CITY MANAGER REPORT

August 15, 2025

Community Meeting 

A community meeting on the Masonic Home/Zenith LLC project will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Beach Park Auditorium. The meeting will be recorded, and the recording will be posted on the City’s website. Beach Park parking will be validated for attendees.


This meeting will include some of the same information presented to the City Council on August 7, along with responses to the most common questions and concerns we’ve received. While pending litigation limits certain topics we can discuss, we will make every effort to address as many questions as possible within those constraints.

Dock Replacement Project Update

The N Dock transformation is well underway—most of the roofline has been removed, and the new dock should be in place by early next week!


This long-anticipated project will replace aging docks on L, M, and N piers with modern structures featuring upgraded utilities, improved safety and accessibility, and environmentally friendly designs. Work on N Dock began in August, with M and L docks to follow through early 2026.


Thanks to careful planning, most boaters remain moored in the Marina during construction, and we’re grateful to tenants who volunteered to relocate to keep the project on track.


We can’t wait to welcome boaters back to their new slips as each phase wraps up!
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Live Stream Project

City Currents Fall 2025

Keep an eye on your mailbox—our Fall 2025 edition of City Currents will arrive around August 18! This issue is packed with updates on City projects, upcoming events, and community news you won’t want to miss. It’s a great way to stay connected with everything happening in Des Moines.

Neighborhood Pop Up August 18

Join us at Midway Park on Monday, August 18, for our next Neighborhood Pop-Up! Stop by to chat with City staff, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your neighbors. We’ll be there to listen, answer, and help keep our community strong.

Farmer's Market

Don't Miss Out


Only a few weeks remain in this year’s Des Moines Farmer’s Market season—come on down, enjoy fresh local goods, and stop by to visit with City staff. We’d love to see you there!

Paving Project on State Route 99 in

SeaTac and Des Moines


Contractors are nearly finished repaving 2 miles of SR 99 between South 200th Street and just south of the SR 516 intersection. Work is already complete on an earlier phase of work to upgrade more than 30 sidewalk ramps to modern Americans with Disabilities Act standards along this corridor.


Lane striping

Starting Saturday night, Aug. 16, WSDOT will begin roughly three weeks of nighttime SR 99 lane closures for lane striping. Work will happen from as early as 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday nights through Friday mornings. Striping should wrap up in most areas in early September, weather permitting.


Final paving

Contractor's are expect to finish paving along SR 99 through the SR 516 intersection on Saturday night, Aug. 23. Directional closures will continue at the SR 99/SR 516 intersection overnight on Sunday and Monday nights, Aug. 24-25, for lane striping within this busy intersection. Detours will be in place to guide people around construction.


Thank you for your continued understanding and patience as WSDOT works to make these necessary enhancements. 

Community Enrichment Survey Coming Soon


The City of Des Moines Community Enrichment Services Department (formerly Parks, Recreation, Senior Services, Events, and Facility Rentals) is planning the next chapter of recreation programs, activities, events, and facility use—and we want your input! Watch for our upcoming Community Input Survey and help shape the future of fun, connection, and community in Des Moines.
 

Blues and Brews - August 23

Don’t miss out on Blues and Brews, hosted by the Des Moines Normandy Park Rotary Club! Enjoy great music, local brews, and a fun community atmosphere on Saturday, August 23 in the Des Moines Beach Park. It’s the perfect way to wrap up summer with friends and neighbors. See you there! 

Our Fishing Pier Is the Longest Over Puget Sound


The Des Moines Marina fishing pier stretches more than 800 feet, making it one of the longest public piers in Washington. On clear days, you can see both Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the same spot.

Thank you, as always, to our wonderful and hardworking staff. This Staff Kudos section will serve as a way to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our City of Des Moines employees, volunteers, Councilmembers, and more.

Staff Kudos

“Thank you for the opportunity to praise the amazing summer team at Camp Khaos!

Every summer we enroll our kids in Camp Khaos (this is our 5th) and we always look forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces! Special shout out to Christine, the gals in the office - Savannah and Kelsey, and of course the legendary Miss Robin.


These ladies know our kids well and never fail to make them feel welcome, safe, and cared for. They run their program in a way that allows our kids to be “kids” while incorporating just enough structure to keep them engaged with their activities and with the other campers. Each day my kids come home tuckered out (in the best way possible) with smiles and stories about their fun day. They especially love the variety of weekly field trips and the trip to the pool every Friday.



We feel so lucky to have this great program in our community and hope the entire staff knows how much we appreciate them!”

With gratitude,

Lindsay Tanzi


“Hi! I'd like give a shoutout/kudos to Savannah, Kelsey and Robin at Camp KHAOS. My kid's attended the camp for a several summers and she's had a blast. I'm grateful for the inclusive environment where my child has felt safe and seen. Big respect to all the counselors! Thank you!”

Thanks,

Jasmine McKenzie
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Job Opportunities


Looking for a fulfilling career with competitive pay and excellent benefits? The City of Des Moines is hiring for several positions, including:


  • Police Officer
  • Youth Soccer Referee - Fall Season


Applying for a job with the City of Des Moines is simple!

  • Browse current Job Openings
  • Click on a job title to learn more
  • Apply


Need help? Call Human Resources at 206-878-4595 or email HR@DesMoinesWA.Gov

City Council Meeting Recap


There was no meeting last night. The next meeting will be September 4th and here is what is scheduled to be on the agenda.


Committee of the Whole

  • Short Term Amenity Update


Study Session

  • Marina Steps
  • Highline School District – Pacific Middle School Update
  • Interlocal Agreement with Highline School District (Pacific Middle School)
  • Committee of the Whole Check-In  
  • Planning Commission Discussion
Click here to review packet
Click here for a listing of all future Committee and Council meeting items

Camp KHAOS

June 23-August 29

Field House


City Staff Neighborhood Pop Up

August 18

Midway Park


Summer Concert Series - Pilot Seat

August 20

Beach Park


Zenith/Masonic Home Community Meeting

August 21

Beach Park Auditorium


Senior BBQ

August 21

Beach Park


City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session

September 4

City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

September 11

City Hall


Citizens Advisory Board

September 24

Des Moines City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

September 25

City Hall


City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session

October 2

City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

October 9

City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

October 23

City Hall


Citizens Advisory Board

October 29

Des Moines City Hall


City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session

November 6

City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

November 13

City Hall


City Council Committee of the Whole and Study Session

December 4

City Hall


Holiday Boat Lights

December 6

Des Moines Marina


Citizens Advisory Board

December 10

Des Moines City Hall


City Council Regular Meeting

December 11

City Hall


Polar Bear Express Movie

December 13

Beach Park
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Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3

August 16

Redondo Beach


Des Moines Farmer's Market

August 16

Des Moines Marina


Discovery Day

August 16

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

August 16

Beach Park


Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4  

August 16    


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

August 17

Redondo Beach


Woodmont Library Garden Club

August 17

Woodmont Library      


King County Public Health Program Assistance

August 20

Des Moines Library


Garden Hotline Presents: Worm Composting 101

August 20

Woodmont Library


Tea & Tarot

August 20 

Marina Mercantile    


Weekly Wine Tasting

August 21

Marina Mercantile      


Marina Mama's Walking Group

August 22

Quarterdeck


Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3

August 23

Des Moines Beach


Brews & Blues

August 23

Beach Park


Yoga

August 23

Soundview Park


Des Moines Farmer's Market

August 23

Des Moines Marina


Discovery Day

August 23

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

August 23

Beach Park


Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4  

August 23     


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

August 23

Redondo Beach


Movie Night for Tweens and Teens

August 26

Woodmont Library     


Weekly Wine Tasting

August 28

Marine Mercantile


Marina Mama's Walking Group

August 29

Quarterdeck


Marine Mammal Steward Program with SR3

August 29

Redondo Beach


Des Moines Farmer’s Market

August 30

Des Moines Marina


Discovery Day

August 30

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

August 30

Beach Park


Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4  

August 30   


Marine Mammal Stewards Program

August 31

Redondo Beach   


Weekly Wine Tastings

September 4

Marina Mercantile


Marina Mama's Walking Group

September 5

Quarterdeck

 

Boardwalk Beats: Live Music

September 5     

Redondo Boardwalk


Marina Mammal Steward Program with SR3

September 5

Redondo Beach

 

Yoga

September 6

Soundview Park


Des Moines Farmer’s Market

September 6

Des Moines Marina


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 6

Redondo Beach


Discovery Day

September 6

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

September 6

Des Moines Beach Park


Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4

September 6     


Live and Local Sounds on the Sound

September 6     

Quarterdeck


Weekly Wine Tastings

September 11

Marina Mercantile


Marina Mama's Walking Group

September 12

Quarterdeck


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 13

Redondo Beach


Yoga

September 13   

Soundview Park


Des Moines Farmer’s Market

September 13   

Des Moines Marina


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 14

MaST Center


Discovery Day

September 13   

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

September 13   

Des Moines Beach Park


Weekly Wine Tastings

September 18

Marina Mercantile

 

Marina Mama's Walking Group

September 19

Quarterdeck


Uncle Ernie

September 20   

Arturos


Des Moines Farmer’s Market

September 20   

Des Moines Marina


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 20

MaST Center


Discovery Day

September 20   

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

September 20   

Des Moines Beach Park


Oktoberfest 2025

September 20

Quarterdeck


Oktoberfest 2025

September 21

Quarterdeck


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 21

Redondo Beach


What’s Up Des Moines

September 23

Quarterdeck


Weekly Wine Tastings

September 25

Marina Mercantile

 

Marina Mama's Walking Group

September 26

Quarterdeck

 

Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 27

Redondo Beach


Des Moines Farmer’s Market

September 27   

Des Moines Marina


Discovery Day

September 27   

MaST Center


Des Moines Creek Park Run

September 27   

Des Moines Beach Park


Marine Mammal Stewards Program with SR3

September 28

Redondo Beach

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