Duluth International Airport

The meeting agenda includes an executive director's review and the review of various cash disbursement registers. Key business items involve an executive session to discuss a property tax appeal, followed by resolutions to authorize that appeal and to approve a memorandum of understanding between the City of Duluth and the Duluth Airport Authority regarding family leave benefits. Additionally, the authority will consider a Federal Aviation Administration reimbursable agreement for the construction of a new air traffic control tower and a work order for the design of hangar demolition. Financial and statistical reports for the preceding months will also be presented.

The agenda focuses on financial matters, including the review of cash disbursements and financial reports, and the consideration of resolutions for the fiscal year 2026/2027 media plan, utility relocation construction at the air traffic control tower site, and an independent contractor agreement for fractional CFO services. Additionally, the agenda covers an executive director's review, the review of various correspondence items relating to airport construction projects and compliance standards, and an opportunity for public comment.

The board meeting focused on several key items including an executive director's review of operations, construction progress on the Air Traffic Control Tower, and various business and property development updates. Significant resolutions were passed regarding the approval of the FY2026/2027 media plan, utility relocation for the new control tower, and an independent contractor agreement for fractional CFO services. Additionally, the board authorized a property tax appeal, approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Duluth regarding paid family leave, and authorized an amendment to the FAA reimbursable agreement for the tower construction. Discussions were held concerning hangar demolition design and various financial reports, including airline statistics and accounts receivable.

The board received updates from the Executive Director regarding air service performance, including capacity and market data, and construction updates on fuel system replacements, the Air Traffic Control Tower, and taxiway projects. Reports were provided on business development, including progress on the LifeLink III project and renewed interest in Sky Harbor development, as well as updates on financial audits, legislative advocacy for infrastructure funding, and marketing communications. The board approved the revised 2026 organizational priorities, the inclusion of the authority on the City of Duluth's property insurance policy, an amendment for construction administration on Taxiway Alpha Phase 5, and an amendment to professional services agreements to incorporate updated federal contract provisions.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as a closed session to discuss a potential property tax appeal, a resolution to authorize that appeal, and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Duluth regarding paid family leave benefits. Other business included approval for an amendment to an FAA reimbursable agreement for a new air traffic control tower, and a work order for the design of hangar demolition. Additionally, the agenda featured an executive director's review covering air service, operations, construction projects, and financial reports.