OCTOBER 2018 laceyLife Shaping our Community Together Fall is a great time to check out one of Lacey's parks!
UPCOMING EVENTS LACEY RESIDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON FORMATION OF METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT Oct Puget Sound Energy 3 Lighting Fair On November 6, 2018, Lacey residents have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1, the formation Wednesday, October 3 of a Lacey Metropolitan Park District (MPD) to provide 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ongoing funding for park improvements, maintenance, Lacey City Hall, Community Room acquisition, and other recreational opportunities. Oct Children's Although state law authorizes an established MPD to levy a maximum of $0.75 per $1,000 assessed valuation, 6 Day the Lacey City Council authorized Proposition 1 at a Saturday, October 6 levy rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed property value. At this levy rate, the increase would 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. cost City of Lacey property owners $11.75/month per household (not individual), based on a Huntamer Park house with an assessed value of $300,000. If approved by Lacey voters, MPD revenue would be spent on these general focus areas: Nov A Deadly Wind: The providing public access to city-owned, undeveloped park properties; adding park amenities 8 1962 Columbus Day for all age groups; and helping maintain a safe, quality park system. The phase 1 priority Storm projects, as outlined in the 2017 Lacey Parks Comprehensive Plan, include: Thursday, November 8 • 8 Multi-Use Athletic Fields (baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee, 7 p.m. football, etc.) Lacey Timberland Library • Water Spray Park what is a metropolitan • Outdoor Sports Stadium/Regional Athletic park district? Complex Expansion MPD An MPD is a junior property-taxing • 5 Playground Structures (various Lacey district, authorized by state law, to QUICK FACTS locations) manage, control, improve, maintain, Lacey's population • Public Access to Undeveloped Park Land and acquire parks, parkways, increased 62% since 2002. (i.e. Greg Cuoio Park, Pleasant Glade Park, and boulevards, recreational facilities, 2018 Population: 50,170 Meridian Campus North Neighborhood Park) programs, and services. • Trail System Development 65% of Lacey's park land is undeveloped. Visit ci.lacey.wa.us/MParkDist for more information, including frequently asked questions. You can also see a list of "MPD Quick Facts" to the left. Total park system includes approximately 1,200 Acres. JOIN US FOR CHILDREN'S DAY: SATURDAY, OCT. 6 84% of Lacey residents visited Come to Huntamer Park for a great day of FREE family fun! a Lacey Park in 2017* Games, hands-on activities, arts & crafts, entertainment, food, and more! Our 2018 theme is Once Upon a Time. * Source: 2018 Lacey Parks & Note: Event is held rain or shine. Recreation Public Support for Park Improvements Study, children's Day Elway Research, Inc. Saturday, October 6 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Huntamer Park, Lacey Event co-sponsored by Lacey Parks & Recreation, Lacey Follow us on Timberland Library, and Lacey Loves to Read. Instagram: cityoflacey Community Partner: North Thurston Public Schools.
PREVENT LOCAL FLOODING: Keep Storm Drains Clear As the rainy season approaches, you can help keep storm drains clear and reduce the risk of local flooding by picking up leaves and other yard waste from your property. Other things to keep in mind: 2018 Lacey City Council • Never blow or sweep yard debris into the roadway. Mayor Andy Ryder • Use leaves to mulch planting beds to provide winter Deputy Mayor Cynthia Pratt protection for plants. Councilmember Jason Hearn Councilmember Lenny Greenstein • Dispose of unwanted leaves in your organics cart or compost pile. Councilmember Michael Steadman • Maintain gutters, downspouts, rain barrels, etc. by keeping them clean, Councilmember Rachel Young flowing, and directed away from properties or hillsides. Councilmember Carolyn Cox If you see major flooding or cannot clear a drain, contact the City of Lacey Maintenance Center at (360) 491-5644. Connect with us ci.lacey.wa.us lacey life Newsletter
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