Sandy City Newsletter | August 2022

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2022 IN THIS ISSUE:

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Z News.............................................1

Sandy Arts: Spelling Bee ....................5

Sandy Heritage Festival .....................1

Sandy Amp Open Mic Night...............5

City Council Corner ...........................2

Sandy Amp 2022 Season ..................5

Sandy Jobs ......................................2

Women in Water - Quality Report .......6

Neighborhood Watch ........................2

Staying Waterwise in the Heat ...........6

Alta Canyon Sports Center.................3

Slow Down Sandy .............................6

River Oaks Golf Course .....................3

Construction Updates .......................7

Parks & Recreation ...........................4

Bulk Waste Rules ..............................7

Sandy Arts: Crazy for You ...................5

Calendar of Events............................7

Photo contest winner: Marcus Xavier

Z News Dear Sandy Resident,

I hope you’re all having a great Sandy Summer! It has been so exciting to see our city come back to life with community events, festivals, concerts, picnics, parades, and celebrations of our civic pride. One sure sign of summer I always look for is seeing the progress of beautiful garden beds that have taken root all around our city. Tens of thousands of plants were nested by hand all around our city, with the help of our wonderful resident volunteers. I get so many compliments on the beauty of our public spaces in Sandy. Our residents love our city – and it shows in so many ways. Even our geraniums know it!

You might have noticed a new focus on traffic safety and enforcement in Sandy. I hear from every corner of our city how much people want drivers to slow down.

With Back to School just around the corner, it is more critical than ever to observe the speed limits.

Please watch for kids in the crosswalks and drive 20 mph in school zones.

Sandy Crossing Guards work hard to keep our school kids safe in all kinds of weather and we appreciate their dedication. Make sure to say thank you when you see them out in the neighborhood! If you would like to become a part of Sandy’s amazing Crossing Guard team please visit sandy.utah.gov.

In 2017, the City reviewed the conditions of certain Sandy City facilities to plan for their long-term viability. The facilities that were identified as needing to be replaced or for major renovation are the Public Works Building, the Parks and Recreation Building, Fire Station 31, and the Alta Canyon Sports Center. It was determined that these four facilities needed attention due to maintenance costs that continue to increase, a desperate need for replacement due to poor facility conditions, safety risks and, in turn, the longevity and retention of dedicated employees, the need for expansion to meet the growing demands of a modern city I S S U E # 95

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and poor location due to Sandy City’s community growth. For more information about the history, background and concerns of these facilities visit sandy.utah.gov/capitalprojects.

This month, the city council will be discussing these capital project needs in Sandy. I urge you to tune into the city council meetings to receive all of the information and join the discussion. These are big decisions for our city and we need your input!

We will be launching the Community Ambassador program by the end of this year. This is a mayoral priority initiative and my staff has been working for months to coordinate. This resident group is for citizens interested in connecting with the city, engaging their elected officials, learning about city processes, giving feedback to staff and sharing information with their neighbors. We currently have 16 community groups that focus on public safety, emergency preparedness, the arts, planning, water and community needs. We are always looking for more residents to get involved and five residents to serve on an advisory committee with the Mayor and Council office. Please check back on sandy.utah.gov in the coming months to sign up and learn more about this program or email Kim Bell at kbell@sandy.utah.gov.

If you are a Facebook user, please take a minute to follow the Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski page. Social media is a quick and convenient way to share with residents the daily goings on in the Mayor’s office. It is also a great way to bring attention to any matters that need immediate action.

By the time you read this, I will have completed my first seven months in office. The main focus of my efforts is transparency and sharing important information with our community so people in Sandy are the most informed and up-to-date. Sign up for Sandy Notify to be contacted via text, email and calls during an emergency at sandy.utah. gov/myalerts. You can always connect with us by going to our City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for daily updated information. To reach me directly, please send an email to mayor@sandy.utah.gov.

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Neighborhood Watch Member Highlight Patrick “Patch” Henderson is a Neighborhood Watch Area Leader Volunteer. This year he and his neighborhood are celebrating 30 years in the Neighborhood Watch Program. As an Area Leader, his volunteer responsibilities are to oversee Neighborhood Watch in his neighborhood and coordinate with Block Leaders, members, and the Sandy City Police Department. He is a resource to Neighborhood Watch participants and he keeps communication open by passing on information from the Police Department to help his neighborhood stay safe and practice crime prevention. He also hosts yearly neighborhood gatherings as part of National Night Out Against Crime.

On top of being an Area Leader, in the early 2000’s Patch volunteered as a Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Volunteer and served the Neighborhood Watch members and Area Leaders of the entire Crescent Quadrant (1300 E to the West boarder and 10200 S to the South boarder) in conjunction with the Police Department. With the development of technology this position was eliminated but Patch always continued serving.

He wrote articles for the Neighborhood Watch Newsletter, helped with the Mobile Watch Program (which in 2007 became the Volunteers In Police Service Program), and promoted the idea that waving hello to neighbors is an easy way to get to know them better, develop a sense of friendliness and a way to scare off potential criminals.

Patch has always had a love for McGruff the Crime Dog. As recently as last year Patch went above and beyond again by helping the Police Department get the McGruff the Crime Dog Costume in good working condition for National Night Out Against Crime. The Police Department is grateful for the many years of dedicated volunteerism that Patch has given to the Neighborhood Watch Program. The Police Department has a slogan written on their patrol vehicles that says “It’s Your Community – Get Involved” Patch is the perfect example of this.

Neighborhood Watch – Join Today

Want to know the best crime prevention device ever invented? A good neighbor!

In fact, neighbors working together in cooperation with law enforcement can make one of the best crime-fighting teams around. We call it...Neighborhood Watch!

What is Neighborhood Watch? Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program, which enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in communities. It involves neighbors getting to know each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance. It also involves citizens being trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods and, implementation of crime prevention techniques, such as home security, #sandysecure, operation identification and others.

HR JOB CORNER Full-Time

Seasonal/PTNB

• Street Maintenance Worker I

• Custodian

• City Surveyor

• Crossing Guard

• Drainage Maintenance Worker

• Passport Agent

• Water Construction Maintenance Worker

• Public Works Laborer • Official/Referee/Scorekeeper I&II

To see all available openings visit: sandy.utah.gov/jobs 2

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Why start a Neighborhood Watch? There cannot be a law enforcement officer on every corner; therefore, resident involvement is essential to combat crime. You and your neighbors are the ones who really know what is going on in your community and by cooperating with each other and the police, people can help fight crime in the most effective way-before it begins!

How do I start a Neighborhood Watch program in my area? Starting a Neighborhood Watch program might seem like a huge task. Where do we begin?

What kind of timetable? Who will be involved in it? How can interest be maintained?

What materials are needed? What are the benefits of a Neighborhood Watch Program? All these, and more, are common questions you might ask when facing the challenge of starting a crime prevention program such as Neighborhood Watch.

For more information please visit sandy.utah.gov/464/Neighborhood-Watch.

Furthermore, Amy Bryant – Crime Prevention Specialist with the Sandy City Police Department can be a resource to you if needed. Her contact information is Amy Bryant 801-568-7200 Abryant@sandy.utah.gov.

River Oaks Golf Course 9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 Sandy.utah.gov/golf RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE

9565 S. Highland Drive, Sandy, Utah 84092 LEARN & PLAY PRESCHOOL

September 6–May 26 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Children will enjoy their day at Play & Learn Preschool with a variety of games and activities! There is playtime, class time, lunch, and more playtime. Our teachers work hard to make learning fun and engaging.

See website for more information.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL (K-5TH GRADE)

We provide transportation to and from school. We also provide all day care for children when off school.

Children enjoy games, arts and crafts, field trips, homework time, snacks, and many fun activities throughout the school year.

Schools: Brookwood, Granite, Park Lane, Quail Hollow, Silver Mesa, & Willow Canyon.

Sign up online.

NOW HIRING

Program Counselors are a vital part of our program!

Seeking individuals who will assist in the successful operation of the Before & After School program.

Check it out at: jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity

Hosting corporate and private golf tournaments is what we do best! River Oaks Golf Course would love to host your next luncheon, meeting, seminar, corporate and charity golf tournament. We are located in the center of Salt Lake Valley with easy freeway access, so it just makes sense to have your event at River Oaks.

B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y

D R I V I N G R A N G E AT S A N DY C I T Y

NORTH RANGE TEACHING ACADEMY

With our experienced golf course staff and highly skilled food and beverage concessionaire, we make it a point to give you a no hassle experience that will let you get done what you have to do and still relax during the process.

With hundreds of successful events behind us, we are eager to help you make your event memorable. Weddings, luncheons, family parties and dinners are all on the menu at River Oaks.

We take pride in our facility and are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service! Come and see for yourself the unmatched quality and commitment that our staff provides all of our customers.

GOLF LESSONS WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL RYAN HOLT Ryan has been teaching golf for 13 years and has taught over 8,000 lessons.

Adult Rates:

$120/50 minutes

$60/30 minutes

Adult Packages:

5–50-minute lessons

$500

Jr Rates:

$80/45 minutes

5–45-minute lessons $350

Any questions, call Ryan at (435)840-3102 or email at ryanholtgolf@gmail.com or ryanholtgolf.com

FALL GROUP PROGRAMS Our programs are taught by PGA Professional.

Half hour, 1- and 2-hour programs are held once/ week. Each class has 5.1 students to instructor ratio. 11, 6 AND 5-week programs are available.

Register online at inmotionjumiorgolf.com or call 801-980-0162.

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POOL HOURS

Pool hours change August 15. Please check the website for updates before heading out!

KARATE:

Dedicated to teaching Shotokan Karate, IMA is a family-oriented dojo offering classes to children and adults of all abilities and levels.

Friday night class at Alta Canyon Sports Center from 5-6 p.m. imautah.com

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FALL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Dates: Time: Cost: Divisions: Deadline:

Friday & Saturday September 30 & October 1 Friday late afternoon/evening Saturday 8 a.m.-3p.m.

Times are estimated and subject to change! $50/team Men’s, Women’s, and Coed Doubles Until Full

PARK S & RE C R EAT I O N

FALL SANDY SOCCER ACADEMY

AUGUST HAPPENINGS (Visit our website for costs and more details)

SANDY HIKING CLUB

Instructors and staff will be provided by Utah Avalanche Soccer Club. Each week we build on what’s learned from the previous weeks. Curriculum for the various age groups will be modified based on current skill levels of the players in an age group. Registration includes Academy t-shirt and soccer ball.

Day/Time: Mondays & Tuesday /5 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Dates: Mondays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10.

Tuesdays: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, & 11 Age: 3-8 years old Location: Lone Peak Park 10140 South 700 East

• Hot Air Balloon Festival – Sandy’s annual hot air balloon festival launch is Friday & Saturday, Aug.12 & 13 at sunrise, at Storm Mountain Park 1000 E. 11400 S. Balloon Glow will take place Saturday evening from 7-11 p.m. on the Sandy Promenade (10000 s. Centennial Parkway, Sandy, UT) sandy.utah.gov/ government/community events • Movie in the Park – Bring your family, friends, blankets, lawn chairs and enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. On Friday, Aug. 5, the movie is “Encanto” held at Flat Iron Park 1700 E. 8600 S. Movie is FREE. • Family Night at the Skate Park – Great fun for the whole family. Family Night is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the skate park. Theme Nights are Monday, August 22with “Family Skate “Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 6–9 p.m. at Lone Peak Skate Park, 10140 S. 700 E.

BALLOON FEST 5K Date: Time: Location: Registration Fee: Online Registration: Late Registration: Late Registration Fee:

Saturday, August 13 9:00 p.m.

Sandy Promenade (10200 S. Centennial Pkwy (170 West) $25/individual or $20/family discount Closes August 12 at 7 a.m.

August 12-14 Online not available $30/individual $25/family discount

FALL ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Come play a short 8 game season. Teams play 2 games per week.

Registration: August 11 or until full Divisions: Mens and Coed Leagues Begin: Week of August 22 Cost: $330/team

FALL PICKLEBALL CLINICS Age: Cost: Days: Dates: Deadline:

15 & up $40/person Monday & Wednesday Sept 7-28 Until Full

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE Cost: Days: Start Date: Deadline:

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$285/team Mondays August 29 August 12

FALL PICKLEBALL LEAGUE Age: Cost: Days: Thursday Dates: Deadline:

15 & Up $35/person Tuesday & Sept 6-29 Until Full

Days: Time: Start Date: Cost: Deadline:

Thursdays (August 25, September 1, 8, 15 6:30-8:30 p.m.

August 25 $25/individual Until Full

AUGUST CAMPS Basketball – Shooting & Offensive Skills Dates: August 1, 2, 3 Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grades: 7-12 Location: Albion Middle School – 2755 East Newcastle Drive (8890 S.) Cost: $150 / participant; register at sandy.utah.gov/registration Utah Elite Soccer Dates: August 8-12 Times: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (varies by ages) Ages: 4-12 Location: Willow Creek Park – 8400 S. 2000 E. Cost: $45-$60 / participant; register at sandy.utah.gov/registration Skyhawks Multi-Sport Dates: August 8-12 Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ages: 6-12 Location: Willow Creek Park – 8400 S. 2000 E. Cost: $199 / participant; register at sandy.utah.gov/registration Challenger Soccer Dates: August 8-12 Times: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (varies by age) Ages: 3-14 Location: Falcon Park – 9200 S. 1700 E. Cost: $104-$170/participant; register at sandy.utah.gov/registration

2022 YOUTH FALL SPORTS (*Registration has passed, please call for availability) Sport/Programs T–Ball / Coach Pitch * Recreation Soccer * Flag Football *

Age / Grade 4-7 Grades PreK-12 Grades 1-4

Cost $40 + late fee $52-$67 + late fee $62 + late fee

Games Begin Week of August 8 Saturday, August 20 Week of September 12

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS: sandy.utah.gov/registration PARKS & RECREATION JOB OPENINGS: sandy.utah.gov/jobs

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Sandy Arts Presents: Crazy For You If you love Gershwin music, fun dancing, and a fast-paced love story, you will love Crazy For You! Stage-struck Bobby Child works as a banker for his overbearing mother but spends his off hours sneaking into auditions. Unfortunately, Bobby’s showbiz career is going nowhere, and his strident fiancé is insisting that he name the date, so Bobby jumps at the chance to get out of town on business to seize a property.

Arriving in hot, quiet Deadrock, Nevada, Bobby falls for Polly Baker, whose father happens to own the beautiful, but decaying, Gaiety Theater, which he has been sent to seize. Now lovestruck, Bobby comes up with a plan: call in his friends, cast the local cowboys, and put on a show to save the old building. Polly falls in turn for the enthusiastic young man, but feels angry and betrayed when she discovers that he comes from the bank. Bobby disguises himself to be near her, but Polly is falling for his impersonation, not Bobby!

With a fast-paced and light-hearted script by Ludwig, and a collection of the most beloved tunes of George and Ira Gershwin, including the day-dreamy “Can’t Be Bothered Now”, the catchy, high-energy “Slap That Bass”, and the plaintive, romantic “Someone To Watch Over Me”, Crazy For You is a truly delightful homage to the beloved, optimistic musicals of the 1930s: a world of showgirls and cowboys, in which a city boy and a country girl reconcile their differences, fall in love, and save a theater, the old-fashioned way.

Crazy For You runs July 29 - August 13 at The Theater at Mount Jordan. Tickets on sale at sandyarts.com.

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Women in Water & the Annual Water Quality Report This year’s annual water quality report is now available to Sandy residents on our website, or you can call and request to have a copy mailed to you directly (see information below). Great news! Sandy continues to deliver top-quality water to our residents, and we are within safe limits on all the EPA required reporting standards. In addition to being safe, our water provider (Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy) recently won a regional award from the American Water Works Association Intermountain Division for best tasting water for the second year in a row (2109 and 2021; 2020 was cancelled). Sandy is proud to deliver safe and delicious water to our residents 365 days a year. We are also proud of the women who are integral to delivering this clean water and reliable information, including Karen Hoagland, our Water Compliance Officer, and Myrna Groomer, our Water Resource Analyst.

Sandy City’s Annual Water Quality Reports will be distributed electronically via the web starting July 2022.

You can view this report at sandy.utah.gov/waterqualityreport This report will not be mailed to your home unless you contact us with your name and full mailing address.

This can be done by contacting our Public Utilities Department at (801) 352-4400. Paper copies can be obtained at City Hall 10000 S. Centennial Parkway or at the Water Operations Center 9150 S. 150 E.

Karen Hoagland

Karen Hoagland is the Compliance Officer for Sandy City Public Utilities and has been employed with the city for 26 years. She is essential to the department, as she is responsible for monitoring water quality throughout Sandy. Karen routinely collects water samples and delivers them to the labs for analysis. She compiles reports of the results and ensures that our water quality is in compliance with federal and state safe drinking water regulations.

Sandy Public Utilities is dedicated to providing safe water to our residents, but once the

water passes through the meter on your property, it is exposed to a whole new unregulated environment in your home.

Despite this, Karen troubleshoots water quality issues with customers and walks them through things they can do to solve any issues on their end. Her willingness to go above and beyond to help customers reflects the pride she takes in her work.

Karen is currently working on updating our inventory for the lead and copper rule. She will be testing for lead and copper in your drinking water for homes built before 1986. If you would like to volunteer for free testing, please call 801-352-4400 or email khoagland@sandy.utah.gov. The testing will be conducted between July 18 – August 19, 2022.

Myrna Groomer

If you are a regular consumer of our annual water quality report, you will notice that this year’s report has even more information and a new look; this is due to the hard work of Myrna Groomer, our Water Resource Analyst. She has expanded the report to include extra explanations and clarifying information about the water quality report, which should help all our residents make sense of the technical document.

Myrna has been with Sandy for just over two years. In this time, Myrna has become the hub for all water numbers and data in public utilities. In addition to generating and monitoring water stats and reports, she also keeps an eye on state and federal water regulations and keeps our departmental website running and user-friendly. Sandy is fortunate to have Myrna putting her University of Utah degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies to good use in our department.

Tips And Tricks for Staying Waterwise in The Heat of Summer

• Irrigate efficiently º Get a free water audit from the USU Experts: extension.usu.edu/cwel/watercheck º Install a smart controller. Rebates available! www.utahwatersavers.com º Switch planting beds to drip irrigation. º Follow the state watering guidelines: conservewater.utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/ • Install a Water Sense toilet. Rebates available! www.utahwatersavers.com • Put off landscaping projects. Wait to plant until cooler months when your new projects can thrive.

• Play our H2O conservation game! sandy.utah.gov/1972

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Construction Updates Besides the overlay project on 1300 East from Creek Road to Highpoint Parkway, the following projects have been completed this summer: 9400 South 840 East HAWK Pedestrian Signal: Installed a raised median, ADA compliant ramp, and widened the sidewalk between 840 East and the canal. In addition, a sidewalk section was constructed on 840 East from 9400 South to Oakhampton Drive. Bowen Construction completed all the concrete work and the Sandy Canal trail connections while Salt Lake County installed the signal system.

9270 South Sidewalk: Created a meandering 10 ft. walk from Benson Way to 150 East along the north side of Jordon Commons. This will make it easier for pedestrians and fans going to and from Rio Tinto Stadium to safely walk to the TRAX station through the recently realigned Rimando Way corridor.

Porter Rockwell Trail Extension: Extended and completed this 10 ft. wide multiuse pedestrian trail in Sandy City from Pioneer Avenue to the private development on the north city border.

If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at (801) 568-2999.

SANDY CITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jul 29-Aug 13 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 6 Aug 9 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 12-13 Aug 16 Aug 15 Aug 18 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep 1 Sep 1 Sep 3 Sep 10 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 23 Aug 24

Crazy for You Little Feat Junior Firefighter Academy The Dead South Yoga in the Park Mat & Savanna Lukas Nelson Yoga in the Park Whiskey Myers Balloon Festival & 5K Mt. Joy Food Truck Night Planning Commission First Aid, CPR and AED Class Andy Grammer & Fitz and the Tantrums First Aid, CPR and AED Class Free - International Folk Festival Elvis Costello Imagine+ Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Planning Commission Air Supply IDKHow & Joywave Sandy Heritage Festival & Horse Parade Planning Commission The Lower Lights Elton John’s Classic Hits - Live!

Jackson Browne Free - International Folk Festival

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

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