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CIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.1521
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE OPPOSING THE
SITING OF A REGIONAL AIRPORT WITHIN SNOHOMISH COUNTY AT
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS,the Marysville city Staff,Mayor and the Marysville
city council have reviewed and considered the proposal to site a
regional airport in Snohomish County at the Arlington Municipal
Airport;and
WHEREAS,it appears to the Mayor and the Marysville City
Council that the proposal to site a regional airport at the
Arlington Municipal Airport fails to fully consider impacts to
open space,wildlife,noise,infrastructure needs and
availability,wetlands,and most importantly,the impacts upon
the quality of life of citizens in Snohomish County,including
residents of the city of Marysville;and
WHEREAS,siting of a regional airport at the Arlington
Municipal Airport would have significant and long-lasting impacts
on the environment and the quality of life presently enjoyed by
the citizens of Snohomish County,including citizens of the City
of Marysville;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and city Council of the City of
Marysville are concerned about the potential impact of the flight
patterns and resulting noise which would impact the citizens of
Marysville should the Arlington Airport alternative be selected;
and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and city council of the city of
Marysville recognize that the city of Arlington and the Arlington
Airport Commission have supported the role of the Arlington
Airport as a general aviation airport;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Marysville believe that the puget Sound Regional Council and the
Puget Sound Air Transportation Committee should understand the
resolve of the Mayor,Marysville City Council and the citizens of
Marysville;NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
1.The City Council of the City of Marysville is opposed
to the siting of a regional airport at the Arlington Municipal
Airport.
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2.The City Council of the City of Marysville supports the
role of the Arlington Municipal Airport as a general aviation
facility.
3.The Puget Sound Air Transportation committee should
fully analyze the economic,environmental and quality of life
issues associated with the siting of a regional airport at the
Arlington Municipal Airport before continuing discussion of this
alternative.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
10th day of February,1992.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
MAYOR
Attest:
BY~~
Approved as to form:
By LJA£.=l:/C.W»e.Q~CITY ATTORNEY
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