Inside the City of Tumwater Date: April 23, 2021 To:
Mayor Pete Kmet City Councilmembers City Employees
From: John Doan, City Administrator
PEOPLE Dan Smith Gets Certified
Water Resources and Sustainability Director Dan Smith has completed the Certified Stormwater Manager requirements of the American Public Works Association. Certification requires passing an examination on a broad range of stormwater issues, experience in the field, and an ongoing commitment to education and leadership in the field. Congratulations Dan!
EVENTS Earth Day & Arbor Day
This Saturday, April 24—rain or shine—Earth Day
and Arbor Day will be celebrated around town with activities that give back to the earth. This year’s event
lineup consists of the Earth Day Volunteer Work Party and Arbor Day Celebration, both at Tumwater Historical Park. Event info and volunteer registration are on the City website.
Race to the Finish in May
May 4-31 brings the Race to the Finish Challenge for everyone covered by the AWC Benefit Trust. Team up with coworkers online and go for the gold. You can earn points for almost any kind of physical activity – and have fun, get social and score big with prizes. Who couldn’t use a $100 Amazon Gift Card? Check the AWC Trust site at www.awctrust.org or go to the Castlight app on your phone.
PLACES ACH Payments Now Possible for B & O
Tumwater B & O Tax Payers can pay directly from their bank account. No longer does it require a credit card or a check (how “old school”) Thank you to our team for making this possible for our customers and our efficiency!
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is looking at a proposal to convert an existing building at 7602 Henderson for metal fabrication. They are also looking at a proposed single-family house at 602 W. St. SE. Next week, they will look at a proposed 7,000 s.f. building at 2520 Mottman Road for a detail shop for Rainier Dodge. The City is reviewing the next phase of the Craft District, 58 units of multi-family located just south of Tumwater Valley Drive and extending about halfway to E Street. The project would include a few live-work units to help make the transition from commercial to residential.
Streets Look Great
We received an email last week from Mayor Kmet who was driving around town and commented how great the streets in town look, particularly the flowering trees on Littlerock. The extensive pavement programs have also improved the surface of our pavement. Thank you to the Transportation Benefit District for the additional funding! Another big package of pavement improvements for this summer is out to bid now.