Office of the City Manager
Weekly Report – July 5th, 2024
City Manager Amy Arrington
Volunteers are still needed for the Citizen Budget Advisory Committee
Every two years, the City prepares its biennial budget. This is an important document since it presents the overall plan for allocating the City’s resources to various programs. An essential element of our process includes the work of the Citizen Budget Advisory Group. This group, usually of four to six residents, works with staff to review and provide valuable input on the upcoming proposed budget. Some of the areas that will be reviewed and discussed at meetings include:
- What are the City of Normandy Park’s most significant expenditures?
- Where does the revenue come from?
- What services does the city provide?
- How is the budget balanced?
- Which capital projects are being considered?
We will meet weekly over a four-to-five-week period. The review starts with the department director, who explains in more detail the services their department provides, and the resources needed to get the job done. This is your chance to ask questions and make recommendations regarding the proposed budget. Your ideas and comments help us assemble the proposed budget for the City Council, giving you a direct role in shaping our city’s future. Meetings will kick off in late July and are scheduled for approximately 90 minutes each week.
No budget experience is needed, just a desire to improve the delivery of excellent service to residents. Let me know if you are interested.
Summer Music in the Park Kicks off on Sunday, July 7th
The Normandy Park Arts Commission has worked throughout the winter and spring to create an exciting summer music schedule for the annual ‘Music in the Park’ concert series! Every Sunday in July and August, the City hosts free concerts starting at 5:00 p.m. at Marvista Park. These concerts are open to the public and feature live entertainment for all. You can enjoy an authentic Congolese Afro-pop performance from Rumba DB this Sunday. It’s a great opportunity to relax and have fun with your community.
Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this fantastic summer lineup in 2024. The complete schedule is available on the City’s website. See you at the park this summer.
If you have any questions about these items or any other city business, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this fantastic summer lineup in 2024. The complete schedule is available on the City’s website. See you at the park this summer…”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – May 15, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup. On Tuesday, May 13th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. Arts Commission Annual Presentation – Arts Commission members Chair Nadia Counter and Lawrence Peryer updated the City Council on the Commission’s work plan. We learned about past successes and the year ahead. Between meeting and event hours, members of the Arts Commission have volunteered for more than 280 hours this past year, promoting the arts in Normandy Park.
• Proclamation for Safe Boating Week – In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the City Council declared the week of May 17th – 23rd, as Safe Boating Week
City Manager Report – May 9th, 2025
Citizen Satisfaction Survey Closing Soon! The Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey will close on Monday, June 2, 2025. Thank you to all the residents who have already taken the survey. For those who haven’t completed the survey, please take a moment to share your thoughts on public safety, parks, permitting, public works, and communication – your input can drive real change! To date, over 380 residents have completed the survey. Here are some fun facts from the information that has been gathered so far:
City Manager Report – May 2nd, 2025
Grant Opportunity for our Local Businesses Economic development is vital to our City, so we are always on the lookout for opportunities to support our local businesses. Because of this, I want to share some information about a grant that could help a Normandy Park business flourish. Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. To date, Comcast RISE has awarded 14,000 small businesses with over $140 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants, and Comcast RISE is back in 2025.
