City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of August 12, 2019
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Lake Natoma Crossing Turns 20
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The Lake Natoma Crossing first opened to the public in August 1999, providing an important connection across the American River and between the two sides of town, creating a more cohesive community within Folsom. The bridge significantly improves traffic impacts within Folsom, helping to relieve regional commute congestion on the Rainbow Bridge and in the Historic District. Located on Folsom-Auburn Road, the 2,265-foot-long Lake Natoma Crossing includes four lanes for vehicles and one reserved lane for future light rail or high-occupancy vehicles. The bridge is also well-used by cyclists and pedestrians, who enjoy beautiful views of the river from dedicated lanes separated from traffic on both sides of the bridge. Today, more than 35,000 motorists use the Lake Natoma Crossing daily. The bridge is known for its architectural design and soaring arches, and is one of Folsom’s most iconic bridges.
Photo: Samantha Davidson
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Public Workshop on Utility Rate Study Tuesday, August 27
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The City of Folsom is conducting a rate study of all city utilities, including water, wastewater, and solid waste. A rate study is a detailed review of the city’s utility costs and the rate structure needed to meet those costs to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and reliable service. An independent, third-party financial expert is preparing the City of Folsom’s rate study.
Staff will present the initial findings of the utility rate study at a public workshop held during the regularly scheduled August 27 City Council Meeting. The workshop will include a discussion on the rate structures for each utility, and a summary of the input received from the City of Folsom Utility Commission. The City Council will provide direction and feedback to staff about the initial rate study findings and will not take formal action on rate structures at the public workshop.
The public is encouraged to attend the rate study workshop to learn more and provide input. The August 27 City Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Folsom Council Chambers located at 50 Natoma Street, Folsom.
Contact - Water
916-461-6161
Contact - Solid Waste
Dave Nugen, Public Works Director
916-461-6708.
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Serve with Purpose: Join the Folsom Police Department
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The Folsom Police Department is now hiring lateral officers and dispatchers. Watch the department's new recruitment video and see how the police department helps
make Folsom one of the
safest cities
in the United States.
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Back to School Safety Tips from the Folsom Police Department
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As the school bells ring next week and students head back to class, it is important to remember that it is everyone's responsibility to help make sure that they get there safely. Here are a few safety tips from the Folsom Police Department:
Use Caution on the Roads
- Drive slowly and always be aware of your surroundings, especially around the time that children are walking along streets and sidewalks to and from school.
- Watch out for school zones and drive the posted speed limits. Typically these areas are marked with flashing signs and other signals to identify the area and the reduced speed limits.
- Be alert making right-hand turns.
- Be especially careful in school or childcare parking areas.
- Don't drive distracted.
Remind Children to Be Safe While Walking or Riding Their Bikes
- Look up! Avoid reading or using a phone while walking.
- Always use marked crosswalks when crossing the street and always look both ways twice. Don't just assume drivers see you.
- Watch for driveways when walking on the sidewalk and be aware of vehicles that are turning or backing up.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.
- Walk bikes across busy intersections.
- Always stay on sidewalks or paths. When walking, if no sidewalk is available, walk facing traffic and stay as far to the left as possible. When riding a bike, scooter or skateboard, ride in the same direction as traffic, in a bike lane if possible, and stay to the right.
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Mark Your Calendar: Family Movie Night at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
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The Folsom Teen Council invites you to bring your family and friends for an evening of free entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24. Cool off in the pool until 8 p.m., and then spread out a blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy an open-air screening of “Back to the Future” starting at 8:30 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase snacks and beverages at the Poolside Cafe. The aquatic center is located at 1200 Riley Street; call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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Community Service Day Volunteer Registration Open
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Thousands of volunteers will complete more than 65 service projects on Saturday, September 21 at the sixth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism. Community members can
register to volunteer. This citywide volunteer effort is centered on the belief that many hands make light work.
Community Service Day is organized by the City of Folsom and more than a dozen local businesses and community organizations.The annual event is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship support from Intel, Dignity Health, Rotary Club of Folsom, Style Media Group, Folsom Telegraph, Rotary Club of Folsom, Lakeside Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, AKT Investments, Kaiser Permanente, Dokken Engineering, Folsom Ranch, Tax Audit, Lowe’s, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Gekkeikan Sake, Lane Florence LLC, Brittany Black – Lyon Real Estate, SAFE Credit Union, SMUD, SRC Contractors, Birlasoft for Community, and Junk King.
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Community Input Needed for Folsom Website Redesign
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The City of Folsom website is a primary information source about city programs, services, amenities, events, and resources. A new website is planned w
ith a goal to simplify navigation, improve customer service, and be more responsive across all platforms, including desktop and mobile. The website will be redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up. Before we begin our redesign process, we’d like community feedback. Please take a
quick survey
to tell us a little more about how you use the current website. Your feedback will help us shape how we organize pages and prioritize information. The survey closes on August 25.
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Calling All Amateur Photographers: Submit Your Entries for the “Folsom Focus” Contest
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Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their photographs that showcase life in Folsom. The 13
th
annual photography competition is sponsored by the Folsom Arts Association. Contestants are not required to be city residents, but all contest entries must be of images taken in Folsom. Capture images using one of the four contest categories as your guideline: Folsom Outdoors, Folsom Wildlife, Urban Folsom, and Macro Photography. Submit entries August 12 through 23 to the Folsom Senior and Art Center, 48 Natoma Street (open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). Contest entries will be featured at the Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, and winners will be announced Friday, September 13 during the public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Find complete contest details and entry forms at
www.FolsomArts.org
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New Extended Hours at the Folsom Skate & Bike Park
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The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks are now open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. On Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., only bikes are allowed in the skate park. Special private party reservations may occasionally affect weekend hours, and require all users who are not part of the party to exit the skate and bike parks from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the public may re-enter the park at 1 p.m. Elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet are required at all times to utilize the skate park. The bike park requires all users to wear a helmet, and pads are strongly recommended. The skate and bike parks are located at Cummings Family Park, 1775 Creekside Drive; call 916-461-6601 or 916-817-2767 for more information.
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City Council Meeting - CANCELED
August 13, 6:30 p.m.
Landscaping & Lighting District Advisory Committee – CANCELED
August 15, 7 p.m.
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