City of Fircrest

City Council Regular Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-13 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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Notice of Special Council Meeting
2026-04-14 18:45 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on April 14, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. for City Council Photos at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466.
These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates.
For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

Planning Commission Meeting
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting, which is on 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 variances; 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:
permits@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8902
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Civil Service Commission Meeting
2026-04-06 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-02 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-05 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | WA
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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Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Notice of Public Hearing for Whittier Elementary
2026-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
HEARING DATE: MARCH 31, 2026
HEARING TIME: 2PM
HEARING LOCATION: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-CU0002
MAJOR HEIGHT VARIANCE 25-VP0001
MAJOR COVERAGE VARIANCE 25-VP0002
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fircrest has received a request for a Conditional Use Permit and Two Major Variances to build a new Whittier Elementary School. Project proposal to construct a new Whittier Elementary School on the existing site, which requires a Conditional Use Permit in the residential zoning district R-4; requesting a variance to exceed the 30’ maximum height in the R-4 zone, to allow two stories and an average height of 47’; and a variance to allow exceeding the maximum lot coverage standards of the R-4 zone. A public hearing has been scheduled in front of the Hearing Examiner for March 31, 2026 at 2pm.
Located at: 777 Elm Tree Lane, Fircrest, WA 98466 Tax Parcel ID: 0220114002
Individuals who desire to provide comments may submit written comments to Permits@cityoffircrest.net by 12 pm on March 31, 2026, or provide testimony at the hearing. Review of the complete application materials is available at City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net or contact Fircrest City Hall at 253.564.8901 for more information.

FIVE KEYS TO RETIRING FEARLESSLY
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FIVE KEYS TO RETIRING FEARLESSLY
Come join us for a FREE educational workshop designed to help you better understand important factors that may impact your retirement confidence.
As you approach retirement, you may be ready to think about what comes next. 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly is an educational workshop designed to help you better understand important factors that may impact your retirement confidence.
During this session, we’ll explore five key areas of retirement planning, including:
· Creating dependable income in retirement
· Managing the impact of market volatility
· Making retirement savings last
· Understanding how taxes may affect retirement income
· Preparing for life’s unexpected events.
The details:
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Catered dinner is included
Registration is required
Generously sponsored by Thrivent
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Civil Service Meeting
2026-03-18 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular Fircrest Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 has been canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

2026 MEDALLION MADNESS
2026-03-17 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
MEDALLION MADNESS
On St. Patrick’s Day (Monday, March 17th), 200 limited edition Fircrest wooden medallions will be hidden around our Fircrest community.
Here’s how it works:Look for the hidden “treasure” (medallion).You’ll find the hidden medallions in outdoor public areas around the City of Fircrest, including the Parks.Medallions will be hidden throughout the day to give an opportunity for those working or in school to find one. There are 200 medallions total. Please take only one medallion per person. Once you find your medallion, pick up your prize at our sponsor’s office: Optimum Physical Therapy at 1027 Regents Blvd., Fircrest.
LIMIT: one medallion and prize per person.
You will receive your prize, a “bag o’ gold” chocolate coins. *You will get to keep your medallion!Be sure to post a photo of you and your medallion on social media with the #fircrestmedallionmadness #fircrestfun.
This event happens on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th).All the medallions have been numbered 1-200.Please do NOT take more than ONE medallion. This is on the honor system. One medallion per person will allow others a chance to find one. We’ll post when the next set of medallions have been hidden that day.Keep looking until they are all found.
*Prizes must be redeemed before April 1, 2026. (no joke! )Thank you, Optimum Physical Therapy, for your generous sponsorship!

City Council Study Session
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
City Council Study Sessions are held at 6:00 PM at 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

Canceled Civil Service Meeting
2026-03-02 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular Fircrest Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 has been canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net

2026 Tacoma Robot Expo
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
TAPCO Credit Union and Tacoma Public Schools’ High School Robotics Team are proud to announce the inaugural Tacoma Robotics Expo on February 21st at the Fircrest Community Center, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Over a dozen interactive exhibits will be on display for students of all ages, ranging from flyable drones and drivable robots, to live demonstrations by full-size Star Wars droids, Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs, and several robotics competition teams from the University of Washington and Tacoma schools.
The event will be a great opportunity for students to learn more about robotics technology in Tacoma. Enjoy learning how robots work in our everyday lives. Take part in silent auctions and raffles for great prizes, enjoy concessions, and see the future on display! Admission is free and all proceeds will go toward supporting robotics education in Tacoma Public Schools.

President's Day - City Offices Closed
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
City Offices are closed in observance of the President’s Day holiday

City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold their annual joint meeting on February 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. As established by Resolution No. 809, this joint meeting will take place on the first Tuesday of February each year. The meeting provides the City Council and Planning Commission an opportunity to discuss items of mutual interest and review community visioning.
These meetings are typically for discussion purposes and are focused on the exchange of information, fostering collaboration on key topics affecting the community.
Stay tuned for more details and the meeting agenda.

DAD & DAUGHTER: K-POP DANCE PARTY
2026-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
DAD & DAUGHTER: K-POP Dance Party!

The 2026 Dad & Daughter K-POP Dance Party is officially SOLD OUT!
**Please note that tickets are NON-Transferable. BEWARE of SCAMMERS. Do NOT purchase tickets from anyone trying to sell their tickets on-line or elsewhere. They will not allow entry into the dance.**

THANK YOU Evergreen Home Loans: Roffe Team for your generous sponsorship!

Tickets to the DAD & DAUGHTER K-POP Dance Party are now on sale. * Follow this link to purchase your ticket on Rec Desk. RecDesk DirectorThe dance happens on Friday, January 30th, Cost:$30 per couple$15 each additional childIncludes: goody bag, photo booth, face painting, light snacks, craft, games and opportunity to make lots of special memories!This event is a welcoming and safe space for attendees of all family structures!THANK YOU Evergreen Home Loans: Roffe Team for your generous Title Sponsorship of this event!THANK YOU MAGIC in the PNW – Character Parties and Events for bringing Huntrixx to our event!See you at the Park!*NON-Residents ticket sales begin on January 21$40 per couple / $20 each additional childIf you don’t have a Rec Desk account, please make sure to set up your account at least a week before ticket sales begin.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
City Offices are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday

Canceled Civil Service Meeting
2026-01-05 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
NOTICE OF CANCELED CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest Civil Service Commission meeting on January 5, 2026, has been canceled.
These meetings are open to the public and are held at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the agenda. For questions, please contact 253-564-8901 or email aburkhart@cityoffircrest.net.
