Sandy City Newsletter | April 2023

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Hello Sandy Friends,

Spring is arriving with warmer temperatures, longer days, and owers sprouting up around our city. I love this time of year with the sense of optimism and invigoration it brings. is year I’m especially excited because my two buckskin mares, Little Miss and Tiramisu, are pregnant and their foals are expected any day now. I can’t wait to post and share pictures. ere’s nothing cuter than baby horses.

Spring is the time when we emerge from our hibernation and get organized with a good spring cleaning. Our Sandy City bulk waste program is already underway. In the spring we start from the west of the city and work east. You should have already received your postcards with your pickup date.

ere are two great volunteer opportunities to get outside and work with your neighbors. One is the annual Earth Day cleanup in Dimple Dell Park on Saturday, April 22nd. is year the Dimple Dell Preservation Community is staging its volunteer day from Lone Peak Park, not Wrangler Trailhead as usual. Be sure to check out the DDPC on Facebook for details.

Next month, Sandy Beauti cation Day occurs on May 20th. I invite you to join others on a community clean-up project to help spruce up our city parks and neighborhoods. I always nd it really rewarding. Many hands make light work and it's incredible how much our volunteers get done on these two community days each spring.

is is the time of year when my budget planning is coming together, a process we’ve been working on for months. We’ve been running a complete assessment of city services, creating e ciencies and savings, and incorporating the new requirements we’ve received from our state legislature this year. My budget will be presented to the city council the rst week of May. While drilling down on the details, I’m constantly seeking input from residents on budget priorities like public safety, economic development, and investing in the places, events and services that bind our city together.

I hear so much from you in the community about the importance of supporting our police and re personnel, our essential workers such as our plow drivers, utility workers, parks employees, and all our Sandy employees who deliver the services important to you. I hear loud and clear how you want me to advance the build-out of the new Fire Station 31, maintain our three-hand sta ng on each re engine (an increase from two last year), and make sure our public safety and essential workers have the tools they need to stay safe while keeping us safe.

To that point, one issue you might not be aware of is our aging eet of police vehicles in Sandy. To put it frankly, in recent years we just haven’t had the budget to replace our police vehicles as we should. Many of the cars our o cers are driving are more than ten years old, well past the life span of a performance police vehicle that’s in service almost daily. It’s recommended a marked police vehicle remain in service for ve years. From today, that would date back to 2019. However, the average model year of our police cars is 2016, with some of our Impalas dating back to 2009 and 2011. You can imagine your own experience with a high-mileage older vehicle; it comes to the point that it’s more expensive to service it than replace it.

If you talk to our police chief or o cers that you see around town, each one will have a story about how our Chevy Impalas are no longer performing to meet the modern needs and terrain of our city. e older Impalas are di cult to navigate during extreme weather. When public safety is critical, we can’t a ord having an o cer’s vehicle stalling out on the way to a call or stuck in the snow. Not only are we left with an immobilized vehicle, but it takes an o cer out of commission. When response time matters, we can’t allow this to happen.

All our city vehicles are rated by our city engineers and our city eet manager. is year, out of 148 police vehicles, 97 are recommended for replacement. My goal is to make a big dent in that number with this year’s budget.

Not only do the men and women in blue rely on their vehicles to respond to your calls for service, but their police cars are also literally their mobile o ce. When you consider that each o cer carries about 40 pounds of gear on their vest and duty belt, and is surrounded by a computer, speed detector, and a long inventory of technology tools and emergency equipment, the police vehicle, itself, becomes an essential tool for the o cer’s agility, performance, and responsiveness. at’s why it’s so important we have the right police vehicles on the road.

e big weather events this year have clari ed that we can no longer put o this pressing need. We need to establish a program for routine eet replacement. My goal is to put us on course for routine eet replacement beginning with this year’s budget. It’s important you hear this from me because our loyal o cers are not ones to complain. Please watch the upcoming budget for vehicle investments that will assure the high standard of public safety readiness you deserve.

As we discuss the needs of our city, I invite you to get involved. We’ll be sharing information about our city’s budgetary needs through June, and I’d like to hear from you. You can always contact me directly by email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov . Be sure to follow my daily posts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MayorZoltanski is way I can keep you informed on other budgetary items. It’s the most current source of accurate information directly from me. Also, remember my public open o ce hours and schedule a visit to share ideas.

ank you for your being an educated and active participant in our local decision making and understanding the dollars and “sense” it takes to operate our world-class city.

Yours in Service, Mayor

Monica Zoltanski

Photo contest winner: Richard Steele

Sandy Police Department

Quick Tips: Gun Safety

What causes a pothole?

is winter has been very hard on our roads. As you drive around there seems to be potholes developing on every street. is begs the question, what causes a pothole? Potholes are created when the top layer of pavement and the material beneath – called the base or sub-base – cannot support the weight of the tra c. Two factors are always present in such a failure: TRAFFIC and WATER.

e development of a pothole includes:

1. Snowmelt or rain seeps through cracks in the pavement and into the sub-base; if the moisture cannot adequately drain away from the sub-base and soil underneath, it becomes saturated and soft.

2. Trapped moisture is subjected to repeated freeze/thaw cycles – and with each occurrence, the expanding ice lifts and cracks the pavement more. e passing tra c weakens the pavement, cracking it further.

3. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, a void is left under the pavement. is void collects more water, and during the next freeze, the void will enlarge.

e Sandy Police Department wants responsible gun owners who follow gun safety practices.

• Always treat a gun as if it were loaded

• Always keep your nger o the trigger until ready to shoot

• Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

• Know how the gun operates

• Store your rearms in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case when not in use

• Use a gun locking device that renders the rearm inoperable when not in use

o Gun locks are available from the Sandy Police Department at no cost

• Make sure young people in your home are aware of and understand the safety guidelines concerning rearms

• Educate everyone in your family about rearms safety and its importance

o Visit the Project ChildSafe website for additional safety information: www.projectchildsafe.org

4. Vehicles driving over the weakened pavement pound it until the surface breaks and collapses into the void below, thus creating a pothole.

If you see a pothole, please contact the Public Works Department at (801) 568-2999 or send an email to pw@sandy.utah.gov. You can also quickly report it with your Sandy City CityServe app. If you haven’t setup your account, download the app and stay connected to Sandy City.

Meet the Sandy City Administration Team

Monica Zoltanski – Mayor

Kimberly Bell – Deputy Mayor

Shane Pace – Chief Administrative O cer

Jared Gerber – Deputy Chief Administrative O cer

Susan Wood – Public A airs & PIO

Jamie Jacobson – Project & Sustainability Manager

Cortney Kuntz – Executive Assisant to the Mayor

Administration is responsible for overseeing operations of all city departments. Sta assists the Mayor in developing and implementing programs to promote citizen engagement and e ectiveness of city programs or services. Administration also directs, prepares, and administers the annual city budget and develops policies and procedures designed to facilitate e ective and e cient conduct of governmental business.

Sandy Service Ambassador Program

Our new Sandy Service Ambassador Program launched at the beginning of this year. is program provides another opportunity for residents to connect more with the city, learn about the city processes, give feedback to city sta , and share information with their neighbors.

We have updated our Sandy Service Ambassador list, see below for the most current list:

• Paul Corlett

• Dave Egelund

• Bruce Cline

• Scott Drysdale

• Sean Kowallis

• Steven McKinnon

• Karen omas

• Melissa Schaefer

• Patricia ompson

• Cathy Spuck

• Angie Pe er

• Mona Vollmer

As this program moves forward, the need to add more ambassadors may arise. If you are interested in serving as an ambassador in the future, please sign up at sandy.utah.gov/myalerts to receive noti cations for when we have openings.

9565 S. Highland Drive, Sandy, Utah 84092 NOW HIRING

Alta Canyon is hiring for several positions. To see the full list, visit: sandy.utah.gov/jobs

SUMMER CAMPS:

ere are limited spots left in the following camps: Kinder Camp for ages 3-5 (half day)

Rebel Camp for ages 11-15 (full day)

Play & Learn Camp for ages 3-5 (full day) Register online.

RENTALS

Summer rental reservations open April 1. Be sure to make your reservations early because they ll up quick!

SNAPOLOGY (STEM / STEAM PROGRAMS)

Educational, Fun and A ordable Classes and Camps! Registration is currently open. Camps begin in June

I CAN TRI & 5K - JUNE 24, 2023

e I Can Tri is perfect for rst-time triathletes, veteran racers, families, and friends. ough it’s a sprint, only in this endurance sport is it called a “sprint.” e sprint includes a 400m swim, a 9k bike, and a 5k run.

If you’re not sure about the entire course, nd some friends and make it a relay!

New in 2023: sign up for the 5K portion only! 3.1 miles in our beautiful Sandy neighborhoods. Bring the kiddos for the kid’s race! With a 100m swim & 1-mile run, they will be ready for that well-deserved medal too!

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Learn how to e ectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. Classes begin May 1-6 or May 8-13 or May 15-20.

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Take this course to prepare for being a Lifeguard Instructor. Learn to teach others how to e ectively prevent and respond to water emergencies. May 1 - 5

SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR (WSI)

Earn your certi cation to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety, and gain the skills needed to teach courses and make presentations to swimmers of every age and ability. May 8-12

ACES PRE-COMP SWIM TEAM

ACES swim team is designed to give swimmers an opportunity to compete at all skill levels. From beginning swim team to advanced, ACES o ers something for every level.

River Oaks Golf Course

9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653

Sandy.utah.gov/golf

INMOTION SPRING 2023 JUNIOR GOLF

Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner & Stacey Jones. Our 1- and 2-hour programs are held once a week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ratio. Students are placed in a class based on their age and skill level. Each program includes short game practice, range balls, in-depth instruction, video analysis, and on-course playing time. For more information call 801-980-0162.

Listed below are our 9-week Spring programs.

Ages: 4–18 years

Level: Beginner –Intermediate –Advanced

Times: 3–7 p.m. Time slots

Registration: inmotionjuniorgolf.com

2023 LADIES & CO-ED LEAGUE

All Ladies and Co-Ed Leagues will play on Mondays. Players may play any time of the day. Players must play with someone else in the league to verify their score.

Start Date: Monday, April 3. League Members can book tee times 8 days in advance.

Fees: $40 Annual Fee ($80 for Co-Ed)

Weekly Cost: $5 per person on top of the applicable green and cart fees. For more info & to sign-up visit sandy.utah.gov/golf

Waterwise Landscaping Incentives Available!

Looking to save water on your sod?

inking of tearing out your turfgrass?

Tired of sprinkler tinkering?

Whether you’re seeking to save water, reduce maintenance, or change up your landscape, we’re here to help! Sandy residents are eligible for waterwise landscape incentives. Eligible projects may receive between $2-$3 per square foot of turf replaced with waterwise landscaping.

Before you pick up the shovel, head to www.utahwatersavers.com to learn about incentive program requirements and ll out an application. We’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible! Once your application is approved, you may begin your project.

In the meantime, check out these helpful resources for starting your project:

• Free waterwise landscaping classes: sandy.utah.gov/1814

• Waterwise landscaping for Utah: www.localscapes.com

PARKS & RECREATION

SPRING

WANTED: SOCCER & BASEBALL REFEREES

APPLY TODAY AT SANDY.UTAH.GOV/JOBS

Must be at least 14 years old. Work schedule exibility.

GREAT PAY!

2023 5K RACES

We o er a “family discount” to immediate family members with three or more people registering from the same household. We also o er a “group discount” for those representing a business, organization, etc. To be eligible for a group discount there must be a minimum of ve (5) participants. ese discounts are available online. When registering online you must register at the same time in the same transaction to receive the discount.

• 5K Fiesta Saturday, April 29 River Oaks

• 4th of July 5K Tuesday, July 4 City Promenade

• Midnight Moon 5K Saturday, Aug. 4 Alta Canyon Sports Center

• Turkey Trot 5K Saturday, Nov. 11 Lone Peak Park

FISHING CLUB

Ages: 7 to 13 (children over 12 must have a shing license)

Online Registration: sandy.utah.gov/registration

Class Begins: May 3

Day: Wednesday

Time: Session 1: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Session 2: 7-8:15 p.m.

Cost: $20 (resident) $30 (non-resident)

Fishing Pole can be purchased for an additional $15

Location: Grandpa’s Pond-900 W. Shields Lane (10000 S.)

For more information visit us at sandy.utah.gov/parks

ank you for choosing Sandy Parks and Recreation!

Conservation Quarterly

When it comes to saving water at home, the best place to start is with your irrigation. e average Sandy resident puts 70% more water on their landscape during the summer than they use indoors in a year. Believe it or not, most of this water is wasted! Identifying potential water wasting elements as soon as possible can help you save money, time, and water.

Here are some ways to ensure your system is owing smoothly:

• Perform a simple walk through once you’re ready to turn your irrigation on.

o Turn on one zone at a time and walk through it.

o Check for broken, misdirected, or misting spray heads, clogged or disconnected drip lines.

o Note or ag problem area for follow up.

• Sign up for a professional water audit through USU. Specialists will inspect your system and make recommendations for more e cient watering.

• Monitor your water usage for sneaky leaks with our new and improved water monitoring program.

• Links to these resources and more can be found at sandy.utah.gov/waterconservation

irsty for more?

Come to the Sego Lily Spring Fair! June 3, 9am-noon to visit with local experts about water conservation. e gardens open April 20 for the season.

Sandy will be participating in a rain barrel purchase program this spring. For more information, go to: sandy.utah.gov/1974/Rain-Barrels

Water questions? Call 801-568-7187 or email nwyman@sandy.utah.gov

Is your Sandy Business waterwise? We want to connect with you!

Email nwyman@sandy.utah.gov

15 Tips for Greener Living to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22

Earth Day is a great time to take a beat and nd new ways to improve our sustainable living choices. From the volume of waste we generate, the materials we toss into the recycling bin, the resources we use and much more, bettering our environmental choices adds up to positive change. Waste Management o ers 15 Tips for honoring the earth and becoming better stewards of the planet we call home.

1. Ground Yourself: Shed those shoes and wiggle your toes in the grass. Physical contact with the earth itself is said to ground a person’s energy and is known as “earthing."

2. Smell the Roses: Studies have shown that quiet time enjoyed out-of-doors can lower stress, improve mental attention and better one’s mood.

3. Sow Seeds: Whether you plant a tree, cultivate a vegetable garden or grow herbs in tiny pots on a windowsill, planting something green that must be watered and tended is an active way to honor Mother Nature.

4. Feed the Birds: Making winged guests welcome in your neck of the woods can support pollination and help control insects and weeds.

5. Recycle Right: e rules of recycling are fundamentally simple so don’t over-think them. Put only clean cardboard, paper, metal cans, and plastic containers shaped like bottles, jugs, tubs and jars into recycling bins. To learn more, visit wm.com/RecycleRight.

6. Keep Recycling Clean: Clean recycling makes for successful community recycling programs. Never put plastic bags or plastic packaging into recycling bins. Never bag-up recyclables. Keep food, liquids and organic material out of recycling.

7. Stash Totes in the Trunk: If you keep reusable tote bags handy, you’re more likely to grab them when you head into the grocery store. Estimated bene ts vary but the regular use of a single tote bag can annually replace the need for upwards of 500 plastic bags.

8. BYO Cup: Taking your own travel tumbler when you pick up morning co ee or investing in the re llable soft drink cup accepted at your favorite convenience store is a pro-environment choice. If you pick up one beverage every business day this year, by opting not to use disposable cups you will save 260 cups.

9. Forego Hard Copies: Visions of the paperless o ce have not yet been achieved considering the average o ce worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper a year. Being ever mindful to only print documents that are truly needed in hard copy form saves paper which saves trees.

10. Read Labels: Check out product labels to seek out goods made from recycled materials or that utilize sustainable packaging.

11. Frequent a Little Library: Books are historically not intended to be single use reads. Support a Little Library in your neighborhood or start one.

12. Donate Clothing: e EPA reports that Americans annually generate 16 million tons of textile waste which equates to 6 percent of all municipal waste. Donate unwanted clothing and household linens and consider buying gently used items. Remember it take 1,800 gallons of water to make one pair of jeans.

13. Reduce Single-Use Plastic Use: Invest in sustainable items that replace the need for single-use plastics. Reusable stretch covers for food containers, beeswax food wrap, bamboo utensils and stainless-steel drink straws replace throw-away plastics.

14. Time Showers: Given that the shower heads ow at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute, a 15-minute shower uses 37.5 gallons. If you reduce your shower time by just 5 minutes, you can save 12 gallons of water.

15. Unplug Chargers: e average person owns 3 chargers for mobile devices. ose chargers continue to draw electricity even when not in use. Simply unplugging them when not in use saves resources.

Spring Bulk Waste Program –Items of Importance

• Spring Bulk Waste kicked o on March 13 and runs through the end of May.

• Please don't put your waste out until 72-hours prior to your scheduled collection date.

• e pile size is limited to 20 ft. x 6 ft x 4 ft. Only one pile per house.

• Piles should be 2 feet out from edge of gutter and 3 feet away from any storm drain. Please do not block driveways.

• Sandy City WILL NOT pickup:

º Rocks, concrete, gravel, soil, or sod.

º Construction debris, such as Sheetrock, tiles, glass, roo ng materials, or bricks.

º Vehicle parts, tires, or propane tanks

º Oil, gas, paint, ammable, toxic, or hazardous chemicals

º Lawnmowers and other similar items must have the oil and gasoline removed.

º Items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners) must have the chemical removed by a professional and a copy of the receipt must be attached to it.

• Go to sandy.utah.gov/bulkwaste for complete list of accepted items you can and cannot place in your bulk waste pile.

By the Number: Community Events 2022

SANDY AMPHITHEATER 2023 SEASON

40,000+ attended the July 4th Freedom Day

20,000+ attended the Balloon Festival

7,000+ attended the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event

2,000+ attended the Heritage Festival with newly added horse parade

3,000 attended the Historic Sandy BBQ

Around 2,000 total attendances for the Movies in the Park

2022 HIGHLIGHTS

First year since COVID that we were able to run every event normally.

Added the Horse Parade to our Heritage Festival and saw a very good turnout for the first year. Added the Historic Sandy neighborhood BBQ.

Added a drone light show to the Balloon Festival and the Light up the Cairns.

In total we put together 15 community events for the citizens of Sandy.

Hosted a Movie in the Park at Rio Tinto Stadium (now called America First Field).

TickETS & MORE: SANDYAMP.cOM

Follow @sandy.amphitheater on Facebook & Instagram for more show announcements and updates!

SANDY CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL–MAY 2023

All events subject to change due to COVID-19. Go to sandy.utah.gov for more events.