Next week, after months of consulting with experts and interested parties, Ogden City officials are looking to take another step in the name of course correction.

On Thursday, the city announced in a press release that the Ogden City Council is set to begin reviewing city codes pertaining to the airport next week.

“One of the most visible and immediate steps now before the City is the proposed realignment of Ogden’s City Code, which will be presented initially at the Ogden City Council work session on July 15,” the release said. “Under the proposed structure, core operational ordinances would remain under Title 8 and continue to be subject to City Council oversight, while day-to-day airport policy development and administrative functions would shift to Title 11, placing those responsibilities within the Mayor’s executive authority. This framework is intended to balance strong public oversight with the operational flexibility necessary for a modern municipal airport.”

Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski said this would be a step in the right direction.

“This next step is small in the big picture, but fundamental for the long term,” he said in the release. “We’ve laid the groundwork through collaboration, policy development, and community engagement–now it’s time to put that structure into place. The City Council’s initial review on Tuesday is the next step in the path forward, and I believe it reflects the kind of accountable, forward-thinking governance our community expects and deserves.”

Ogden City Communications Director Mike McBride elaborated on the proposed action in an email to the Standard-Examiner on Friday.

“Title 8 and Title 11 refer to sections of Ogden City’s municipal code,” he said. “Title 8 contains the ordinances that govern airport operations at a high level, such as public interest matters, regulatory requirements, and enforcement provisions, which remain under the oversight of the City Council. Title 11, by contrast, covers administrative policies managed by the executive branch.

“The current proposal clarifies and separates those responsibilities by keeping the legislative authority and ordinance structure under Title 8, while relocating operational policies such as leasing procedures, minimum standards, and rules and regulations, under Title 11. This structure ensures continued public oversight by elected officials while providing airport staff and administration with the flexibility to respond to industry trends, tenant needs, and FAA guidance more efficiently.”

He said passage of the proposal could be a huge boost to the airport’s operations.

“If approved, the airport would continue its transition toward a more modern, accountable, and efficient operational model,” he said. “The proposed structure would support clearer roles, streamlined decision-making, and faster response to both user needs and regulatory changes. Operational policies would be managed with greater flexibility under the Mayor’s administration, while the City Council would continue to oversee core ordinances and public-interest decisions.”

McBride said a lot of work has gone on since the audit was presented.

“The 2024 legislative audit served as an important turning point,” he said. “The City embraced the recommendations as a framework for progress. One of the first steps was hiring a certified, full-time Airport Director, Brian Condie, who has since led a full review of the airport’s governance, financial systems, and operational practices. With support from aviation consultants at Ascension Group Partners and engagement from airport stakeholders, the City has worked to modernize airport management.”

He added that this likely won’t be the last policy change concerning the airport the Ogden City Council considers.

“The proposal currently under consideration sets the structural foundation for how airport governance will be organized moving forward if adopted,” he said. “This approach ensures that policy decisions are made transparently, in consultation with users and stakeholders, and with the flexibility needed to adapt to a dynamic aviation environment.”

Since the proposal will be discussed at the Ogden City Council’s 4 p.m. work session Tuesday, no official action will be taken. The hearing is open to the public.