City of Fircrest

City Council Regular Meeting
2023-11-28 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-24 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-10 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-09-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-09-12 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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Day after Thanksgiving – City Offices Closed
2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed
2023-11-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

City Council Study Session
2023-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, 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
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FIRfest 2023
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whittier Park, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FIRfest 2023
Get a free tree and get your hands dirty too!
FREE trees!
Location: Whittier Park
Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon
Register: This is the website link for the event form.
https://piercecd.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2301&month=11&year=2023&day=17&calType=0

If you plan to participate in the work party at Whittier, please bring your gloves and tools!
Otherwise just stop by to pick up your free tree!

Our friends from the Pierce County Conservation District will be on hand to lead us at the work party.

Whittier Park Master Plan Public Meeting
2023-11-16 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Whittier Park Master Plan Public Engagement Meeting
Come to the first public engagement for your neighborhood park!
You and your family are invited to a public meeting to provide input on your needs and wants for the Whittier Park Master Plan.
Major decisions about what this park will look like are being made during this time, so your participation is encouraged
Whittier Park is located at the corner of Elm Tree LN and Contra Costa Ave.
We want to hear from you!
When: Thursday, November 16th, 6:30 PM
Where: Roy H. Murphy Community Center – 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest WA 98466
For more information contact:
Jeff Grover
Fircrest Parks & Recreation Director
(253) 238-4160
jgrover@cityoffircrest.net

Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-05 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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Civil Service Commission Meeting
2023-11-06 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-02 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
2023-11-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Where's Murphy?
2023-11-06 - 2023-12-03 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Where’s Murphy Game!
Who’s MURPHY? He’s our town Mascot!
Where’s MURPHY? Let’s find out!
When? November 6 – December 3, 2023
Why search for MURPHY?
On December 3rd, Murphy, our beloved town bear, is going to come to life! We’ll see him transform from a one-dimensional bear into a cuddly, soft, giant, huggable bear!
Join us for this Fircrest FUN event for adults & children!
We want to get everyone excited for MURPHY’s real-life appearance in Fircrest!
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Pick up your GAME CARD at the Fircrest Community Center and participating locations.
Get your game card stamped by finding the hidden miniature Murphy cut-out at each location.
FIND them ALL and win a collector 2023 Murphy ornament. Prizes will be available on Sunday, December 3rd at the Fircrest Community Center.
(limit one per person while supplies last)
When? November 6 – December 3, 2023
Why search for MURPHY? He’s our beloved town Mascot! AND he’s arriving to town just in time for the Holiday Market & Tree Lighting on December 3rd.
It’s also a great opportunity to discover our neighborhood businesses and enjoy some shopping around town.*
This event runs from November 7th through December 3rd.

COME MEET MURPHY!
Sunday, December 3rd 3:00pm
Fircrest Community Center
MURPHY’s introduction happens at the Fircrest Holiday Market & Tree Lighting.
Pick up your prize, enjoy some shopping, treats and fun entertainment.
For more information: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRe…/wheres-murphy
See you at the Park!
*purchase not required.

Daylight Saving Time Ends
2023-11-05 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fall back and move your clock backward one hour.

Volunteer at Whittier Park
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whittier Park, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Volunteer at Whittier Park
Help the environment while building community at Habitat Restoration work parties!
Work Parties are on Saturdays from 9AM-12PM
Sign up at Piercecd.org, scan the flyer’s QR code, or click on the links below:
April 22nd | Earth Day – Calendar – RSVP
May 6th – Calendar – RSVP
June 3rd – Calendar – RSVP
July 1st – Calendar – RSVP
August 5th – Calendar – RSVP
September 2nd – Calendar – RSVP
October 7th – Calendar – RSVP
November 4th – Calendar – RSVP (links coming soon)
December 2nd – Calendar – RSVP

Activities include caring for existing plantings, mulching and removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and Canadian thistle This work supports water quality, our local wildlife, and pollinators. Exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

Removing invasive species of plants

Canadian Thistle
Himalayan Blackberry

Caring for existing and previous plantings

For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty
Long pants and sleeves
Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
Full water bottle!

Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What is a Conservation District?
Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Conservation Districts—almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. Conservation Districts are non-regulatory, we’re here to help you implement best practices for conserving local natural resources, not to fine you for not using best practices.
Known in various parts of the country as “soil and water conservation districts,” “resource conservation districts,” “natural resource districts,” “land conservation committees” and similar names, we share a single mission: to coordinate assistance from all available sources—public and private, local, state and federal—in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.

City Council Special Meeting - Budget Session
2023-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 (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 special meeting budget study sessions on October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to review the 2024 Preliminary Budget.
These meetings are open to the public in person and by Zoom. Zoom call-in information will be posted in the City Hall bulletin and the City’s website for the public. If you would like to make a public comment, you may speak at the appropriate time.
To review the agenda, view Zoom information, and view the minutes, click HERE
For questions, contact 253-564-8901

Haunted Trails
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Volunteer here!
2023 Haunted Trails Volunteer Application (jotform.com)
LOCATON: Thelma Gilmur Park
Emerson & Evergreen Dr. Fircrest
COST: $3 suggested donation
PARKING: Fircrest Presbyterian Church
**NOT recommended for children under 7 years **
Sponsored by Fircrest Parks and Recreation
Parking Sponsored by Fircrest Presbyterian Church

Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest Display Contest
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest
The days are getting shorter and the crows are gathering. This means that it’s time to sign up for THE SCARECROWS of FIRCREST! AND this year there’s a new twist … SKELETONS!
Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award!
The Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest are up around town! For the first time ever, YOU will get to vote for your favorite display! Follow the map to check out all the entries.
Once you determine your favorite, click on the link or scan the QR code to vote for the entry you love the most!*
📍🗺️MAPS and QR code will be available on Friday, October 20th.📍
2023 ROUTE Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest Display Contest (jotform.com)
The steps:
🗺️🧭Get the route (available on Facebook or City website on Friday, Oct . 20th)
🚙🚗Follow the route
🪧🪧Look for the Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest yard sign
🔎👀Find your favorite
🔎#️⃣Look for the participant number located on the upper left corner of each sign.
🗳️Vote for your favorite display.
That’s it!
✅☑️Every vote counts!
📢🏆🥇The winner will be announced on Monday, October 30th along with the judge’s favorites. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded!

Have fun and enjoy the creativity of our awesome community!
See you at the Park!

Thank you Paper Luxe for generously sponsoring this event!

Go to our voting page

We’re excited to present the 2023 SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD entries! We have a huge array of creative displays this year! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite!
Paper copies of the addresses are available at the Community Center. And here’s the link to the google map in case you like to keep it on your smart phone!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit…
Thank you Paper Luxe for your generous sponsorship!
Thank you Salomé Frévol for all your excellent work creating the map and route for us! Appreciate you!
Enjoy!

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for the 2023 SCARECROWS and SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest. It’s time to build the scarecrows and decorate for the fall. AND this year, creative skeleton displays are now eligible to join in the contest!
Your display can be whimsical, happy AND/OR scary! It can include a single creative scarecrow, skeleton OR create a huge display with both! It’s up to you!
This is NOT your ordinary scarecrow building competition. Your goal is to create the most creative and unique scarecrow / skeleton in Fircrest. And the challenge is on! *
The rules are simple

You have your choice of creating a creative scarecrow, skeleton OR both.
Be creative. (please see examples below)
Think outside the box.
You can create one scarecrow / skeleton or a big display of both … it’s up to you!
Have FUN.
Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).
Your display must be visible from the street.
AND finally … the display must be made by you (not purchased, rented or borrowed). Of course the basic skeleton can be purchased! 😉

Entry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.
Space is limited. Register now before all the spots are filled.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Timeline:

Oct. 18: Homes are decorated and ready for viewing
Oct. 18: Receive your participant yard sign
Oct. 19: List of registered homes for self-guided tours are available
Oct. 25-26: Judging!
Oct. 30: Winners announced

An electronic list of registered homes, for self-guided tours, will be available on the City of Fircrest Website and City Facebook event page. Paper copies will be available at the Fircrest Community Center.
A HUGE THANK YOU to The PAPER LUXE for their generous sponsorship of this event!
Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information.
*Must be a Fircrest resident to enter the contests. Only one prize per family.
https://www.cityoffircrest.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Skeleton-Promo.mp4

Special Council Meeting and Community Open House
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Community Workshop
Fircrest has been continuously changing since it was first incorporated in 1925. What hasn’t changed is the essential character of the City as a family-friendly community, “A City in the Park.”
The City’s Comprehensive Plan is the leading document guiding and regulating our community’s future growth…forecast to grow from 7,500 to 9,500 in 20 years.
Please join us for a Council Special Meeting and Community Open House to review where we are on our Comprehensive Plan Update and Next Steps going forward:
MONDAY 9/18 AT 7:00 pm AT CITY HALL
