3/13/2024 - Leelanau County | Joint Study Session Minutes for Airport Authority

Summary

The joint study session held by the Northwest Regional Airport Authority, Grand Traverse County, and Leelanau County on March 13, 2024, addressed airport activities and zoning considerations. Key discussions included updates from the Cherry Capital Airport and a presentation on airspace zoning. The meeting concluded with the intention to appoint members to a Joint Airport Zoning Board.

Public Comments

Thomas Power provided comments during the public comment session, although specific details of his remarks were not recorded in the minutes. No responses were noted in relation to his comments.

Airport Update

Kevin Klein, CEO of Cherry Capital Airport, presented updates regarding airport activities. The presentation and accompanying report can be accessed via the provided link.

Airspace Zoning Presentation

Bob Nelesen, Airport Engineer, and Jennifer Moore, Planning and Zoning Specialist of the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics, delivered a presentation on Airspace Zoning. The presentation is available through the specified link, highlighting important zoning considerations for the airport area.

Consideration of Intent to Appoint Joint Airport Zoning Board Member(s)

Klein mentioned that a request would be sent to Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties to gauge their interest in appointing members to the Joint Airport Zoning Board. This step is part of advancing airspace zoning initiatives following the presentations.

Other Business

No additional agenda items or outcomes were noted during the meeting.

Action Items

- The Northwest Regional Airport Authority will send requests to Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties regarding interest in appointing a member(s) to the Joint Airport Zoning Board.