Sandy City Council
Who serves, and the Sandy City Council meetings and work sessions written up since 2020: what was on the agenda, what the council decided, and links to the official minutes, agenda and video for each. Newest first by default; choose oldest first to follow events over time.
Council members
Next meeting: None posted. Check the city's notices.
At a glance
Sandy has 308 meetings written up, from January 7, 2020 to October 20, 2026: 249 City Council and 59 City Council work session.
By year: 2026 (39), 2025 (42), 2024 (43), 2023 (46), 2022 (48), 2021 (45), and 2020 (45).
Those meetings recorded 282 counted votes; 78 were not unanimous.
Topics residents raised most often: central wasatch commission funding (8 meetings), alta canyon funding (8 meetings), truck parking (7 meetings), short-term rentals (6 meetings), and affordable housing (6 meetings).
- Meetings
- 308
- From approved minutes
- 292
- Work sessions
- 59
- Canceled
- 0
How minutes work. Minutes are the official record of a meeting. The council approves them at a later meeting, so the newest meetings have only an agenda, or draft minutes, until then. Meetings marked Approved minutes are written from that approved record. Ones marked Agenda only describe what was scheduled; we add the results once the minutes are posted.
2026
October 2026
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Canyon Gate rezone and plan change on reconsideration after Sept. 15 denial, with rental limits added
On reconsideration of its Sept. 15 action, the Sandy City Council approved the Canyon Gate rezone (5-2) and development agreement (5-2) and the general-plan change (6-1) for 7.2 acres at 825 E. 9085 S., after the developer added limits on rentals. The council also heard that the state proposes leasing the Justice Court building for a district court from July 2027, and got an update on the Sandy Recreation Center, which is set to open Dec. 14. Water conservation plan adopted on consent.
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy draft minutes record station-area determination and police property transfer; water plan returns for adoption
The October 13 draft minutes record unanimous approval of consent items, including the station-area impracticability determination, police property transfer and October 6 minutes. The council held the water-plan hearing; adoption is scheduled separately for October 20. These minutes remain draft pending approval.
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves CDBG appointment and Centennial Parkway dedication on consent calendar by unanimous voice vote
On a consent calendar that carried by unanimous voice vote, the council adopted Resolution 26-91C appointing Jan Wangsgard to the Community Development Block Grant Committee and Ordinance 26-57 dedicating part of Centennial Parkway between 10200 South and Mall Ring Road, and approved the Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 minutes. The station area plan impracticability determination was an information item that returns for a vote. The council recessed to a brief Redevelopment Agency meeting. In reports, Chief Administrative Officer Martin Jensen said the Breakaway concert at America First Field drew 36 noise complaints on Friday, and council members discussed concert noise complaints and the Crescent View bond open houses. The council approved these minutes Oct. 13, 2026.
September 2026
Tue, Sep 29 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council interviews CDBG committee candidate and previews Centennial Parkway street dedication
The council interviewed Jan Wangsgard for the Community Development Block Grant Committee and was briefed on re-dedicating part of Centennial Parkway as a public street. The applicant pulled a building height code amendment from the agenda. The council approved draft minutes, adopted the county bond election interlocal agreement and went into a closed session at 6:03 p.m.
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy holds hearing on $30 million bond for Crescent View property and hears wildland mitigation grant update
The council held a public hearing on issuing up to $30 million in general obligation bonds and a public meeting on the ballot arguments, after hearing an interlocal agreement for the 2026 special bond election. The Fire Department reported a three-year wildland mitigation grant, and the council discussed moving up a Police Department management study. All items were information or hearing items.
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects Hagan Road rezone and adopts detached ADU rules 4-2
The council honored Rebekah Cowdell and Steve Fairbanks with its civic engagement and Noal Bateman lifetime service awards, then met jointly with the Planning Commission on the Land Development Code update. A motion to adopt the Hagan Road rezone from R-1-20 to R-1-20A failed to get a majority. The council amended and then adopted the detached accessory dwelling unit ordinance required by SB 284 on a 4-2 vote, and went into closed session at 9:16 p.m.
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves voter pamphlet argument for Crescent View bond and names Rebekah Cowdell civic engagement honoree
The council adopted a resolution approving its argument in favor of the Crescent View Middle School general obligation bond for the voter pamphlet, with the council's changes, and selected Rebekah Cowdell for the 2026 Civic Engagement Award, both by roll call without a tally in the notes. It also heard a Public Utilities management study, previewed a Hagan Road rezone and detached accessory dwelling unit rules required by SB 284. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer joined at 5:47 p.m. and was excused at 10:14 p.m.
August 2026
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council installs 2026-27 Youth Council and Youth Court in brief meeting
The council met briefly to install the 2026-27 Sandy Youth Council, which has 56 members from 11 high schools, and the Sandy Youth Court. Judge Paul Farr administered the oaths. The council adjourned at 5:30 p.m. with no votes recorded other than adjournment.
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy hears Creek Road safety study and roundabout analysis for 11000 South and 1000 East
Public Works presented a joint Sandy and Cottonwood Heights safety study of the roughly four-mile Creek Road corridor and a consultant study that found a roundabout at 11000 South and 1000 East near Alta High School would have a net 20-year safety benefit of $6.7 million over a traffic signal. The city has a Wasatch Front Regional Council grant for the intersection. The council also heard a flood damage report. No votes beyond the consent calendar.
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council puts $30 million Crescent View Middle School bond on Nov. 3 ballot after reconsidering 6-1
The council voted 6-1 on reconsideration to submit a general obligation bond of up to $30 million for acquiring and renovating the former Crescent View Middle School property to voters at a special election on Nov. 3, 2026. Earlier motions for $30 million and for the mayor's recommended $21 million each failed 3-4. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was the lone no vote on reconsideration.
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reviews up to $30 million bond for Crescent View, codifies advice-and-consent process
The council heard a proposal for general obligation bonds of up to $30 million to buy the former Crescent View Middle School property, with a November 2026 election and a September 22 hearing; the mayor recommended $21 million. It adopted Ordinance 26-54 codifying the advice-and-consent process by roll call and reappointed three CDBG Committee members. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer was excused at 8:46 p.m. The vote breakdown is not in the notes.
July 2026
Tue, Jul 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects request for three-scenario Crescent View bond language, plans to bring bond language back
The council reviewed recreation center membership fees, got a mid-year update on the MVP shelter and discussed bond options for the Crescent View Middle School property. A motion by Council Member Brooke Christensen to request ballot language for three scenarios failed, though a majority signaled support for bringing bond language back the following week. Bond counsel estimated a rate of about 4.1%. The vote tally is not in the notes.
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts surplus property code changes and starts planning chamber remodel
The council adopted Ordinance 26-53 amending Title 7 on surplus real and personal property by roll call and held a work session with Galloway Architects on goals for remodeling the council chambers and executive suite. Council members also discussed the Crescent View Middle School ballot decisions. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council confirms five department heads, rejects Canyon Gate plan change on 3-3 vote and asks for development agreement
The council gave advice and consent to the treasurer, city engineer, communications director, economic development director and police chief, and heard that the proposed Crescent View Middle School purchase is $17 million for 17.24 acres. A motion to adopt the Canyon Gate general plan amendment for 7.2 acres failed 3-3; the council then voted by roll call to direct staff to draft a development agreement with the Boyer Company. Salt Lake County council members briefed the council on county services.
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council overrides mayor's line-item veto of $93,100 water appropriation 5-1-1 and elects Marci Houseman chair
The council voted 5-1-1 to override the mayor's line-item veto of a $93,100 appropriation for water capital outlays in the fiscal 2026-27 budget, which required five votes. It also elected Marci Houseman chair and Brooke Christensen vice chair, previewed the Canyon Gate rezone and general plan amendment for 7.2 acres and heard a first reading of a proposal to move to seven council districts. Several speakers backed Central Wasatch Commission funding.
June 2026
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council merges Public Works and Public Utilities and adopts year-end budget adjustments
The council adopted Ordinance 26-50 merging the Public Works and Public Utilities departments and Resolution 26-65C raising fiscal 2026 appropriations, both by roll call without a tally in the notes. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at about 6:30 p.m., after proposing a funding study for a public safety building. Residents also raised water rates and fireworks.
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2026-27 budget 7-0 and confirms Martin Jensen as chief administrative officer
The council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 Sandy City budget and the Alta Canyon Recreation District budget, each 7-0, after passing four budget amendments, and approved the mayor's appointment of Martin Jensen as CAO by roll call. It also heard an administration update on buying Crescent View Middle School property and honored CAO Shane Pace as the Utah City Managers Association's City Manager of the Year. A dozen speakers during public comment backed Central Wasatch Commission funding. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:22 p.m.
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes on 13 budget amendments, including Central Wasatch Commission funding, and meets CAO nominee Martin Jensen
The council voted on 13 council member budget amendment proposals for fiscal 2026-27, including moving money away from the Central Wasatch Commission appropriation to main line replacement and adjusting the mayor's office budget, and continued the budget hearing. Mayor Zoltanski nominated Martin Jensen as chief administrative officer as an information item. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa was excused at about 9:25 p.m. Most amendments passed on 5-1 or 6-0 votes.
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council creates Communications Department, previews Scott Cowdell Park housing concept and tables purchasing-power ordinance
The council adopted Ordinance 26-48 creating a Communications department as amended, adopted the public safety retirement rate pickup, tabled Council Member Alison Stroud's purchasing-power analysis ordinance and added a $5,000-a-year Senior Center equipment proposal to the budget amendment shortlist. A concept for 61 homes on a 4.15-acre site at Scott Cowdell Park was previewed. The roll-call breakdowns are not in the notes.
May 2026
Tue, May 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council asks for itemized executive pay data, adopts tax rate resolutions 6-0 and continues FY 2026-27 budget hearing
The council continued its fiscal 2026-27 budget hearings, adopting Resolutions 26-63C (leaving the current tax rate unchanged) and 26-64C, each 6-0, and voting 5-1 to ask for itemized prior-year and projected compensation for executive and elected officials before acting on pay. It also heard the Metropolitan Water District's fiscal 2027 budget, a state retirement pickup for public safety workers and a first reading of a General Fund purchasing power analysis. Council Member Brooke Christensen was excused after the first vote.
Tue, May 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours roundabout for possible use near Alta High School and annexes a KSEL Drive parcel
Council members toured a roundabout in Cottonwood Heights that Public Works said could be a model for 11000 South and 1000 East near Alta High School, heard more fiscal 2027 department budget presentations and adopted Ordinance 26-47 annexing a parcel on KSEL Drive. The roll-call tally is not recorded.
Tue, May 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 7.82-acre La Caille parcel, adopts 2026 CDBG plan and hears communications division proposal
The council adopted Ordinance 26-46 annexing about 7.82 acres on Wasatch Boulevard (La Caille 2), adopted the 2026 CDBG annual action plan and renewed Sandy's membership in the Salt Lake County HOME Consortium for fiscal 2027-2029. It heard a first reading of a proposal to put a Division of Communications in the city code. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer was excused at 8:25 p.m. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, May 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts tentative $200 million budget 7-0 and annexes five small areas
The council voted 7-0 to adopt the mayor's roughly $200 million tentative fiscal 2026-27 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District, which includes no property tax increase, a 2.5% cost-of-living raise and a 2% to 4% department reduction target. It adopted five annexation ordinances and a resolution on a police headquarters feasibility study that now includes the Arbor building, and held a hearing on disposing of surplus property. The chair declined the mayor's request to show a budget video, and Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer raised a point of order.
April 2026
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council takes budget and finance training from outside consultants; no actions
The council spent its work session on Utah municipal budget and finance training from Kerri and Frank Nakamura, then held a closed session. CAO Shane Pace was named City Manager of the Year, and the mayor's fiscal 2027 tentative budget will be presented the following week.
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts RV parking rules, renews shelter agreement and tables police headquarters study
The council adopted RV parking rules in Title 14 and a new agreement with Shelter the Homeless for the MVP facility, held a hearing on the 2026 CDBG plan with $429,396 in funding and tabled a police headquarters feasibility study until the next week. It also heard the Fire Department's annual report and a briefing on detached accessory dwelling units. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at 8:13 p.m. and Brooke D'Sousa at 9:22 p.m. Roll-call breakdowns are not in the notes.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes four more small areas, hears owner-occupancy tools and renews county recreation center funding
The council adopted ordinances annexing four small areas (Altavilla 3 and 4 and two others), approved an interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for TRCC funding for the Sandy Recreation Center, and discussed ways to enforce owner occupancy in housing. The mayor said the $3 million county grant and a Miller Foundation donation will help close the recreation center budget shortfall. Vote breakdowns for the roll-call votes are not in the notes.
Tue, Apr 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 19 small areas and tables eight after residents object to forced annexation and ask for a Granite vote
After a public hearing on 27 annexations, the council adopted 19 annexation ordinances and tabled eight. The tabling motion passed 5-1 and the consent-style adoption of 18 passed 6-0, with Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer excused; a separate ordinance adding animal rights to one parcel's zoning passed 6-0. Speakers, many from the Granite area, asked the council to stop the annexations until a vote on incorporating Granite.
March 2026
Tue, Mar 31 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council limits full-time benefited positions in code and begins five more annexations
The council adopted Ordinance 26-06 adding a Title 4 limit on full-time benefited positions, adopted resolutions of intent to annex five more small areas, heard a UDOT Cottonwood Canyons update and recognized Sandy Explorer Post 9550. Votes other than the consent calendar were not tallied in the notes.
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts housing report 6-1 and names new recreation center the Sandy Recreation Center 4-2
The council adopted Resolution 26-44C, the Building Our Future housing workshop report, 6-1 after rejecting 2-5 a motion to allow small-lot single-family homes citywide. Acting for the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District, it named the new facility the Sandy Recreation Center on a 4-2 vote. It also heard a first reading of RV parking rules and a proposed police chief. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at about 8:00 p.m.
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones church site on 10600 South and Fortner lot for six townhomes, starts Land Development Code rewrite
The council adopted Ordinance 26-05 rezoning the 1.94-acre 106 Church site to R-1-10 and Ordinance 26-04 rezoning 0.65 acre on 1000 East to RM(12), conditioned on a development agreement and plat limiting it to six lots sold on the open market. In a joint session with the Planning Commission it began a two-year Land Development Code update with consultants Psomas, and it reviewed the draft housing workshop report. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council previews church-lot and Fortner rezones, starts nine annexations and adopts budget priorities
The council previewed two rezones: one that would add three residential lots at a church site on 10600 South and one that would allow six townhome-style units on a 0.65-acre site on 1000 East. It adopted its fiscal 2026-27 budget priorities, adopted resolutions of intent to annex nine areas, and heard a first reading of a proposal on staffing counts. Four residents opposed the Fortner rezone. Votes beyond the consent calendar were not tallied in the notes.
February 2026
Tue, Feb 24 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears amphitheater update and reviews draft fiscal 2027 budget priorities
The council heard Sandy Amphitheater's 2024 and 2025 season results, reviewed draft council budget priorities for fiscal 2026-27 and approved the Jan. 20 minutes on the consent calendar. The CAO reported a notice of a proposed incorporation of the Granite area and its possible effect on the city. No other votes were taken.
Tue, Feb 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council amends Redevelopment Agency agreement for Sego Lily Drive site and consents to Arbor Plaza purchase
The council adopted Resolution 26-06C, an amended interlocal agreement with the Redevelopment Agency on a site on Sego Lily Drive, and gave consent for the city to proceed with the Arbor Plaza purchase and related bonding, both by roll call. It also received its twice-yearly rules of procedure training. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer was absent for part of the meeting. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts elected-official compensation limits, hears Series 2026 bond hearing and New Castle Drive fence complaints
The council adopted Ordinance 26-03 limiting elected officials' fringe benefits, held a public hearing on up to $9 million in Series 2026 bonds for the Arbor Plaza purchase and a Council Chambers remodel, heard an economic outlook and a plan to buy Arbor Plaza by March 2, and previewed a police headquarters proposal. Ten residents spoke about the aging New Castle Drive fence. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
January 2026
Tue, Jan 27 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sets budget priorities in workshop; CAO calls fiscal 2027 a hard budget
The council held a budget priorities workshop led by facilitator Matt Dixon. CAO Shane Pace said fiscal 2027 would be a hard budget, with public safety the top priority followed by pay to retain experienced staff, and that departments were asked to cut budgets by 2% to 4%. The council developed priorities for staff to compile; no votes were taken.
Tue, Jan 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sets $9 million bond ceiling for Arbor Plaza purchase, creates Cairns housing zone agreement and tables a Dimple Dell Road annexation
The council adopted bond parameters for buying and financing the $12 million Arbor Plaza office building with a ceiling of $9 million, adopted agreements with the Redevelopment Agency to sell about one acre near America First Field for affordable housing and to fund the Sandy Cairns Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone, adopted the Automall zone matrix, and tabled a Dimple Dell Road annexation until a title issue is resolved. It also heard first readings of campaign finance and elected-official compensation proposals. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council confirms Ben Hill as parks director and tells staff to prepare bond parameters for $12 million Arbor Plaza purchase
The council approved the mayor's appointment of Ben Hill as Parks and Recreation director by roll call and voted unanimously to direct staff to put a bond parameters resolution for the Arbor Plaza office building on the next week's agenda. The city is under contract to buy the building for $12 million. The council also heard a waste district update, an Automall zone code proposal and a privacy training.
Tue, Jan 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Cyndi Sharkey chair and Alison Stroud vice chair, sets liaison assignments
The new council elected Cyndi Sharkey chair and Alison Stroud vice chair, both through the first meeting in July 2026, and approved 2026 liaison appointments, including a 6-1 vote for Sharkey as the first Legislative Policy Committee liaison. It also met a proposed Parks and Recreation director as an information item and completed open meetings training. Mayor Monica Zoltanski was excused at 5:45 p.m.
Mon, Jan 5 · City Council · 12:00 p.m.
Sandy holds 2026 council oath of office ceremony; no meeting or action
The city held its noon oath of office ceremony for the council on Jan. 5, 2026, with remarks by Council Members Brooke Christensen, Kris Coleman-Nicholl and Brooke D'Sousa and the oath administered by Judge Paul Farr. The notice states the council would not convene a meeting or take action on any item. No minutes were posted.
2025
December 2025
Tue, Dec 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council holds final housing workshop, vacates Hale Centre Theatre plaza dedication and hires firm for utilities study; Robinson and Mecham say farewell
After the fifth and final housing workshop, the council approved on its consent calendar vacating the public dedication of the plaza next to the Hale Centre Theatre, an agreement with the state economic opportunity office, an award for a Public Utilities management study, an intent to annex about six acres on Dimple Dell Road and a shared-use annexation notice. Council Members Zach Robinson and Ryan Mecham, who did not seek re-election, gave parting remarks at their last meeting. All votes were by unanimous voice vote.
Tue, Dec 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts 2026 legislative priorities, honors retiring chief and parks director, and holds hearing on city property sales including Hale Centre Theatre
The council honored Wayne Niederhauser, Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina and Police Chief Greg Severson, approved eight 2026 legislative priorities, heard a hearing on selling four city properties including the Hale Centre Theatre and plaza, and reviewed an agreement to pass transient room tax revenue to the Larry H. Miller Company for America First Field upgrades. All votes were by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:41 p.m.
November 2025
Tue, Nov 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Creek Road rezone and budget carryover, canvasses election and hears campaign-conduct comments
The council adopted Ordinance 25-26 rezoning about 1.5 acres on Creek Road, adopted three carryover resolutions with a 6-0 vote each, approved a Redevelopment Agency recess and canvassed the Nov. 4 general election. The fifth housing workshop was tabled to Dec. 16. More than 30 speakers addressed the recent campaign. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:31 p.m.
Tue, Nov 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts boundary-adjustment code changes and hears public criticism and defense of election campaign conduct
The council adopted Ordinance 25-25 on property boundary adjustments, previewed a Creek Road rezone and the fiscal 2025 budget carryover, and heard a state HOA ombudsman and a mosquito abatement district tax proposal. During public comment, 12 speakers addressed conduct in the recent municipal campaign, including calls to adopt sign and disclosure rules; Council Member Cyndi Sharkey responded that she had abided by the voluntary fair campaign pledge. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
October 2025
Tue, Oct 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears 9400 South safety study and learns of $3 million county grant for new recreation center
The council heard Public Works recommendations for improving safety on 9400 South between 1300 East and Wasatch Boulevard, previewed Land Development Code changes on property boundary adjustments and approved an Extra Mile Day proclamation. The mayor reported a $3 million Salt Lake County TRCC award for the new Sandy Community and Recreation Center, with free memberships for residents under 18. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 6:07 p.m.
Tue, Oct 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours Metropolitan Water District, hears proposed property tax increases in FY28 and FY31
The council met at the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy for a presentation and a tour of the Little Cottonwood Water Treatment Plant. General Manager Annalee Munsey covered district history, capital projects, Sandy's commitments and proposed property tax increases in FY28 and FY31, and projected water rate increases. No votes were recorded.
Tue, Oct 14 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy holds fourth housing workshop on housing types and locations; fifth workshop added
The council held the fourth housing workshop, reviewing a draft vision statement, six housing types, future land use categories and a prioritization exercise, and added a fifth workshop for November. It then voted by roll call to convene a closed session. Council Director Dustin Fratto said next week's meeting would include a Metropolitan Water District tour.
September 2025
Tue, Sep 30 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts brewpub code changes and annexes 1.07 acres on 1000 East, then tours Fire Station 31
The council adopted ordinances expanding where brewpubs may operate under Title 21 and Title 15, annexed about 1.07 acres on 1000 East near 8600 South with R-1-10 and R-2-10 zoning, adopted the One Kind Act joint resolution and toured the Fire Station 31 construction site. One council member was concerned about the expanded area and felt brewpubs belong only in the Cairns district. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Sep 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts county hazard mitigation plan, extends temporary council rules and hears Wasatch HAWK crossing options
The council adopted the Salt Lake County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, extended temporary amendments to its rules and procedures, and appointed Mark M. Taylor to the Historic Preservation Committee. Public Works proposed 2220 East as the site for a HAWK pedestrian crossing on Wasatch Boulevard, and staff presented brewpub code amendments with a positive Planning Commission recommendation. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs public utilities management study and creates civic engagement award
The council directed staff to issue a request for proposals for a management and operations study of the Public Utilities Department and adopted a resolution creating an annual Civic Engagement Award, with the first award to be given posthumously to Donald Gerdy. It also heard a county hazard mitigation plan as an information item. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes. The mayor was excused.
Tue, Sep 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy holds third housing workshop to rank key issues; no votes taken
The council spent the evening in the third of four housing workshops, reviewing questionnaire results to identify and prioritize housing issues. Top concerns were housing options and obstacles to middle housing, appearance and integration into neighborhoods, and senior housing. No votes were taken.
August 2025
Tue, Aug 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes Kershaw and Jameson Point areas, rezones 2.1 acres for EmpoweringU and canvasses primary
The council adopted ordinances annexing the Kershaw area (about 8.85 acres, R-1-8) and the Jameson Point area (about 6.5 acres), rezoned 2.1 acres at 11339 S. 700 E. for EmpoweringU, started a third annexation near 1000 East and canvassed the Aug. 12 municipal primary. The canvass passed with six council members and the mayor voting yes. Roll-call tallies for the other votes are not in the notes.
Tue, Aug 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council previews EmpoweringU rezone, approves South Jordan paving pact and a small RDA land purchase
Vice Chair Ryan Mecham led a short meeting in which the council previewed a request to rezone 2.1 acres at 11339 S. 700 E. for an adult day program, approved an agreement with South Jordan to resurface part of Scheels Lane and an agreement for the Redevelopment Agency to buy about 640 square feet at 10101 S. State Street for future right-of-way. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
July 2025
Tue, Jul 29 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to proceed with $23.5 million Alta Canyon design despite $4.1 million cost increase
The council approved a motion directing staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center after Deputy CAO Martin Jensen reported a cost increase of about $4.1 million; the notes record no tally but say a majority supported the funding options. It also heard a household hazardous waste presentation, a Central Wasatch Commission proposal to admit Holladay and police evidence-room property transfers, and recessed for the Redevelopment Agency board.
Tue, Jul 22 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council holds second housing workshop with developer, regional planning and Gardner Institute presentations
The council devoted the evening to the second of four housing workshops, hearing a developer's view of costs and fees, the Wasatch Front Regional Council's 2050 vision and Gardner Policy Institute data on Sandy's population and housing demand. No votes were taken. Public comment focused on housing and the Alta Canyon rebuild.
Tue, Jul 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones 2.7 acres on 8800 South, adopts parking and appeals code changes, hears Alta Canyon cost risk of about $4 million
The council adopted Ordinance 25-15 rezoning about 2.7 acres at 951 E. 8800 S. from R-1-20A to R-1-8, ordinances on appeals and variances and residential parking, and an animals-at-large amendment. Contractors told the council rising costs could add about $4 million to the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, and the council directed staff to take brew pub recommendations to the Planning Commission. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
Tue, Jul 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy holds first housing workshop and starts two annexations; council seats D'Sousa as chair
In a work session before its regular meeting, the Sandy City Council held the first of four community housing workshops. The council elected Brooke D'Sousa chair and Ryan Mecham vice chair, previewed the Altus rezone at 951 E. 8800 S., adopted resolutions of intent to annex the Kershaw and Jameson Point areas, and heard proposed code changes on appeals, variances, parking and animals running at large. A brew pub calls-for-service analysis found only three alcohol-related calls.
June 2025
Tue, Jun 24 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2025-26 budget 7-0 and funds $25,000 public art program 4-3
The council adopted the FY 2025-26 city and Alta Canyon Recreation District budgets 7-0, set the storm water rate at $7.67 by a 4-3 vote, and funded a $25,000 public art program 4-3. It also approved Herriman's addition to the Trans-Jordan Landfill agreement and a budget transfer on the consent calendar, then recessed for the Redevelopment Agency board.
Tue, Jun 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts council code of conduct and short-term rental certification, tweaks FY 2025-26 budget
The council worked through budget proposals in the continued FY 2025-26 budget hearing, adopted a council code of conduct, approved a short-term rental management certification program and extended its legal services agreement with Cowdell Law. It also heard two Trans-Jordan Landfill items as information. The budget hearing was continued to June 24.
Tue, Jun 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones credit union parcel, adopts event-participation policy and continues budget hearing
The council adopted Ordinance 25-14 rezoning about 0.98 acres at 9260 S. 300 E. to Professional Office for Jordan Credit Union and adopted a policy on city officials' event participation. It also heard a proposed council code of conduct, a Cowdell Law contract extension, a property tax rate analysis and continued the FY 2025-26 budget hearing. Roll-call tallies for the rezone and policy are not in the notes. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer was excused at 8:18 p.m.
Tue, Jun 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council continues FY 2025-26 budget hearing to June 10 and passes a mid-year appropriations increase
The council previewed a rezone for Jordan Credit Union, heard City Journals and a sales and property tax analysis, adopted Resolution 25-22C increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations by roll call, and continued the FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate hearing to June 10. It then recessed for the Redevelopment Agency board.
May 2025
Tue, May 27 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Metropolitan Water District budget and tours property in closed session
The council heard the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy present its FY 2026 budget, then convened a closed session at 6:04 p.m. for an offsite property tour and discussion of real property, and adjourned afterward. Council Member Ryan Mecham announced he will not seek re-election.
Tue, May 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and approves scooter code changes
After more department budget presentations, the council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 25-13 annexing about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive, with R-1-40A zoning. Scooter and e-bike code changes, a CDBG committee appointment and a meeting schedule change passed on the consent calendar. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:29 p.m.
Tue, May 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears department budget requests, including $1 million Miller Foundation commitment for Alta Canyon
The council heard tentative FY 2025-26 budget presentations from police, fire, parks and recreation, administration and economic development, interviewed a candidate for the CDBG Committee and honored the late Don Gerdy, longtime CDBG Committee chair. No votes were taken beyond the consent calendar.
Tue, May 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts tentative FY 2025-26 budget with no tax increase and $1 million in cuts
The council held a public hearing on the mayor's tentative FY 2025-26 budget for the city and the Alta Canyon Recreation District and adopted Resolution 25-17C setting tentative budgets by roll call vote. Mayor Monica Zoltanski said the budget includes about $1 million in cuts from the prior year and no property or sales tax increase. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:20 p.m.
April 2025
Tue, Apr 29 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects Riverside Park rezone, backs brew pub review and defeats park-strip resolution
The council rejected the Riverside Park rezone ordinance, adopted the 2025-2029 CDBG consolidated plan, adopted a resolution directing staff to study brew pub streamlining and expansion, and defeated 3-4 a resolution on removing park strips as a residential design standard. Roll-call tallies for the rezone, CDBG and brew pub votes are not in the notes.
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears chamber report, previews Riverside Park rezone and holds hearing on federal block grant plan
The council heard the South Valley Chamber's 2024 report, was briefed on a requested rezone of land on Riverside Drive, held a public hearing on the 2025-2029 CDBG consolidated plan and discussed expanding where brew pubs may operate. It adopted a resolution authorizing a Salt Lake County agreement for TRCC funding for Bicentennial Park by roll call; the minutes notes do not give the tally.
Tue, Apr 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears $700,000 county grant for Bicentennial Park and opens annexation near Dimple Dell Road
The council heard about a $700,000 Salt Lake County grant for Bicentennial Park, an economic development update and a proposed Cairns housing and transit reinvestment zone, then approved a resolution of intent to annex about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive. Council Member Ryan Mecham was excused at 5:36 p.m.
Tue, Apr 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears economic outlook, fire report and election-law briefing; only consent items voted
The Sandy City Council heard a 2025 economic outlook from Zions Bank, the Fire Department's 2024 annual report and a City Attorney briefing on election and political-activity rules. It also interviewed two Board of Adjustment appointees as information items and approved a consent calendar that included an election-services agreement with Salt Lake County. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at 6:30 p.m.
March 2025
Tue, Mar 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council appoints Schoenfeld to utilities board and adopts temporary rule allowing occasional work sessions
The Sandy City Council appointed J. Daniel Schoenfeld to the Public Utilities Advisory Board with a term through Dec. 31, 2026 and adopted Resolution 25-10C, a temporary amendment to its rules allowing occasional work sessions. It heard about smart truck technology and a Salt Lake County election services agreement that returns next week for action. The council adjourned at 7:04 p.m.; the vote breakdowns are not recorded.
Tue, Mar 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears FY 2025-26 budget preview with no property tax increase and 5.5 percent utility rate request
The Sandy City Council heard the FY 2025-26 budget preview, in which the mayor cited rising costs, a maintained AAA bond rating and no property tax increase, and the Public Utilities Department requested a 5.5 percent rate increase. Department heads outlined their requests, and Human Resources presented a compensation study and plan proposal. The minutes record no votes or dollar amounts, and the council adjourned at about 8:30 p.m.
Mon, Mar 17 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy holds sister city signing ceremony with Bucha, Ukraine
The Sandy City Council notice for March 17, 2025 lists a 6:00 p.m. ceremony for the signing of a sister city proclamation with Bucha, Ukraine, with remarks by Mayor Monica Zoltanski and Council Member Ryan Mecham. The notice lists no votes or council business, and no minutes are available.
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts utilities board bylaws and Metro Fire agreement amendment by roll call; tallies not recorded
The Sandy City Council adopted the Public Utilities Advisory Board bylaws, Resolution 25-07C, and an amendment to the Metro Fire agency interlocal agreement, Resolution 25-08C, each by roll call. It also recessed to convene the Redevelopment Agency, whose agenda included Amendment 2 to the Redsky partnership agreement. The council adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Tue, Mar 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts social media policy and hears wildland fire and Metro Fire agreement updates
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 25-06C, the council social media policy, on a motion that carried without a recorded tally. It heard a wildland fire update and proposed amendments to the Metro Fire interlocal agreement, and residents spoke on a city animal shelter incident. The mayor said Layton Construction was selected to rebuild the Alta Canyon Sports Center. The council adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
February 2025
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2025-26 budget priorities resolution; draft social media policy and temporary work session rule reviewed
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 25-05C setting council budget priorities for FY 2025-26 and beyond by roll call, with the tally not recorded. It reviewed a draft council social media policy and a proposal by Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer to allow occasional work sessions for six months. The council then moved to convene the Redevelopment Agency Board and adjourned at about 6:43 p.m.
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones 0.43 acre for Sandy Towns and adopts fire code ordinance; auditors give clean FY 2024 opinion
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 25-10 rezoning about 0.43 acre on 8600 South from CN to RM(12) by roll call, and adopted an amendment to the fire prevention code on consent. It heard that the auditor issued a clean opinion on the FY 2024 annual financial report and held a second budget priorities workshop. The council adjourned at 8:23 p.m.; no tallies are recorded.
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts short-term rental ordinances 7-0 with changes to vacancy rule and tracking software
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 25-08 on short-term rental business licenses and Ordinance 25-09 on residential short-term rentals, each by roll call 7-0. Ordinance 25-09 passed with three amendments, including removing the one-night vacancy requirement between rentals. The council also heard fire code, fire study, rezone and accessory dwelling unit proposals as information items and adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
January 2025
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears proposal to cut utilities board meetings to six a year; consent passes Justice Court judges
The Sandy City Council reviewed proposed bylaw changes for the Public Utilities Advisory Board, which would meet at least six times a year instead of monthly, and heard a Public Works winter update. The consent calendar passed the 2025 Justice Court temporary judges resolution. Residents spoke on the opening prayer, and the council adjourned at 6:29 p.m. No individual votes are recorded.
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes four areas and rezones a 0.18-acre parcel, with roll-call tallies not recorded
The Sandy City Council adopted four annexation ordinances and a 0.18-acre rezone, each by roll call with tallies not recorded: two small residential areas, Oak Haven and FBAC Development II. It heard the medically vulnerable people shelter quarterly update, honored former County Council Member Jim Bradley and took public comment on the opening prayer. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council holds budget priorities workshop for FY 2026
The Sandy City Council held a budget priorities workshop to set high-level priorities for FY 2026 and later years, led by facilitator Matt Dixon. The mayor tied her priorities to Connect, Protect and Create, including competitive employee pay, Fire Station 31, Public Works Phase 2 and economic development. No votes or dollar amounts were recorded, and the council adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Mon, Jan 13 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy hosts legislative update with state lawmakers at 6 p.m.
The Sandy City Council notice for Jan. 13, 2025 lists a 6:00 p.m. legislative update, Meet Your Legislators, with welcomes from Mayor Monica Zoltanski and five state legislators. The notice lists no votes or council business, and no minutes are available.
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Pace of Progress General Plan 2050 and elects Aaron Dekeyzer chair
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 25-01, replacing the general plan with Pace of Progress: Sandy City General Plan 2050, and elected Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer chair and Council Member Brooke D'Sousa vice chair. It also adopted 2025 committee liaison assignments as amended and heard a first look at a rezone request. Votes carried, but the minutes record no individual votes.
2024
December 2024
Tue, Dec 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to proceed with $19 million hybrid Alta Canyon design and approves 7800 South rezone
The Sandy City Council directed staff to proceed with the hybrid scalable design for the Alta Canyon Sports Center at a proposed $19 million construction cost, rezoned two parcels on 7800 South to RM(10), and appointed Florence Reynolds to the Metropolitan Water District board. It approved General Plan 2050 amendments 7-0 and rejected one proposed by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey 3-4. Tallies for the roll-call votes before the General Plan items are not recorded.
Tue, Dec 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adds three fire positions for a fourth ambulance and annexes Shoshone and Dimple Dell Road areas
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 24-54C raising FY 2025 appropriations to add three fire positions for a fourth ambulance, and annexed about 2.64 acres on Dimple Dell Road and about 10.23 acres on the Shoshone streets, all by roll call with tallies not recorded. It adopted three more intents to annex on consent, heard a first look at a 7800 South rezone and supported two General Plan amendments by unanimous voice vote. Proposed final adoption of the General Plan was set for Jan. 7, 2025.
November 2024
Tue, Nov 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes 6-0 to approve a sister city agreement with Bucha, Ukraine
The Sandy City Council voted 6-0 to suspend its rules and to direct the mayor and council chair to sign a cooperation agreement with Bucha, Ukraine, with Council Member Marci Houseman excused after 8:30 p.m. Residents spoke in favor of the sister city agreement and against a proposed Rocky Mountain Power rate increase. The council also reviewed two appendices of the draft General Plan 2050 and adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Tue, Nov 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes four areas 6-0 including 5.69 acres on Bridger Boulevard and hears fire request for a fourth ambulance
The Sandy City Council adopted four annexation ordinances 6-0 on roll calls, with Council Member Marci Houseman excused: Bridger Boulevard (14 lots, about 5.69 acres) and three smaller areas. It heard the Fire Department request to staff a fourth ambulance, a short-term rental amendment, a General Plan section and a Justice Assistance Grant award of $26,922. The council recessed at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
October 2024
Tue, Oct 22 · City Council · 4:30 p.m.
Sandy council tours park strips, reviews General Plan 2050 sections and sets budget priorities workshop for Dec. 3
The Sandy City Council toured park strips by bus at 4:30 p.m., then heard presentations on the Wasatch Choice Vision and the first two sections of the draft Sandy General Plan 2050, with final adoption tentatively set for Dec. 17. It supported a council member working with staff on park strips in new residential developments and passed a motion to prepare a Dec. 3 budget priorities workshop. A consent calendar carried unanimously by voice vote, and the council convened a closed session at about 9:29 p.m.
Tue, Oct 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council passes FY 2025 budget carryover resolutions 7-0 and adopts code enforcement ordinances; residents split on Highland Drive study
The Sandy City Council passed three FY 2025 budget carryover and fee resolutions 7-0, adopted Ordinance 24-18 on administrative code enforcement and Ordinance 24-17 removing fines from the Land Development Code by roll call, and heard a renewal of the school resource officer agreement with Canyons School District. Residents spoke for and against an environmental impact study on Highland Drive. The council convened a closed session at 6:33 p.m. and adjourned.
Tue, Oct 8 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reviews Alta Canyon design options, budget carryover and code enforcement changes; only consent calendar voted
The Sandy City Council heard the quarterly update on the medically vulnerable people shelter, design options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center, a fire interlocal agreement amendment, FY 2025 budget carryover resolutions, a low-risk state fraud assessment and proposed code enforcement changes. It also previewed three intents to annex. The notes record votes only on the consent calendar and adjournment.
Thu, Oct 3 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy executive branch hosts Alta Canyon Sports Center open house; no council business
The notice for Oct. 3 lists an administrative town hall and open house at the Alta Canyon Sports Center hosted by the executive branch. Council members could attend, but the notice says no council business or final decisions would occur. No minutes exist for this event.
Tue, Oct 1 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council consents to Courtney Booke as city treasurer and hears first reading of tattoo shop zoning proposal
The Sandy City Council presented the 2024 Noal Bateman Award to Patrick Casaday, heard a bulk waste program update and a first reading of a proposal to permit tattoo shops, and consented to the mayor's appointment of Courtney Booke as city treasurer and controller. It then recessed to convene the Redevelopment Agency. The record gives no tally for the appointment.
September 2024
Tue, Sep 24 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 3.96 acres on Glacier Park Lane, starts annexation process on Bridger Boulevard and appoints Planning Commission member
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-16 annexing about 3.96 acres on Glacier Park Lane by roll call, adopted as amended an intent to annex properties on Bridger Boulevard, appointed LaNiece Davenport to the Planning Commission and consented to Britney Ward as assistant public works director and city engineer. It also heard presentations on canyon visitation, a Salt Lake County public safety bond and a lead service line inventory. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at 6:59 p.m.; the record gives no tallies for the votes after the consent calendar.
Tue, Sep 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council interviews Planning Commission candidate and hears fire interlocal fix; Redevelopment Agency item tabled at agency's request
The Sandy City Council interviewed LaNiece Davenport for a regular Planning Commission seat and heard a presentation on an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Unified Fire Service Area that corrects a miscoded zone. A Redevelopment Agency item was tabled at the agency's request on a roll call whose individual votes are not recorded. Mayor Monica Zoltanski was excused at 5:40 p.m. and the council adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Tue, Sep 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours police firearms training facility at Salt Lake Community College
The Sandy City Council scheduled an off-site tour of the Peace Officer Standards and Training firearms training facility at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus public safety training center. The agenda said there was no virtual option and the public could join in person. No minutes were available.
August 2024
Tue, Aug 27 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council installs youth council, interviews Britney Ward for public works post and reviews $40,000 small business liaison contract
The Sandy City Council installed the 2024 Sandy Youth Council, interviewed Britney Ward for assistant director of public works and city engineer, and heard a proposed $40,000 Redevelopment Agency contract with Cottonwood Business Consulting for a small business liaison. No votes were recorded other than consent, a closed session and adjournment.
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council starts annexation of seven parcels on Glacier Park Lane and hears Vision Zero and wildland deployment updates
The Sandy City Council adopted an intent to annex seven parcels, about 3.96 acres, on Glacier Park Lane on its consent calendar, and heard presentations on Vision Zero, the Wasatch Front Regional Council's safety action plan and the Fire Department's wildland deployments. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at 7:15 p.m.
Tue, Aug 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects community renewable energy program resolution, directs staff to move short-term rental amendments and tables committee policy
The Sandy City Council defeated Resolution 24-36C, which would have had the city join the Utah Community Renewable Energy Program, voted to send Council Member Zach Robinson's short-term rental amendments through the standard Land Development Code process and tabled a policy on council committee assignments. Individual votes are not recorded. The council also heard that a temporary air conditioner for the Alta Canyon Sports Center would cost $35,000.
July 2024
Tue, Jul 30 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council appoints Ryan McConaghie fire chief and adopts Willow Creek open space structure and microschool ordinances
The Sandy City Council appointed Ryan McConaghie as fire chief, adopted FY 2024-25 budget adjustments funded by a state shelter mitigation grant, and adopted Ordinance 24-14 on microschools and Ordinance 24-15 on accessory structures in the Open Space District, which allows the Willow Creek maintenance facility, over opposition from neighbors. Roll call results are not itemized in the minutes.
Tue, Jul 23 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears 22 speakers on Alta Canyon recreation center and Willow Creek structures; backs council tour of NHL practice facility
More than 20 residents spoke at the Sandy City Council's July 23 meeting, mainly on the cost of the Alta Canyon recreation center, a citywide vote, skate parks and a proposed maintenance facility at Willow Creek. The council heard a quarterly report on the medically vulnerable people shelter and a $560,733 mitigation grant for added police and fire staff, interviewed Ryan McConaghie as fire chief and approved Ordinance 24-13 on General Plan elements with a correction. The tally is not recorded.
Tue, Jul 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council and Planning Commission review final stages of General Plan update and honor retiring commissioners
In a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, the Sandy City Council heard from staff and consultants on the final stages of the General Plan update, including a third survey and a draft future land use map, and recognized three retiring Planning Commissioners. A staff member reported a data breach affecting about 50 city employees. Only the consent calendar and adjournment were voted on.
Tue, Jul 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Zach Robinson chair; fire department study finds 30 recommendations and engine and ambulance replacement needs
The Sandy City Council chose Council Member Zach Robinson as chair and Aaron Dekeyzer as vice chair after two ballots, heard Public Consulting Group's general management study of the Fire Department with 21 scope elements and 30 recommendations, and heard the mayor announce $1.5 million in federal funding for Monroe Street improvements. Individual votes are not recorded.
June 2024
Tue, Jun 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tables Alta Canyon design contract with VCBO 4-2 and first reads municipal buildings study
The Sandy City Council tabled, 4-2, a design contract with VCBO Architecture for the Alta Canyon recreation center to a meeting no later than July 23, appointed Public Works Director Ryan Kump to the Trans-Jordan Landfill board and heard a first reading of a municipal buildings study appropriation. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa was excused.
Tue, Jun 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2025 city budget 6-0 with administrative law judge funding; bulk waste subsidy motion fails 3-3
The Sandy City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 city budget, Resolution 24-23C, 6-0 as amended, with Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer excused. It funded an administrative law judge program 6-0, restructured waste and bulk waste fees 6-0, and rejected 3-3 a motion to keep the general fund subsidy for bulk waste. The council also adopted ordinances on accessory apartments, sidewalk improvement assurances and rear setback exceptions.
Tue, Jun 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs asking county for 0.2% transportation sales tax 4-3 and splits evenly on bulk waste funding
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 24-18C encouraging Salt Lake County to impose an optional 0.2% sales and use tax for transportation on a 4-3 vote, then voted 7-0 to attach a record of its vote. In the continued FY 2025 budget hearing, members split evenly on keeping a $575,000 general fund subsidy for the bulk waste program versus charging residents a fee.
Mon, Jun 10 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy holds annexation town hall for county island residents; no council business
The Sandy City Council hosted an administrative town hall on annexation of county islands in the City Hall multipurpose room. The notice said no council business would be conducted and no final decisions made, though a quorum might attend. No minutes were available.
Tue, Jun 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2025 budget resolution, consents to Ryan Kump as Public Works director and continues budget hearing
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 24-22C on the FY 2024-25 city budget and tax rates, approved a FY 2024 appropriations increase, consented to the appointment of Ryan Kump as Public Works director and continued the budget public hearing. Roll call counts are not recorded except the 7-0 vote to convene the Redevelopment Agency. Council Member Alison Stroud proposed funding an administrative law judge program at $25,000.
May 2024
Tue, May 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs phased design for Alta Canyon Recreation Center; Ryan Kump nominated as Public Works director
The Sandy City Council adopted a motion supporting a phased approach to designing the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, by a roll call whose counts are not recorded, honored retiring Public Works Director Mike Gladbach, interviewed City Engineer Ryan Kump as his successor and heard about annexation under H.B. 330 and FY 2025 budgets for police, fire, administrative services and public works.
Tue, May 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears renewable energy program pitch, Sandy Club update and first FY 2025 department budgets; no votes beyond consent
The Sandy City Council recognized its youth council, heard a presentation on the Utah Community Renewable Energy Program, the Sandy Club's annual update, a request to make the council the oversight body for the Noal Bateman Award and tentative FY 2025 department budgets. Only consent and adjournment were voted on.
Tue, May 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tentatively adopts FY 2025 budget with no property tax increase and approves water district tax increase
The Sandy City Council tentatively adopted the FY 2024-25 budget for the city and Alta Canyon Recreation District, with no property tax increase, a 1% cost-of-living raise for employees and 1.3 fewer positions, and adopted a property tax increase for the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy by roll call. It also rezoned a lot on 9950 South for Taylor Dental and updated its policy booklet. Vote counts are not recorded.
April 2024
Tue, Apr 23 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council tours Daybreak missing middle housing; no votes
The Sandy City Council, the mayor and city staff toured housing in the Daybreak community in South Jordan, led by Larry H. Miller Group executives, to look at missing middle housing types. The tour left City Hall by bus at 5 p.m. and ended about 7 p.m. The only recorded vote was to adjourn.
Tue, Apr 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes about 27.7 acres near 8700 South and a 0.93-acre parcel, adopts CDBG plan with $20,000 shift to Good Shepherd program, and tables water district tax increase
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinances 24-08 and 24-09 annexing about 0.93 acres near 7800 South and about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West, adopted the 2024 CDBG annual action plan as amended, adopted Ordinance 24-06 on subdivision review and public notice and backed the sale of a city parcel to help cover a $1.7 million Public Works Phase 2 shortfall. It tabled the Metropolitan Water District's proposed property tax increase to May 7. Vote tallies are not recorded.
Tue, Apr 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy police win U.S. Marshals agency award; council hears policy booklet update and Fire Station 31 bond signed
The Sandy City Council received the U.S. Marshals Service's 2023 Task Force Agency of the Year award for Sandy police, heard the American West Symphony's annual update and proposed changes to the council policy booklet, and heard the mayor say she had signed the Fire Station 31 bond. Only consent and adjournment were voted on.
Tue, Apr 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours Public Works projects, hears guest house proposal and CDBG plan; Fire Chief Jeff Bassett thanked as interim chief named
The Sandy City Council toured Public Works construction projects from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and then met in chambers, where it held a first reading of guest house regulations and a public hearing on the 2024 CDBG annual action plan. The mayor thanked Fire Chief Jeff Bassett for his service and introduced Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie as interim fire chief. The only votes were consent and adjournment.
March 2024
Tue, Mar 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts home occupation code and backs low bid for Public Works Phase 2 with a $1.7 million shortfall to fund
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-05 on home occupations and voted to proceed with the low bid for Public Works Phase 2, with intent to fund a $1.7 million shortfall. Both votes were by roll call whose counts are not recorded. Council Member Zach Robinson led a first reading of short-term rental amendments, and the Metropolitan Water District described a proposed property tax increase.
Tue, Mar 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan with funding contingency; Public Works Phase 2 bid is $1.7 million over budget
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-04, the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan, with five amendments making implementation contingent on funding, after a roll call whose counts are not recorded. It also heard that a new bid for Public Works Phase 2 came in $1.7 million over budget, and reviewed home occupation and subdivision code changes and updates from Trans-Jordan Landfill and the household hazardous waste facility.
Tue, Mar 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council starts annexation of about 27.7 acres near 8700 South and 700 West and a 0.93-acre parcel on 7800 South; budget priorities workshop proposed
The Sandy City Council approved intents to annex about 0.93 acres near 7800 South and about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West, reappointed a Planning Commission member and heard an employee engagement survey and a first look at the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan. Council Members Zach Robinson and Marci Houseman proposed replacing the April 9 council meeting with a budget priorities workshop.
February 2024
Tue, Feb 27 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts mixed use development code and revised rules of procedure; economic development report heard
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-03 on mixed use development in the Land Development Code and Resolution 24-08C re-adopting its rules of procedure, both by roll call votes whose counts are not recorded, and heard the annual economic development and Redevelopment Agency report. It also met in closed session.
Tue, Feb 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy finance team wins 19th straight budget award; council adopts rules of procedure and events policy
The Sandy City Council recognized the finance department for its 19th consecutive budget presentation award and 36th consecutive financial reporting award, heard a clean FY 2023 audit and a city services survey, adopted its rules of procedure and a policy on participation in events by city officials, and previewed mixed-use development code amendments. Council Member Marci Houseman stepped out during the rules vote and did not vote.
Tue, Feb 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council combines work and business sessions 7-0, authorizes up to $21 million Fire Station 31 bonds and settles committee appointments after failed motions
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to combine work and business sessions, adopted Bond Resolution 24-04C for general obligation bonds, Series 2024, of not more than $21,000,000 for Fire Station 31, and passed amended council liaison appointments 7-0 after several failed or withdrawn motions on a legislative committee seat. A motion to drop the blue-card requirement for public comment failed 3-4.
January 2024
Tue, Jan 30 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones 0.53 acres on Little Cottonwood Lane, keeps recycling every other week; committee assignments fail to pass
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-02 rezoning 0.53 acres on Little Cottonwood Lane from R-1-15 to R-1-8, appointed Craig Kitterman as a Planning Commission alternate and voted to keep recycling pickup every other week. Two motions on 2024 council committee appointments failed, and the item was tabled. Roll call counts are not recorded for the rezone and appointment.
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.
Sandy budget retreat: mayor proposes no property tax increase for FY 2025; council lists priorities and waste fee options
At its FY 2025 budget retreat the Sandy City Council and administration reviewed the budget outlook, three waste collection fee options, department requests and council priorities. The mayor said she was not proposing a property tax increase for FY 2025. No votes were recorded.
Tue, Jan 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Ryan Mecham chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair; a two-lot rezone and waste fees reviewed
The Sandy City Council elected Council Member Ryan Mecham chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair by unanimous voice vote, heard an update from Google Fiber, interviewed a Planning Commission alternate candidate and reviewed a rezone request on Little Cottonwood Lane, bulk waste results and coming waste collection fee changes. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at about 5:25 p.m.
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council raises water rates 6.5% effective May 1 and adopts subdivision review standards; chair election deadlocks after three ballots
The Sandy City Council adopted a 6.5% water fee increase effective May 1, 2024, adopted Ordinance 24-01 updating subdivision review standards, and appointed a member to the Historic Preservation Committee. Three ballots for council chair and vice chair produced no majority, so Brooke D'Sousa remained chair and another election was set for Jan. 16. Roll call counts are not recorded in the notes.
Sat, Jan 6 · City Council · 9:00 a.m.
Sandy city officials host pre-legislative breakfast with state lawmakers
The Sandy mayor welcomed state legislators to a pre-legislative update breakfast at 9 a.m., with a roundtable question-and-answer session. A quorum of the council could attend, but the council took no action. No minutes were available.
Tue, Jan 2 · City Council · 12:00 p.m.
Sandy holds oath of office ceremony for council members
The Sandy City Council held an oath of office ceremony at noon with remarks from council members, the swearing-in by Judge Paul Farr and a presentation of the colors by Sandy police and fire. No minutes were available, so no votes or actions are recorded.
2023
December 2023
Tue, Dec 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hires Public Consulting Group for fire department study and limits transitional housing to one RC zone area; Scott Earl honored on leaving council
The Sandy City Council directed staff to award a contract to Public Consulting Group for a 2024 general management study of the Fire Department, adopted Ordinance 23-22 limiting transitional housing facilities in the Land Development Code and Ordinance 23-23 on equitable participation of city officials in events, and thanked Council Member Scott Earl at the end of his term. Individual votes are not itemized. The meeting ran until 10:08 p.m.
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council appoints members to Historic, Alta Canyon and Public Utilities committees and adopts 2024 meeting schedule
The Sandy City Council reviewed 2023 city events, held a first reading of a policy on equitable participation of city officials in events, adopted the 2024 meeting schedule and unanimously filled seats on the Historic Committee, Alta Canyon Advisory Committee and Public Utilities Advisory Board.
Wed, Dec 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council certifies election results as Fire Station 31 bond passes 10,323 to 5,205; joint session on general plan
The Sandy City Council, sitting as the board of canvassers, certified the Nov. 21, 2023 general election and the Fire Station 31 general obligation bond election, which passed with 10,323 votes for and 5,205 against, and held a joint session with the Planning Commission on the General Plan update. Turnout was 32.7%. The mayor was excused from the canvass.
November 2023
Tue, Nov 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes Olsen Farms in Dimple Dell area with R-1-10 zoning capped at 28 homes and allows drive-up windows as a conditional use in Carnation zone
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-20 annexing the Olsen Farms area, about 11.17 acres in the Dimple Dell area, with R-1-10 zoning on the condition of a development agreement capping homes at 28, after hearing from 13 speakers. It also adopted Ordinance 23-21 making a drive-up window a conditional use in the SD (Carnation) zone, and heard that Public Utilities wants a 10% water fee increase in January 2024. Individual votes are not recorded.
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reviews drive-up windows in Carnation zone and a narrower location for transitional housing, and appoints a mosquito district representative
The Sandy City Council reviewed a request to allow restaurant drive-up windows in the SD (Carnation) zone, which the Planning Commission opposed, and a proposal limiting transitional housing facilities to one area of the RC zone, and adopted Resolution 23-54C appointing a representative to the South Valley Mosquito Abatement District. The mayor was excused. The tally on the appointment is not recorded.
Tue, Nov 7 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council holds public meeting on arguments for $21 million Fire Station 31 bond; voters decide Nov. 21
The Sandy City Council held a public meeting on arguments for and against up to $21,000,000 in general obligation bonds for a new Fire Station 31. No argument against was submitted, and voters decide Nov. 21, 2023. Three speakers supported the bond. The only votes were the consent calendar and adjournment.
October 2023
Tue, Oct 24 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears state of city communications and Cairns development outlook in work session; no votes beyond consent
In a work session the Sandy City Council recognized a fire battalion chief, heard a communications department review and an economic development update describing a roughly 20 million square foot Cairns vision amid a weakening office market. The only votes were the consent calendar, which adopted an Extra Mile Day proclamation, and adjournment.
Tue, Oct 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2024 budget carryover resolutions 7-0 and starts annexation of about 11.3 acres on Dimple Dell Road
With the mayor excused, the Sandy City Council adopted FY 2024 budget carryover Resolutions 23-50C and 23-51C on 7-0 roll call votes after a public hearing and approved an intent to annex about 11.30 acres on Dimple Dell Road as part of its consent calendar. It also convened the Redevelopment Agency board.
Tue, Oct 10 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council agrees to shift $100,000 to a Bryce Drive sidewalk in FY 2024 carryover and reviews short-term rental data
In a work session the Sandy City Council agreed to amend three FY 2024 budget carryover resolutions to move $100,000 from the capital projects carryover to a Bryce Drive sidewalk project for safe school walking, and reviewed short-term rental licensing and enforcement data. Only the consent calendar and adjournment were voted on.
Tue, Oct 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes about 11.6 acres at Deer Hollow, approves shelter MOU and OneTen apartments code change
The Sandy City Council annexed about 11.6 acres in the Deer Hollow Drive area with R-1-40A zoning on 7-0 roll call votes, adopted enforcement penalties for the Sensitive Area Overlay Zone, allowed apartments in a limited part of the Central Business District for the OneTen project, and approved a memorandum of understanding with Shelter the Homeless along with the transitional housing definition. The tallies for the last four items are not recorded.
September 2023
Tue, Sep 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tables transitional housing definition until the shelter applicant negotiates an agreement on security, staffing and funding
The Sandy City Council tabled Ordinance 23-17, the transitional housing facility definition sought by Shelter the Homeless, until the applicant negotiates a memorandum of understanding with the council attorney covering security, staffing, funding and term definitions. The notes do not record the tally. The council also heard updates on wildfire preparedness and transportation projects and reviewed two Title 21 changes.
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tables transitional housing ordinance 6-0, approves Monroe Street bond statements and starts review of limits on shelter locations
With Council Member Ryan Mecham excused, the Sandy City Council tabled the transitional housing facility ordinance to Sept. 26 on a 6-0 vote, approved official statements for the Series 2023 sales tax revenue bonds, accepted the primary election canvass and voted to initiate a review of limits on transitional housing locations.
Tue, Sep 12 · City Council work session · 6:30 p.m.
Sandy council hears from dozens of speakers on a transitional shelter definition and short-term rental enforcement; meeting runs past 11 p.m.
At a work session that began at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 11:29 p.m., the Sandy City Council heard a proposed Title 21 definition of transitional housing facility sought by Shelter the Homeless for a shelter for medically vulnerable people, and a first reading of Council Member Zach Robinson's short-term rental enforcement proposal. Many speakers supported the shelter and several opposed it; council members said more time was needed. The only recorded votes were procedural.
August 2023
Tue, Aug 29 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council starts annexation of Middle Deer Hollow area, authorizes up to $10 million in bonds for Monroe Street project and denies gas station zoning change
The Sandy City Council adopted an intent to annex about 11.6 acres in the Deer Hollow Drive area, authorized sales tax revenue bonds of up to $10 million for the Monroe Street project, denied an SD (Carnation) zone amendment that would have allowed gas stations, approved the Brand Estates rezone and two vacations, and adopted ballot argument language for the Fire Station 31 general obligation bond. The notes give no tallies.
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2023-24 budget and a property tax rate increase of about 14.9% on a 5-2 vote after Truth in Taxation hearing
After a Truth in Taxation hearing with 17 speakers, the Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-41C, the FY 2023-24 budget, fees and tax rate, on a 5-2 vote. Council Members Marci Houseman and Cyndi Sharkey voted no. The council adopted the Alta Canyon Sports Center budget and fees 7-0.
Tue, Aug 8 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts sports venue sign ordinance and 10-year management study schedule; Sanders Road rezone draws opposition
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-10 on major sports venue signs, a $100,000 state lead service line inventory grant agreement and a ten-year department management study schedule. It also heard that the council was not supportive of a Sanders Road office rezone and a gas station code change in the SD (Carnation) zone. Council Member Zach Robinson was excused at about 7:10 p.m.
July 2023
Tue, Jul 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council authorizes eminent domain for a signal at 9400 South and refers Fire Station 31 general obligation bond language
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-35C authorizing condemnation of a commercial property for a traffic signal at 9400 South and 500 West, and adopted Resolution 23-38C on a Fire Station 31 general obligation bond with part of the ballot language removed. The notes give no tallies; Council Member Ryan Mecham opposed the bond motion. The council also reviewed Title 21 sports venue signs and a possible no-solicitors ordinance.
Tue, Jul 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Ordinance 23-08 on improvement bonding and approves Dry Creek culvert agreement
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-08 revising Title 21 on improvement completion guarantees by roll call, after a public hearing, and approved consent items including a Dry Creek culvert interlocal agreement with South Jordan and CDBG committee reappointments. The notes do not record individual roll call votes.
Tue, Jul 11 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council picks new chair, weighs funding options for Fire Station 31 and hears homeless camp requests
In a work session the Sandy City Council elected Council Member Brooke D'Sousa chair and Scott Earl vice chair through the first January 2024 meeting, and agreed to hold the July 25 meeting as a business session to deliberate the term and amount of a general obligation bond for Fire Station 31. Roll-call votes were taken on both motions but the notes do not record individual votes. Speakers asked for a sanctioned homeless campground.
June 2023
Tue, Jun 27 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs administration to start FY 2024 budget spending up to $5.124 million ahead of the tax hearing
In a work session the Sandy City Council directed administration to begin implementing the FY 2023-24 budget as amended, authorizing spending up to $5.124 million, after debating whether to operate without the proposed tax increase revenue until the Truth in Taxation hearing. It also heard a fireworks update, a second General Plan survey draft and county tax relief programs. The vote on the budget motion is not itemized in the notes.
Tue, Jun 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2023-24 city tax rate about 14.9% higher on a 5-2 vote, with $50,000 set aside for management studies
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-23C, setting the city tax rate and fees for FY 2023-24 on a 5-2 vote after the continued public hearing; the Robinson-Stroud proposal behind it calls for a property tax increase of about 14.9%. Council Members Marci Houseman and Cyndi Sharkey voted no. The council also adopted the Alta Canyon Recreation District rate 7-0, amended its election ordinance and adopted an intent to annex about 25 acres near 8700 South and 700 West.
Tue, Jun 13 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears two competing FY 2023-24 budget proposals, one aimed at avoiding a property tax increase; no vote
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard two proposals for amending the FY 2023-24 tentative budget: one from Council Member Marci Houseman aimed at avoiding a property tax increase, and one from Council Members Zach Robinson and Alison Stroud that would remove the Alta Canyon Recreation Center from the general obligation bond. It also recognized a longtime volunteer and the Sandy Youth Council. No vote was taken on either budget proposal.
Tue, Jun 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears proposed budget amendments to fund compensation, fire staffing and bonds for Fire Station 31 and Alta Canyon; no votes
At a short Sandy City Council meeting, Council Member Zach Robinson presented proposed amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget, the city recorder outlined a state change to candidate financial disclosure deadlines, and residents spoke about a proposed property tax increase and the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. The only votes were to approve the consent calendar and adjourn.
May 2023
Tue, May 30 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council passes FY 2023 budget amendments 4-3 and 7-0, continues budget hearing and approves outside management studies policy
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-19C (governmental funds) 4-3 and Resolution 23-20C (proprietary funds) 7-0, continued the FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate public hearing to June 20, renewed the HOME Consortium agreement, and approved a department management studies resolution. Residents asked for a lower speed limit on Wasatch Boulevard.
Tue, May 23 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears budget amendments, water district budget and a one-year extension for its legal counsel; no votes on policy
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard the Metropolitan Water District's FY 2023-24 budget, two budget amendment resolutions for FY 2023, police, fire and administrative services budget overviews, and a proposed one-year extension of its legal services agreement. It recognized a police sergeant for heroism. Only the consent calendar and adjournment were voted on.
Tue, May 9 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reviews FY 2023-24 department budgets and a proposal for outside management studies; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard FY 2023-24 tentative budget overviews from administration, the council office, the justice court, the city attorney and community development, and held a first reading of a proposal to hire a third-party expert for department management studies. Only the consent calendar and adjournment were voted on.
Mon, May 8 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy council holds Alta Canyon Sports Center town hall on a rebuild capped at $40 million; no action taken
Council Members Zach Robinson and Scott Earl, Mayor Monica Zoltanski and Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina led a town hall at the Alta Canyon Sports Center on the center's history and future. The council has chosen a rebuild option capped at $40 million; residents asked about funding, taxes, parking and subsidies. The notes say all seven council members attended, and no action was taken.
Tue, May 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tentatively adopts FY 2023-24 budget 4-3 after public hearing on proposed property tax increase
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to tentatively adopt the FY 2023-24 budget for the city and the Alta Canyon Recreation District after a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase. It also heard a timeline for a general obligation bond for Fire Station 31, a tentative employee compensation plan, and adopted the second reading of a resolution on Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights.
April 2023
Tue, Apr 25 · City Council work session · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council tours emergency vehicle operations driving range and demonstration
The Sandy City Council's April 25 work session was an Emergency Vehicle Operations tour and demonstration at the Law Enforcement Driving Range in Lehi, starting about 5:30 p.m. No minutes were found, so what was seen or said is not recorded.
Tue, Apr 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves 2023 CDBG action plan, hears $635,000 fire pay plan and Alta Canyon naming-rights process
The Sandy City Council approved Resolution 23-13C adopting the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan, appointed Council Member Brooke D'Sousa and Council Director Dustin Fratto to the survey approval team 7-0 after a 6-1 vote on the term, and heard a $635,000 proposal to revise Fire Department step and grade pay. It also heard a Visit Salt Lake request for support of a tourism assessment area, county-approved funding for three Sandy projects and a first reading of an Alta Canyon naming-rights process.
Tue, Apr 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council and Planning Commission review general plan existing conditions: 1,248-household survey finds support for street improvements but not more housing
At a joint work session with the Planning Commission, Sandy leaders reviewed the existing conditions report for the general plan update, including a survey of 1,248 households in which residents backed street improvements but not additional housing development. The group also heard the Water Preservation Assessment Plan and the schedule of April and May public workshops. The only vote was to convene a closed session.
Tue, Apr 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts survey approval team ordinance and hears Mountain West Ballet overview
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-06, amending Title 3 of the city code to create a survey approval team after Council Member Brooke D'Sousa incorporated feedback from earlier meetings. The council also heard an overview from Mountain West Ballet and adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The notes give no tally for the ordinance.
March 2023
Tue, Mar 28 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Hale Centre Theatre update, $341,851 in proposed CDBG awards and flood preparedness plan; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard Hale Centre Theatre's 2022 results and plans for a 44,000-square-foot Arts and Education Beehive, the CDBG committee's recommendations for about $341,851 in 2023 funds, a renewal of the Salt Lake County HOME consortium agreement, emergency management and flood preparedness updates, and announced the 2023 Sandy One Award winners. No votes were recorded.
Tue, Mar 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Larson rezone to SD(R-1-7) and reappoints board members; survey approval team returns for revision
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-05 rezoning about 2.5 acres at 963 E. 8600 S. from R-1-8 to SD(R-1-7) on a roll call vote, approved board and commission appointments on its consent calendar and heard a second reading of Council Member Brooke D'Sousa's survey approval team proposal, which will be revised and brought back. It then recessed for the Redevelopment Agency and held a closed session.
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council previews 2.5-acre Larson rezone near 8600 South and Sandy Business Connect website; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council previewed a request to rezone 2.5 acres near 963 E. 8600 S. to SD(R-1-7), which the Planning Commission recommended and the council will vote on March 21. It also heard about the Sandy Business Connect website for small businesses and spring runoff and flood preparations. No votes were taken.
Tue, Mar 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council declines to adopt fence sign ordinance after 70-80 mostly opposed emails; fee increases pass 6-1
The Sandy City Council carried a motion not to adopt Ordinance 23-03, which would have allowed temporary signs on residential fences on private property, leaving current rules in place; Council Member Alison Stroud abstained. An earlier motion to table the ordinance indefinitely failed 3-4. The council also approved community development fee amendments and an ordinance cleanup 6-1.
Mon, Mar 6 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy holds District One town hall on Fire Station 31 and fire staffing with five council members present; no action
Sandy held a District One town hall at Fire Station 31 on fire facilities and staffing, led by Council Member Ryan Mecham and Mayor Monica Zoltanski with Fire Chief Jeff Bassett. A quorum of the council attended but the minutes say no action was taken and no final decisions were made. The town hall ended about 7:35 p.m.
February 2023
Tue, Feb 28 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council weighs repealing limits on yard signs on residential fences and county election services deal; no votes
The Sandy City Council discussed amendments that would remove restrictions on placing temporary signs on fences on private residential property, heard about renewing an agreement with Salt Lake County to run the city's 2023 elections, interviewed a candidate for the Board of Adjustment and recognized the first Healthy Sandy Champion. The only vote was to convene a closed session.
Tue, Feb 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves $5.3 million state loan for Gardner development, hobby license and 4-3 rules change on public comment
The Sandy City Council approved Resolution 23-08C for a $5.3 million, 15-year, 3.25% UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan, adopted Ordinance 23-02 creating a large animal hobby license, consented to Steve Wrigley as a Planning Commission alternate and voted 4-3 to adopt 2023 rules of procedure allowing comment on any city business at the 6:00 p.m. citizen comment period. The council adjourned early for inclement weather.
Tue, Feb 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears $5.3 million state loan proposal for Gardner development, large animal hobby license and effective-date change
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard how a UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan would support the Gardner development project, held a first reading on moving the effective date of the Bell Canyon Acres ordinance to March 15, reviewed a proposed large animal hobby license and interviewed a Planning Commission alternate. It honored the police Crime Suppression Unit and convened a closed session.
Thu, Feb 2 · City Council · 8:30 a.m.
Sandy council and administration hold FY 2024 budget retreat; mayor names funding the fire department her top priority
The Sandy City Council and administration held a day-long joint budget retreat at the Public Works facility. Staff reviewed revenue outlook, a compensation study and budget pressures, Mayor Monica Zoltanski named funding the fire department her top budget priority, and participants ranked their top five priorities. No votes were taken and the administration will base the FY 2024 tentative budget on the feedback.
January 2023
Tue, Jan 31 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council resubmits moderate income housing report and hears stormwater fee proposal of up to $1.50 per month
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-01 and Resolution 23-06C revising the general plan implementation plan and resubmitting its 2022 Moderate Income Housing Report after the state Division of Workforce Services asked for more detail. It also heard a stormwater program restructuring that would raise rates by about $1.20 to $1.50 per equivalent residential unit a month, with staff recommending $1.50.
Tue, Jan 24 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears proposed community development fee increases and backs chair's trip to national cities conference
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard a cost-of-service study supporting proposed increases to business licensing and planning fees, reviewed its rules of procedure and voted to authorize the chair to coordinate attendance, expenses and funding for the National League of Cities conference. The fee item returns Feb. 21.
Tue, Jan 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts voluntary fair campaign pledge, confirms Dave Hart as Planning Commission alternate; Jim Edwards appointment fails
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-05C adopting the State of Utah and Sandy City Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices and directing the recorder to publish signed pledges online starting in 2023. It consented to Dave Hart as a Planning Commission alternate, while the record shows the appointment of Jim Edwards as another alternate failed. It also approved a Dimple Dell interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County.
Tue, Jan 10 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council debates adding campaign sign rule to voluntary fair campaign pledge, interviews Planning Commission alternates
In a work session the Sandy City Council held a first reading of Council Member Cyndi Sharkey's proposed amendments to the voluntary Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices, reviewed legislative priorities for the 2023 state session and interviewed two candidates for Planning Commission alternate seats, with advice and consent set for Jan. 17. No votes were taken apart from convening a closed session.
Tue, Jan 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council picks rebuild for Alta Canyon Recreation Center with $40 million cap and elects Alison Stroud chair
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 23-02C selecting Option D, a rebuild, for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, directing architectural design and capping the total cost at $40 million. It elected Council Member Alison Stroud chair and Council Member Ryan Mecham vice chair, and gave direction on a naming-rights sponsorship policy for the center, including a 20-year maximum.
2022
December 2022
Tue, Dec 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Bell Canyon Acres horse-keeping rules 4-3 and rejects Waste Management rate-increase deal
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-18 amending the Bell Canyon Acres special district code 4-3, effective March 1, 2023 or when a large animal hobby license ordinance takes effect. It rejected a Waste Management supplemental agreement because it lacked four yes votes, honored former Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen, and heard The Point development update.
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council marks Fire Chief Bruce Cline's retirement and weighs Waste Management's request for a 4.6% increase
In a work session the Sandy City Council honored retiring Fire Chief Bruce Cline after 32 years, heard from the Central Wasatch Commission, reviewed a draft general plan survey and discussed a Waste Management request for a temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023, which the city would cover. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
Tue, Dec 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council phases in impact fees, declares intent for Fire Station 31 bond and tables Alta Canyon item 6-1
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to phase in new impact fees (half on July 1, 2023, the full amount a year later), adopted the impact fee ordinance 6-1, adopted a resolution declaring intent to issue a general obligation bond to rebuild Fire Station 31 and voted 6-1 to table the Alta Canyon rebuild-or-remodel item until after Jan. 1. About 25 residents spoke, most in support of Bell Canyon Acres horse-keeping amendments, which returned Dec. 20.
November 2022
Tue, Nov 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council consents to Jeffrey Bassett as fire chief, approves food truck rules and a January water rate increase
The Sandy City Council consented to Mayor Monica Zoltanski's appointment of Jeffrey Bassett as fire chief, approved food truck code ordinances, appointed John Kirkham to the Metropolitan Water District board and adopted a water fee schedule increase effective January 2023. It also honored the Sandy-Riesa sister city anniversary and previewed water-efficient landscaping rules.
Tue, Nov 8 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Alta Canyon committee back new build, reviews impact fees and meets fire chief nominee
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee recommend Option D, a new build, reviewed a preliminary impact fee analysis, met Mayor Monica Zoltanski's nominee for fire chief, Jeffrey Bassett, and generally supported continuing to explore a general obligation bond process for Fire Station 31. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
Tue, Nov 1 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy council tours Salt Lake City 911 center and emergency operations center
The Sandy City Council's Nov. 1 meeting was a tour of the Salt Lake City 911 dispatch center and emergency operations center, hosted by the Sandy Fire and Police departments. The council, mayor and city officials were to board a city bus at City Hall at 5:15 p.m. No minutes were found, so what was discussed is not recorded.
October 2022
Tue, Oct 25 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Fire Department's Class 2 insurance rating, a proposed $2.50 waste fee increase and food truck code changes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard that the Fire Department's rating improved to ISO Class 2, a proposed $2.50 per home per month increase in the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District fee, and food truck code amendments coming back Nov. 15. It honored the police Explorer Post. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
Tue, Oct 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 11.56 acres near Little Cottonwood Road and moves $1.17 million to fire staffing in 5-2 carryover vote
The Sandy City Council approved Ordinance 22-15 annexing about 11.56 acres near 3100 East and Little Cottonwood Road into the R-1-15 zone and voted 5-2 for an alternative FY 2023 proprietary-funds carryover resolution moving $1,173,773 toward fire staffing in FY 2024. It also adopted a commercial vehicle parking ordinance and heard a UDOT update on the Little Cottonwood Canyon environmental impact statement.
Tue, Oct 11 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council gets water master plan with rate increases, previews commercial truck parking rules and hears nearly 20 speakers on the Little Cottonwood gondola
The Sandy City Council heard nearly 20 speakers on Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation, mostly objecting to a gondola and to a council letter to the Salt Lake County Council. It also reviewed an update to the water master plan with staff-recommended rate increases, FY 2023 budget carryovers, draft commercial vehicle parking rules and a Fire Station 31 update, and went into a closed session on real property.
Tue, Oct 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Woodhaven Estates rezone to PUD (12) despite neighbors' traffic and access objections
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-11 rezoning 2.2 acres for Woodhaven Estates from R-2-8 to PUD (12) after residents of the area objected to traffic, access, parking and density. The council also heard two presentations on funding and governance options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center and a Public Works Phase 2 update, and welcomed Reps. John Curtis and Burgess Owens.
September 2022
Tue, Sep 27 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours Parks and Recreation facilities
The Sandy City Council's Sept. 27 work session was a Parks and Recreation tour of facilities. No minutes were found, so what was seen or said is not recorded.
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts amended capital facilities resolution 22-43C, adding intent to fully fund Fire Station 31
After a public hearing, the Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-43C as amended. It covers budget appropriations for Public Works, Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, direction on seeking sponsorships and naming rights for Alta Canyon, and an intention to pledge future funds toward its rebuild or remodel. A Council Member Ryan Mecham amendment added that the city intends to fully fund replacement of Fire Station 31. The council also had a first look at the Woodhaven Estates rezone.
Tue, Sep 13 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs substitute Alta Canyon capital resolution with naming-rights sponsorships for Sept. 20 hearing
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard Council Member Cyndi Sharkey's capital funding option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center that includes seeking outside funding through corporate naming-rights sponsorships, and approved substituting an amended version of Resolution 22-43C for discussion and a vote at the Sept. 20 public hearing. It also heard a briefing on a proposed interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County.
Tue, Sep 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts housing element update 6-0, sets intent to annex land on Little Cottonwood Road and updates electronic meetings policy
With Council Member Ryan Mecham excused, the Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-10 amending the general plan housing element and Resolution 22-47C accepting the 2022 moderate income housing report, both 6-0. It also adopted a resolution of intent to annex an unincorporated area near Little Cottonwood Road, amended its electronic meetings policy and swore in the 2022-23 Youth Council.
August 2022
Tue, Aug 23 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tours Metropolitan Water District treatment plant and gets Public Utilities update
The Sandy City Council's Aug. 23 session was a Public Utilities tour of the Metro Little Cottonwood water treatment plant with a department update. No minutes were found, so discussion and any action are not recorded.
Tue, Aug 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones Brand Estates land for Next Level Homes and moves a capital facilities resolution toward a Sept. 20 vote
The Sandy City Council approved Ordinance 22-08 rezoning about 5 acres on 11000 South for Next Level Homes, and voted to bring back Resolution 22-43C on capital facilities Sept. 20. The sponsoring members' proposal would put up to $1 million toward Fire Station 31 design, up to $7 million toward a Public Works fleet building and up to $11 million toward Alta Canyon Recreation Center design and partial construction.
Tue, Aug 9 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears RDA annual report and #SlowDownSandy campaign and weighs Alta Canyon advisory committee role; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard the Redevelopment Agency's 2022 annual report, discussed involving the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee in design and funding decisions, and received an update on the #SlowDownSandy speeding campaign. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
July 2022
Tue, Jul 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council consents to Shane Pace as chief administrative officer and hears fire staffing case after firefighters speak
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-38C consenting to the mayor's appointment of Shane Pace as chief administrative officer. Earlier it heard firefighters and the fire chief urge three-person staffing on fire crews, got a first reading of the Brand Estates rezone, heard an economic outlook from a Zions Bank economist and supported staff's six recommended affordable housing strategies.
Tue, Jul 19 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council ranks Alta Canyon rec center first among capital needs and shows no interest in a November 2022 bond
At a capital facility workshop the Sandy City Council ranked its priorities, with the Alta Canyon Recreation Center first, then the Public Works facility and Fire Station 31. A majority of members said they were not interested in a general obligation bond in November 2022, and discussion of added annual revenue and a preferred funding method was postponed. No votes were taken other than adjournment.
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council and Planning Commission hold joint tour of the Cairns development
The Sandy City Council and Planning Commission scheduled a joint tour of the Cairns, hosted by the Community Development Department, with a tour handout, map and itinerary. No minutes were found for the tour, so no discussion or action is recorded.
June 2022
Tue, Jun 28 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Zach Robinson chair and Brooke D'Sousa vice chair, effective July 12, and reviews affordable housing strategies
The Sandy City Council elected Council Member Zach Robinson chair and Council Member Brooke D'Sousa vice chair, both effective July 12, 2022. In a work session it also heard the South Valley Chamber of Commerce annual report, an overview of Sandy Service Ambassadors and staff's review of state-required moderate income housing strategies, which must be adopted by Oct. 1, 2022.
Tue, Jun 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2022-23 budget with no tax-rate hearing, 7-0, and swears in firefighters
The Sandy City Council adopted the city's FY 2022-23 budget, fees and tax rate under Resolution 22-30C and the Alta Canyon Recreation District budget under Resolution 22-31C, both 7-0, with no Truth in Taxation hearing. It also held a Fire Department swearing-in ceremony and heard residents debate funding for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center.
Tue, Jun 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes 4-3 to direct staff to set an August Truth in Taxation hearing for up to $5 million in new revenue
After reviewing building replacement needs, the Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to direct staff to bring back a resolution June 21 setting a Truth in Taxation hearing for Aug. 16 to consider generating up to $5 million in additional revenue. A competing motion not to bring back such a resolution failed 3-4. The council also heard the Metropolitan Water District's FY 2023 budget.
Tue, Jun 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones 2.5 acres for Sunrise Ridge, approves Fluckiger district changes and funds extrication equipment 7-0 in budget amendments
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-06 rezoning about 2.5 acres at 348 E. 8000 S. from IC to RM (12) and Ordinance 22-04 allowing four single-family lots in the SD(R-2-A) Fluckiger District. It approved budget amendments adding $3,000 for the Youth Council and about $131,000 for fire extrication equipment 7-0, voted 6-1 to restore the full general fund subsidy to the bulk waste program, and continued the public hearing on the FY 2022-23 budget.
May 2022
Tue, May 31 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes 4-3 against proceeding with Council Chambers remodel and starts Alta Canyon funding talks in work session
In a work session the Sandy City Council rejected, 3-4, a motion to consider the Council Chambers remodel proposal as presented without gathering more bids, and decided not to move forward with the remodel for now. It also discussed council attendance at town halls and continued talks on the future of the Alta Canyon Recreation Center and its special service district.
Tue, May 24 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sees Sunrise Ridge rezone request, Fluckiger district code change, drought plan and department budgets in work session; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard about a request to rezone 2.5 acres at about 348 E. 8000 S. to RM (12), a code amendment for the SD(R-2-A) Fluckiger District, the Drought and Water Shortage Response Plan, FY 2022-23 budgets for four departments and an update on state homeless-services law HB 440. Only a consent calendar was voted on.
Tue, May 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council tables Sugarcreek rezone 4-3 and landscaping rules, approves CDBG action plan, and sets a May 31 Alta Canyon meeting
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to table the 66.5-acre Sugarcreek rezone to June 7 so access and open space concerns could be addressed, tabled the water-efficient landscaping ordinance, approved the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan, and scheduled a May 31 meeting on the future of the Alta Canyon recreation center. It also heard department budget presentations and a long public comment period on Sugarcreek, flooding and speeding.
Mon, May 16 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy Public Works town hall draws only two council members, so no quorum and no council business
The city held an administrative town hall at the Public Works facility with a welcome from the mayor, a program overview by Public Works Director Mike Gladbach, a citizen engagement survey, presentations from Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Streets and Operations and Fleet Management, and an open question period. The minutes record that a quorum of the council was not present, and note only two council members attending.
Tue, May 10 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears first look at 66.5-acre Sugarcreek rezone, CDBG recommendations and employee pay plan in work session; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council received an informational presentation on a request by Plumb Holdings LLC to rezone 66.5 acres to R-1-10, heard the CDBG committee's recommendation for the 2022 Annual Action Plan and the proposed FY 2022-23 employee compensation plan, and reviewed several department budgets. No votes were recorded.
Tue, May 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council picks redistricting map 4-1b, adopts tentative FY 2022-23 budget 7-0 and approves fireworks restrictions map
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-24C choosing Alternative Map 4-1b for council districts, voted 7-0 to adopt the tentative FY 2022-23 budget and directed the administration to revise the bulk waste fee proposal, and adopted Ordinance 22-02 updating fireworks restrictions with a new map.
April 2022
Tue, Apr 26 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Google Fiber construction progress, Council Chambers remodel and Hale Centre Theatre update; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard that 5% of Sandy was under Google Fiber construction with completion projected for July 2023, reviewed a proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, and received a Hale Centre Theatre update that included a proposed Arts and Education Beehive and lease and bond updates. No votes were recorded. Residents complained about Google Fiber installation.
Mon, Apr 25 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy Fire Department Administrative Town Hall: chief and division heads present operations and take questions
This was a town hall hosted by the Executive Branch of Sandy City at City Hall, held in person and by Zoom with notice that a quorum of the City Council might attend. Fire Chief Bruce Cline and division heads presented the department's history, operations and community risk reduction work, ran an engagement survey and took questions. No votes were taken.
Tue, Apr 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reactivates the Youth Council, appoints Alta Canyon advisory members and consents to a new economic development director
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-23C reactivating the Sandy Youth Council for the 2022-23 program year, appointed six members to the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee and adopted Resolution 22-16C consenting to the mayor's appointment of Brandon Cooper as Economic Development and RDA Director. The minutes notes do not break down the votes.
Tue, Apr 12 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council completes emergency management training for senior officials in work session; no votes
In a work session the Sandy City Council took a G-0402 NIMS overview training for senior officials, taught by Unified Fire. No motions or votes were recorded other than unanimous adjournment.
Tue, Apr 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council picks three redistricting maps for public feedback and appoints Dustin Fratto council executive director
The Sandy City Council selected redistricting maps 4-1b, 4-1c and 4-1d to move forward for public feedback, adopted Resolution 22-15C appointing Dustin Fratto as Council Executive Director and tabled the economic development director appointment. On the consent calendar it adopted Resolution 22-14C authorizing up to $26 million in conduit bonds for Waterford School and made Planning Commission appointments.
March 2022
Tue, Mar 29 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to run public outreach on Alta Canyon concept Options B and D; residents split on ranked-choice voting
In a work session the Sandy City Council voted by unanimous voice vote to direct staff to research and carry out a public outreach process on concept Options B and D for the Alta Canyon Sports Center. It also heard a Utah Ranked Choice Voting survey presentation, a water conservation rate structure proposal and an affordable housing briefing, and a long list of residents spoke for and against ranked-choice voting.
Mon, Mar 28 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy Administrative Town Hall on parks and recreation covers Alta Canyon Sports Center options
This was a town hall hosted by the Executive Branch of Sandy City at the Parks and Recreation building, held in person and by Zoom with notice that a quorum of the City Council might attend. Parks and Recreation staff described their divisions and Director Dan Medina presented the background and future options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center and its special service district. No votes were taken.
Sat, Mar 19 · City Council · 8:00 a.m.
Sandy council and administration hold joint retreat on trust and mission statements; no business decisions planned
The Sandy City Council and Administration held a joint all-day retreat on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. The agenda lists sessions on leading at the speed of trust and a review of the city's mission and vision statements, and says no final decisions would be made on city business. No minutes notes are available in the record.
Tue, Mar 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council creates a government affairs position in a 4-3 appropriations vote and moves a transit housing zone application forward
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to adopt Resolution 22-13C adjusting FY 2021-22 governmental fund appropriations, which included a government affairs executive director position, after a 3-4 vote rejecting an amendment to exclude it. It also directed staff to proceed with a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone application, heard a Gold Star Families memorial monument presentation and reviewed alternative council district maps.
Tue, Mar 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes to keep four council districts, 5-2, and asks for more redistricting map options
The Sandy City Council voted 5-2 to direct staff to keep four council districts in the redistricting process, then voted 6-1 to bring back the current district map and three more options. It held a public hearing on conduit bonds for Waterford School and began discussing FY 2022-23 council budget priorities.
February 2022
Mon, Feb 28 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy Administrative Town Hall on water: conservation programs and rate structure reviewed
This was a town hall hosted by the Executive Branch of Sandy City, not a council vote meeting, held in person and by Zoom with notice that a quorum of the City Council might attend. Public Utilities staff and consultants Bowen Collins covered conservation programs, rebates and a water rate structure review, and attendees took a poll and asked questions. No votes were taken.
Tue, Feb 22 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears employee survey and long-range financial outlook, and supports reinstating the Youth Council
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard 2021 employee engagement survey results and the long-range financial outlook for the FY 2022-23 budget, discussed how to use city surveys, and signaled support for reinstating the Sandy City Youth Council. It then voted to go into a closed session on real property.
Tue, Feb 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Cliff Strachan as chief administrative officer, amends rules of procedure 5-2 and authorizes Waterford School conduit bonds
The Sandy City Council approved Resolution 22-11C consenting to the appointment of Cliff Strachan as chief administrative officer, including a six-month severance agreement. It re-adopted its rules of procedure 5-2, amended the fee schedule 6-1, and authorized up to $26 million in conduit bonds for Waterford School. The minutes notes do not record tallies for the appointment or the bonds.
Tue, Feb 8 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council interviews its CAO nominee, gets redistricting timeline and starts FY 2022-23 budget workshops
In a virtual work session the Sandy City Council interviewed Cliff Strachan, the mayor's choice for chief administrative officer, with a vote set for the next week. It also reviewed a fee schedule amendment, the Fire Department's 2021 annual report, the legal timeline for redistricting, the FY 2022-23 budget workshop schedule and a first reading of a straw default resolution.
Tue, Feb 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts bulk waste clean-up regulations (Ordinance 22-01) and reviews its rules of procedure
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-01, adding a bulk waste clean-up section to city code and changing size and weight limits, including raising a diameter limit from 12 to 18 inches and the maximum weight from 20 to 50 pounds. It also approved an interlocal agreement for the Salt Lake Area Gang Project on the consent calendar and discussed its rules of procedure.
January 2022
Tue, Jan 25 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears landfill, recycling and midyear budget updates; mayor proposes an economic advisory committee
In a virtual work session the Sandy City Council heard updates from Trans-Jordan Landfill, Waste Management and Finance, and a legislative report from the deputy mayor. Mayor Monica Zoltanski proposed an Economic Advisory Committee on business growth. The council then voted to go into closed session.
Tue, Jan 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council appoints Scott Earl to the vacant District 4 seat, 6-0, after interviewing 11 applicants
The Sandy City Council interviewed 11 applicants for the vacant District 4 seat and, after a first round of verbal votes giving Scott Earl five votes and Pat Casaday one, voted 6-0 to appoint Earl. It also approved a school resource officer agreement with Canyons School District and heard that the Rio Tinto Stadium bond refinancing preserved the city's Triple A rating.
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Marci Houseman chair and Zach Robinson vice chair, 6-0, and sets 2022 liaison assignments
At its first meeting of 2022 the six-member Sandy City Council, with the District 4 seat vacant, elected Marci Houseman chair and Zach Robinson vice chair and ratified both results 6-0. It approved 2022 committee liaison appointments 6-0, extended the council's legal services contract for six months and added the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee to its special committees document.
2021
December 2021
Tue, Dec 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Point of the Mountain plan and Google Fiber timeline, and outlines District 4 vacancy process
In work session the Sandy City Council heard from The Point's executive director on the 600-acre Point of the Mountain community, learned Google Fiber expects first service in Sandy in the first quarter of 2022, and was briefed on how it must fill the District 4 seat when Council Member Monica Zoltanski is sworn in as mayor. Outgoing Council Members Brooke Christensen and Kris Coleman-Nicholl were thanked for their service.
Tue, Dec 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts floodplain code update, CBD setback flexibility for Shops at South Town and two street vacations
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 21-33 updating the Floodplain Overlay Zone, Ordinance 21-36 allowing setback flexibility in the CBD zone for Shops at South Town, and vacations of part of Aspen Ridge Road and 29,276 square feet of Centennial Parkway. It also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and thanked outgoing Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl for 11 years of service.
November 2021
Mon, Nov 22 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council certifies 2021 mayoral election results after recount, 7-0
At a five-minute special meeting as the Board of Municipal Canvassers, the Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to certify the 2021 mayoral election results after the required recount. The City Recorder presented results tabulated and provided to the council on Nov. 16 and 17.
Thu, Nov 18 · City Council · 6:00 p.m.
Sandy council declines to accept mayoral results and asks the county for a fuller recount, 6-1
At a special meeting as the Board of Municipal Canvassers, the Sandy City Council heard Salt Lake County's Nov. 17 recount results for the 2021 mayoral election. Two earlier motions failed, one to decline the results and one to certify them. After a motion to reconsider passed 7-0, the council voted 6-1 to decline approval and ask County Elections to conduct a more complete recount and expedite it for a special meeting the next Monday.
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council accepts election results pending a mayoral recount, adopts water plan and purchasing rules, and tables Centennial Village auto zoning
The Sandy City Council, acting as canvassers, accepted the 2021 election results pending a required recount of the mayoral race. It adopted the 2021 Water Conservation Plan and a new purchasing ordinance, approved a State Infrastructure Bank loan of up to $15 million with UDOT, and tabled a Centennial Village zoning change for auto dealers at the applicant's request.
Tue, Nov 9 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs Alta Canyon advisory committee for a second reading and reviews draft water conservation plan
In work session the Sandy City Council supported moving a proposed Alta Canyon Advisory Committee to a second reading, reviewed a draft 2021 Water Conservation Plan that must be adopted by Dec. 31, and heard five proposed changes to the purchasing ordinance. It also discussed repurposing the Parks and Recreation building as part of the Alta Canyon redesign. No votes were recorded other than procedural recesses.
October 2021
Tue, Oct 26 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council gets Alta Canyon redesign options, backs Waterford School conduit financing and Wattsmart plan reading
In work session the Sandy City Council heard AECOM's Alta Canyon Recreation Center feasibility study and redesign options with costs, discussed bonding with its financial advisor, and indicated support for Administration moving forward with conduit debt financing for Waterford School. It supported moving a Wattsmart Communities Energy Action Plan resolution to a second reading, and residents asked for a skate park, indoor tennis courts and a response on a trail easement.
Tue, Oct 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council authorizes up to $18 million in refunding bonds and ends delegated authority of Alta Canyon district control board
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 21-38C authorizing Redevelopment Agency refunding bonds, Series 2021, of up to $18 million to refinance the 2007 soccer stadium bonds, and adopted four FY 2022 budget carryover resolutions 7-0. It also adopted Resolution 21-34C, revoking the authority delegated to the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District Administrative Control Board effective Jan. 1, 2022.
Tue, Oct 12 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council moves $100,000 to traffic control in budget carryover; motion to add three fire positions fails
In work session the Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to direct staff to prepare a resolution moving $100,000 from the Capital Contingency budget to traffic control as part of the FY 2022 budget carryover. A motion by Council Member Monica Zoltanski to fund three additional fire department positions failed. The council did not support moving a green building incentives proposal forward as presented.
Tue, Oct 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Orchard at Farnsworth Farms rezone to PUD(10) for about 10.07 acres
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 21-30 under Option 1, rezoning about 10.07 acres at The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms from R1-40A to PUD(10), on a motion by Council Member Brooke Christensen. The council also honored a fallen service member with a resolution of remembrance and approved minutes on the consent calendar.
September 2021
Tue, Sep 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts internal accessory dwelling unit ordinance to meet state law; AECOM presents Alta Canyon feasibility analysis
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 21-28, revising Title 21 to implement state law on internal accessory dwelling units, called accessory apartments in Sandy. It also heard AECOM's preliminary feasibility analysis for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, a review of changes to The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms site plan, and voted 7-0 to go into a closed session.
Tue, Sep 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears hours of Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola comment and continues accessory dwelling hearing to Sept. 28
The Sandy City Council heard presentations on Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation and roughly forty residents and others, split on a gondola versus buses, before continuing a public hearing on internal accessory dwelling units to Sept. 28 because of public noticing requirements. It also recognized two people who helped a Sandy police officer.
Tue, Sep 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs Option 3 for Alta Canyon district governance; animal services amendment motion fails
In work session the Sandy City Council unanimously directed Council Member Zach Robinson to proceed with a proposal on the governance of the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District, supporting Option 3 and a draft resolution. A motion to let Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl rework Animal Services code amendments failed 4-3 by voice vote.
Tue, Sep 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts police pay plan appropriation, approves two Creek Road area annexations and a Benson Way street vacation
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 21-33C increasing general fund appropriations for the new police pay plan after a public hearing at which speakers supported it. It also approved the Creek Road West and Creek Road East annexations (Ordinances 21-27 and 21-26) and a partial vacation of Benson Way (Ordinance 21-25), and heard a gondola presentation for Little Cottonwood Canyon that drew mostly opposing public comment. The minutes notes do not record vote tallies for the hearings.
August 2021
Tue, Aug 24 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs moving a police pay plan to a Sept. 7 hearing and gets direction on internal accessory dwelling units
In work session the Sandy City Council heard resident wellbeing survey results, a fireworks season review, state-required changes to internal accessory dwelling unit rules and a proposed new police pay plan. Members supported moving the pay plan to the Sept. 7 business meeting for a public hearing and vote. The mayor was excused.
Tue, Aug 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council ends east-Wasatch development pause and adopts sensitive-area overlay changes, 7-0; Alta Canyon agreement passes 6-0-1
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 21-23, amending the Sensitive Area Overlay and residential development standards, and 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 21-24, which ends the temporary development pause east of Wasatch Boulevard. It approved a new Alta Canyon interlocal agreement 6-0-1 with Council Member Cyndi Sharkey abstaining, after a motion to table failed.
Tue, Aug 10 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy receives $9,151,064 in American Rescue Plan funds; Alta Canyon survey drew 2,029 responses
In work session Finance Director Brian Kelley told the Sandy City Council the city will receive $9,151,064 under the American Rescue Plan Act, half of which has been received, and reviewed recommended uses. Parks Director Dan Medina reported that the Alta Canyon Sports Center survey drew 2,029 responses. No votes were recorded.
July 2021
Tue, Jul 27 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears Centennial Village luxury auto dealership zoning idea and UDOT Little Cottonwood Canyon options; Alta Canyon timeline advances
In work session the Sandy City Council expressed support for a zoning amendment to allow a luxury automobile dealership at the Centennial Village project and heard UDOT describe bus and gondola options for Little Cottonwood Canyon. It voted by voice to move an Alta Canyon Sports Center discussion timeline to a second reading.
Tue, Jul 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts campaign finance notification ordinance, 7-0, and again states intent to annex two road rights-of-way
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 21-22, which clarifies when the City Recorder notifies candidates of campaign finance disclosure deadlines. The consent calendar again adopted resolutions of intent to annex road rights-of-way on Creek Road and Highland Drive, with date corrections. The council also saw the city's new campaign finance portal and asked staff to keep working on the bulk waste program.
Tue, Jul 13 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council elects Alison Stroud chair and Cyndi Sharkey vice chair; keeps candidate disclosure rules unchanged, 4-3
At its work session the Sandy City Council elected Council Member Alison Stroud as chair and Council Member Cyndi Sharkey as vice chair. By a 4-3 roll call it kept candidate financial disclosure requirements as they are, and it reviewed a draft interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Special Service District.
June 2021
Tue, Jun 29 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts eminent domain special-exception ordinance and starts two road right-of-way annexations, 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 21-21, letting the Planning Commission grant special exceptions for properties involved in city eminent domain proceedings. Its consent calendar approved the dispatch services agreement and resolutions stating intent to annex road rights-of-way along Creek Road and Highland Drive.
Tue, Jun 22 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council extends fireworks restrictions to all areas east of 1300 East, 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance 21-20, adding all areas east of 1300 East to the fireworks prohibited-areas map, after residents split on how far restrictions should reach. Earlier in the evening the council heard a final update on the Paradise Valley Well fluoride overfeed, a proposed eminent domain special-exception ordinance, an Alta Canyon interlocal agreement and a dispatch services agreement costing about $600,000 a year.
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts roughly $127 million FY 2021-22 budget and approves Coppercreek and Comcast zoning changes, all 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt the FY 2021-22 city budget, which Finance Director Brian Kelley put at about $127 million, along with the Alta Canyon Recreation District budget. It also voted 7-0 to rezone about 0.55 acre on Coppercreek Road for five single-family lots and 7-0 to amend the Research and Development zone standards at the request of Comcast.
Tue, Jun 8 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council reaches consensus to add $70,000 for neighborhood traffic safety and $100,000 for driver feedback boards
In work session, Sandy City Council members agreed by consensus to add $70,000 to the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program and $100,000 for driver feedback boards in the tentative FY 2021-22 budget. The council also heard the Metropolitan Water District's budget and a Waste Management update, and voted 7-0 to go into a closed session.
Tue, Jun 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves $33,120 for Hale Centre Theatre summer series, 5-2, and two rezones, 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 5-2 to appropriate $33,120 to sponsor the Hale Centre Theatre Cultural Celebration Series for summer 2021, with Council Members Marci Houseman and Cyndi Sharkey opposed. It also approved, 7-0, a 0.09-acre rezone tied to the 9270 South realignment and a one-lot rezone on East 11000 South, a CDBG-CV plan amendment, and FY 2020-21 budget amendments.
May 2021
Tue, May 25 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy to receive about $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds; council reviews public works and parks budgets
In a hybrid work session the Sandy City Council heard that the city will receive about $9.1 million under the American Rescue Plan Act, usable through 2024, and reviewed three facilities financing scenarios. It also heard tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Public Works, Public Utilities and Parks and Recreation. No votes were recorded.
Tue, May 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts revised fireworks restriction map adding recently annexed areas, 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a revised map of areas where fireworks and fires are restricted (Ordinance 21-15, Exhibit B). The map adds three restricted areas, including recently annexed land, and had to reach Salt Lake County Emergency Management by May 21. The council also heard tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Police, Animal Services and Fire.
Tue, May 11 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council advances Hale Centre Theatre cultural series to a June 1 second reading, 5-2
In work session the Sandy City Council voted 5-2 to move a Hale Centre Theatre Cultural Celebration Series proposal to a second reading and public hearing on June 1. It also heard that Google Fiber's contract is executed, reviewed a tentative compensation plan with a net increase of about 4.1%, and went through the first tentative department budgets.
Tue, May 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for city and Alta Canyon Recreation District, 7-0
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District after a public hearing at which no one spoke. Members also discussed how many ranked-choice rankings to use in the November election and favored all ten.
April 2021
Tue, Apr 27 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council work session: temporary sign proposal fails 3-4 and tentative FY 2021-22 budget presented
The Sandy City Council, meeting online in work session, heard the Mayor's tentative FY 2021-22 budget and a Rocky Mountain Power energy-planning program. A motion by Council Member Monica Zoltanski to advance a temporary sign amendment allowing signs on private fences failed 3-4. Zoltanski also outlined a transportation and economic corridors plan concept and Council Member Alison Stroud a residential traffic safety plan concept.
Tue, Apr 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts ranked choice voting for 2021 general election, 5-2, and eliminates the primary
After a long public hearing with 11 speakers, the Sandy City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Resolution 21-15C using ranked choice voting for the 2021 general election and eliminating the primary election; an earlier motion to start in the 2023 cycle failed 5-2. The council also voted 4-3 to move forward with sponsoring Hale Centre Theatre's Cultural Celebration Series, and approved an election agreement with the county clerk and the 2021 CDBG action plan, both 7-0.
Tue, Apr 13 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council advances ranked choice voting resolution to second reading, 6-1
At a work session held by Zoom webinar, the Sandy City Council voted 6-1 to advance a draft resolution on ranked choice voting to a second reading and possible adoption at its next business session. Consultants from AECOM also discussed the Alta Canyon Sports Center with the council, and no vote was taken on that item.
Tue, Apr 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council creates Kuwahara special development zone and adopts temporary building pause east of Wasatch Boulevard, both 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting by Zoom webinar, voted 7-0 to create a new SD(FM-HSN) special development zone in its land development code for the Kuwahara Wholesale site in historic Sandy. It also voted 7-0, twice, on Ordinance 21-14, a temporary land use regulation that pauses development on properties east of Wasatch Boulevard, after residents asked that it cover land to Sandy's northern edge. The minutes record no motion on the rezone of the Kuwahara parcel itself.
March 2021
Tue, Mar 23 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts stormwater, floodplain and construction standards ordinances, all 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted three ordinances revising stormwater and floodplain rules and the city's standard construction specifications, each by a 7-0 vote. A report showed year-to-date sales tax receipts 31% above budget projections, and the finance director briefed the council on cybersecurity threats before a closed session on security systems.
Tue, Mar 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes 3.22 acres near Alta Villa Drive and backs waste district reorganization, both 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to annex about 3.22 acres on 10000 South and Alta Villa Drive with R-1-20A zoning and 7-0 to adopt a resolution supporting the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District's conversion from a special service district to a local district. The mayor reported a $100,000 grant from the Wasatch Front Regional Council.
Tue, Mar 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council denies revised Copper Creek rezone 7-0, tables stormwater code amendments and adopts new rules of procedure
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to deny a revised request to rezone part of a 1.02-acre parcel at 1368 E. Copper Creek Road to RM(10). It tabled stormwater, floodplain and standard specification amendments 4-3 for more review, directed work on an energy benchmarking ordinance for municipal buildings 7-0, and approved amended rules of procedure and a new legislative policy 5-2, effective April 1.
Tue, Mar 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves amended council meeting policies 5-2 and plans return to in-person meetings
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, approved amendments to its meeting policies on a 5-2 vote, including moving standing reports to the end of meetings. Staff outlined a timeline for returning to in-person and hybrid meetings, and the council heard presentations on the Central Wasatch Commission, curbside glass recycling and employee mental health programs.
February 2021
Tue, Feb 23 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears sales tax update and FY2022 budget priorities; takes no major votes
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, took no action beyond its consent calendar. Budget staff reported that fiscal year 2021 sales tax collections from July 2020 through January 2021 exceeded projections, and council members named their top two FY2022 budget priorities, including the compensation plan, the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, a Parks and Recreation building and sidewalk concrete repairs.
Tue, Feb 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts 2021 Transportation Master Plan 4-3, buys campaign finance software and annexes two areas
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted the 2021 Transportation Master Plan on a 4-3 vote, with a commitment to environmental review of projects and standalone council review of any that change a neighborhood. It voted 7-0 to buy and implement EasyCampaignFinance disclosure software and 7-0 each to annex 0.21 acres on Fayeway Street and 1.1 acres on Wasatch Boulevard.
Tue, Feb 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves every-other-week recycling and Waste Management contract extension to 2024, 5-2
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 5-2 to authorize an amendment to its Waste Management contract that moves recycling collection from weekly to every other week, cuts the monthly home rate by at least $0.29 per resident and extends the contract to June 30, 2024. Members also heard a financial sustainability plan presentation, a compensation plan overview and concepts for changing council meeting policies.
Tue, Feb 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sends Kuwahara site-specific zone to Planning Commission and moves campaign disclosure deadlines, both 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to send a draft Historic Sandy Neighborhood Farmer's Market zone, proposed for the Kuwahara business location, through the standard public process including Planning Commission review. It also adopted Ordinance 21-03 on campaign contribution disclosure deadlines, 7-0, and heard the Hale Centre Theatre annual update.
January 2021
Tue, Jan 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects $2,500 campaign contribution limit ordinance 3-4
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 3-4 against an ordinance setting a $2,500 per-election limit on candidate campaign contributions. It voted 4-3 to join the Utah State University WellBeing survey project, 7-0 for an interlocal agreement with Trans-Jordan Landfill on the waste transfer station, and 7-0 to have the city attorney draft a change to campaign disclosure deadlines for vote-by-mail elections.
Tue, Jan 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to pursue fencing code changes on 4-3 vote
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 4-3 to direct staff to work with Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl on fencing code changes that would allow eight-foot fences under some conditions and prohibit spiked-tip fencing at new developments. The council also adopted a resolution against violence at the U.S. Capitol and appointed Pat Casaday as an alternate on the Public Utilities Advisory Board, and heard an employee survey and the quarterly budget report.
Tue, Jan 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs draft of $2,500 campaign contribution cap and confirms Dan Medina as parks director
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted to direct staff to return a draft ordinance setting a $2,500 per-election limit on candidate campaign contributions, effective April 1, 2021, with two members opposed and one abstaining. The council also voted 7-0 to consent to Mayor Kurt Bradburn's appointment of Dan Medina as Parks and Recreation Director and heard presentations on the hazardous concrete program and 2020 property crimes.
Tue, Jan 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rezones 8.1 acres at Bell Canyon to open space and elects Sharkey chair
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to rezone 8.1 acres at Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road from R-1-15 to Open Space for the Bell Canyon Preservation area, at the Parks and Recreation Department's request. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey was elected chair and Council Member Alison Stroud vice chair. The council also advanced intent-to-annex resolutions for three areas and moved to bring the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to its consent calendar the next week.
2020
December 2020
Tue, Dec 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council extends council legal contract one year at $60,000, 6-1, and starts three annexations
The Sandy City Council, meeting online without the mayor present, voted 6-1 to extend its professional services agreement with Cowdell-Woolley for one year at a flat $60,000, over comments from residents urging the city to end the contract. On the consent calendar it approved a city attorney severance agreement and resolutions of intent for three annexations. It also voted 7-0 to prioritize an online campaign finance disclosure system.
Tue, Dec 8 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts Active Transportation Plan 7-0 and amends CDBG action plan for CARES Act funds
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to adopt the Active Transportation Plan into the General Plan, approved its 2021 committee liaison assignments and approved a second amendment to the 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan. Members also heard a budget and debt overview and a staff analysis supporting the council's ability to hire its own counsel.
November 2020
Mon, Nov 30 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council consents to Lynn Pace as city attorney, 7-0
At a special online meeting, the Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to consent to Mayor Kurt Bradburn's appointment of Lynn Pace as Sandy City Attorney (Resolution 20-47C). The council did not convene the closed session listed on the agenda.
Tue, Nov 17 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves Farnsworth Farms PUD(10) rezone 6-1 with conditions and forms bulk waste work group
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, approved the Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone of 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. to PUD(10) on a 6-1 vote, with a condition that the ordinance not be published until permits are applied for and approved or the council accepts revisions, and a Nov. 1, 2021 deadline. It also voted 6-1 to form a work group to draft a bulk waste program policy, targeting a decision by July 1, 2021. Members were briefed on Canyons School District, emergency communications and speeding.
Tue, Nov 10 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY2021 budget carryover with $90,000 for Central Wasatch Commission and hazard pay
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted four FY2021 budget carryover resolutions 7-0 after a series of amendments, including 4-3 votes to fund $90,000 for the Central Wasatch Commission and a $50,000 study of parks and recreation buildings. It also accepted the 2020 Moderate Income Housing Report 7-0 and voted 5-2 to have staff draft campaign contribution limits and enhanced reporting rules.
Tue, Nov 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to draft a site-specific zone for Kuwahara business, 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting by Zoom webinar, voted 7-0 to direct Council Member Brooke Christensen and planning staff to bring back a draft site-specific zone for the Kuwahara business location in historic Sandy. Members also heard an update on the Alta Canyon Sports Center, a budget and quarterly financial briefing and a council social media strategy.
October 2020
Tue, Oct 27 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council annexes Robidoux Road and Sublette Circle areas, both 7-0; budget carryover continued
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to annex about 10.29 acres near Robidoux Road and about 8.6 acres near Sublette Circle, zoning both R-1-10. It continued the FY2021 budget carryover resolutions to a date to be set by the chair and received a legal and financial review of the bulk waste program.
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council updates public notice rules, backs Community Connectors program and asks staff about cat permits
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, unanimously adopted a land development code change to align public notice requirements with state law, effective Jan. 1, and approved the concept of a Community Connectors outreach program. After hearing from cat colony caretakers, it directed staff to answer whether the city needs its own ordinance for community cat permitting. Public Works also briefed the council on the bulk waste program.
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sends Farnsworth Farms rezone back to Planning Commission on 4-3 vote
After hearing from about 18 residents and reading 42 written comments, the Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to send a developer's request to rezone 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. from R-1-40A to PUD(12) back to the Planning Commission to consider a PUD(10) version with a revised concept plan. A motion to deny was withdrawn and a motion to pursue a development agreement did not carry. Members also heard presentations on ranked choice voting and the Stadium Village master plan.
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears WattSmart energy program and budget revenue briefing; city attorney leaving
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, took no votes beyond the consent calendar. Rocky Mountain Power presented on the WattSmart Communities Program, Finance Director Brian Kelley gave an overview of city revenue sources, and Mayor Kurt Bradburn announced that City Attorney Bob Thompson is leaving for a position at the University of Utah.
September 2020
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council denies Copper Creek rezone and annexes two neighborhoods, all 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, unanimously denied a request to rezone 1.02 acres on Copper Creek Road to RM(12) for higher-density housing, after residents called the plan too dense. The council also unanimously annexed two resident-requested areas, Escalante/Barcelona (about 18.7 acres) and Rossett Green Lane (about 5.9 acres), and started two more annexations on the consent calendar.
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears storm water program overview and development agreements briefing
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, received briefings on priority-based budgeting, the legal basis for development agreements and the city's storm water program. The chief administrative officer reported about $700,000 in savings from the water bond refinancing and a second CARES Act allocation of about $2.8 million. The council voted 7-0 to hold a closed session on the purchase, exchange or lease of real property.
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council extends council legal services contract through year end, 7-0
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to extend its council legal services contract through the end of the calendar year and to draft a revised policy on how those services are used. Members also heard a traffic engineer's presentation on Dimple Dell Road and a first budget discussion, then recessed to a Redevelopment Agency meeting that included a closed strategy session on a possible real property purchase.
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts public-comment conduct rules 6-1 and allows heavy commercial use in RD zone
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted amendments to its public comment and disorderly conduct policies on a 6-1 vote and unanimously adopted Ordinance 20-08 allowing heavy commercial use in the Research and Development zone. After a closed session, the council voted 4-3 to continue its discussion of the council legal services contract to the next week.
August 2020
Tue, Aug 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes 4-3 to start code change for larger site signs on land-use hearings
The Sandy City Council, meeting online only because of COVID-19, voted 4-3 to move forward with a municipal code amendment on site sign posting for public meetings on rezonings and other land-use decisions. Council members also received free-speech and meeting-conduct training from a city attorney.
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council creates council assistant director position 6-1 and starts two annexations
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, created a City Council assistant director position on a 6-1 vote and, on the consent calendar, adopted resolutions of intent to annex two unincorporated areas. It also approved a stormwater agreement with Salt Lake County, adopted the county hazard mitigation plan and directed work on possible funding for the Central Wasatch Commission. Members received an update on the fluoride overfeed incident.
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council vacates part of 9270 South Street 7-0; staff reports state warning on bulk waste program
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to vacate a portion of 9270 South Street near State Street, with conditions. Staff told the council about a warning letter from the Utah Division of Water Quality on the bulk waste cleanup program, and the council heard a South Valley Chamber update on small businesses and discussed the future of virtual meetings.
July 2020
Tue, Jul 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council authorizes up to $8.5 million in water bond refinancing, 6-1
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, approved a resolution authorizing up to $8,500,000 in water revenue refunding bonds on a 6-1 vote. After a public hearing on a partial vacation of a street near 9270 South State Street, the council continued the hearing to a future agenda.
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council directs staff to draft rules for larger site signs on development hearings
The Sandy City Council, meeting online with Council Member Cyndi Sharkey excused, voted 6-0 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance adding site sign posting requirements for public meetings, with annexations likely excluded. The council also heard a presentation on the Salt Lake County Recorder's free Property Watch service.
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts scooter ordinance 7-0 and rejects every-other-week recycling 6-1
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted the electric scooter ordinance (Ordinance 20-02) unanimously and denied a Waste Management proposal to collect recycling every other week, 6-1. Members also tabled the outside legal services contract on a 5-2 vote, authorizing the chair to extend the current legal contract up to 90 days, and adopted an amendment to the 2019 CDBG Annual Action Plan for CARES Act funds.
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council amends pharmacy zone rules 6-1 and elects Robinson chair
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted a zoning amendment for the SD(Carnation) zone to allow a pharmacy drive-up window, on a 6-1 vote. Members also elected Council Member Zach Robinson chair and Council Member Marci Houseman vice chair, made two appointments to the CDBG Special Committee and heard public comment on moving recycling pickup to every other week. No action was taken on the recycling item.
June 2020
Tue, Jun 30 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council continues electric scooter ordinance 6-1 and discusses mayor's budget veto
The council voted 6-1 to continue the electric scooter ordinance (Ordinance 20-02) and have the council attorney work with the city attorney on geographic boundaries. It held a procedural discussion on reconsidering the mayor's veto of Resolution 20-23C, the final budget, but took no action, and heard a recycling program presentation from Waste Management.
Thu, Jun 25 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts FY 2020-21 budget 4-3; mayor says he will veto parts of it
At a special meeting the council voted 4-3 for Resolution 20-23C, adopting the FY 2020-21 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District and setting certain fees. It also voted 7-0 for Resolution 20-22C on city payment of public safety and firefighter retirement contributions. Mayor Kurt Bradburn said he would veto portions of the budget resolution.
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects reserve-funded pay plan 3-4, then backs a benchmark-based compensation plan 4-3
The council voted 3-4 against Council Member Monica Zoltanski's proposal to fund public safety and market pay increases for six months from council reserves and other cuts. It then voted 4-3 for a proposal by Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl, Marci Houseman and Alison Stroud to fund compensation using Houseman's benchmark approach, fund the Central Wasatch Commission at $90,000 and bring budget resolutions back by June 26. About 30 residents commented. The budget hearing was continued 6-1.
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects 50 percent pay-increase option 3-4, approves solar carports zone change and sets certified property tax rates
The council voted 3-4 against Council Member Brooke Christensen's proposal to phase in public safety and market pay adjustments at half the planned level on July 1, 2020, with the rest when revenue conditions were met. It approved Ordinance 20-05 on solar carports in the SD(Harada) zone 7-0, set property tax rates at the certified rate for the city and the Alta Canyon district, and tabled a $500 retention bonus proposal. The meeting ran to 9:49 p.m.
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council votes 4-3 to direct staff to fold three members' budget amendments into the FY 2020-21 budget, after hours of public comment
The council voted 4-3 to direct staff to incorporate a memo of budget amendments from Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl, Marci Houseman and Alison Stroud, leaving out its first item on vacant positions. About 30 residents and public safety staff commented, most opposing the proposal or supporting public safety pay and staffing. The council also continued a solar carports code amendment and heard budget and federal-update presentations. The meeting ended at 12:13 a.m.
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts matching three-dog household limit in the land development code
The council voted 7-0 for Ordinance 20-03, amending the Land Development Code to allow three dogs per household, matching the animal services change adopted in April. It also approved a new Unified Fire Authority contract resolution as amended and two board reappointments, and heard FY 2020-21 tentative budgets for the Justice Court, City Attorney and Parks and Recreation.
May 2020
Tue, May 26 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for federal housing and community development funds
After a public hearing, the council voted 7-0 to approve the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and first-year Annual Action Plan for federal community development funds, which authorizes the mayor to submit them to HUD. Four nonprofit representatives thanked the city for CDBG support. The council also heard tentative Police and Fire budgets and approved an agreement with the South Valley Sewer District.
Tue, May 19 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council approves ground lease with Salt Lake County for household hazardous waste facility
The council voted 7-0 to approve Resolution 20-13C, a ground lease of city property to Salt Lake County for a household hazardous waste facility. A resident noted the lease cost is $1. The council also heard the FY 2020-21 compensation plan for the tentative budget, and recessed briefly to convene the Redevelopment Agency.
Tue, May 12 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council joins federal HOME Consortium agreement and reviews household hazardous waste site
The council approved, 7-0, an interlocal agreement for the federal HOME Consortium covering federal fiscal years 2021 through 2023. It also heard a proposal to lease space at the Public Works facility to Salt Lake County for a household hazardous waste site, and began FY 2020-21 budget discussion. A resident asked for pickleball lines on Buttercup Park tennis courts.
Tue, May 5 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts tentative FY 2020-21 budgets for the city and Alta Canyon Recreation District
After a public hearing, the council voted 7-0 for Resolution 20-14C, adopting tentative budgets for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District for fiscal 2020-21 and scheduling a final-approval hearing. One resident asked for a review of how last year's budget was spent. The mayor said city buildings had reopened softly with most services by appointment.
April 2020
Tue, Apr 28 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council backs Town of Brighton joining the Central Wasatch Commission
The council adopted Resolution 20-11C 7-0, admitting the Town of Brighton to the Central Wasatch Commission and amending its interlocal agreement. In work session items it heard presentations from UTOPIA Fiber, the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy, and on the commission's mountain transportation plan. No votes were taken on those.
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council raises household dog limit from two to three
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted an Animal Services Code ordinance letting a household keep three dogs without a hobby license and directed staff to bring a matching Land Use Code change to the Planning Commission. The vote was 7-0. The council also heard a state COVID-19 legislation summary and a mayor's update on testing.
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy work session, held online, covers signal synchronization, parks use, COVID-19 staffing and redevelopment areas
Meeting online, the council heard about a signal synchronization project, park and trail use during closures, city staffing under the stay-at-home order and an overview of the Redevelopment Agency. No votes were taken.
Tue, Apr 7 · City Council · 5:30 p.m.
Sandy council, meeting online, renews COVID-19 local emergency and adds $300,000 to county flood-control agreements
Meeting online, the council voted 7-0 to renew the March 12 local emergency proclamation and, on the consent calendar, approved two amendments to Salt Lake County Flood Control agreements adding $250,000 for the Dry Creek project and $50,000 for the Sandy Canal Trail. Residents asked for better internet service.
March 2020
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy work session reviews Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion options
Parks and Recreation staff presented the history of the Alta Canyon Sports Center and expansion ideas, and the council office explained the truth-in-taxation process. No votes were taken. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused.
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council rejects live streaming of work sessions 3-4 after fluoride update
A motion to request Facebook live streaming of all council work sessions failed 3-4. Staff and consultants briefed the council on a recent fluoride event and a water study, short-term rentals and city events, and the council commended the nonprofit Project Empathy.
February 2020
Tue, Feb 25 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council work session hears audit report and compensation study, then goes into closed session
Independent auditors reported one finding, on posting minutes within three days of approval, and HR presented the compensation study. The council voted 7-0 to go into a closed session on the character, competence or health of an individual. No residents commented.
Wed, Feb 19 · City Council · 4:00 p.m.
Sandy council consents 7-0 to Greg Severson as police chief
At a special meeting, the council adopted Resolution 20-07C consenting to Mayor Kurt Bradburn's appointment of Greg Severson as Sandy police chief, effective Feb. 19, 2020. Members then held a capital-projects prioritization exercise tied to a budgeting workshop; no action was taken there.
Tue, Feb 18 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council hears about 60 speakers on Kuwahara Wholesale review; approves Metro Fire agreement 6-0
About 60 people spoke on the city's review of Kuwahara Wholesale, most in support of the family business; the council took no action. It approved a revised Metro Fire Agency interlocal agreement 6-0 with Chair Kris Coleman-Nicholl excused for illness. Mayor Kurt Bradburn announced Greg Severson as police chief.
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council work session covers amphitheater season tickets and budgeting, then votes to go into closed session
The work session heard about a trial Sandy Amphitheater season ticket program and an introduction to city budgeting. Residents raised LED street lights and other issues, and the council voted unanimously by voice to convene a closed session on pending or reasonably imminent litigation and investigative proceedings.
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council authorizes condemnation for 9000 South project; motions to pause bulk waste program fail 3-4
The council voted 7-0 to authorize condemnation of a property at 153 West 9000 South for the 9000 South and Monroe intersection project. About 25 residents, most opposed, spoke on the new bulk waste clean-up program, and two motions to continue discussion or prepare options to pause it failed 3-4. The council also agreed to move forward on a proposal to allow more household dogs.
January 2020
Tue, Jan 28 · City Council work session · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council work session reviews capital projects and public utilities; no votes taken
In a work session that ran to about 9:30 p.m., the council held an informal discussion of capital projects, received an overview of Public Utilities operations and previewed the Feb. 4 agenda. No motions or votes are recorded.
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council sets citizen comments no earlier than 6 p.m. and approves alternating work and business sessions for six months
The council amended its Rules of Procedure so citizen comments come first among time-certain items, no sooner than 6:00 p.m., on a 6-1 vote. It also authorized alternating work sessions and business sessions for six months on a 4-3 vote and appointed Rian Weaver to the Historic Committee. The meeting ran until about 9:36 p.m.
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council · 5:15 p.m.
Sandy council adopts 2020 meeting schedule and liaison assignments, then sends citizen-comment timing change back for a rules amendment
The newly seated Sandy City Council elected Kris Coleman-Nicholl chair and Zach Robinson vice chair, adopted its 2020 meeting schedule and committee liaison appointments, and revised its policy on electing council officers. After hearing from residents, it directed staff to draft a Rules of Procedure amendment setting a time certain for citizen comments. All votes were 7-0.