Friday Harbor Port Commission May 9, 2025

A Friday Harbor High School student presented a promotional sign with information on the Art Museum and arts community in Friday Harbor. She hopes to place the sign on Port property near Frontier Park during summer months to highlight art, artists, and art opportunities for children on the island. The Executive Director will discuss the proposal further with the student.

The commission approved the grant application and acceptance of AIG 48, the fuel system expansion Phase 2 for $408,906 with a 5% Port funds match which will come from the capital budget. They approved the grant application AIG 49 for Hangar 80 construction in the amount of $486,000 with a 5% Port funds match. The Executive Director reported that for Hangar 80, heavier gauge metal that will last longer is preferable but comes only in plain white, consistent with other hangars at the airport.

The Commission approved updates to the Lease Policy. The commissioners reviewed the final draft of the Art Policy which incorporates all comments and concerns raised by the commissioners. The policy will be on the agenda for the next meeting for approval and signature.

The Flemings at Saltwater Farms have an upcoming hearing for their conditional use permit application for the proposed pickleball courts and restaurant facility. Weather screening and noise abatement procedures are in play.

The Executive Director and deputy director Kyle Gropp will have a report for the commissioners covering insurance and grant applications. The ED reported that permits will be issued soon for the new Port headquarters; ground-breaking will be in late Summer/early Fall.

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