The City of University Place will host a ribbon cutting to welcome Five Guys to University Place on December 18 (11 am-Noon). Five Guys is located at 3626 Market Place W, Suite 2.
University Place City Council cancels Dec. 16 meeting
The December 16, 2024 regular University Place City Council meeting has been canceled. The next regular council meeting will be January 6, 2025.
Update on Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Fees
The City of University Place has performed a capital and operational needs assessment of its surface water management system and developed a 20-year financial model that includes a recalculation of annual storm drainage and surface water management fees as well as a new “System Development Charge” to account for inflation. The last inflation adjustment occurred […]
Battle of the Badges Returns in January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is out for blood…literally. After losing to the U.P. Police Department in last year’s “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, the firefighters are ready to take the title back. You can help them do so—or help UPPD maintain their bragging rights—by donating blood on Jan. 7 and 8 from 10 […]
New Trees Planned for 35th Street
As part of the work to prepare for Phase 2 of the City’s 35th Street improvements, the project contractor has begun removing trees from the City’s right-of-way along 35th Street West from Bridgeport Way West to Grandview Drive West. Prior to their removal, an arborist carefully assessed the trees and determined that several showed signs […]
What’s UP with Biz? Trader Joe’s
U.P.’s Trader Joe’s at 3800 Bridgeport Way W. in the GreenFirs Towne Center is turning 20! The public is invited to stop by from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 to enjoy an array of anniversary festivities. U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa will offer brief remarks at 10 a.m. to recognize Trader Joe’s contributions to […]
Lunch with the University Place Police Chief
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, make plans to have lunch at noon in the City Council Chambers with U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and other members of the UPPD leadership team. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about how 2023 levy funds are being put to work right now to fulfill the commitments made […]
Santa Will Light U.P.’s Christmas Tree on Dec. 6
Get your holiday attire ready and make plans to be a part of the celebration of the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 6. Participants are welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m., but the festivities officially begin at 5 p.m. when Santa will arrive on a West Pierce Fire […]
The University Place City Council Dec. 2 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.