 Howard Travis, airport manager and flight instructor since 1941, reported that the City would inherit about $50,000 worth of equipment in that transfer.In 1958, the City purchased, or secured options on, property at the southeast and northwest corners, with money donated by W.C. Taggart to the tune of $27,500.This allowed for expansion and asphalt paving of the 50 by 2500 foot northwest to southeast runway, connecting taxiway, apron, fencing, drainage, and a parking ramp in front of the hangar.