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Weekly Update
May 14, 2021
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Historical Advisory Committee Publishes Another Article in 60th Anniversary Series |
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In celebration of the Town's 60th Anniversary, the Historical Advisory Committee has written a series of articles to appear in the PV Independent. The third article in the series was published this week. Thank you to the Independent for partnering with us on these articles. |
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History: How a Horse Track Nearly Came to Paradise Valley
This excerpt from an interview with former Mayor Barbara Von Ammon was recorded April 28, 1997. Barbara and her husband, Philip were longtime town residents. Philip served o nTown Council from 1964 to 1970. Barbara served on Council from 1972 to 1973 and mayor from 1975 to 1980.
“We moved here in 1951 from Winnetka, Illinois. We arrived Labor Day weekend in September. Now it’s Doubletree Ranch Road. When Doubletree was built, it cut our 20 acres in half. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.
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Lincoln Drive Will Survive |
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It is going to be a busy couple of months for Lincoln Drive. First, phase two of the Lincoln Drive Resurfacing Project will begin on Monday, May 17th and will consist of a full mill & rubberized asphalt overlay.
The Public Works department has been working diligently to keep the Town residents updated. The public outreach strategies have included advanced warning signs, electronic message boards on Lincoln Drive and Tatum Boulevard, project schedules mailed to affected residents and information posted on the Town website. In addition, Town staff personally met with leaders of the churches and resorts in the area to discuss the project. Town alerts will also be sent as needed.
The project will begin at 32nd Street and continue east to Mockingbird Lane. The Lincoln Drive and Tatum Boulevard intersection will be closed on Saturday, May 22nd for approximately 8 hours. Detour signs will be in place directing motorists to an alternate route.
The expected completion date for the full mill and asphalt overlay is June 10th after which road striping and utility adjustments will be done. The entire project will be completed by June 30th.
Also, starting on May 17th, the Public Works department will also replacing a valley gutter at Lincoln Drive and Invergordon Road. This is a quick project that will take approximately 5 days to complete. During the project, Invergordon Road will be closed for northbound and southbound traffic during this time. Detours will be in place directing traffic to Casa Blanca Road and McDonald Drive.
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The Public Works department will be monitoring the projects closely to minimize the amount of time a lane is closed. Traffic delays are expected, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this substantial project. |
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Once the current work is done, the Town has placed a 5-year moratorium on non-emergency construction on Lincoln Drive. We know you can't wait and neither can we! |
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Mockingbird/Lincoln Intersection Closure Postpone
Last week, we reported that Southbound and Northbound Mockingbird Lane would be closed May 11-14. Because of problems with the asphalt supplier, this work has been postponed. We will let you know when the work is rescheduled.
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East Shea Corridor Online Comment Public Meeting |
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The Flood Control District of Maricopa County you to attend a virtual public meeting, available online from May 10 to May 20, 2021, to learn about the East Shea Corridor Area Drainage Master Study and provide input on flooding issues in your community.
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Wash Maintenance Flyers Have Been Mailed |
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On May 11th, the Paradise Valley Engineering department sent its wash maintenance flyer to all residents. You can click on the image to the left to view the full document.
Residents are responsible for cleaning washes on their properties. The time to do that is now, before monsoon season hits.
Washes serve a purpose: they convey water running off the mountains. If washes are not properly maintained, capacity can be exceed and their ability to carry water effectively is impeded. Proper wash maintenance can help prevent storm damage to your property, your neighbors' properties, and to Town infrastucture.
Questions can be directed to Code Enforcement (480-348-3523) or Engineering (480-348-3527).
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Residents are responsible for cleaning washes on their properties. The time to do that is now, before monsoon season hits. |
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New Stop Sign at Mockingbird and Hummingbird |
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After a recent traffic accident at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and Hummingbird Lane the Town was asked to look into the possibility of adding stops signs on northbound and southbound Mockingbird Lane
An intersection and traffic accident analysis completed by a traffic engineering consultant showed that the addition of the stop sings could help to prevent left-turn accidents. New stop signs and striping improvements were completed on May 13th.
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Cpl. Ingram did an amazing job and was the star of the show! Keep up the amazing job you do to serve our community!
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May 13th Council Meeting Summary |
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The Town Council took the following actions at last night’s meeting:
- Approved Resolution 2021‑10 Amending the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget
- Approved design contract amendment no.1 and authorized the Town Manager to execute in the amount not to exceed $12,872.00 for Entellus contract CON‑20‑100‑ENG‑A1, and authorized the Town Manager to execute Cooperative Purchase Agreement in the amount not to exceed $156,667.42 for Markham Contracting contract CON‑21‑163‑ENG, and waived the 14‑day wait period to sign the contracts.
- Adopted Resolution 2021‑01, Increasing the Fees for the Police Department Off‑duty Program. The new rates will become effective in 30 days.
Study Session. During the Council Study Session, code clarifications were presented that will clear up any misinterpretation of the code relating to pad heights for non-hillside residential lots. Discussions on development of residential lots in non-hillside areas began in January of 2020 and over a dozen meetings have been held to get input and feedback from residents and the development community, and received technical reviews from the Planning Commission. At the May 27th Town Council meeting, the code clarifications will be presented for formal consideration.
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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May 18th - Planning Commission, CANCELLED
May 27th - Town Council Meeting, 6:00 pm via Zoom
May 31st - Memorial Day, Town Offices Closed
June 1st - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm via Zoom
June 2nd - Coffee with a Cop, 7:30 am via Zoom
June 2nd - Board of Adjustment, 5:30 pm via Zoom
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Remember to check the Town's website for meeting updates, changes, and agendas.
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Paradise Valley Resorts are Hiring! |
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Paradise Valley's world-class resorts are hiring. There are jobs available in nearly every department including positions such as housekeeper, groundskeeper, dishwashers, pool attendants, pool servers, security, bell services, phone operators, etc. These positions are full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary.
If you or someone you know is looking for work, this is a great time to join the hospitality industry. Forward this email to friends and family and let them know they can click on the logos below to learn which positions are available and how to apply.
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