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Menomonie Airport Commission considers runway "speed run" events; city permit and insurance required
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the Menomonie Airport Commission heard a proposal to host runway "speed run" events; staff said a Special Event Permit from the City Council and event insurance would be required. Commissioners asked whether the events would be open to the public; no action was taken.
The Menomonie Airport Commission on May 13 discussed a proposal to hold runway "speed run" events at the municipal airport, but took no action.
Chairman Dr. Dan Johnson presented the idea of holding the events on unspecified dates. City/staff participant Eric Atkinson said such gatherings would require a Special Event Permit from the City Council and proof of insurance before they could proceed. Commissioner Randy Sommerfeld asked whether the events would be open to the general public, noting the airport's public funding could affect access and oversight.
Commission members did not vote or move any motion on the proposal during the meeting. The discussion concluded without setting dates or directing staff to prepare a permit application. The commission had earlier approved the March 18, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent.
Next steps, if pursued, would include securing the Special Event Permit and confirming insurance coverage and operational details; the commission did not assign follow-up tasks at the May 13 meeting.
