Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – August 23rd, 2024
City Manager Amy Arrington
Automated License Plate Readers Installed on 1st Avenue
The City has just installed two Automated License Plate Readers on 1st Avenue. What do these cameras do? They will automatically capture an image of a license plate and compare the plate number to a database of vehicles of interest to law enforcement, such as a stolen car or a missing person. If there is a match, law enforcement officers are alerted that a vehicle of interest has been observed and what camera it just passed. The camera system selected by the City is the Flock System, so if talking with the Police Officers, you will hear it referred to as the Flock Cameras.
In addition to alerting our officers about a vehicle of interest, this system has other benefits. They include:
- We can connect to the Flock cameras in neighboring cities to increase our ability to exchange information.
- In addition to reading license plates, it can also identify unique characteristics of the vehicle, such as a bumper sticker.
- To protect your privacy, cameras focus on the vehicle, not the individual
- Private businesses, neighborhoods, and individuals can also install these cameras. These cameras can then connect to the City’s system and help improve our outreach.
These cameras are not monitored in real-time, and historical information is only reviewed as part of an investigation into a crime that has occurred.
We are excited to have this new equipment to enhance the Police Department’s efforts to protect the public. If the cameras are successful, the City may consider adding additional cameras in the future to monitor the City’s entry and exit points. Contact Chief Dan Yourkoski with any questions.
Summer Concert Series Finale on August 25th
Join us on Sunday, August 25th, for the Summer Concert Series Finale. This Sunday, we will have a Jazz Music Finale with two performers. The event starts at 2:30 pm with a performance by Jay Thomas RKO, All-Star Jazz Ensemble. At 5:00 pm, we will be entertained by Marina Albero, Piano Driven Latin Quintet. It is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to Marvista Park and enjoy.
If you have any questions about these items or any other city business, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Join us on Sunday, August 25th, for the Summer Concert Series Finale. This Sunday, we will have a Jazz Music Finale with two performers. The event starts at 2:30 pm…”
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 15th, 2024
On Tuesday, November 12th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. The Port of Seattle made a presentation on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The SAMP is the blueprint for changes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to meet future forecasted demand. The master plan process was completed in 2018 and identified 31 Near-Term Projects (NTPs) intended to serve 56 million annual passengers as well as flights and cargo activity at an optimal level of service. For more information, visit the SAMP website.
Announcing the Next Town Hall Meeting
The City Council continues its quarterly gatherings intended to connect with Normandy Park residents. This is a unique opportunity for the City Council to listen to the public and establish a two-way dialogue with residents.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2024
The City Council continues its quarterly gatherings intended to connect with Normandy Park residents. This is a unique opportunity for the City Council to listen to the public and establish a two-way dialogue with residents. Join us Wednesday, November 13th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall. You can meet your City Council members to hear about sustainability, discuss potential revenue stream opportunities that could lessen the tax burden, and learn more about upcoming capital improvement projects. Afterward, we will open the floor for a conversation with residents about the topics you want to discuss. We even hope to have some fun activities to kick things off. We’re looking forward to your active participation. See you on November 13th!
