Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – January 24, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, January 14th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed.
- The City Council heard from King County Metro on Phase 2 of its South Link Connections Mobility Project. As light rail extends south, King County Metro’s South Link Connections mobility project is working to improve public transportation. The City Council learned more about the project and the proposed changes, including new, altered, and removed routes. In addition to talking with the City Council, King County Metro also wants resident feedback. I encourage you to visit the South Links Connections web page to learn more and take the survey to make your voice heard.
- Approval of an Ad Hoc Committee for long-term property acquisition of trails and beach access – The City Council officially established a committee to develop a program related to trail connectivity and low-bank beach access. This Committee will vet potential properties, recommend appropriate easement expenditures, and outline the outreach process (including adjacent property owners). The committee consists of three Councilmembers and two Park Commissioners. It should be noted that any acquisition will be voluntary.
- Resident Lisa Alexander 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 Lisa Alexander to Position #3.
- 2025 Fee Schedule Resolution No. 1014 – The City reviews all fees yearly to ensure all user charges are appropriate and reflect the full cost of providing the related service. The approved changes included amending specific permitting fees, a 4% increase to the preschool rates for the 2025-2026 school year, and a slight change in pet permitting.
If you want to learn more about these topics, I encourage you to watch the meeting recording.
Community Salmon Investigation Survey Results
The Community Salmon Investigation (CSI) for Highline has collected salmon data since 2010. Join them at The Cove on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to learn about salmon and tire dust in local creeks. Visit the Miller-Walker salmon monitoring website for more information and annual updates. The doors open at 5:30 pm, and presentations start at 6:00 pm. We hope to see you at The Cove.
If you have any questions about this or other City topics, please email me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“The City Council officially established a committee to develop a program related to trail connectivity and low-bank beach access. This Committee will vet potential properties…”
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 23, 2025
Honoring our Heroes: Normandy Park’s Blue Star Memorial By-Way. As we prepare to observe Memorial Day this weekend, I’d like to highlight a meaningful tribute in our community: the Blue Star Memorial By-Way in Normandy Park.
The Blue Star Program pays tribute to all men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. We are proud to be home to one of these memorials in Normandy Park. The program originated in 1944, when the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs planted 1,000 Dogwood trees as a living memorial to World War II veterans. A year later, the National Council of State Garden Clubs (now National Garden Clubs, Inc.) expanded the effort, launching a network of Blue Star Highways that now spans thousands of miles across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. The Blue Star symbol, widely used during WWII on flags and banners in homes with family members in service, was chosen as the emblem of this nationwide tribute.
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:
