JUNE – JULY 2024 IN THIS ISSUE:
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Z News.............................................1
Plein Air Art Competitions ..................3
Mama Mia!.......................................2
Sandy Amphitheater .........................3
Movies in the Park: Barbie .................2
Alta Canyon Sports Center.................4
Business Highlight: Athena Beansl .....2
River Oaks Golf Course .....................4
New Near You ...................................2
Citizen Surveys .................................4
Crosswalk Safety...............................2
Parks & Recreation ...........................5
May HR Job Corner ...........................2
Firework Safety with Sandy Fire..........6
Passport Services ..............................3
Waterwise Ideas ...............................7
Sandy City Budget ............................3
Calendar of Events............................7
Photo contest winner: Robert Scarborough
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Hello Sandy Friends, June brings some exciting news for Sandy City. In fact, you may have seen it on the local news and you’ll certainly be seeing it soon as you drive along I-15. Construction is now underway on our new fire department headquarters, Fire Station 31. We broke ground April 23rd under beautiful blue skies on the site just west of the soccer stadium that will transform over the next year. We will all witness Sandy City rising as the new fire station emerges. This is definitely an exciting time to live in Sandy and celebrate what the future holds.
Alta Canyon Sports Center
Movies in the Park, America First Field, 2023
free fishing day on June 8, and a family favorite– Movies in the Park. Be sure and mark your calendar for June 14th when Barbie appears on the big screen at America First Field! It’s always a thrill to watch a hit movie on the soccer field. I can’t wait to see a field of pink!
Budget Update
Fire Station 31 Groundbreaking, April 23, 2024
Farmers Market
Here’s more great news for Sandy residents. If you’re like me (challenged in the garden), you’ll be happy to hear about the launch of the new Sandy City Farmers Market! That means the freshest fruits and vegetables will be delivered directly from Utah gardens right to the heart of our city. It makes my mouth water to think of sweet peaches, juicy tomatoes, crisp green lettuce and cucumbers, and all the wonderful produce that our local farmers grow. The Sandy City Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday, June 15th through the October 19th, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Amphitheater Park.
Movies in the Park
With summer’s longer days and warm nights, we get the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors at events like food truck nights every Monday at the Sandy Amphitheatre Park, I S S U E # 115
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June is also a significant time as the city finalizes our budget for the upcoming year. This year I presented a budget to the council that keeps our service levels high and property taxes low. I am committed to finding the most efficient ways to apply city revenues that ensure public safety, economic growth, and civic pride. Sandy has one of the lowest property tax rates in the valley. Responsible fiscal management has earned our city a AAA bond rating while saving Sandy residents hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. We will continue investing in new law enforcement and fire vehicles to replace the aging public safety fleet and give our city employees a modest cost of living adjustment as we work to retain our excellent team. As we are all aware from managing our household finances, there are market factors over which we have little or no control. We see it in the cost of supplies for home improvements, at the gas pump, and at the grocery store. Our city departments must also deal with increasing costs while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Because of the increasing costs of running our popular spring and fall curbside bulk waste program, I’m recommending a new funding method. In keeping with my commitment to transparency, I am proposing the creation of its own funding source with a specific bulk waste collection
I am also proposing an additional $100 thousand onetime subsidy for operational costs at Alta Canyon Sports Center. This is a beloved center where families have spent generations enjoying the view of the mountains from the beautiful outdoor pool. The facility is now 40-years old and, because of its age, improvements and maintenance are vital to keep it operational. We will also reallocate more than $8 million from capital projects to refurbish the pool area and, in a phased approach, redesign and build a new modern facility to include a large gymnasium. Our goal is to complete the first phase in 2026. I am a strong supporter of recreational facilities and programs that promote wellness in our city.
Alta Canyon Sports Center
We can all be excited about the many positive improvements coming to our city over the next year. I also looking forward to seeing you out and about at Food Truck Night, concerts at the Sandy City Amphitheater, the Sandy City Farmers Market, and our many other fun city events. Let’s celebrate Sandy together! Yours in Service, Mayor Monica Zoltanski P A G E
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