Welcome Our New Community Development Director
Nicholas Matz, wife Nancy and sons Logan and Kieran. Not pictured are children Julien and Jeanine.
On February 22nd, Nicholas Matz will be starting with the city as Community Development Director. Mr. Matz is currently the Senior Planner for the City of Bellevue and has served Bellevue since 1988 in a variety of planning roles, including development review and long-range planning. He possesses significant skills in public engagement, the comprehensive planning process, and its relationship to all the elements of community well-being and infrastructure development.
Nicholas Matz is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He has served as the President of the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, is a professional editor, and a co-author of Sustainable Infrastructure: A Toolkit for Planners.
“Please help us welcome Nicholas Matz to the City of Normandy Park!”
Mark E. Hoppen, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – April 11, 2025
On Tuesday, April 8th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed.
•Waste Management Annual Report Presentation – The City Council received the annual update from Waste Management. We heard more about Waste Management’s operations and Normandy Park’s waste stream.
•Parks Commission Annual Presentation – The Parks Commission, working with City staff, has had a productive year. This presentation highlighted the projects and programs that occurred over the past year.
•Approval of the Trails Connectivity Program – The City’s Long-Term Property Acquisition Ad Hoc Committee has completed its recommendation to promote trail connectivity in Normandy Park. The recommendation was approved, and staff will start researching ownership and property details of the proposed trail connections. Owners will be contacted shortly and invited to communicate with staff to discuss and hopefully negotiate easements and required improvements to enable trail connections.
City Manager Report – March 28, 2025
The City of Normandy Park is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $45,450 grant to restore a 2-acre portion of Nature Trails Park. Since 2016, the City has been managing its urban forest restoration activities. While much has been accomplished, considerable work remains, and this grant will help with this effort.
City Manager Report – March 21, 2025
Real-Time Translation Capabilities Are Here for Text-to-911
King County 911 service continues to enhance its ability to serve all communities by improving language accessibility in emergency communications. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the Text-to-911 Automatic Translation Service, which allows it to receive and respond to emergency texts in multiple languages in real-time.
