City of Fircrest

Pumpkin Patch
2020-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177

Halloween 2020
2020-10-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
There will be NO Halloween Night City-sponsored events on Halloween this year.
Instead, please enjoy the Virtual Costume Contest, Scarecrows of Fircrest Displays and The HUNT leading up to Halloween (October 26-30).
The City of Fircrest would like to remind you to enjoy Halloween safely. We are using guidance from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to ensure we do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
PLEASE NOTE: The listed activities are NOT group events.
Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others.
Be safe.
Please follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy

The HUNT.
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The HUNT.

STARTING POINT:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices South Sound Properties – 1251 Regents

Our awesome sponsors, Berkshire Hathaway, created a fun photo booth for the starting point of The HUNT. All the festivities will happen Wednesday through Friday! Check in anytime between 9am to 3pm (you need to find the treasure * by 4pm)
This activity is for ages 12 and under.

Please follow these simple guidelines so that we all continue to comply with the “Stay Healthy” order:
This is not a group event.
Kids must be with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Make sure to stay at least 6 feet away from people who don’t live with you.
https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy

* while treasures last

A great adventure and treasure are in your future.
Join the fun. The HUNT will happen October 28-30, 2020 between 9 am and 4 pm each day.
The adventure begins at Berkshire Hathaway South Sound Properties (1251 Regents Blvd.) where you’ll get your first clue.
There will be prizes along the way and a treasure at the X marks the spot! (One treasure per child.)
AND wear your costume if you need an excuse to dress up!
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering other ‘Hunters’ on your quest. Be safe.
Follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy
For more information, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

Thank you to our generous sponsor:

City Council Regular Meeting
2020-10-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-10-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-09-22 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-09-08 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-08-25 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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City Council – Budget Study Session
2020-10-26 18:00, 2020-10-19 18:00, 2020-10-12 18:00, 2020-10-05 18:00, 2020-09-28 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold Budget special meetings on September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19 at 6:00 P.M. at the Fircrest City Hall located at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA for the sole purpose of discussing the 2021 Preliminary Budget.
The meetings are open to the public. For Zoom information please click HERE to join the meeting.
For information on this public meeting, please visit www.cityoffircrest.net or contact Fircrest City Hall at (253) 564-8901.

Testing Event
2020-10-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-08-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

Planning Commission Meeting
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets 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@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8902
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Planning Commission Meeting
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-09-01 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
2020-10-05 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-09-07 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
2020-10-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

The 'Scarecrows of Fircrest' Display Contest
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Scarecrows of Fircrest

SCARECROWS OF FIRCREST Display Contest

Fircrest! Way to celebrate the fall! Thanks for all the creative and fun entries for the First Annual Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest! It was so hard to choose from all the fantastic displays! We are excited to present the winners of the 2020 Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest.
CONGRATULATIONS to the award winning entries:

Whimsical Award: 344 Contra Costa (Charlie Brown)
WOW Factor Award: 202 Ramsdell (Pirates!)
Sponsors Choice Award: 437 Farallone (Wizard of Oz)
Police Chief’s Choice Award: 344 Golden Gate (Cats)

And here’s a shout-out to our Honorable Mentions. We have a fun and creative community!

1224 Princeton (fire pit)
313 Yale (pumpkin lady)
504 Summit (aliens)
1025 Buena Vista (haunted trails)
520 Ramsdell (Helena of Ramsdell)
313 Farallone (giant twig arms)
Reflection Salon
Fircrest Golf Club

And thanks again to our generous sponsor Mosaic Real Estate for helping to make this event happen!

Way to go Fircrest! What a great turnout for the first annual Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest! We have 52 households / businesses participating. We are excited to present the official touring guide. The address list follows the arrows on the street map. You can drive the entire route at once OR enjoy a walking tour one area at a time. This is a nice way to enjoy a fall day AND be able to see all the great details. It’s up to you! Get ready to be impressed!
Printed copies will be available at Mimi’s Tea, Espresso Yourself and Fircrest Pharmacy on Wednesday, October 21st.

The Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest
Fall is almost here and the crows are amassing! It’s time to build the scarecrows and decorate for the fall.
This is NOT your ordinary scarecrow building competition. Your goal is to create the most creative and unique ‘scarecrow’ in Fircrest. And the challenge is on!

The rules are simple
1. Be creative.
2. Think outside the box.
3. One scarecrow or a big display … it’s up to you!
4. Have FUN.
5. Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).
6. Your display must be visible from the street.
7. AND finally …. must be hand made (not purchased, rented or borrowed).
Entry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.
To participate, submit this registration form and have your scarecrow on display by the required time.

Here’s how it works.
1. Submit the electronic registration form by October 14th. https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-scarecrows-of-fircrest-display
2. Each home participating in the Scarecrows of Fircrest will receive a numbered yard sign.
3. The yard sign must be displayed in a visible location in your yard.
3. On October 21st, our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging.
4. Prizes and bragging rights will be announced on October 23rd.

The list of registered homes, for self-guided tours, will be available at local businesses and the Public Safety Building after registration closes.
Each registered participant will receive a commemorative Scarecrows of Fircrest collectors token (first 85 registrants). You will also be entered into a weekly drawing for fun prizes.

* Must be a Fircrest resident to participate. Only one prize per family.

Have we mentioned the awesome prizes in store for the Scarecrows of Fircrest Display Contest winners? FOUR display entries will each win a $50 gift card to THE CREST home store (right between Paper Luxe and Curious Bear) And this doesn’t even include the weekly drawings beginning the first week of October. It’s time you signed up! Just follow the link below.

Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information.

Virtual Costume Contest
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-30 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fircrest 2020 Virtual Costume Contest

Registration Deadline: October 26, 2020
TO ENTER:

Fill out the form at this link: (copy & paste in your browser) https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/costume-contest
Attach a photo of your child / family / bear dressed in their costume(s).
Photos will be posted on the City of Fircrest Facebook event page after registration closes.
Our panel of judges will vote for their favorite costumes in each category and award prizes.

THE RULES:

Be creative! Have fun!
Costumes must be rated G or PG. Please keep this family friendly.
Judges have the right to disqualify any inappropriate entries.
Photos must be received by the deadline: October 26th
This contest is open only to Fircrest residents.
One winner per family.
Winners will be contacted by no later than October 31st.

ADDED BONUS: We will have a daily drawing for fun prize baskets. Each entry will be entered! (one prize per family)
CATEGORIES / PRIZES:
0 – 5 years old: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card
6 – 12 years old: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card
13 – 17 years old: $25 Espresso Yourself Gift Card
Family costume: $50 Sammy’s Pizza Gift Card
First Responder costume: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card
Best dressed Fircrest wooden bear: $25 Curious Bear Gift Card
PLUS full bragging rights! 🙂
Registration Deadline: October 26, 2020
Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information.
Sponsored by: Berkshire Hathaway South Sound Properties with Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club.

Thank you to our generous sponsor:

Labor Day - City Offices Closed
2020-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

City Council / Planning Commission Joint Meeting on Form-Based Code
2020-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The September 1, 2020, joint meeting information and documents can be found here: www.cityoffircrest.net/FBCwebinar
The Fircrest Planning Commission will be meeting virtually via zoom to adhere to the Stay Home, Stay Safe guidelines. The public is invited to attend. For an invite, email planning@cityoffircrest.net.
The Planning Commission meets 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
253-564-8902
Review the Agenda

Cancelled: Planning Commission Meeting
2020-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
This meeting has been cancelled. There will be a joint meeting/presentation on September 1.
The Fircrest Planning Commission will be meeting virtually via zoom to adhere to the Stay Home, Stay Safe guidelines. The public is invited to attend. For an invite, email planning@cityoffircrest.net.
The Planning Commission meets 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
253-564-8902
Review the Agenda

City Council Study Session-CANCELED
2020-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council Study Sessions meet at 6:00 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
Review the Agenda

The Summer Hunt Around Fircrest
2020-08-14 - 2020-08-21 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Join us for a Summer HUNT Around Fircrest!
Friday, August 14 – Friday, August 21

A new list of items will be posted every day.
Look for the list on the Summer Hunt event page.
Everything can be found around the Fircrest community.
Take fun photos along the way and post your favorite on this page.
And we have fun prizes!
To be eligible for the daily drawing, sign up today by
following this link. https://form.jotform.com/202235456427150
Then post a photo on this page and your name will go into a daily drawing. Winning names will be posted on the Summer Hunt event page.
** Rules: Must be 16 years or younger and a Fircrest resident to be eligible for prizes.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household. Make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering other ‘Hunters’ on your quest. Be safe.
Follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy
