Weekly Report – December 9, 2023

City Council Meeting on December 12th

The City Council holds a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of every month to conduct all the city’s business. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend. To keep you informed, I wanted to give you a quick listing of the items that will be discussed and decided on at the Tuesday, December 12th meeting:

· Chief Dan Yourkoski will administer the Ceremonial Oath to Police Officer Garrett Gredell.

· Chief will also make an official presentation of a Normandy Park Officer Memorabilia Shadowbox Display. The shadowbox will then be hung in the main hallway in City Hall for all to enjoy.

· Representative Mia Gregerson will attend the meeting to make a pre-session Legislative Update.

· The City Council will receive an update on the City’s PROS (Park, Recreation, and Open Space) Plan process from the City’s consultant, SCJ Alliance.

· An ordinance that would amend the 2023-2024 budget will be considered.

· The City Council will consider some recommended changes to the 2024 Fee Schedule.

· A contract for the purchase of a Records Management Software System will be presented for consideration.

· The City Council will be asked to accept a King County Cooperative Watershed Management Grant that has been awarded to the City.

· An amendment to the Design and Construction Management Contract with Gray & Osborne for 2024 Stormwater Projects will also be presented.

If you like to know more about any of these items, I encourage you to review the complete agenda packet which describes each issue in detail and includes backup information. I hope to see you on Tuesday.

Still time to participate in Light the Park!

Decorate your home with festive lights and earn a chance to win a congratulatory yard sign and an award for the best light display.

Normandy Park’s Light the Park was created to honor homeowners who provide a festive, bright display in the winter months. The Normandy Park Arts Commission, in partnership with the Friends of Normandy Park Foundation, will be on the lookout for fantastic light displays on Wednesday, December 13th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. You can help spread the holiday cheer in Normandy Park by decorating your house for the holidays! Awards are limited, but we aim to give as many as possible. Be sure to keep your lights on in December and join the fun.

Plan to Attend the City’s Newest Event – the Solstice Soiree

You’re invited to join our first-ever Solstice Soiree! On Saturday, December 16th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, join your neighbors and the Normandy Park Arts Commission for an evening of music and art, presenting the Orchestra of Flight, a 32-piece orchestral ensemble, and a handbell choir performance by Grace Lutheran.

The event is being held at the Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove), and doors open at 6:00 pm. The Handbell choir begins at 6:15 pm, followed by the Orchestra of Flight. Light appetizers and cake will be served to celebrate Normandy Park’s 70th anniversary. Suggested Dress: Semi-formal Sparkly Solstice Attire. All ages are welcome.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov.

Have a great week!

“You’re invited to join our first-ever Solstice Soiree! On Saturday, December 16th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, join your neighbors and the Normandy Park Arts Commission for an evening of music and art…”