved and Councilor Durbin seconded a motion directing staff and the AAB to study and return recommendations; the motion passed unanimously. The AAB's review was recommended to include coordination with planning and zoning if a zoning overlay is pursued and technical assistance from the airport's planner.
Councilors also asked the AAB to look at whether the airport needs a larger or second fuel tank, or simply better scheduling for tank refills, and to examine tie-down and fee structures so off-airport fees remain nondiscriminatory under FAA rules.
Ending: The AAB will review the four topics and return recommendations to council; staff said it will coordinate with the airport planner and with the FAA contacts who have already reviewed submitted materials.
