www.NormandyParkWA.gov 9 ✔Annual City Council Retreat – On Friday, January 9th, the City Council and staff met for our Annual Retreat to start shaping the City’s goals for 2026. This is our chance each year to step back, look at what’s working, and decide what we want to focus on in the year ahead. ✔WM (Waste Management) Contract was extended for two years - The City’s contract with Waste Management includes the option for a two- year extension. The City approved taking advantage of this option, which will keep the current rate structure in place, with only annual cost-of-living and county tipping-fee adjustments. ✔Approval of the 2026 Legislative Agenda - The City Council approved the 2026 Legislative Agenda, which focuses on public safety, homelessness prevention and reversal, local road safety, environmental enhancement, and support for local government revenue. ✔Marvista Park Parking - The City will be refurbishing Marvista Park in 2026. As part of the planning process, the Council reviewed options for adding additional parking. After evaluating the options, the Council chose to retain the existing parking lot layout to avoid impacts to park trees. Items of Interest ✔Resident Tod Haggard was appointed to the Parks Commission. ✔Resident Lisa Browdy was appointed to the Arts Commission ✔Reappointment of Moira Bradshaw to the Planning Commission ✔Resident volunteers continue to play an important role in shaping our community through service on boards and commissions. We appreciate the residents who dedicate their time and expertise to help Normandy Park remain a vibrant and welcoming community. Appointments ✔In January, the Honorable Judge Laurel Gibson administered the oath of office to Councilmembers elected in the November 2025 election. Congratulations to Mike Bishoff, Susan West, and Eric Zimmerman. ✔January is also the time when the City Council completes its annual organization process. During this meeting, the Council selects its Mayor and Deputy Mayor and appoints members to regional boards and Council committees. Councilmember Eric Zimmerman was appointed Mayor, and Councilmember Sue-Ann Hohimer was appointed Deputy Mayor. Oath of Office & City Council Organization ✔Contract for the design of the 2026 Projects was approved - As part of the 2026 budget, the City approved a list of projects for construction. This contract will initiate the design efforts, allowing the projects to be bid on in early 2026. ✔Approval of the Design Contract for Improvements at 4th Avenue SW and SW Normandy Road - The Transportation Improvement Board awarded the City a grant for the construction of a redesigned intersection at 4th Avenue SW and SW Normandy Road. The Council approved a contract to create the design plans. The project will realign and regrade the intersection and add new sidewalks on both streets. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026. Contracts Judge Gibson with (left to right) Mayor Eric Zimmerman, Mike Bishoff and Susan West.
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