Airport officials say runway resurfacing is largely complete; pavement markings set for Monday

Alexa, the project lead, told the meeting the runway resurfacing project is nearly finished and that pavement markings will be applied next Monday at 8 a.m. "Pavement markings are gonna be completed next Monday," she said, adding that seeding and final grading remain.

The update summarized the remaining steps: the crew will return to complete grading and apply seed once the local seeding window reopens in mid‑August. Alexa said a pay application will be submitted to the council next month. "We should have a pay application, next month for council, so be on the lookout for that," she said.

Participants reported the new surface corrected prior settling and is noticeably smoother. One member noted the runway now feels flatter on landing; others said that smoothness is preferable. Alexa said the project will be entered for a pavement recognition award for the contractor and the airport.

Committee members asked about an edge drop‑off that emerged in one north‑side section. Alexa explained the team had originally planned to remove and replace a full section but instead added additional asphalt in place, which produced a larger drop‑off that required correction. She described the corrective approach as localized grading where needed.

The update also covered administrative follow‑ups: staff will send meeting minutes and documentation to the contractor and council contacts, and they encouraged anyone with questions about reimbursement drawdowns to reach out for assistance with the state payment process.

The most immediate next steps are pavement markings next Monday, follow‑up seeding and grading after the mid‑August seeding window, and submission of the pay application to council next month.