Traffic Revisions for Sewer Construction on Meridian

Week of February 8

Meridian Avenue East (SR 161), from approximately 24th Street to 28th Street, will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between the hours of 7pm and 5am, Monday -Thursday.  During non-working hours, the South-bound lane will use the center lane, leaving two lanes open.  The work will progress up the road in this manner confining the work to approximately 1000 foot sections.  This work is expected to continue for the next few weeks. Emergenc Emergency and local access will be main-tainted.   Updates will be posted as needed.  Questions? Contact Public Works Director Joe Seet.

(FYI -the sewer project is paid for by the property owners in the Local Improvement District (LID), who will benefit from and connect to the sewer)

FYI - Sewer LID Info
October 14 Formation Hearing Presentation
August 27. 2008 Workshop Handout
August 27, 2008 Presentation

Preliminary Benefit Study

General Sewer Plan

Volume I of III - Executive Summary
Volume II of III - Appendix A - F and supplemental specs
(large 13 MB file)
Volume III of III - Appendix G - M (large 20 MB file)

Shop Edgewood First! Check out all the products and services available to you without leaving Edgewood on our Business Directory page!  Save gas, save time and support local businesses!

USDA Rural Development Awarded $20 Million Check for a Guaranteed Low-Interest Loan for Sewer Project - LID No. 1

On Wednesday, January 13 at 3:00 pm, the City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of Edgewood's first sewer infrastructure.  The project is being paid for by those property owners in the Local Improvement District (LID), who will be benefiting from/connecting to the sewer and will allow economic development to occur along the Meridian Corridor.

Thank you for your patience during construction.
If you have questions, email project manager Joe Seet, Public Works Director, or call 253.952.3299.

Edgewood's New City Manager - Mark Bauer has accepted the Council's offer to be Edgewood's new City Manager. His first day of work in Edgewood was on December 15.  Mark was the City Administrator of the City of Enumclaw since 1999.  Prior to that, he was Enumclaw's Public Works Director from 1991-1999. He holds a Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering degree. You can email Mark Bauer by clicking here!

Crime Report

Want to know what the Edgewood Police Department has been doing to keep citizens safe?  Check out the Crime Report, which is updated weekly.  Check back often!

Woodstove Replacement Program is Back Again!  The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is again offering this program with the goal of helping residents replace old wood-burning stoves and fireplace inserts with new heating devices that produce considerably less air pollution.  Visit their web page  to learn more about the program and options available that promote clean air.

Town Center & Meridian Avenue Corridor Master Plans  View the master plan document .

Utility Undergrounding
Along Meridian  - The City is taking the opportunity during the SR 161 widening project to have the utility poles removed and to place all electrical, phone and television utilities underground. 

Looking for a contractor? Start here!

Future Services from Pierce County Library System  Pierce County Library is developing a facilities master plan, Pierce County Library 2030, to determine what library services and buildings are needed to meet community needs during the next 20+ years.

What's Happening!

New Milton/ Edgewood Library - New Surprise Lake Shopping Center Location
Get more info and provide input by clicking here.

Utility Tax Adopted
Background on referendum and the Utility Tax Ordinance the  Referendum can be reviewed by clicking here.

City Advisory Vote versus Referendum Vote - What's the Difference?

Surface Water Fee Increase
Click to view ordinance No. 09-0327, which was passed by the City Council on on November 24, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL MAKES CRITICAL BUDGET DECISIONS -Click on Edgewood News - Be sure to review the contents of this special edition. It contains budget information, including additional cuts in the police force and the implementation of a Utility Tax. 

Police Community Academy 2010 Begins!  Check out the schedule for these free 13-week sessions, which start next month!

Passport Services and Facility Rentals Coming to Edgewood Soon! -

City staff hopes to begin providing passport services at City Hall by the first of the new year.  It is likely that the service will be available 1-2 days a week in the beginning.

It is expected that fees for rental of the Community Room and meeting rooms at City Hall will also be in place around the first of the year.  The Community Room could be used for receptions, small celebrations, training session, award ceremonies and more. The Community Room also opens up into the lobby allowing for a larger space to be used. In addition to the Community Room, the City Hall has three meeting rooms, two of which can be opened up into one larger room.   Although we are not yet taking reservations, we will post an announcement to the website as soon as the final details have been worked out.  Feel free to call or email to get the status anytime.

   
Little things help a lot. 
What can your family do to protect the environment?

Edgewood Stormwater Management Program (March 2009 Draft)  This document is used in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II implementation. Our annual permit report is also available to the public. If you have questions, please contact   Associate Engineer Chris Beckman.

Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington  
Use these links for more information on stormwater management regulations
2005 DOE SMMWW and
EMC 13.05 and SMMWW Amendments

10 Ways to Improve the Quality of Stormwater Runoff Brief handout with simple things you can do at home.
 

Planning a Carwash Event?  Use a "Fish Friendly" approach!

What Can You Do to Protect Washington Waters?  Check the Washington Department of Ecology's website to find out!

Recycling/Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste  Pierce County has some great options that are available to you.

Water-Saving Garden Makeovers   Smart landscape design and simple watering habits can significantly reduce a home's utility bills.  By planning now, homeowners can save $100's and 1,000's of gallons of water this summer.  Makeover your garden with tips on the web.