Don't Miss National Night Out 2023! |
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It’s that time again! Join the fabulous members of the Sandy Police Department for National Night Out, Tuesday August 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Sandy Bluff Park!
For a second year in a row, the Sandy PD is partnering with the D31 Foundation to host this FREE community event, complete with free dinner and 16 free carnival style games!
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Tickets will be sold for $1 each, and can be used for shaved ice, popcorn, and a turn at the dunk tank (2 tickets). There will also be a raffle with amazing prizes! Last year’s event saw over 600 attendees, so don’t miss out on all the fun!
All proceeds from National Night Out go to the Sandy Police Department’s annual Shop With a Cop program, which helps provide gifts for kids in need during the holidays.
This event would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors. Our thanks to Clackamas County Bank, Gresham Ford, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, Wippersnappers, and the D31 Foundation for all of their contributions!
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And you can let SAM do the driving for you by catching a ride on the trolley! The trolley will stop at the Bright Beginnings parking lot (Cascadia Ridge), Evan St, Meinig Park, the Old Cedar Ridge School / Community Campus Park, the High School and Sandy Bluff Park. We’ll run this loop starting at 5:30 p.m. with the last pickup at 8:40 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
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Cost Effective Solutions
for Improving Our Wastewater System
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The City of Sandy established the Manhole Rehabilitation Program to repair the manholes in our wastewater system, effectively leveraging ratepayer dollars to help keep groundwater out of our wastewater pipes to minimize excess flows at the treatment plant.
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Under the Manhole Rehabilitation Program, we have inspected about 1,200 manholes throughout the city. After identifying those in need of repair, crews apply specialized grout to specific areas where infiltration is occurring. Particular attention is paid to the inlet and outlet pipe collars, and connection joints of each barrel and cone section. In some cases, a full bench rebuild is required due to years of wastewater flow eroding the channel. This ensures a thorough repair and prevents future infiltration. In more complex situations, chemical injection grouting is used as crews drill holes near areas of leakage and inject grout into the soil behind the manhole wall, creating a watertight barrier. The drilled holes are then sealed with cement compounds.
Over 300 of the highest priority manhole repairs have already been completed under this program, with more to come. Please visit our website for much more information on the Sandy Clean Waters wastewater system improvement program.
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August Movies and Concerts in Meinig Park |
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We've had a blast so far this summer hosting movies and concerts under the beautiful firs in Meinig Park, and we can't wait to keep the fun going in August!
Still to come this summer:
Concerts:
Movies:
All concerts and movies are free events! Movies will start at dusk. Concerts will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m., and will offer food and drinks for purchase onsite. Plus, we're holding "Split the Bucks" raffle during concerts, with lucky winners going home with some cash, and the rest of the funds raised will be donated back into the Summer Sounds and Starlight Cinema Program!
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Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy Taken by the Sky, Nate Botsford, and Puss in Boots in July! These events wouldn't be possible without our fantastic sponsors: Clackamas County Bank, Ever Fresh Fruit Co., Timberline Lodge, Washman, Sandy Les Schwab, Hoodview, Timberline Rentals, Just Rum, Bill's Automotive, Wippersnappers, Dick Hannah, Smoky Hearth and Konell Construction. |
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Join the Transit Advisory Board |
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The Transit Advisory Board meets quarterly to assess Sandy's transit needs and discuss ways to spread the word about the benefits of public transportation and our world class transit system, Sandy Area Metro (SAM). The board also provides valuable input to ensure that transit remains equitable and accessible for all.
Currently SAM is in the process of creating new routes, securing state and federal grant funding for projects, and electrifying our fleet. There are also opportunities to attend annual conferences within the state and gain knowledge on the latest trends in public transit. It's an exciting time to be a TAB member!
If joining the TAB intrigues you and you want to look before you take the leap, our next meeting is September 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Operations Center, located at 16610 Champion Way.
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Staying Prepared for Power Outages
During Fire Season
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As we experience longer and hotter summers, the danger of wildfire in our area is increasing. But beyond the immediate concerns about fire itself, residents should also be aware of the increasing likelihood of summer safety-related power outages.
Portland General Electric has put together a list of steps we can all take to make outages easer to manage:
Stay in the Know
Update your email address and phone number with PGE online, on the PGE app, or by calling PGE so they can send you notices in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Create a Summer Outage Kit
Summer outages are different than winter outages. Plan for household needs and gather what you’ll need to stay cool, fed and hydrated. Below are a few basic items, and you'll find a more robust checklist for a PSPS here.
- Battery- or hand-powered radio and fans
- Car chargers for cell phones and electronic devices
- Bottled water for people and animals (if you rely on electricity to pump water)
- Frozen cold packs or water frozen in bags or plastic bottles (keep ready in your freezer)
- Emergency phone numbers, including PGE Customer Service: 503-228-6322
Make a Plan
The outage kit checklist also has a planning checklist on the back, but you can start here for the basics:
- Plan ahead to relocate with a friend, family member or to a shelter, especially if you have a medical condition that requires electricity or you work or learn from home
- Always keep ice packs in your freezer to keep food cold until you can get ice
- Plan for feeding and watering pets or livestock, if well pumps don't have power
- Consider buying a backup generator and follow manufacturers' guidelines for its safe operation
- Plan your wildfire evacuation route if needed (see your county's evacuation guide)
- Create a line of defense around your home
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You know they can bite and buzz in your ears, but what else do you know?
Kids can get an up-close look at mosquitoes with Rick Reynolds, author of the Mosquitula books. Look at larvae under magnification, get free books and other fun stuff, play the "Fight the Bites!" game, and go on a bug-friendly scavenger hunt!
Through hands-on activities and fun lessons, the Busy Bugs program empowers young entomologists to discover the unique characteristics and behaviors of mosquitos. Kids will learn about the mosquito life cycle and how to safely live with them.
- Wednesday, August 30, 2:00 p.m. - Meinig Park Gazebo
- Thursday, August 31, 2:00 p.m. - Hoodland Public Library
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Current Land Use Applications |
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Here's the latest in our comprehensive database of active land use applications, complete with links to public meetings, documents, plans, maps, explanatory videos, staff reports, and other materials! You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.
Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.
New Meetings Platform:
The City has rolled out a new and improved public meetings platform that will be fully integrated with our main website! Check it out here!
This new integration means you can easily access all city information in one convenient place, and even search for meeting content, website information, and even municipal code language right from the main search bar at the upper right of our website homepage!
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