2017-19 City Council Goals

Based on discussions at the City Council's January 7, 2017 retreat.

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Improve the city's infrastructure to meet current standards and provide for managed future growth
Build the city's tax base by supporting and expanding the business community
Manage growth pressure through careful planning
Build on the city's superb quality of life
Ensure our city is a safe place for our residents and visitors
Other goals/projects

Improve the city's infrastructure to meet current standards and provide for managed future growth

This Year

  • Explore and implement new funding for transportation needs.
  • Continue to conduct sidewalk and sidewalk access apron inventory each year to improve pedestrian safety.
  • Implement a phased approach to connecting multiple dwelling units and business community to fiber optics.
  • Pursue a transfer of jurisdiction of Hwy 211 within the city limits to the City of Sandy as a step toward creating a safe pedestrian connection.
  • Continue to work toward expansion of fiber optic network in the business community.
  • Explore solutions to traffic problems at the library crosswalk, pending availability of funds for the long term solution identified in the Transportation Systems Plan.  Work with ODOT to improve signal timing on Hwy 26.

Next Two Years

  • As funding becomes available, implement plan for 362nd Ave,  Kate Schmitz Street and Bell Street extensions.
  • Complete a facility assessment for long-term needs.
  • Complete upgrades to security and accessibility to City Hall.

Long Range

  • Identify a strategy to fund and build small individual landscaped medians on Hwy 26 east of 362nd.
  • Look for opportunities to purchase land that can be used for community purposes in the future.
  • Explore opportunities to improve pedestrian crossing at the east/west end of town across Hwy 26.
  • Explore options to include a parking garage at or during the Cedar Ridge development.
  • Expand City Hall frontage.

Build the city's tax base by supporting and expanding the business community

This Year

  • Continue the Urban Renewal "facade" program.
  • Maintain and build on the downtown community events (First Fridays, Trick or Treat Trail, Christmas Tree Lighting)

Next Two Years

  • Explore incentives to promote new business construction on vacant land and underdeveloped properties.
  • Develop a Pleasant Street Master Plan.
  • Complete development and licensing program on SandyNet software.

Long Range

  • Encourage location or development of a brew pub/restaurant.
  • Encourage development of other dining opportunities to complement the offerings of existing businesses.
  • Continue to seek medical facility that provide 24-hour service.
  • Encourage development of a destination hotel/restaurant/conference center.
  • Encourage development of apartments and condominiums on the top floors of downtown commercial buildings.

Manage growth pressure through careful planning

This Year

  • Expand the urban growth boundary to increase the potential supply of larger residential lots.
  • Identify ways to provide more "move up" home opportunities for Sandy residents.
  • Fine tune zoning; e.g., consolidation of I-3 and I-2 zones.
  • Finalize implementation of new system software with the eventual goal to reduce turnaround time for development applications.

Next Two Years

  • Annex islands (properties surrounded by city limits) into the city.

Build on the city's superb quality of life

This Year

  • Improve communication for city events and issues.
  • Look for ways for the city to recognize notable achievements and people in the community.
  • Complete the update of the park master plan.
  • Develop Master plan for community center/pool facility and implement operational funding.
  • Construct second planned dog park.

Next Two Years

  • In cooperation with other agencies, develop a mountain bike trail in Sandy.
  • Explore options to promote the development of "smart homes" within new subdivisions.
  • Explore options for outdoor art installations.

Long Range

  • Continue to seek funding for the bike/ped connection to the Springwater Trail.
  • Plan for a loop trail system within the city and develop a strategy for funding it.
  • Seek options for an RV park and camping for short-term stays.

Ensure our city is a safe place for our residents and visitors

This Year

  • Continue communication of resources for neighborhood watch programs.

Next Two Years

  • Increase officer safety by increasing police resources (personnel, equipment, etc.)
  • Develop warming/emergency Shelter Facility

Other goals/projects

This Year

  • Continue to build relationships between the City Council and other local governments and community organizations.
  • Continue to explore ways to encourage the city's growing Spanish-speaking population to participate in city government, educational resources, and community activities.  Examine ways that city facilities could be used for educational purposes.
  • Identify strategies for eliminating the "digital divide" in Sandy.
  • Update and implement a branding strategy.  Identify funding mechanism for a branding plan.
  • Establish youth council.

Next Two Years

  • Identify new grant opportunities for city projects.
  • Work with Oregon Trail School District to develop ROTC program.
  • Explore options for Youth Programs and Internships.
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