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 – November 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup on Wednesday, November 12th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions. The City has accepted a Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant – The City is receiving a $750,000 grant award that will be used towards the purchase of property to expand Marine View Park. The Interlocal Agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Jail was updated – The City Council approved specific financial adjustments to help cover jail costs. Approving this amendment will enable the City of Normandy Park to continue uninterrupted jail services that work seamlessly with our Court and provide the most benefit to Normandy Park residents. Even with the approved increases, this agreement is still the most affordable option available to us for our short-term commitments.
City Manager Report – November 7, 2025
Public Hearing: Setting Normandy Park’s Property Tax Levy
The City of Normandy Park invites all residents to attend the public hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall (801 SW 174th Street) or via Zoom. During this hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed 2026 property tax levy, which determines the amount of revenue to be collected to support essential city services. The proposed rate will not exceed $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2025
What’s Next for City Hall? We often receive the question, “What’s going on with replacing City Hall?” I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the project’s status and outline the next steps. As many residents know, the future of Normandy Park City Hall has been a topic of discussion for several years. Our current building was originally constructed in the 1950s as an elementary school and later converted into City Hall in the late 1980s. While it has served the community well, it was never intended to function as a modern municipal facility. As a result, the City has been exploring options to ensure that we have a safe, efficient, and functional building that can continue to serve residents daily.
