Office of the City Manager
Weekly Report – April 19, 2024
City Manager Amy Arrington
StormFest is back, and Support is needed!
Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and motivate students to care about stormwater and their local streams! Community members are needed to support StormFest, an interactive stormwater festival for Highline Public Schools 6th-grade students.
Stormfest will be held in person on June 4th, 5th, and 6th at Des Moines Beach Park. And you can earn up to $500! As always, training, support, and lunch will be provided. If you need a refresher about the event and how much fun it is, check out the latest StormFest video from 2023. Can’t commit to all three days? Consider becoming a volunteer. Please apply for this opportunity by May 6th!
Why should you participate?
- Gain valuable, hands-on experience teaching environmental science to youth (great resume builder!)
- StormFest provides people a chance to interact with other local environmental professionals. You never know what kind of connection you will make!
- StormFest provides an opportunity to connect with the next generation of environmental stewards
Interested in applying? Use these application links:
Questions? Please contact HighlineStormfest@gmail.com or (425) 686-8107. Finally, if you know someone who might be interested in this oppritunity, please forward this information to them. See you at Stormfest!
3rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration – Saturday, April 27th
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 27th. This is the date of the second Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Marvista Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities will include:
- Free Tree Giveaway
- Ask the Arborist Booth
- Compost Giveaway
- Crafts
- Environmental Science Center
- Used Book Exchange (bring a book to donate and/or take a book from the donated pile)
- Learn about recycling and waste collection
- Stormwater Lessons
- Poster Contest Winners
- Live Music and more!
See you at the Arbor Day Celebration!
Annual Recycling Event and Bin Sale on May 4th
It is time for the annual recycling event and bin sale. Come out on Saturday, May 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Washington State Criminal Justice Center (19010 1st Avenue). Visit this link to learn about the items that will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 27th. This is the date of the second Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Marvista Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities will include…”
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 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.
