City of Fircrest

Investment Committee Meeting
2022-11-08 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Investment Committee will meet on November 8, 2022, at 2:30 pm.
Here is a link with more info and the agenda.
Investment Committee – City of Fircrest
Zoom instructions will be posted online.

Fircrest FIT Week
2022-11-08 09:00 - 2022-11-12 17:00, 2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-11 17:00, 2022-11-06 09:00 - 2022-11-10 17:00, 2022-11-05 09:00 - 2022-11-09 16:00, 2022-11-04 09:00 - 2022-11-08 16:00, 2022-11-03 09:00 - 2022-11-07 16:00, 2022-11-02 09:00 - 2022-11-06 16:00, 2022-11-01 09:00 - 2022-11-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 11 more dates | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Come join us for a week of FREE Fitness in the Park! We’ve gathered fitness leaders from across our area to bring you a fun variety of classes to experience. Whether you work out daily or don’t exercise at all, we have something for you.
Our goal is to introduce you to resources that will help you reach your fitness potential and become a stronger, healthier you. To make it even better, we’re doing it all outdoors!
Fircrest FIT Week happens Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2021. Classes are offered at 8:30 am, 9 am or 5 pm. Class locations include Fircrest Park Pavilion; Edwards Aquatic Center Pool or Patio; and the Tennis Courts on Electron Street.
Here are a few additional details:

You must register for the cla
sses you wish to take.
Fill out the form by following this link https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRec…/fircrest-fit
Sign up for as many classes as you’d like!
Class descriptions, along with date and time are listed on the registration form.
All classes are FREE.
Classes are open to anyone.
A waiver form is required to participate.
Please check in 10-15 minutes before class begins.
Bring a mat or towel for any class that requires floor work.
Instructors will have information about their gym and the additional classes they teach. This will be available at the info table before and after their class.
Light snacks, water and coffee will be provided after the morning classes by our SUPPORTING SPONSORS. Please stop by and say thanks to our sponsors for supporting our event.

If you’re a Fircrest resident, you will receive a Fircrest FIT racing buff. * Just show your ID (driver’s license) for proof of residency when you check in for your class.
In addition to the structured classes, we encourage you to enjoy an evening walk with other community members. Meet up at the Fircrest Park Pavilion at 7 pm each evening for a casual stroll around Fircrest. This will be a fun opportunity to meet others that enjoy walking.

For more information, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

* Must be a Fircrest resident to receive a buff. One per person. While supplies last.

Lights of Fircrest 2022 Display Contest Registration
2022-11-08 08:00 - 2022-12-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 LIGHTS OF FIRCREST DISPLAY CONTEST!
Are you ready to make Fircrest MERRY & BRIGHT! Let’s welcome in the holiday season in a big way and make our community the most decorated city in the Pacific NW!
Veliz Financial Management, Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club invite all Fircrest residents to take part in the 3rd Annual Lights of Fircrest Outdoor Holiday Display Contest.
The rules are simple:
Think merry. Think bright. Think outside the box.
And most important: Have FUN!
Here’s how it works.

Follow this link to register by Tuesday, December 6th at 5:00pm. https://form.jotform.com/…/2022-lights-of-fircrest…
Each home participating in the Lights of Fircrest will receive a yard sign to display in a visible location in their yard.
Displays must be ready for viewing by no later than Tuesday, December 13th. You’ll receive your numbered yard sign on this day.
Our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging between December 13-14. Final judging happens on December 15.
Winners will be announced on Monday, December 19th.
And the BEST part … we’ll all get to enjoy the beauty of our decorated City! 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 and Fircrest City Hall on Wednesday, December 14th. (ONLY addresses will be listed. Names will NOT be included.)
NO COST TO ENTER
Must be a Fircrest resident to participate in the contest.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 6: Registration deadline
December 13: Homes are decorated and ready for viewing
December 13: Receive your participant yard sign
December 14: List of registered homes for self-guided tours are available
December 13-15: Judging!
December 19: Winners announced
A HUGE THANK YOU to The Veliz Financial Management for their generous sponsorship of this event!
Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net with any questions.

City Council Study Session
2022-11-07 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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Civil Service Commission Meeting
2022-11-07 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
2022-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Daylight Saving Time Ends
2022-11-06 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fall back and move your clock backward one hour.

FIRfest 2022
2022-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FIRfest 2022
November 5th, 2022
A tree giveaway and educational event for our community.
Participants will be able to take home your choice of a Douglas Fir sapling or Vine Maple sapling to plant in your yard. Our goal is to give away 150 trees total to be planted in our community and beyond. We’ll even have an opportunity to participate in a tree planting party at Whittier Park!
Register here to reserve your free tree!
Join us at Fircrest Park
10AM – The EVENT:

Why we love our trees
How to plant and care for your sapling
Tree planting demonstration

10AM-12PM

Tree Pick-Up
Arbor-Kidz – Junior Arborist Certification Training
Info Booths!

12PM-3PM

Plant a tree at Whittier Park
Habitat Stewards Work Party

Planning Commission Meeting
2022-11-01 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

Pumpkin Patch
2022-10-31 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

City Council Regular Meeting
2022-10-25 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 Special Meeting - Budget Session
2022-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fircrest City Council will hold special meeting budget study sessions on October 3, October 10, October 17, and October 24, October 31, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to review the 2023 Preliminary Budget.
These meetings are open to the public in person and by Zoom. Call-in information will be posted at City Hall and on our website for the public to listen via Zoom. 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
