Public hearing on ADUs and short-term rentals At its regular meeting Nov. 6, 2023, the Lakewood City Council will hold public hearing on proposed 2023 annual development regulation code amendments. One of the 12 proposed amendments relates to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and whether they should be allowed as short-term rentals. The Lakewood Planning Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Oct. 27, 2023
Fall Community Cleanup is Nov. 11-12 Bring trash, junk and recyclables to the Lakewood Transfer Station for the city’s Fall Community Cleanup Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last vehicle admitted at 1:45 p.m.). This event is for Lakewood residents only; a utility bill or ID is required to show proof of residence. Participants should …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 29, 2023
Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse wrap up Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 15, 2023
Mayor Whalen’s Coffeehouse is Sept. 28 Join Mayor Jason Whalen for his next Community Coffeehouse on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park. We’ll meet inside this climate-controlled building. The topic is housing changes and what impacts recent legislation at the state level will have on local planning policies at the city level. Long-range …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 1, 2023
Fiesta de la Familia is Sept. 9 Last year our Fiesta de la Familia was such a hit we decided we needed more room to spread out all the fun. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This celebration of Hispanic culture is focused on family and bringing generations together. There will be free …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: July 7, 2023
Next Lakewood Farmers Market is July 11 After a break for the Fourth of July holiday, the Lakewood Farmers Market is back Tuesday, July 11 from 2-7 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park. Head to the market and spend a day at the park. Bring your kids to play at the playground. Or your dog to run through the off-leash dog …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: June 30, 2023
Waughop Lake Treatment concludes Treatment of Waughop Lake successfully concluded this week. Prior to treatment visitors who walked the paved path around the lake could smell the algae from the water. Now the smell is gone. The water clarity is also dramatically improved. Before treatment visibility was only 0.5 meters deep. After the final treatment Thursday, the clarity improved to …
Council Corner: June 12, 2023 meeting recap
First quarter police report. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported on the first quarter police statistics. Calls for service increased 3.6% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022. Year-to-date calls for police increased 7.5%. Arrests increased 10.5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The percentage of drivers eluding police increased …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: May 19, 2023
H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park. The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: May 12, 2023
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: April 7, 2023
Spring Community Cleanup dates set This weekend is your last weekend to gather up your unwanted items to dispose of for free at our Spring Community Cleanup. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this …
Council Corner: March 6, 2023
March 8, 2023 There was much to celebrate at the Lakewood City Council March 6, 2023 regular meeting. Council started its meeting with the return of its Business Showcase program. The program features local businesses and celebrates their accomplishments. The March 2023 recipient was Bite Me! Inc. Owner Deb Tuggle was there to receive the recognition and share a little …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: March 3, 2023
Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …
Council Corner: Feb. 6, 2023
Feb. 8, 2023 Celebration was the theme of the Lakewood City Council’s Feb. 6, 2023 regular meeting. The evening started with a celebration of Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro, including a drop-in event for the Lakewood community to wish him farewell as he heads into retirement. Council offered him special recognition with a proclamation acknowledging his nearly 30-year law enforcement …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Jan. 27, 2023
Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
Celebrating Lakewood’s royalty
Jan. 20, 2023 Three Lakewood youth were recently selected to represent the Clover Park School District, and ultimately Lakewood, on the 2023 Daffodil Festival Royal Court. At its Jan. 17, 2023 regular meeting the Lakewood City Council recognized the young women, congratulating them on the accomplishment that comes with it the responsibility of not only representing the city on this …
Lakewood, Gimhae City, South Korea establish ‘Sister City’ partnership
Dec. 8, 2022 The Lakewood City Council was joined earlier this week by a delegation from Gimhae City, located in the South Gyeongsang Province in the Republic of Korea. The visit was one of celebration, as the two municipalities formally recognized their long-standing relationship with the establishment of an official “Sister City” designation. Mayor Jason Whalen and Gimahe Mayor Hong …
Council Corner: Nov. 14, 2022 Study Session
Nov. 16, 2022 The Lakewood City Council started its study session with a joint meeting with the Community Services Advisory Board, or CSAB. The purpose was to review the committee’s work plan and hear the board’s recommendations for the city’s 2023/2024 Human Services grant allocations. Since incorporation the city has set aside 1 percent of its general fund to support …