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Airport Infrastructure and Noise Management

Two airport items were on the consent calendar: new noise management software and a design contract for taxiway rehabilitation and runway redesignation.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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Downtown parking policy

Ideas like free parking for locals were bundled into one future work session — ideally after the new council is seated — now that the general fund no longer subsidizes the parking fund.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 23, 2026