Board debates banners on airport fence as city code-enforcement campaign continues

Board members raised concerns about commercial banners placed on the airport fence and discussed how that intersects with a broader city effort to remove unauthorized roadside signs.

David (airport manager, speaker 7) reported that Brett Paulson placed a banner for a charter operation on the airport fence and said he would ask Paulson to remove it if needed. Steve Nation (speaker 4) and other members noted that recent city code-enforcement efforts have included a sweep to remove realtor and other off-premise signs and that the city may consider the airport fence an off-premise location for signage.

Members discussed whether the airport could provide a dedicated sign or small placard area for resident businesses to advertise; one member recalled placing a small informational placard near the facility entrance to address similar concerns previously. Staff agreed to speak with the business owner about the banner and to review the sign code and enforcement status with the city.

There was no formal motion on the banner item; staff said they will follow up administratively.