Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – April 25, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
Summary of the April 23rd Town Hall Meeting
On Wednesday, April 23rd, the City Council hosted another quarterly Town Hall meeting. This meeting started with a demonstration of our anti-pursuit equipment. We then reviewed the City’s upcoming projects and checked in on the results to date on the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. If you missed the meeting, here is a list of the key projects for 2025 that we reviewed:
- Refurbishing the Basketball Court at City Hall.
- Installing new playground surfaces at Marvista & City Hall Park.
- Initiating improvements at Marvista Park.
- Improving the Marine View Park parking lot.
- Launching a Trail Connectivity Plan that will expand non-motorized trails around Normandy Park.
- Resurfacing certain streets.
- The City will also make stormwater improvements, sidewalk and ADA ramp repairs, and install a guardrail on South 1st Avenue.
Our Town Hall meetings are a valuable tool for the City Council. As most of you know, every City Council meeting has a public comment period for residents. The primary purpose of public comment is to provide a platform for residents to express their opinions and engage with the City Council on issues that matter to them. While the City Council members listen, the public comment portion is primarily intended as a way for the public to express their views, not a formal debate or negotiation. So, as you can imagine, this creates a one-way conversation.
The purpose of our Town Halls is to create a two-way dialogue between you, the resident, and the City Council. In addition to the topics listed above, here are some of the issues that residents discussed at Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting:
- Recruitment process for our Police Officer vacancy.
- Specific sidewalk improvements that are planned.
- The best way to request a stop sign.
- Additional restoration work in Nature Trails Park.
- Residents wanted to learn more about the City’s legislative advocacy work.
As you can see, the Town Hall meetings are a great place to talk with the City Council and to learn more about what is happening in Normandy Park. We hope to see you at the next Town Hall this summer.
If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“The purpose of our Town Halls is to create a two-way dialogue between you, the resident, and the City Council. In addition to the topics listed above, here are some of the issues that residents discussed…”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – May 15, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup. On Tuesday, May 13th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. Arts Commission Annual Presentation – Arts Commission members Chair Nadia Counter and Lawrence Peryer updated the City Council on the Commission’s work plan. We learned about past successes and the year ahead. Between meeting and event hours, members of the Arts Commission have volunteered for more than 280 hours this past year, promoting the arts in Normandy Park.
• Proclamation for Safe Boating Week – In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the City Council declared the week of May 17th – 23rd, as Safe Boating Week
City Manager Report – May 9th, 2025
Citizen Satisfaction Survey Closing Soon! The Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey will close on Monday, June 2, 2025. Thank you to all the residents who have already taken the survey. For those who haven’t completed the survey, please take a moment to share your thoughts on public safety, parks, permitting, public works, and communication – your input can drive real change! To date, over 380 residents have completed the survey. Here are some fun facts from the information that has been gathered so far:
City Manager Report – May 2nd, 2025
Grant Opportunity for our Local Businesses Economic development is vital to our City, so we are always on the lookout for opportunities to support our local businesses. Because of this, I want to share some information about a grant that could help a Normandy Park business flourish. Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. To date, Comcast RISE has awarded 14,000 small businesses with over $140 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants, and Comcast RISE is back in 2025.
