Blue Grass Airport to Conduct Public Workshop to Discuss Master Plan Update

Lexington, KY - An Information Workshop has been scheduled to gain input from the public on a Master Plan Update that is currently underway for Blue Grass Airport. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, located at 1600 Man-O-War Boulevard, Lexington, Kentucky 40513.

The purpose of the Master Plan Update is to provide the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board with a comprehensive overview of the Airport’s needs over the next twenty-year period of time. This initial Public Information Workshop will review key elements of the planning process, which have been previously discussed with a Citizen Advisory Committee, including an overview of the forecast of future activity, the airport’s capacity, and alternatives for development. As the study progresses, a second Public Information Workshop will be held in October or November.

Although the Public Information Workshop will be held in an informal open house format, a public presentation will be provided at the beginning of the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following this presentation, graphics will be on display so citizens can review presentation details. Representatives from the Airport and the Study Team will be available to talk individually with citizens about the initial planning process findings.

Opportunities will be available at the Public Information Workshop for individuals to submit comments either orally or in writing. Written comments will also be accepted following the Public Information Workshop until August 15, 2003. These written comments may be directed to: Melanie DePoy , Aerofinity, Inc., 51 South New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.