By Sarah Brusig

The Normandy Park City Council addressed a wide range of city business during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, approving multiple contracts, advancing franchise agreements and considering budget amendments Time was also allocated for executive and closed sessions related to litigation and contract negotiations.

The council’s agenda included approvals tied to public works projects, parks funding, stormwater coordination, and regional transportation planning, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and intergovernmental efforts involving King County and neighboring cities.

Among the most significant items were second readings of three ordinances, including Ordinance No. 1083 and Ordinance No. 1084, which would approve franchise agreements with Forged Fiber and Astound. The council also considered Ordinance No. 1085, a proposed amendment to the city’s 2025–2026 budget.

The council approved a consent agenda covering several routine but financially significant matters. These included a contract with Colibri Northwest for the City Scene publication, designation of the city’s official newspaper for the coming year and acceptance of the demolition project at 17522 13th Ave SW.

Councilmembers also reviewed an interlocal agreement with King County and the cities of Burien and SeaTac for Miller and Walker creeks basin stewardship and monitoring services in 2026, as well as a proposed amendment to the Sunnyside City Jail contract.

A cost-of-living adjustment for non-represented City staff was included in the consent agenda, along with approval of claims and payroll totaling more than $616,000.

New business focused heavily on regional coordination and infrastructure improvements. The council considered agreements with King County for a parks property tax levy and an amendment to the Conservation Futures interlocal cooperation agreement to support open space acquisition projects.

Transportation and utilities were also addressed, including approval of the South County Area Transportation Board agreement and a proposed two-year extension of the City’s Waste Management franchise agreement.

Public works related items included proposed contracts with Gray and Osbourne Inc. for the design of intersection improvements at Fourth Avenue SW and SW Normandy Road, as well as restoration and design work at the 17522 13th Ave SW site.

Public comment was scheduled twice during the meeting, with speakers limited to three minutes each. Instructions were provided for both in person attendees and those participating remotely via Zoom.

The meeting adjourned after approximately 80 minutes.

The next regular Normandy Park City Council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m.