TagCity Of Des Moines(206)

This is the City of Des Moines, Washington 2016 Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Master Plan, adopted by the Des Moines City Council on December 10, 2015. The plan covers existing park resources, programs, and demographics, along with a needs assessment, facility development priorities, cost estimates, and funding strategies for the city's parks and recreation system. It also includes goals, policies, and implementation strategies for parks, recreation, and open space.

This presentation from the City of Des Moines, Washington outlines the city's economic development context, noting its population of roughly 30,000 residents across 6.5 square miles and a median household income of $60,000. The city faces suburban challenges including transitioning toward more urbanized town centers and achieving fiscal self-sufficiency, complicated by the fact that 50% of its potential trade capture area lies underwater in Puget Sound. The city's strategy focuses on increasing overall economic demand rather than competing directly with neighboring communities.

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 presented an economic development overview to the Highline Forum Soundside Alliance, covering zoning and permitting reforms in key areas including the Marina District, Pacific Ridge Neighborhood, and Pacific Highway S. The city highlighted efforts to streamline development processes through discounted permit fees, online services, expedited approvals, and easier parcel subdivision and consolidation. While focused on local economic growth, this presentation reflects the city's broader planning context as a community directly impacted by Sea-Tac Airport operations.

This Second Development Agreement, dated June 15, 2012, is a formal planning contract between the City of Des Moines, Washington, and the Port of Seattle governing the development of the Des Moines Creek Business Park (DMCBP), a multi-phase commercial and logistics project located near Sea-Tac Airport. The agreement outlines development regulations, zoning, environmental review requirements under SEPA, transportation infrastructure improvements, and land use phases including a logistics park, retail or business park, and an area for Puget Sound Energy/Benaroya. It also addresses mitigation measures, master plan approvals, recreation path requirements, and a purchase option for retail development on Port-owned property.