City Manager Weekly Report
April 18, 2025
City Council Meeting Recap
There wasn’t a Council meeting this week…so we all enjoyed a lovely Thursday night off!
The following Council Meeting will be held on April 24, 2025:
City Council Regular Meeting:
• State of the Court Address
• Public Works Operations Update
• Approval of Vouchers
• South Sound Opening Day of Boating Proclamation
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
• LiUNA Proclamation
For more information, or to review packet information, click here.
For a listing of all future Committee and Council meeting items, click here.
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We’re Looking for Local Residents to Join the Airport Advisory Committee!
The City of Des Moines is seeking 4-5 local residents to serve on the Airport Advisory Committee in an advisory capacity to the City Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide input and recommendations on airport-related matters and help shape the future of our community’s airport.
How to Apply: Interested? Apply online here.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact Community Development Director, Rebecca Deming at [email protected].
Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in your community!
Construction Notice – Noise Update on WSDOT Project
Heads up to our neighbors near the laydown yard on S. 216th St. (SR509 – SR516 Project). This area is being used for the WSDOT project related to 509.
If you live nearby or have a direct view of the area, you may hear periodic noise from construction equipment and vehicles as machinery is loaded and moved to the work zone.
What Is Being Done to Reduce Noise:
• Using ambient (less disruptive) back-up alarms when possible
• Avoiding unnecessary tailgate banging
• Offering earplugs upon request
Please contact Dan Glenn with Tucci and Sons at 253-922-6676 with any questions or noise complaints.
You’re Invited!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 29th at 1 PM where we will officially recognize the completion and open the new Redondo Rest and Refresh Hub! What is a “rest and refresh hub”? A nicer way of saying new restrooms, showers and concessionaire. Come check out the new facility and have a cookie, or two, on us! See you there!
When will the work on 24th Avenue be done?!
There are two questions I get repeatedly from people in the community…well, question 1 is from adults, question 2 is from kids…both are fair and valid questions!
When will 24th Avenue be DONE?
Good news—crews are out there working and it is full steam ahead. We expect the project to be substantially complete by end of summer.
When will the slide at the Field House open?
The additional elements to make it safer are on order! They should be here any day…and we will get those installed ASAP. I am hoping by June. (Fingers and toes crossed sooner…this is beautiful weather to be missing out on it!)
Community Shredding Event
Safely dispose of your old documents and protect your identity! Join us for a free Community Shredding Event on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Des Moines Activity Center. Accepted Items: File Folders, Envelopes, Paper (receipts, bills, bank statements, cancelled checks, etc.) Limit 10 file sized boxes per person. Rain or shine — we’ll see you there! Open to all Des Moines Residents.
Staff Kudos
"Hi Jodi,
I wanted to share my gratitude for how quickly the street maintenance crew replaced the broken stop sign. It was only about an hour after you sent this message that I drove past and found that it had already been replaced. Such amazingly fast work on a crazy windy morning. Please share my thanks with them for this and everything that they do. 😊
Have a great weekend,
Rebecca"
Submit Your Staff Kudos!
Thank you, as always, to our wonderful and hardworking staff. This Staff Kudos section will serve as a way to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our City of Des Moines employees, volunteers, Council Members, and more.
Would you like to share staff kudos with me? Please email me at [email protected].
EGGstravaganza!
Come out to the Activity Center for a leisurely and fun-filled egg hunt! There will be crafts, contests, prizes and photo opportunities with the Bunny. The event will take place this Saturday, April 19th from 9:00-10:30a.m. Tickets are $5 per child in advance/$10 day of event. Register today at www.desmoineswa.gov.
Katherine’s Fun Stuff
Cooking in the Caffrey household is a family affair…including my 8 year old son, Ben. Last weekend we made “lasagna cupcakes”—mini lasagnas with veggies. Yes, I know…my last recipe was a fancy veggie lasagna…but this one is a simple one you can make with your kids or in a hurry.
- Ingredients:
1 zucchini
2 Tb olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
5 oz bag baby spinach
½ c corn
Fresh basil leaves
¾ c whole milk ricotta
¼ tsp garlic powder
1c shredded mozzarella
1 package square wonton wrappers
1.5c marinara sauce
Preheat over to 375 degrees. Grease muffin pan with cooking spray. Cut zucchini in half, lengthwise. Slice into thin, half-moon shaped pieces.
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add zucchini, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add spinach and corn. Cook until spinach is wilted. Set aside.
Chop 4 leave of fresh basil into small pieces. Add basil, ricotta, garlic powder, and 1/4c mozzarella to small bowl. Stir.
Set one wonton sheet on top of a muffin cup. Set a second on top, rotated. Press both into the muffin cup, flattening sides. Repeat for a total of 12 muffin cups.
Add 1 Tbsp veggies, 1 heaping tsp ricotta mix, and 1 Tbsp sauce to each cup. Add 1 wonton sheet to each cup, press gently. Add 1 Tbsp veggies, 1 heaping tsp ricotta mix, and 1 Tbsp sauce to each cup. Fold in wonton corners. Sprinkle each cup with 1 Tbsp mozzarella.
Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 20-22 minutes.
Upcoming Events
For more detailed information on the events listed, as well as additional events, please visit the City's calendar on the website by clicking here.
APRIL
April 19 Discovery Day @ MaST Center
April 19 Eggstravaganza @ the Des Moines Activity Center
April 19 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
April 22 Trivia Night @ Quarterdeck
April 23 Community Shredding Event @ the Des Moines Activity Center
April 24 City Council Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
April 26 Discovery Day @ MaST Center
April 26 Annual Salmon Release @ Des Moines Creek
April 26 SR3 Community Open House
April 26 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
April 26 International Sculpture Day @ George C Scott Studios
April 27 Top Golf Swing For A Cause @ Top Golf in Renton
April 29 Redondo Restroom Ribbon Cutting, 1 PM
MAY
May 1 City Council Study Session @ Des Moines City Hall
May 3 Discovery Day @ MaST Center
May 3 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
May 3 Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
May 8 City Council Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
May 10 Discovery Day @ MaST Center
May 10 Sip and Shop
May 10 Mrs. Roper Romp
May 10 South Sound Opening Day Boating Celebration
May 10 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
May 11 Live Music @ the Quarterdeck
May 13 Trivia Nights @ Quarterdeck
May 17 Discovery Day @ MaST Center
May 17 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park – Sponsored by Lighthouse Northwest
May 20 Bingo Night @ Quarterdeck
Have an upcoming event you want to share? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get it on our calendar!
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