 Thursday, Sept. 15
Headlines
City Council to consider citizen petition on preserve construction, funding
City’s annual “Report to Our Citizens” available online
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West wins environmental excellence award
Northbound section of Loop 101 Freeway closed Friday and part of Saturday
Events
Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your Information
Community invited to provide input on new Marshall Way project
Scottsdale Chamber to host mayoral, council forums
Flood map changes save some residents money
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Programs & Services
Community Assistance Office solicits applications for next fiscal year funding
Find out how asteroids could be the key to protecting life on Earth
Library offers free class to help people prepare for citizenship
Dispose of your brush and bulk
Headlines
City Council to consider citizen petition on preserve construction, funding
The City Council will discuss a citizen petition Monday calling for either a resolution or a City Charter amendment restricting construction and project funding in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The discussion is part of a study session, meaning public testimony will be limited to a total of 15 minutes. The petition requests that through a council resolution or through a charter amendment, the public be required to vote on and approve any construction in the preserve, except for trails and trailhead facilities. A public vote would also be required if preserve tax funds were used for anything beyond land acquisition and construction of trails and trailhead facilities. Council members will discuss options and give direction on whether they want city staff to further explore the proposal. The work study session will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
City’s annual “Report to Our Citizens” available online
The latest annual Report to Our Citizens, which covers the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016, is available at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “about.” This report summarizes information such as the budget, comprehensive annual financial report and quarterly performance reports. Also available are several companion pieces including a community profile, city leadership, demographics, and city and community facilities.
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West wins environmental excellence award
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West: Western Spirit recently captured an Arizona Forward Crescordia Award. It’s Arizona Forward’s highest honor for environmental excellence. The museum was recognized in the “Site Development/Public Sector” category. Arizona Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize Arizona innovators whose green designs positively influence the state’s environment. Landscape architect Colwell Shelor submitted the nomination on behalf of the city of Scottsdale and the museum. The museum celebrates the art, history and culture of the American West. It features exhibitions of Western art, historic artifacts and compelling stories of the old and new West, plus exciting events. The $11.4 million, 43,000 square-foot museum is owned by the city of Scottsdale and operated by a nonprofit called Scottsdale Museum of the West. Learn more about the museum at ScottsdaleMuseumoftheWest.org.
Northbound section of Loop 101 Freeway closed Friday and part of Saturday
The Loop 101 Freeway between 90th Street and Shea Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept.16, through noon Saturday, Sept. 17. The following northbound ramps will be closed as part of this project:
- Indian Bend Road/Talking Stick Way on
- Via de Ventura on
- 90th Street on
- Shea Boulevard off
This project will widen the Loop 101 between the Red Mountain 202 north to Shea Boulevard. Construction is expected to be completed this fall. Learn more at AZDot.gov.
Events
Check out these ongoing activities and events:
- ArtWalk – Visit many of the roughly 70 art galleries in Downtown Scottsdale, 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, year ’round, Scottsdale Arts District.
- 365 Live – Live and local performers take to the streets of Downtown Scottsdale 365 times throughout the year, bringing an exciting new energy to the heart of the city. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 480-980-6202.
- Free Downtown Trolley – New & improved service! Runs every 10 minutes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
- Downtown Cultural Trolley Tours – 10:30 a.m. second Saturday of the month, Old Adobe Mission, Downtown Scottsdale. 480-634-6850. Free.
- McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Hikes and educational programs – ongoing.
- WestWorld hosts various horse shows and other events.
- See more on the events by visiting the city’s Event Calendar.
Community invited to provide input on new Marshall Way project
Scottsdale Public Art invites the public to a trio of open houses to review and comment on the proposed designs for the Marshall Way Public Art Project. The same information will be presented at each open house. The three options include:
- 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22
- 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23
- Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24
All open houses will be held at Fifth & Wine, 7051 E. Fifth Ave.
The Marshall Way Public Art Project was set in motion by the Scottsdale City Council based on input from community members and business owners. They told council members the Marshall Way and Indian School Road intersection would be a prime location for public art. Project artist John Randall Nelson has designed art with the goal of drawing people to Marshall Way. Learn more about the project at ScottsdalePublicArt.org, search “Marshall Way.”
Scottsdale Chamber to host mayoral, council forums
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will host mayoral and council forums to introduce the field of candidates. The Mayoral Forum, which includes incumbent Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane and former City Councilman Bob Littlefield, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. Current council members Suzanne Klapp, Virginia Korte and Guy Phillips and candidate Dan Schweiker will participate in the City Council Candidate Forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Both events will be hosted at the Doubletree Resort Paradise Valley-Scottsdale, 5401 N. Scottsdale Road.
Flood map changes save some residents money
Flood Insurance Rate Maps for a portion of Scottsdale have been revised, meaning a reduction in flood insurance premiums for more than 800 property owners. The changes come after an area along Rawhide Wash was restudied, from north of Happy Valley Road to south of Pinnacle Peak Road. The analysis took into account infrastructure improvements and improved flood modeling techniques. The results indicated floodplains for that area could be reduced in size, removing more than 800 property owners from its boundaries and dropping a requirement that they carry flood insurance if they have a mortgage. Not all the changes are good news for property owners. A small section of the Rawhide Wash floodplain was reclassified to reflect a higher risk of flooding. Property owners in that area, totaling less than 200, may face added insurance costs, depending on their risk of structural flooding. They will have an opportunity to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assess their individual risks. Based on those findings, they could see their insurance requirements remain unchanged or even dropped.
Scottsdale stormwater management staff can assist property owners with questions about this process. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “flood map changes.”
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
To get City Council meeting and agenda information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “council agenda.”
Programs & Services
Community Assistance Office solicits applications for next fiscal year funding
The city’s Community Assistance Office is soliciting applications to receive funding next fiscal year from the following funding sources: Scottsdale Cares, city-funded grants for public services, endowment funds, Community Development Block Grant, and HOME. Qualifying organizations must be either tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be city of Scottsdale programs.
For agencies interested in applying for and learning more about funding, an applicant orientation meeting will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road, Building 9. Please note that hard copies of the application packet will not be available at the orientation. Please print the appropriate documents in advance. Applications for the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 funding process will be available beginning Tuesday, Sept. 27, online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “social services.” The deadline for application submission is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
Find out how asteroids could be the key to protecting life on Earth
Attend a discussion about the mysteries surrounding asteroids at a free program from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Civic Center Library. You’ll learn about the impacts to human history to asteroid missions in motion through NASA and the future of space engineering – including using asteroids for fuel and raw building materials. Ph.D. candidate Andrew Thoesen leads the discussion. Learn more at ScottsdaleLibrary.org or call 480-312-7323 (READ).
Library offers free class to help people prepare for citizenship
The Scottsdale Library is offering free citizenship classes that will provide an overview of the 100 question civics test. This is part of the naturalization test offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Library volunteers teach the classes which are held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 20, at Civic Center Library’s Eureka Loft, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The classes are taught in English. Learn more at ScottsdaleLibrary.org or call 480-312-7323 (READ).
Dispose of your brush and bulk
The city provides monthly brush and bulk item collection offering residents a convenient way to dispose of items too large for refuse containers. Place brush and bulk items out for pickup by 5 a.m. Monday the week of scheduled service. Here’s when we’ll be in your neighborhood:
- Service Area #3 – Indian Bend Road to Thomas Road; and Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road: Week of Sept. 19.
- Service Area #4 – Thomas Road to McKellips Road; and Pinnacle Peak Road to Thunderbird Road (including McDowell Mountain Ranch): Week of Sept. 26.
- Service Area #1 – Thunderbird Road to Indian Bend Road, east of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to northern city limits: Week of Oct. 3.
- Service Area #2 – Bell Road to Indian Bend Road, west of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to Happy Valley Road: Week of Oct. 10.
Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “brush and bulk collection.” |
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