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The City Council of Des Moines, Washington approved Resolution No. 1322 on January 21, 2016, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 2nd Addendum to the development agreement with the Port of Seattle for the Des Moines Creek Business Park. The resolution updates the project's master plan, with the primary change being the relocation of an internal loop road, while requiring completion of several planning requirements including site plans, environmental review, traffic analysis, and a right-of-way vacation before development can proceed.

The City of Des Moines 2015 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan is a technical planning document prepared by Parametrix engineers in March 2015 for the City of Des Moines, Washington. It addresses the management and infrastructure of the city's surface water systems, covering stormwater and drainage planning for the community. The plan was certified by licensed professional engineers and serves as a long-term guide for surface water improvements in the Des Moines area.

The Des Moines, Washington Environment Committee met on November 6, 2014 to review a proposed Tree Ordinance (Substitute Draft Ordinance 14-043-A), discussing topics such as critical areas, views, potential amendments, and fees. The committee also approved minutes from its September 18, 2014 meeting, during which staff presented updates on surface water management projects and budgets. Note: this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The Des Moines, WA City Council held a regular meeting on February 20, 2014, addressing several consent agenda items including a contract with Life Insurance of North America (CIGNA) to replace existing Standard Insurance policies for city employee life, AD&D, and long-term disability benefits. The council also considered a joint human services funding program with neighboring cities including SeaTac, and a dental insurance agreement with the Des Moines Police Guild. A public hearing was held regarding the Des Moines Creek Business Park development agreement and Panattoni Master Plan.

Ordinance No. 1583 is an environmental regulations ordinance from the City of Des Moines, Washington, that replaces and reorganizes the city's Title 16 Environmental Code. It implements state laws covering environmental policy, critical areas, floodplain management, and shoreline protection, while providing definitions and general provisions applicable across all related chapters.

The City of Des Moines, Washington repealed its local Sound Code (DMMC 14.08.180–14.08.440) in response to reduced aircraft noise projections from the Port of Seattle's Part 150 Study, improved State building codes, and concerns from the development community that the code was unnecessarily burdensome. The repeal does not affect homeowners' eligibility for Port of Seattle sound insulation remediation funding. The city indicated it would continue to support residents through consumer information resources on sound protection options.

This is the agenda and minutes from the Des Moines City Council regular meeting held on April 26, 2012, covering routine city business including approval of vouchers, amendments to council rules, and field maintenance equipment purchases. Of regional relevance, the council considered Draft Resolution No. 12-050 affirming a partnership with the City of SeaTac regarding improvements to the 28th/24th Avenue South corridor. The meeting also addressed an institutional campus zoning policy discussion and a mayoral appointment to the Human Services Advisory Committee.

Minutes from the April 26, 2012 Des Moines City Council regular meeting cover a range of local government actions, including approval of over $1.2 million in vouchers and payroll, a partnership resolution with the City of SeaTac for 28th/24th Avenue South corridor improvements, and the repeal of the City's Building Sound Code (DMMC 14.08.180–14.08.440). The council also began a policy discussion on Institutional Campus Zoning, with public comments calling for the Marina to be exempted from the proposed policy. While not centered on Sea-Tac Airport noise, the meeting addressed adjacent infrastructure and zoning matters relevant to the broader South King County region.

Minutes from the Des Moines City Council regular meeting held on March 22, 2012, covering routine municipal business including approval of vouchers totaling over $1 million, right-of-way acquisitions for transportation projects, and a culvert replacement contract award. The council also heard a presentation on the Healthy Des Moines public health initiative and took a first reading on a bond refinancing ordinance expected to save the city approximately $20,000 annually in interest and debt service costs.