Des Moines City Council hears about Port noise study, city manager recruitment & police department update at Thursday night meeting

The Des Moines City Council Study Session on Thursday night, Aug. 1, 2024, covered a range of topics relevant to the community.

A resident voiced concerns about protecting greenspaces from development, while the Port of Seattle presented updates on their ongoing airport noise study.

The City Manager recruitment process is nearing completion, with the public soon having the opportunity to meet the finalists.

Public safety was also a key focus, with the Police Chief providing an update on call volume, staffing levels, and recent drug enforcement actions.