NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Scott Air Force Base/MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Public Information Meeting
O’Fallon, Illinois – April 16, 2008 – Mayor Gary L. Graham is pleased to announce that an informational meeting will be held to discuss the Scott Air Force Base/MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) purpose and goals, review current findings on growth and compatibility issues, and learn about the priorities and concerns of area residents and property owners.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. and a question and answer session will follow.
The Joint Land Use Study is a cooperative planning effort among the Air Force, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and the surrounding communities to examine growth issues around the installation and airfield. Incompatible development that is too close to airfield operations exposes people to noise and air safety risks and can compromise the ability of the military to fulfill its mission. The study’s purpose is to maintain the effectiveness of military and airport ooperations, safeguard the safety and welfare of nearby residents, and accommodate compatible local growth.
To understand issues around Scott AFB and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, St. Clair County, the Village of Shiloh, the City of O’Fallon, the City of Lebanon, the City of Mascoutah and the U.S. Air Force have partnered in a cooperative planning process. The study will seek to:
· Develop clear guidance that identifies options for compatible development around the base and airport
· Increase communication among the military, the airport and surrounding communities and residents
· Evaluate the potential impacts of current and future military and airport operations on surrounding communities
· Evaluate the potential impacts of community growth on the long-term viability of Scott AFB and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
· Recommend action items to reduce encroachment and facilitate future collaboration
“Please plan to attend this informational meeting. Questions from the residents of O’Fallon are an important step in the planning process for those areas of our community that are located near Scott Air Force Base”, stated Mayor Graham.
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Additional Information Contact:
Pamala L. Funk
Assistant City Administrator
624-4500, Extension 9-1112
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