NE Valley Times

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

Under Biesemeyer's 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 encourage 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.

The 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. Participants must commit to five sessions starting Sept. 11.

The Transportation and Streets department will install approximately 75 multimodal detection systems throughout Scottsdale 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 is being deployed adjacent to high school campuses where activity increases nearly 1,000% during the school year.

Public meetings for the week of Aug. 12 include:

- Human Relations Commission: 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12

- City Council Special Meeting: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13

- Transportation Commission: 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15

For the week of Aug. 19:

- Tourism Development Commission: 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20

- City Council Special Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20

- City Council Meeting: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20

- City Council Meeting and Work Study Session: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21

- Parks and Recreation Commission: 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21

- Airport Advisory Commission: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21

- Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee: 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22

Upcoming events include Unicorn World at WestWorld on Saturday-Sunday, Aug.17-18; "Catch a Ride Backpack Drive" on Tuesday, Aug.20; Splash & Groove on Saturday, Aug.24; ongoing Scottsdale ArtWalks every Thursday evening; various events at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts; McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events; Western Spirit activities; and Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Scottsdale Airport’s blood drive will take place from 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug.26 at Aviation Business Center with participants entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 grocery gift cards.

Additionally:

- Arcadia High School senior Alia Holt represented Arizona at Sister Cities International Youth Summit.

- Ten delegates will travel to Interlaken for their partnership's anniversary celebration.

- A free event "Explore County Clare Night" will be held on Sept.12 in Phoenix.

Southbound Loop101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard is closed through mid-October with alternative routes available via Raintree Drive southbound on-ramp.

Job openings include Stock Clerk positions requiring high school diploma or GED equivalent and two years’ experience in warehousing environments.

Quick links are provided for city services including reporting issues via Scottsdale EZ and staying updated on road improvement projects via Traffic Restrictions Map.