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Council Memorandum <br /> #00-18 <br /> September 14, 2000 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley <br /> City Council Members <br /> FROM: Steve G , ' Manager <br /> RE: Airline Service <br /> An ad-hoc Task Force has been created to deal with the issue of Airline Service in <br /> Decatur. This problem is of growing significance and has become a community wide priority. It <br /> is important to understand the segregation of airline service from the airport. While related on <br /> some levels, the two issues are primarily separate problems. <br /> The Chamber of Commerce has three representatives on the committee, (Kevin Breheny, <br /> Julie Moore, and Corky Nicholson), the EDC has two representatives, (Mike Gulledge and Dick <br /> Eggers), ADM has two representatives, (Bernie Kraft and Karla Miller), the Park District has <br /> three representatives, (Bill Clevenger, Jack Kenney, and Gene Marcinkowski), and the City has <br /> two representatives (Mayor Howley and this writer). <br /> The group has interviewed one consultant, and may interview more, if it can be done <br /> within the week. In any event, it is important to move on this as soon as possible. <br /> It is anticipated that the City will pay 50%of the cost of a consultant, up to a maximum <br /> of$25,000, and the Park District will be responsible for the other half. <br /> Air service is critical to Decatur. The several world class corporations that have homes in <br /> Decatur deserve the best efforts of the community to help them resolve problems and meet their <br /> needs. <br /> It is recommended that the City Council pass the attached resolution. <br />