HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 099CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 99
A RESOLUTION relating to use of Sand Point Naval Air Station facilities for
general aviation activity.
WHEREAS, it now appears iminent that major portions of Sand Point Naval Air
Station, including runway and other aircraft landing facilities are facing
closure of use by the U.S. Navy,
WHEREAS, strong interest is being expressed in the use of those facilities by
King County for general aviation activity, and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of June 9, 1969 the Medina City Council, following
the receipt of a petition bearing names of Medina citizens opposed to such use,
and after discussion by interested citizens on both sides, adopted a resolution
opposing the use of Sand Point Naval Air Station for partial or total use as a
base for general aviation activities, and
WHEREAS, the partial or total use of runway and aircraft landing facilities at
Sand Point Naval Air Station for general aviation activity is deemed incompatible
with the public health, dafety and welfare of the citizens of Medina; therefore,
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina is opposed to any action,
after closure by the U.S. Navy, which might lead to partial or total use of the
runways or other aircraft landing facilities at Sand Point Naval Air Station
by private or commercial aircraft engaged in general aviation activities.
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the King. County
Executive, our representative on the King County Council, our Congressional
Representative, and to the Mayors and City Councils of the cities of Seattle,
Kirkland and Bellevue, and to the Mayors and Councils of the towns of Clyde Hill,
Hunt's Point and Yarrow Point.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED the 9th day of March, 1970.
T. DeFriel, Jr. — ,ayor
Attest:
Bernice Sowden City Clerk JI
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