City of Fircrest

City Council Regular Meeting
2018-07-24 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-07-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-06-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-06-12 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-05-22 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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Movie in the Park
2018-07-20 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Star Wars, The Last Jedi
Click here for a review of the movie: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/star-wars-episode-viii-the-last-jedi
Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177
Picnic in the park begins at 6pm, the movie starts at 9:15pm.

Planning Commission Meeting - Public Hearing
2018-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Interested persons may appear and provide written or oral testimony.
Written comments addressing the criteria for approval may be submitted to the City of Fircrest prior to the date of the hearing and shall include the application name and case reference number (Case 19-06)
More Information
The public hearing procedure can be found at FMC 22.09.

Pool & Community Center Steering Committee Meeting
2018-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Testing Event
2018-07-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2018-06-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

Fircrest Picnic & Rod Run
2018-07-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
This time honored community event provides an opportunity to view some of the finest street rods from the Puget Sound area. Over 400 special interest cars will be onsite. Visitors will be able to enjoy a Pancake Breakfast and a BBQ lunch from the Fircrest Kiwanis Club.
This is a free event, open to the public.
Interested in showing a car? Registration opens at 7am on July 8. Suggested donation of $15, which will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment for Fircrest Park. Event includes dash plaques, door prizes, and 12 custom car awards.
Thank you to our event sponsors:

Griot’s Garage
Team Insurance
Tacoma Trophy
Floor Guys
Champion Pet Supply
Bliss Creamery
Cerellos Pizza & Wine Cafe
Fircrest Pharmacy
Sunbreak Cafe
Exercise Science Center

For more information contact the Rec Department at 253-564-8177.

Independence Day - City Offices Closed
2018-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
2018-07-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
Planning Administrator
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901.
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Staff Reports

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2018-07-02 16:00 - 16:30, 2018-06-04 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Civil Service Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Commission members are appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the majority of the City Council.
The Civil Service Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41.12 RCW, is created to exercise the powers and to perform the duties established by such state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police in the city.
For more information:
Chief Examiner
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901
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Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2018-07-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Swim Lessons Start
2018-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
For more Information, check out the Swimming Pool page.

Strawberry Feed & Band Concert
2018-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177

Swim Lesson Sign-Ups
2018-06-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Pool, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466
Swim Lessons
Child must be 32” at the shoulder to be enrolled in swimming lessons. Morning lessons are a half hour long between 9 am – 12 pm every weekday morning for two weeks. Night lessons will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday nights for five weeks in half-hour sessions 5:30–6:00 or 6:00–6:30 pm
Fircrest Residents: $40
Non-Residents: $55
Sign-ups will be held on Thursday evenings, four days before the session begins, in the Roy H. Murphy Community Center.
Sign-up Hours:
Fircrest Residents: 6:30-8:30pm
Non-Residents: 7:30-8:30pm
Sessions Start Sign-up
June 25 – July 6* June 21
July 9 – July 20 July 5
July 23 – August 3 July 19
August 6 – August 17 August 2
Night Swim Lessons
July 10 – August 9 July 5

Lessons will be held on July 4th.
Daily swim lessons will run as scheduled unless conditions are not safe for swimmers
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
Early Bird Sign-ups: Those currently enrolled in swim lessons are able to sign-up for the following session between 9 am – 12 pm on Thursday morning of Sign-up Day.
FAQ’s
Q: How can I sign up during resident sign-ups and receive resident pricing?
A: To sign up during the resident time and receive resident pricing the child that is enrolling in lessons must be a resident of Fircrest.
Q: What can I use to show proof of residency?
A: Any form of ID that has your current Fircrest address on it or any piece of mail that has your address on it will work.
Q: If I operate a daycare in Fircrest, am I allowed to register my daycare participants at the same time?
A: Yes, you may, but you must provide proof of residency for the residents, and pay the rate difference if the children are non-residents.
Q: What is Early Bird Sign Up?
A: Those currently enrolled in swim lessons are able to sign-up for the following session on the Thursday morning of sign up day.The purpose of early bird sign up is to give those people who wish to keep their specific time slot the ability to do so. During early bird sign-ups, you may only participate during your current time timeslot. (example: if you have lessons at 10 am you must show up at that time or later to sign up. You may not show up at 9 am if you are currently enrolled in lessons at 10 am)
Q: Do I have to keep the same time slot if I want to participate in Early Bird Sign-Ups?
A: If you choose to participate in Early Bird Sign-Ups you may sign up for your current time or an earlier time slot if available. You may not sign up for a later time slot, as it is our goal to give EVERYONE the opportunity to keep his or her current time slot.
Q: What if I am currently enrolled at 9:00 am, but I want to sign up for 11:30 am lessons?
A: If you are not keeping your current time slot and choose to move to a later timeslot, you must show up to the swim lesson sign-ups that evening. Residents can sign up between 6:30-8:30 and Nonresidents between 7:30-8:30
Q: Does the Fircrest Pool accept credit cards?
A: Yes, the Fircrest Pool accepts credit cards, Visa, Master Card, and Discover.

Swim Team Info Meeting
2018-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Fircrest Amateur Swim Team
Interested in the Fircrest Swim Team? Join us for this informative meeting to where you will meet this year’s coach, learn about swim team requirements, and receive practice and meet schedules. Practices begin the week of June 25.
Cost: $60 for Fircrest Residents
$100 for Non-Residents
Times: 12:00-1:30pm & 4:30-5:30pm Monday – Friday
Dates: June 25 – August 11
Swim Team Requirements (1 or more of the following)

Member last year
Enrolled in or passed out of 7/8 class
Able to successfully pass a swim team tryout
Fircrest swim teacher recommendation

City Council Workshop
2018-06-18 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wainwright Intermediate School, 130 Alameda Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on June 18, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at the Wainwright Intermediate School located at 130 Alameda Avenue, Fircrest, WA for the sole purpose of a Council workshop. Individuals who desire special accommodations should contact the City Clerk at (253) 564-8901 at least 48 business hours prior to this meeting. For information on this public meeting, please contact Fircrest City Hall at (253) 564-8901.

Community Garage Sale
2018-06-09 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Time: 9am-2pm
Stop by the Community Garage Sale to find your next treasure!
Cleaning out your closet, garage, or storage space? Looking for new homes for your loved, but no longer needed items? Rent a space to be a part of our Community Garage Sale!
Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177

City Council Special Meeting - Pool Status
2018-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on June 4, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fircrest City Hall located at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA for the sole purpose of discussing the Fircrest community pool status. Individuals who desire special accommodations should contact the City Clerk at (253) 564-8901 at least 48 business hours prior to this meeting. For information on this public meeting, please contact Fircrest City Hall at (253) 564-8901.

Go Hawaiian Pool Party
2018-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Public Meeting: Pool & Community Center Project
2018-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fircrest Community Center located at 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA for the sole purpose of discussing the Fircrest Pool and Community Center. Members of the City Council, City staff, and the City’s consultant will be present to discuss plans for replacing the pool and the potential replacement of the community center. Come learn about the project and share your thoughts on design ideas. Person who desire special accommodations should contact the City Clerk at (253) 564-8901 at least 48 business hours prior to this meeting. For information on this public meeting, please visit www.cityoffircrest.net or contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at (253) 564-8177.

Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
2018-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA

Fircrest Pool Opens
2018-05-26 13:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
