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Residents urge clearer timeline, consistency on airport interlocal agreement
Summary
Public commenters at the July 28 Red Lodge City Council meeting urged clearer deadlines and consistent representation in negotiations over a proposed interlocal airport agreement with Bridger, questioning why the draft calls for three city appointees to the airport board.
Public comment at the Red Lodge City Council meeting focused on an interlocal agreement under discussion with the Bridger-area airport board. Bill Bullock, a Red Lodge resident, told the council the community should set visible deadlines and consistent expectations for the interlocal negotiations, and suggested a timeline so stakeholders can agree or disagree on discrete steps.
"Let's put something to either agree or disagree on," Bill Bullock said, urging a clear deadline and consistency in board membership. Jeff Wise echoed the call for clarity, noting the draft provision that would allow three appointees from the city of Red Lodge to the seven-member airport board was a sticking point for Bridger; Wise suggested two appointees for each municipality and said a commissioner who contributes budget dollars functions as a neutral party on the board.
Why it matters: commenters said ambiguity about appointments and timelines is impeding progress and recommended more transparent mechanics in the interlocal agreement. The council noted public comment would be revisited under item 9.e later in the agenda and asked staff and the council member present to follow up.
What the council said: Mayor Westwood acknowledged the concern and asked Council Member Ronning to make a note to address the matter later in the meeting. No formal action on the interlocal agreement was taken at this session.
