Office of the City Manager
City Manager Amy Arrington
Normandy Park’s Blue Star Memorial By-Way
As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th, I wanted to highlight the Normandy Park Blue Star Memorial By-Way.
The Blue Star Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services, and we are honored to have one in Normandy Park. This program began with the planting of 8,000 Dogwood trees by the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs in 1944 as a living memorial to veterans of World War II. In 1945, the National Council of State Garden Clubs (now NGC, Inc.) adopted this program and began a Blue Star Highway system that covers thousands of miles across the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Blue Star was adopted because it had become an icon in World War II and was seen on flags and banners in homes for sons and daughters away at war.
The program also includes Blue Star By-Way Markers. These memorials are permitted in parks, historic sites, and other civic locations. And the city has a By-Way Memorial thanks to the Parkside Garden Club.
On July 4, 2001, Parkside Garden Club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at the Normandy Park City Hall in honor of our country’s veterans and service men and women. Club members raised the funds, obtained the marker, and created the flowerbed surrounding it. The Club continues to maintain the marker and the surrounding plantings.
If you have not seen the Memorial, please visit it. The Memorial is located at City Hall Park adjacent to the flagpole (just north of City Hall).
Donuts for Veterans
On Thursday, November 10th, the city and Parkside Garden Club invite you to Donuts for Veterans. The event will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Visit the Blue Star Memorial at City Hall Park that day for free coffee and a donut to honor our Veterans!
Be prepared for the Bad Weather
This time of year, you need to be ready for inclement weather. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare:
- Always be aware of your surroundings – Alder and Cottonwood trees are notorious for dropping branches in the pacific northwest. During windstorms or rain events, this activity will increase. Contact a local arborist if you are concerned that one of your trees may be diseased or hazardous.
- Clear leaves and debris from grates – As leaves continue to fall, make sure they are raked up and disposed of with your yard waste. Leaves and lawn clippings can plug catch basins, ditches, and culverts, causing temporary flooding problems.
- Clean your gutters – Properly working gutters reduce the risk of clogged drains, water backups, and damage to your roof or foundation.
- Pick up after your pet – Disposing of pet waste properly prevents pathogens and nutrients from contaminating stormwater runoff.
If you have something to report, call City Hall at 206.248.7603. For after-hours emergencies, don’t hesitate to dial 911. Stay safe!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
” This time of year, you need to be ready for inclement weather”
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.
