Recreation Center Update
City facilities within Normandy Park have been identified as deficient for decades. This memo is intended to provide interested parties information and resources regarding the current actions taken by the council to address the City’s facilities.
1950s
The Highline School District constructed current facilities in the early 1950s.
1987
The City reportedly purchased the property for $1 after the Highline School District no longer needed the facility.
2014
Council formed the Facilities Planning Task Force.
2015
The final report of the Facilities Planning Task Force was presented to the council in November.
2019
The City contracted with a consultant to evaluate the safety and feasibility of repairing the Recreation Center.
Results indicated approximately 1.5 million dollars in critical and necessary repairs with an additional 1 million dollars in recommended repairs. The critical and necessary repairs indicated within the report would increase the building’s structural integrity to approximately 60% of current codes. Additional surveys confirm the assessment report and inadequate soils compounded by unreinforced masonry block construction.
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The City contracted with Miller Hull in November of 2019 to provide conceptual design and cost estimation for a new Civic Center that would include indoor recreation opportunities. Through the Yellow Tag Project, they engaged the city staff, council, and public.
As a result of the meeting, a resolution to demolition the Recreation Center was drafted and presented to the council at the regularly scheduled February meeting. Resolution 966 passed, and the City is currently moving forward with the necessary planning and contracting required to decommission and demolish the Recreation Center building.
Current council directives indicate a desire to secure Levy lid lift funding before moving forward with a new bond measure to fund a new Civic Center and Recreation Center. City Manager Hoppen presented the Civic Center design options in detail during the January Special Meeting. The next steps, design options, and funding options are detailed in this document.
Additionally, Council has directed the Civic Center Replacement Project Committee to resume meetings to engage further and refine the process of replacing our aging facilities. These meetings will be posted on the City website’s event calendar. Community participation is welcome and encouraged!
“…1.5 million dollars in critical and necessary repairs…”
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 – November 22, 2024
The City Council has expressed its desire to build a sports court at City Hall Park, and they want to hear from residents. Background
In early 2024, the City approved the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan). This document establishes a 20-year plan to improve the City’s Park system. The number one ranked project was constructing a covered sports court at City Hall Park.
City Manager Report – November 22, 2024
The City Council has expressed its desire to build a sports court at City Hall Park, and they want to hear from residents. Background In early 2024, the City approved the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan). This document establishes a 20-year plan to improve the City’s Park system. The number one ranked project was constructing a covered sports court at City Hall Park.
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.
