Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 10 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Following is a summary of the bulletin created by ChatGPT.
MLK Beloved Community Welcome Walk is Saturday
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 (12-3 p.m.)
- Location: Fort Steilacoom Park
Join the MLK Committee for this in-person event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk the one-mile paved Waughop Lake trail, enjoy live music from DJ Super Dave, visit food trucks, and receive giveaways like mugs and tote bags.
Beloved Community Artist Reception
- Date: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 (5-7 p.m.)
- Location: Lakewood City Hall
Enjoy art by local artist Rodney King, live jazz from saxophonist Maureese Itson, spoken word by Shaidaja Wilson-Dunham, and refreshments.
Lakewood City Council Meeting Updates
New Schedule for 2025
- First Monday: Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.
- Second Monday: Study Session at 7 p.m.
- Third Monday: Regular Meeting (6 p.m.) followed by Study Session.
Meetings are held at Lakewood City Hall, available to attend in person, via Zoom, or streamed live on YouTube. Public comments are accepted during regular meetings.
Jan. 6 Recap Highlights
- Proclamation: Jan. 20, 2025, declared “MLK Day of Service.”
- Partners for Parks Donation: $99,000 granted for Fort Steilacoom Park’s dog park fence replacement.
- Construction Contract: $613,245 awarded for South Tacoma Way and 92nd St Signal Project.
MLK Holiday Closure
- Date: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
City operations will be closed in observation of MLK Day, resuming on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Fallen Officer Food Drive Results
- Collections: $9,133 and 5,045 pounds of food donated.
- Impact: Equivalent to 22,102 meals for Pierce County residents.
Thank you for supporting the 15th Annual Fallen Officer Food Drive.
Wards Lake Park Improvements
- Closure Dates: Jan. 7 – Nov. 2025
- Planned Upgrades:
- ADA loop trail with a 170-foot bridge.
- New playground, pump bike track, picnic shelter, and off-leash dog park.
- 3-acre bike skills area, prairie restoration, and bird blind.
Please respect closure signs for safety.
Attend a Neighborhood Association Meeting
Upcoming Dates:
- Tillicum/Woodbrook Neighborhood Association: Jan. 14, 2025 (6:30 p.m.) at Tillicum Community Center.
- Springbrook Community Meetings: Jan. 16, 2025 (4:30 p.m.) at Springbrook Connections.
- Fort Steilacoom Neighborhood Association: Jan. 21, 2025 (6:30 p.m.) at Fort Steilacoom Park Pavilion.
- Downtown Neighborhood Association: Feb. 12, 2025 (5:30 p.m.) at Interim Lakewood Library.
Road Project Updates
- Steilacoom Blvd (Weller to 87th Ave): Construction begins Jan. 21, 2025.
- Lakewood Station Access Project: Construction begins fall 2025.
- South Tacoma Way Overlay (96th to Steilacoom Blvd): Work starts spring 2025.
- Rose Road Sanitary Sewer Project: Construction begins early March 2025.
Park Project Updates
- American Lake Park: Ongoing upgrades, completion by summer 2025.
- Harry Todd Pickleball Courts: Four new courts ready by fall 2025.
- Nisqually Loop Trail: Interpretive exhibits installed in partnership with Nisqually Tribe, completion by fall 2025.
Call to Poets: Lakewold Gardens Winter Poetry
- Submission Deadline: Jan. 17, 2025
- Eligibility: Washington residents; all ages and backgrounds welcome.
Selected poets will present at a special event on Feb. 22, 2025.
Sign Up for Lakewood Alert (Code Red)
Stay informed about emergencies, road impacts, and special events. Visit the City of Lakewood website to register for text and email notifications.
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