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Airport to get second corporate jet hanger this year

The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will spend $157,900 from its reserves for a hanger built by Stedfast Construction, Inc. to accommodate corporate jets and turbine planes with the approval of the City Council Monday.

 

The building will be 75 feet by 64 feet by 20 feet with a 17 foot six-inch ceiling height, and rent for about $1,500 a month. This is the second such hanger to be built; the first is already rented.

Because of a Joint Operating Agreement on the airport between the city and county, the Barry County Commission must also approve the move.

 

In other business Aug. 8, the council:

* approved the Thornapple Arts Council holding fundraisers at the Thomapple Plaza entertainment events. Fundraising by non-profits are allowed under the city code with permission of the council.

 

* approved several more dates for YMCA to use the ball field at Fish Hatchery Park this fall.

 

* approved the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to hold its annual “Roof Sit” on the sidewalk at Second Hand Corners in November. YAC Secretary Mary Green said benefits will go the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program this year.

 

* approved the donation of two pieces of property adjoining the Aldi property; one from Hastings Charter Township, the other from RGW, LLC. The council had earlier approved the transfers; City Manager Jeff Mansfield asked for the action to put it into the public record. The city will send letters of appreciation to the donors.

 

* approved the mayor and clerk signing declarations and notices of completion of Riverwalk I and Riverwalk II.

 

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