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The Des Moines City Council held a retreat on March 10, 2012, to review and prioritize the city's top goals for the year, with 'Protect people and property' and 'Improve economic stability' ranking highest. Council members used a dot-voting exercise to rank ten goals, and department heads began presenting how their departments support those goals, though time ran out before all presentations could be completed. Note: this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, but may be relevant as context for broader Des Moines city planning priorities.

This document contains the agenda for the Des Moines City Council regular meeting on January 26, 2012, including consent calendar items, new business items, and administrative reports. It also includes minutes from the previous meeting on January 5, 2012, which featured the swearing in of council members and election of mayor and mayor pro-tem.

Ordinance No. 1407 is a City of Des Moines, Washington municipal ordinance that updates and consolidates the city's Buildings and Construction Code (Title 14) by adopting the latest editions of major building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes, including Sound Control Requirements relevant to the Sea-Tac Airport noise environment. The ordinance repeals more than 40 previously enacted building-related ordinances dating back to 1959 and brings the city into compliance with state-mandated building standards under RCW 19.27.031. It establishes updated rules for administration, enforcement, and a range of construction-related regulations applicable within the City of Des Moines.

The Mayor's Roundtable Common Actions and Priorities outlines a cooperative framework between Sea-Tac Airport and four neighboring cities — Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac — aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for both the airport and surrounding communities. The document sets out four key actions covering regional transportation connectivity, stormwater impacts, economic development, and mitigation of local environmental and quality-of-life impacts from airport growth. It emphasizes avoiding litigation by requiring the Port of Seattle, FAA, and neighboring cities to work together on policy changes that protect residents, wildlife, and local businesses.