August 11, 2026, Normandy Park City Council Regular Meeting

The August 11, 2026, regular meeting of the Normandy Park City Council included a significant procurement action for the City Hall remodel. Staff recommended Tavani Hart after advertising for architectural qualifications and receiving 16 submissions. The proposed $486,000 contract covers architectural and support services through construction management; its architectural fee is based on 9.27% of construction cost, with other support services included. The overall project was discussed as approximately $3.5 million, with staff aiming to keep costs near a $3 million budget and below $4 million; council members noted that costs could rise. A motion was made and seconded to authorize the city manager to approve the contract, but the transcript does not capture the final vote. The Mar Vista Park improvement project is expected to begin imminently, with the park and its parking lot anticipated to close from October through January. A resident also reported that staff and Gray & Osborne had begun a formal evaluation of a neighborhood intersection, with an engineering memo expected the following month; no contract award or cost was stated.

The council adopted tree-canopy goals and policies to meet a state stormwater-permit reporting requirement, and approved a proclamation designating August 2026 Bee Awareness and Protection Month; staff was also asked to explore what would be required for the city to pursue Bee City USA recognition. The council advanced targeted amendments to the comprehensive plan to a second reading at its September 8 meeting. Arts and Parks Commission presentations covered community events, volunteer programs, trails, and park activities. No other specific procurement awards or bid approvals were identified.