HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1701 - Opposing the siting of a Regional Airport within Snohomish County at the Four North Snohomish County sites proposed in the major supplemental airportCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO./70/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE OPPOSING THE SITING OF A
REGIONAL AIRPORT WITHIN SNOHOMISH COUNTY AT THE FOUR NORTH
SNOHOMISH COUNTY SITES PROPOSED IN THE MAJOR SUPPLEMENTAL
AIRPORT FEASIBILITY STUDY.
WHEREAS,the Mayor and the Marysville City Council have
reviewed and considered the proposal to site a regional airport
in Snohomish County at four sites in close proximity to the City
of Marysville;and
WHEREAS,it appears to the Mayor and the Marysville City
Council that the proposal to site a regional airport in the
Marysville area 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 four proposed
sites near Marysville 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 negatively impact the
citizens of Marysville should any of the four North Snohomish
County alternatives 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 any of the four sites
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identified by the Puget Sound Regional Council within the
Marysville area.
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 Regional Council should cease their
efforts to site a regional airport facility in the Marysville
area and focus their efforts on a more practical alternative
location,i.e.a usable second runway at SeaTac International.
4.Resolution No.1521 is repealed for the reason that it
is replaced by this resolution.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
JSI-day of ~,1994.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
MAYOR
Attest:
By,---Vob {¢.~Y CLERK
Approved as to form:
By~;r;6.J.Apr2
CITY ATTORNEY
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