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Quiet Skies Committee to Present Airport Concerns to City Plannin"
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The Quiet Skies committee will present the following concerns regarding
the City Airport to the city planning board at its meeting on Tuesday,
November 10, 7:00 PM @ City Hall. All citizens who share similar
concerns are encouraged to attend Tuesday's meeting and to contribute
ideas and statements. Not all think the T.I.F. program is heading in the
right direction for the city.
1. We question the wisdom of extending the airport runway, which woui*
accommodate larger and louder airplanes. Is this the "highest and best
use" of public property and resources?
2. We want a reduction of aircraft noise and an increase of safety for
people on the ground
3. We question the use of F.A.A. funding of an extended runway at the
current location, if that funding reduces our ability as a city to regulate
the airport
4. We want all airport decisions put on hold until after the new mayor is
in office and has the time to review them with the city manager and
council itembers.
5. We want an economic re-evaluation of this 74-acre site. Alternativ
ideas include: a Hockey center, a cultural center for Pow -Wows and al
For more information contact Scott Davis at
448 5th. Avenue West
Kalispell,, Montana 59901
406-752-1523
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