City Manager Weekly Report
November 15, 2024
Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Public Meeting
This past week the Port held several Open Houses related to the SAMP. The City Council has asked that we, the City of Des Moines, host our own meeting to provide people with the information and tools to provide meaningful comments to the FAA as part of the overall process. Please mark your calendar for December 3 6-7 PM for this meeting at City Hall. It will be both in-person and online, and we are working to provide information on this meeting in several languages. Stay tuned for more information!
City Manager Meet and Greets
Come meet and chat with our new City Manager, Katherine Caffrey! You’ll have the time and space to get to know her, ask questions and share your vision for Des Moines.
Help Us Understand Safety Concerns in King County
The King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention invites you to share your thoughts on violence involving firearms in our communities. You can share insights anonymously in a short survey HERE
The survey takes about seven minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential. Your input is crucial in guiding the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention's efforts to improve community safety.
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Affordable Housing Tour
On September 20, 2024, SKHHP facilitated a tour of affordable housing sites in South King County. SKHHP, of which Des Moines is one of 9 South King County cities to comprise the group, is actively involved in affordable housing project work, renovations and rehabilitation. Victorian Place II is located in Des Moines, and received grant funding from SKHHP for $777,306 to support the rehabilitation of the two buildings including: landscape improvements, staircase repairs, installation of new railings, seal coating the parking lot, upgrading external lighting, recoating tenant decks, installation of new siding, replacing gutters and downspouts, replacing windows, replacing sliding glass doors, replacing unit entry doors, and replacing baseboard heating with energy-efficient heating systems. Rehabilitation and Renovation is underway!
The video of the tour is available here.
Winter City Currents
Hot off the press! Here is your link to the Winter City Currents. Get to know our new Police Command Team, find out about programs, activities, and events and more.
https://www.colibrinw.com/wp-content/flipbooks/DesMoinesCityCurrents/winter25/flipbook/index.html?page=1
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
City Manager Meet & Greet
- Saturday, 11/16, 9-10:30am, Des Moines Field House
- Thursday, 11/21, 9-10:30am, MaST Center
- Monday, 11/25, 9-10:30am, North Hill Espresso
Squid-A- Rama – Saturday, 11/23, 4-7pm at the Des Moines Beach Park. Hosted by the MaST Center and the Des Moines Arts Commission
Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Meeting – Tuesday, 12/3, City Hall
South King Fire Santa Parades
- 12/2 & 12/3, Des Moines, 5:30-8:30pm
- 12/9 & 12/10, 12/16 &12/17, Federal Way, 5:30-8:30pm
Breakfast with Santa- Saturday, 12/14, Seating 1: 9-10:15am, Seating 2: 10:45am-12pm at the Des Moines Activity Center
12 Days of Goodness with Football Legends – Monday, 12/16, 2:30pm at the Des Moines Activity Center
Burning Boat Festival – Tuesday, 12/31, 5-8pm, Des Moines Marina
Council Meeting Summary
Last night the City Council held a session to develop the City’s mission, vision and values. It was a productive session that yielded great insight into what is important to the community and Council. Once that work is finalized, we look forward to sharing with the community! Stay tuned!