Austin's Airport Future: Public Vote Looms
Airport Development on Hold:
Airlines are delaying major decisions regarding Bergstrom Airport improvements until after a public vote determines the future site of Austin's municipal airport.Bergstrom Planning Advances:
Despite airline caution, the city moved forward with Bergstrom Airport planning, recommending a consultant for aerial mapping and approving a request for proposals for program management.General Aviation Study Approved:
A new analysis of general aviation in Austin was initiated, a request from Mayor Bruce Todd.
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: YOFAUST FOUNDED 3.5* Austin City Council MINUTES 1. 2. - September 29, 1992 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TOWN LAKE CENTER - 4:00P.M... Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Austin City Council Aviation Subcommittee, noting that the chairman of the Committee, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, would arrive shortly. He arrived at 4:42 P.M. Discussion of airline concerns regarding Bergstrom Airport early start activities. Mr. Kelley A. Brown, Advisor, Austin Airlines Affairs Committee, told the members of the Subcommittee that the airlines prefer to wait with decisions until after the public votes on the placing of the Austin Municipal Airport. Consideration of recommended consultant for Bergstrom Airport Aerial Topographic Mapping and Surveying and recommendation for Council action. かつ Motion 3. The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, voted to send to Council for action United Aerial Mapping, Inc. 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein absent. Approval of Request for Proposal for Program Management Support Services for Bergstrom Airport. Motion Died Councilmember Garcia made a motion, to send this to the Airport Advisory Committee and if there are any significant changes, the item will go to Council. Motion Died due to lack of a second. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds motion, Councilmember Larson's second, approved Request for Proposal for Program Management Support Services for Bergstrom Airport. 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein absent. MINUTES 1 9/29/92 i 4. 5. Consideration of Robert Mueller Airport facilities Analysis (Airline Request) Discussion was held. Consideration of General Aviation Analysis (Mayor Bruce Todd request) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, approved consideration of General Aviation Analysis 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained due to possible conflict of interest, Councilmember Epstein absent. 6. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 2 9/29/92