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Scottsdale Update – Aug. 12, 2024

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Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer named “Person of the Year” by professional organizations. This prestigious award from the Arizona Water Association and Arizona WateReuse recognizes Biesemeyer's three decades of dedication and leadership in the water industry, particularly his contributions to water reuse.

Under his leadership, Scottsdale Water was the first to receive an Advanced Water Purification permit in Arizona and the first to launch a Citizen Water Academy to cultivate public participation.

Biesemeyer's influence extends beyond Scottsdale. He has been actively involved in water reuse at the national level as a past board member of the WateReuse Association and as a past president of WateReuse Arizona. Additionally, he has played a significant role in the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, serving as a past chair and current member of its management board. Read more.

Citizen Water Academy offers an in-depth look at Scottsdale Water through tours, hands-on demonstrations, and presentations. The city's water utility is one of the most advanced municipal water systems in the country, and you have a chance to learn why. Participants must commit to five sessions (one per week) starting Sept. 11. Learn more and register now.

Investing in Our Scottsdale: Smart technology = safer travel to school. The Transportation and Streets department will install approximately 75 multimodal detection systems throughout the city over the next 12 months. This technology helps traffic engineers adjust signal timing to accommodate various modes of transportation at intersections with high traffic volumes. The first series of detection systems is being deployed adjacent to high school campuses where vehicles, bike and pedestrian activity increases nearly 1,000% during the school year. The technology looks for trends and can automatically extend crossing times to improve safety, while minimizing delays and congestion for vehicles during peak hours.

Public Meetings

Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.

Week of Aug 12:

Week of Aug. 19: Check back next week for the full list:

Things to do

Magical family fun awaits at Unicorn World at WestWorld. Families will be immersed in a magical world, starting with a mystical enchanted forest, and continuing through stables where each distinctive unicorn awaits.

This unique indoor event promises a magical experience in which guests can engage in unicorn-themed arts and crafts, dance to lively music and join in on hula hoop fun. The event takes place Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 17-18 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Get details and buy tickets.

Donate a backpack and get a free ride in a police car. Attend the “Catch a Ride Backpack Drive” to support the city’s Back to School program. The event takes place 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the McKellips Police Station parking lot, 7601 E McKellips Road. The course will be closed; age restrictions apply.

Feeling groovy? Attend an unforgettable evening at this year’s Splash & Groove. Dive into the fun at the Scottsdale Civic Center splash pad while enjoying a live DJ spinning popular tracks. The free event runs 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Ongoing:

Get more events information.

Programs and Services

Get the chance to win a $10,000 grocery gift card at Scottsdale Airport’s blood drive. The Vitalant blood mobile will be available from 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 26, at the Aviation Business Center, 150000 N. Airport Drive. You’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 grocery gift cards. And there’s more ... Volanti Restaurant and Lounge is thanking donors by providing a free appetizer voucher! Sign up. Read the flyer.

FYI

What others are saying! Scottsdale was named the most pet-friendly city in the U.S., according to WalletHub. We agree! Scottsdale's amazing system of parks, paths and trails provide hundreds of miles of potential quality time with your pets, and top quality veterinarians and pet supply stores can be found among our hundreds of local businesses.

New episode! Podsdale: Making a Splash – Essential Water Safety Tips. Learn essential safety tips for all ages, from toddlers to adults, and find out how to recognize and prevent drowning and water-related injuries. Our guests from Scottsdale Fire – Dave Folio and Lori Stauffer – share their personal experiences, safety tips and insights. Tune in to learn how to keep your loved ones safe while making a splash this summer! Listen now.

Scottsdale Sister Cities Association updates:

  • Arcadia High School senior Alia Holt represented Arizona as one of only 50 people selected to attend the August 2024 Sister Cities International Youth Summit. She was selected because of her leadership, interest in diplomacy, and commitment to fostering international understanding and cooperation. Ambassadors engaged in hands-on activities, examined water as a global issue, explored Washington, D.C. and participated in a diplomacy simulation led by the U.S. Department of State. Read more (PDF).
  • Ten association delegates will travel to Interlaken, Switzerland, the end of the month to celebrate the city’s 25th anniversary partnership. Since then, the two cities have had 12 student exchanges and several membership trips.
  • The Arizona Irish Sister Cities Collaboration is sponsoring a free event, “Explore County Clare Night,” from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix. Enjoy Irish music and refreshments.

Learn more about the association and how you can get involved.

Southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard is closed through mid-October. Drivers may consider using the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to the Raintree Drive southbound on-ramp.

In addition, Bell Road at Loop 101 is closed nightly 9 p.m.-5 a.m., through Thursday, Aug. 15. The north- and southbound Loop 101 frontage roads will remain open.

The project is part of the Arizona Department of Transportation's two-year project to add lanes and improve interchanges on Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road. “Stay in the Loop” by subscribing to project updates on ADOT's website.

Job of the Week: Stock Clerk. This position coordinates surplus property, inventory, central receiving and delivery. A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent and two years’ experience in a warehousing environment are required.

The city offers a competitive benefits package including 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accruals, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and more. Learn more and apply.

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Aug 12, 2024
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