Office of the City Manager
Weekly Report – April 5th, 2024
City Manager Amy Arrington
Don’t forget to scoop up Pet Waste
This is the time of year when we start spending more time outside. We just wanted to remind you to be diligent in scooping up your pet waste.
Why is this so important? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, dog waste is one of the greatest threats to water quality. If dog duty is neglected, the harmful nutrients found in pet waste can infiltrate into the soil, where parasites can linger for up to several years. Or worse, waste is washed away into a storm drain. Once in a storm drain, waste is often left untreated. There is only one other stop after that: rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound.
There are many reasons to pick up after your pet, but the top two are: 1. Scooping protects our waterways; 2. You are improving the Normandy Park quality of life by being a great neighbor. Pet waste stations are found in our parks to help with this effort. The solution to poo-pollution starts with scooping.
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!
Arbor Day Poster Contest Deadline April 15th
There is still time to participate in the 2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest. The city is hosting an all-age art poster contest for the upcoming Arbor Day festivities. Posters are due by Monday, April 15th. For more information, including the entry form, check out our website.
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:
· Free Tree Giveaway
· Ask the Arborist Booth
· Compost Giveaway
· Crafts…”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
Weekly Report – July 26th, 2024
Every 4th Tuesday, the City Council meets in a Study Session to discuss current issues and upcoming business. Typically, no action is taken, but the City Council does give directions. At our July 23rd Study Session, the City Council discussed two items I wanted to update the public on. Kroger-Albertson Grocery Store Merger: The City Council has directed staff to draft a letter
Weekly Report – July 18th, 2024
Summer is here, and we are all enjoying the fantastic sunny weather. When considering what adventure the family will have next, be sure to include a visit to all the Normandy Park parks. The City of Normandy Park has over 100 acres of parkland, all of which are open to the public. Currently, the City manages seven named parks, one named preserve, and a variety of open spaces. Each provides a variety of recreation amenities and experiences for the Normandy Park community to enjoy.
Weekly Report – July 12, 2024
The City of Normandy Park is considering the construction of a new multi-use sport court. This court would focus on pickleball and basketball and is championed by the Normandy Park Metropolitan Parks District (or City Council).
Some fun facts about the Normandy Park Metropolitan Parks District (MPD):
It was formed in 2009 when voters approved the formation of a metropolitan park district.
The MPD has the authority to create, manage, control, improve, maintain, and acquire parks and recreational facilities.
The City Council of Normandy Park is authorized to serve as the board of metropolitan park commissioners.
The MPD can assess Normandy Park property owners a levy to support the City’s parks.
The City of Normandy Park owns, operates, and maintains all the parks. The MPD is important because it financially covers the costs of these efforts.
