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Council received an update on Columbia Regional Airport’s master plan and capital improvement program, discussed funding and staffing options including a proposed separate Airport Department and shuttle drivers, and set timelines for rates review and a cost-of-service study.
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Council heard a staff update about Columbia Regional Airport projects, passenger growth, and funding options. Staff proposed adding shuttle drivers (proposed to start in June 2026) and discussed creating a separate Airport Department; these changes have an estimated full-year cost of about $406,000. The city will review airport rates and conduct a cost-of-service study this summer, which could lead to changes in charges. No final votes or ordinance changes are recorded in these minutes; the items remain under review.
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