Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – February 14, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, February 11th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed.
- A grant agreement for Nature Trails Park was approved – The City Council accepted a $45,450 grant for forestry work in Nature Trails Park. Since 2016, the City has been committed to urban forestry restoration activities. This grant will allow us to continue this work by hiring a professional restoration service to target noxious weed removal.
- Resident Kolin Quick-Gunther was appointed to the Normandy Park Arts Commission – The Normandy Park Arts Commission consists of seven members appointed for 3-year terms. This Commission represents the City’s interest in art matters and serves as a spokesperson group for the City. The City Council appointed Kolin Quick-Gunther to Position #7.
- A contract for evaluation of City Hall was approved – This contract is intended to help the Council determine the “life span” of City Hall. The city’s engineering consultant will begin an evaluation of City Hall’s exterior, interior, structural, and seismic conditions, as well as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical engineering. An energy audit will also be conducted as a prerequisite to future energy improvement grant applications. After completing and evaluating the report, the City Council will decide the next best steps for the City Hall Building.
- A contract to kick off park improvements was approved – Approval of this contract is for the park improvements identified in the 2025 budget, specifically replacing the playground surface and drinking fountains at City Hall and Marvista Park. These improvements will be completed later this year.
- The 2025 City Council Goals were approved – The City Council approved the following goals for the upcoming year:
- Develop a plan for City Hall.
- Work on safety improvements needed on 1st Avenue.
- Focus on Community Engagement that will bring the community together.
- Enhance Communications with the Public.
- Update and emphasize the City’s Emergency Management Plan.
- Increase the City’s efforts in Legislative Advocacy.
- Improve the City’s Recreational Facilities.
These goals will help the City continue to progress positively.
- A City Council Legislative Committee was established – The City Council wants to strengthen its advocacy work. So, a Legislative City Council Committee was formed to identify key issues and work with other elected officials to advocate for Normandy Park.
If you want to learn more about these topics, I encourage you to watch the meeting recording.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“… a Legislative City Council Committee was formed to identify key issues and work with other elected officials to advocate for Normandy Park.”
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.
