Bergstrom Airport Conversion Explored
- Austin city leaders convened a special meeting to discuss the future of air travel and airport infrastructure.
- The primary focus was a detailed presentation on aviation demand forecasts for the potential conversion of Bergstrom Air Force Base into a commercial air carrier airport.
- This meeting marked a significant step in the city's evaluation of developing a new major airport to meet future travel needs.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - April 27, 1992 COUNCIL'S AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE - 4:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Urdy called to order the meeting of the Council's Aviation Subcommittee, noting the presence of Mayor Todd and all members of the Council vith the exception of Councilmembers Epstein and Nofziger. Mayor Pro Tern Urdy announced the purpose of the meeting vas to hear a presentation of Aviation Demand Forecasts for an Air Carrier Airport at Bergstrom AFB. Mr. Bill Dunlay, KPMG-Peat Marvlck Airport Consulting Services, presented the report to Council. A copy is on file in the City Clerk's office, together vith a transcript of the meeting. The meeting vas adjourned at 5i35 P.M. MINUTES 1 4/27/92 f >