City council and planning meetings

Sandy City Council and Planning Commission meetings, item by item: what was proposed, what was decided and how members voted. Written from the official agendas, packets and minutes, with links to each.

308 past meetings written up, from January 7, 2020 to October 20, 2026. Not every meeting in that span may be included.

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).

City Council minutes, by year →Sandy: debt, audits and redevelopment areas →

October 2026

Tue, Oct 20 · City Council
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.
- Canyon Gate general-plan amendment reconsideration Approved · 6-1
- Canyon Gate rezone and development agreement reconsideration Approved · 5-2
- Proposed adoption of the 2026 Sandy Water Conservation Plan (Resolution 26-98C) Approved · 7-0
- Proclamation recognizing November 1, 2026 as Extra Mile Day Approved · 7-0
- Proclamation recognizing January 16, 2027 as Religious Freedom Day Approved · 7-0
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
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.
4 agenda items · From the draft minutes
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council
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.
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2026

Tue, Sep 29 · City Council
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.
- Centennial Parkway street dedication Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the special bond election Approved
- Title 21 amendments related to building height Withdrawn
- Interview of Jan Wangsgard for the Community Development Block Grant Committee Discussed
- Consent calendar: Sept. 1 and Sept. 15 draft minutes Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
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.
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council
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.
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council
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.
11 agenda items · From the approved minutes

August 2026

Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council
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.
- Creek Road safety update Discussed
- 11000 South and 1000 East intersection study Discussed
- Consent calendar: July 28 and Aug. 11 draft minutes Approved
- Flood damage report Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
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.
- Resolution 26-78C: special bond election on Nov. 3, 2026 for the Crescent View Middle School property Approved · 6-1
- Consent calendar: July 14 draft minutes Approved
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 4 · City Council
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.
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2026

Tue, Jul 28 · City Council
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.
- Biennial review of council policies Discussed
- Sandy Recreation Center memberships and fees Discussed
- Crescent Middle School property: bond discussion Denied
- Closed session on real property Approved
- Consent calendar: July 7 and July 21 draft minutes Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council
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.
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
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.
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council
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.
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · City Council
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.
- Resolution 26-65C: increase to FY 2026 appropriations (public hearing) Approved
- Ordinance 26-50: Title 4 amendments merging Public Works and Public Utilities Approved
- Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board Approved
- Closed session on an individual's character or competence Approved
- Fireworks discussion Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
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.
- Resolution 26-65C: FY 2026 year-end General Fund adjustments Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for a traffic signal (Resolution 26-59C) Approved
- Continued public hearing: FY 2026-27 budget (Resolutions 26-61C, 26-62C, 26-69C to 26-72C) Approved · 7-0
- Title 4 amendments combining Public Works and Public Utilities Discussed
- Crescent View Middle School update Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
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.
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council
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.
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2026

Tue, May 26 · City Council
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.
- Metropolitan Water District FY 2027 budget Discussed
- Utah Retirement System Tier 2 public safety rate pickup Discussed
- Public hearing: FY 2026-27 compensation for executive municipal officers Approved · 5-1
- Public hearing: adoption of the FY 2026-27 Sandy City budget (Resolutions 26-61C to 26-64C) Approved · 6-0
- First reading: new Section 4-9, General Fund purchasing power analysis Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 19 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance 26-47: annexation, R-1-10, KSEL Drive Approved
- Street intersection tour Discussed
- FY 2027 department budget presentations Discussed
- Consent calendar: April 21 draft minutes Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 12 · City Council
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.
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 5 · City Council
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.
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2026

Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
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.
- Closed session on an individual's character or competence Approved
- Recreation center construction report Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council
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…
- Resolution 26-54C: amended Shelter the Homeless memorandum of understanding for the MVP facility Approved
- Detached accessory dwelling units (SB 284) Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council
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…
- Ordinances 26-36 to 26-39: Altavilla 3, Altavilla 4 and two other annexations Approved
- Resolution 26-52C: intent to annex about 0.35 acre on KSEL Drive Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 7 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing and ordinances on 27 annexations (community 20, 21, 29 and 30 areas) Approved · 6-0
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes

March 2026

Tue, Mar 31 · City Council
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…
- Resolutions 26-45C through 26-49C: intent to annex five areas Approved
- UDOT Cottonwood Canyons transportation update Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 24 · City Council
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.
- First reading: recreational vehicle parking amendments to Title 14 Discussed
- Appointment of Jeff Nigbur as police chief Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 10 · City Council
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…
- Resolutions 26-38C through 26-41C: intent to annex four areas Approved
- Ordinance 26-05: 106 Church rezone, R-1-40A to R-1-10, 1.94 acres Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council
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.
- 106 Church rezone, R-1-40A to R-1-10, 1.94 acres (File REZ01132026-007102), first reading Discussed
- Fortner rezone, R-1-10 to RM(12), 0.65 acre (File REZ11202025-007084), first reading Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2026

Tue, Feb 24 · City Council
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.
- Draft council budget priorities for FY 2026-27 Discussed
- Consent calendar: Jan. 20 draft minutes Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 17 · City Council
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…
- Resolution 26-06C: interlocal agreement between the RDA and the city for a site on Sego Lily Drive Approved
- Arbor Plaza Office Building purchase and bonding consent Approved
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 10 · City Council
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…
- Arbor Plaza Office Building briefing Discussed
- Public hearing: Series 2026 bonds Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2026

Tue, Jan 27 · City Council work session
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…
- Council budget priorities workshop Discussed
- Legislative report Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 20 · City Council
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…
- Annexation, R-1-40A zone, Dimple Dell Road (Ordinance 26-02, public hearing) Tabled
- Resolution 26-04C: interlocal agreement with the RDA on tax increment for the Cairns Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Approved
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 13 · City Council
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…
- Sandy City office space and Arbor Plaza Office Building Approved
- Title 21 amendments to the Automall Zone land use matrix Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 6 · City Council
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…
- Election of council chair and vice chair Approved
- Mayor's recommendation of Ben Hill as Parks and Recreation director Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Jan 5 · City Council
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.
0 agenda items · Results pending minutes

December 2025

Tue, Dec 16 · City Council
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…
- Resolution 25-52C: intent to annex about six acres on Dimple Dell Road Approved
- Interlocal agreement with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and memorandum of understanding with USSO Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 9 · City Council
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…
- Interlocal agreement with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Discussed
- Public hearing: sale of certain city real property Discussed
11 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2025

Tue, Nov 18 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance 25-26: Creek Road rezone, R-1-40 to R-1-15A, about 1.5 acres Approved
- Public hearing: FY 2025-26 budget carryover and fee amendments Approved · 6-0
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 11 · City Council
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.
- Creek Road rezone, R-1-40 to R-1-15A, about 1.5 acres (File REZ08072025-007015), first reading Discussed
- Public hearing: South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District tax increase Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

October 2025

Tue, Oct 28 · City Council
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…
- Solutions development study for SR-209 (9400 South) from 1300 East to Wasatch Boulevard Discussed
- Title 21 amendments on boundary adjustments Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 21 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 14 · City Council
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.
- Closed session Approved
- Consent calendar: Sept. 30 and Sept. 16 draft minutes Approved
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2025

Tue, Sep 30 · City Council
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…
- Ordinance 25-24: Fortner annexation, R-1-10 and R-2-10 zones, about 1.07 acres Approved
- Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 amendments on brewpubs Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 16 · City Council
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.
- Wasatch Boulevard HAWK crossing update Discussed
- Brewpub amendments to Title 21 and Title 15, Chapter 2 (alcoholic beverage regulations) Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 9 · City Council
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…
- Public Utilities Department management study: draft request for proposals Approved
- Salt Lake County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 2 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes

August 2025

Tue, Aug 26 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance 25-21: Kershaw annexation, R-1-8 zone Approved
- Ordinance 25-20: Jameson Point annexation Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 5 · City Council
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…
- EmpoweringU rezone, CvC to PO, 2.1 acres (File REZ05192025-006970), first reading Discussed
- Resolution 25-40C: interlocal agreement with South Jordan for asphalt resurfacing Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2025

Tue, Jul 29 · City Council
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…
- Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild cost update Approved
- Central Wasatch Commission: admitting Holladay (Resolution 25-38C) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 22 · City Council
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…
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 15 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance 25-15: Altus rezone, about 2.7 acres at 951 E. 8800 S., R-1-20A to R-1-8 Approved
- Brew pub analysis: streamlining, lower costs and more locations Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 1 · City Council
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…
- Altus rezone, R-1-20A to R-1-8, about 2.7 acres (File REZ04182025-006956) Discussed
- Resolution 25-33C: intent to annex the Kershaw area Approved
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2025

Tue, Jun 24 · City Council
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.
- Trans-Jordan Landfill agreement amendment to add Herriman City (Resolution 25-31C) Approved
- FY 2025-26 budget adoption (Resolutions 25-23C and 25-24C) and storm water rate Approved · 4-3
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 17 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing on the FY 2025-26 budget (Resolutions 23C, 24C, 27C, 28C) Continued · 5-2
- Cowdell Law council legal services agreement, Amendment 3 Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 10 · City Council
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.
- Ordinance 25-14: Jordan Credit Union rezone, R-1-8 to PO Approved
- FY26 certified property tax rate and revenue if the rate were frozen Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 3 · City Council
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…
- Jordan Credit Union rezone, R-1-8 to PO (first reading) Discussed
- Sales and property tax revenue analysis Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2025

Tue, May 27 · City Council
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.
- Metropolitan Water District FY 2026 budget Discussed
- Closed session on real property and an offsite property tour Approved
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 20 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 25-13: Hidden Hollow annexation, R-1-40A zone Approved
- FY 2026 tentative department budget presentations (hearing continued) Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 13 · City Council
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…
- Tentative FY 2025-26 department budget presentations Discussed
- Interview of Paul Mismaque for the CDBG Committee Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 6 · City Council
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.
- Tentative FY 2025-26 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 25-17C) Approved
- Closed session on an individual's character or competence Approved
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2025

Tue, Apr 29 · City Council
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…
- Riverside Park rezone, Ordinance 25-11 (File REZ11272023-006661) Denied
- 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 22 · City Council
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…
- Riverside Park rezone, CvC to PUD(12) (first reading, File REZ11272023-006661) Discussed
- Resolution 25-13C: Salt Lake County TRCC funding agreement for Bicentennial Park Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 15 · City Council
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…
- Resolution 25-12C: intent to annex about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive Approved
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for TRCC funding for Bicentennial Park Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 1 · City Council
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.
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2025 election services (Resolution 25-11C) Approved
- Appointment of Josh Chandler to the Board of Adjustment as an alternate member Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2025

Tue, Mar 25 · City Council
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…
- 2025 Salt Lake County interlocal agreement for election services (Resolution 25-11C) Discussed
- CAO report: grant to Community Development Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 18 · City Council
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…
- FY 2025-26 budget preview: opening remarks and financial outlook (matter 25-069) Discussed
- FY 2026 development and compensation updates Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Mar 17 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Mar 11 · City Council
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.
- Appointment of J. Daniel Schoenfeld as regular member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board (matter 25-062) Discussed
- Public Utilities Advisory Board bylaws (Resolution 25-07C) Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 4 · City Council
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.
- Wildland fire update (matter 25-059) Discussed
- Amendments to the Sandy and Metro Fire Trustees interlocal agreement (matter 25-058) Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2025

Tue, Feb 25 · City Council
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.
- Council budget priorities for FY 2025-26 and beyond (Resolution 25-05C) Approved
- Draft City Council social media policy (matter 25-056) Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council
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.
- Sandy Towns rezone, about 0.43 acre from CN to RM(12) (Ordinance 25-10) Approved
- FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and GFOA awards (matter 25-045) Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council
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.
- Sandy Towns rezone, 0.43 acre from CN to RM(12) on 8600 South Discussed
- Fire prevention, Title 20 amendments (matter 25-038) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2025

Tue, Jan 28 · City Council
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.
- Public Works winter update Discussed
- Public Utilities Advisory Board bylaws update (matter 25-025) Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council
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.
- Annexation, R-1-40 (Ordinance 25-04) Approved
- Annexation, R-1-10 (Ordinance 25-03) Approved
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 14 · City Council work session
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.
- Council budget priorities workshop (matter 25-016) Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Mon, Jan 13 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council
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…
- Rezone, one 0.18-acre parcel from LC to R-1-6, first presentation Discussed
- Adoption of Pace of Progress: Sandy City General Plan 2050 (Ordinance 25-01) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

December 2024

Tue, Dec 17 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex about 5 acres near 8700 South and 700 West (Resolution 24-67C) Approved
- Rezone of two parcels on 7800 South from R-1-8 to RM(10) (Ordinance 24-28) Approved
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 10 · City Council
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…
- Annexation, R-1-10, about 2.64 acres on Dimple Dell Road (Ordinance 24-25) Approved
- Shoshone annexation, R-1-8, Shoshone Avenue, Circle and Court (Ordinance 24-26) Approved
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2024

Tue, Nov 19 · City Council
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.
- Station area plans and neighborhood activity centers, appendices A and B of the draft General Plan 2050 Discussed
- First reading: sister city relationship with Bucha, Ukraine; suspension of rules Approved · 6-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 12 · City Council
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.
- General Plan section 7 (targeted growth plan), Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050 Discussed
- Bridger Boulevard annexation, R-1-10 (Ordinance 24-21) Approved · 6-0
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes

October 2024

Tue, Oct 22 · City Council
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…
- Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050, sections 1 and 2 Discussed
- Consent: intents to annex on Shoshone Avenue, Circle and Court and on Dimple Dell Road (Resolutions 24-51C and 24-50C) Approved
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 15 · City Council
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…
- Capital projects update: Fire Station 31 and Public Works Phase 2 Discussed
- Police school resource officer interlocal agreement with Canyons School District Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 8 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex a parcel of about 0.49 acres on Dimple Dell Road (Resolution 24-42C) No action
- Intent to annex about 0.64 acres on 1475 East and 8425 South (Resolution 24-43C) No action
12 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Thu, Oct 3 · City Council
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.
- Administrative town hall: Alta Canyon Sports Center open house No action
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Oct 1 · City Council
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…
- First reading: amendment to permit tattoo shops Discussed
- Bulk waste program update Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2024

Tue, Sep 24 · City Council
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…
- Annexation of about 3.96 acres on Glacier Park Lane, PUD(2) zone, seven properties (Ordinance 24-16) Approved
- Intent to annex properties on Bridger Boulevard (Resolution 24-40C) Approved with conditions
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 10 · City Council
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…
- Interview of LaNiece Davenport for a regular Planning Commission seat (Resolution 24-05M attached) Discussed
- Amendment to the Sandy and Unified Fire Service Area interlocal agreement on fire protection (Resolution 24-39C) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 3 · City Council
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.
- Council tour of the POST firearms training facility No action
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes

August 2024

Tue, Aug 27 · City Council
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…
- RDA consulting agreement with Cottonwood Business Consulting, LLC for small business liaison services Discussed
- Interview of Britney Ward for assistant director of public works and city engineer Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 20 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex seven parcels, about 3.96 acres on Glacier Park Lane (Resolution 24-37C) Approved
- Vision Zero presentation Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 13 · City Council
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…
- Second reading: short-term rental amendments proposed by Council Member Robinson Approved
- Second reading: council policy on committee assignments (Resolution 24-35C) Tabled
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2024

Tue, Jul 30 · City Council
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…
- FY 2024-25 budget adjustments: increase appropriations, amend staffing schedule and adjust fees (Resolution 24-33C) Approved
- Committee assignments policy proposed by Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 23 · City Council
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.
- Possible city and RDA visit to NHL practice facilities Discussed
- FY 2024-25 appropriations, staffing schedule and fee adjustments (Resolution 24-33C), preview Discussed
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 16 · City Council
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…
- General Plan update, final stages Discussed
- Consent: June 18 and June 25 draft minutes Approved
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 9 · City Council
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…
- Title 21 amendments on elements of the General Plan Discussed
- Election of council chair and vice chair Approved
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2024

Tue, Jun 25 · City Council
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…
- First reading: municipal buildings study, FY 2025 appropriation Discussed
- Consent: May 28 and June 4 draft minutes, amended final Feb. 20 minutes and National Parks and Recreation Month proclamation Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 18 · City Council
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.
- Public comment on budget Discussed
- Budget amendment: administrative law judge program Approved · 6-0
12 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 11 · City Council
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.
- Resolution 24-18C encouraging Salt Lake County to impose the optional 0.2% transportation sales and use tax Approved · 4-3
- Consent: Cowdell Law legal services extension (one additional year) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Jun 10 · City Council
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…
- Annexation town hall for county island residents No action
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Jun 4 · City Council
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…
- Transportation tax support, Resolution 24-18C Discussed
- FY 2024-25 tentative budgets: public utilities, parks and recreation, economic development Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2024

Tue, May 28 · City Council
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…
- Annexation planning under H.B. 330 Discussed
- FY 2024-25 tentative budgets: police, fire, administrative services, public works Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 21 · City Council
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…
- FY 2024-25 tentative department budgets Discussed
- Noal Bateman Committee request: Resolution 24-19C Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 7 · City Council
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…
- Taylor Dental rezone, R-1-8 to CN (Ordinance 24-07) Approved
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2025 property tax increase (Resolution 24-14C) Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2024

Tue, Apr 23 · City Council
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.
- Missing middle housing tour of Daybreak Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 16 · City Council
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…
- Annexation of about 0.93 acres near 7800 South, R-1-10 (Ordinance 24-08) Approved
- FBAC Development annexation, ID zone, about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West (Ordinance 24-09) Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 9 · City Council
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…
- Council policy booklet updates Discussed
- U.S. Marshals Service Agency of the Year award to Sandy police Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 2 · City Council
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…
- Council tour of Public Works construction projects Discussed
- Public hearing: 2024 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2024

Tue, Mar 26 · City Council
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.
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy: proposed tax increase Discussed
- Public Works Phase 2 bid status and funding Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 19 · City Council
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.
- Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (Ordinance 24-04, general plan amendment) Approved with conditions
- Trans-Jordan Landfill annual report and transfer station update Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 12 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex about 0.93 acres near 7800 South (Resolution 24-09C) Approved
- Intent to annex about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West (Resolution 24-10C) Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2024

Tue, Feb 27 · City Council
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…
- Mixed use development, Title 21 (Ordinance 24-03) Approved
- Amending and re-adopting the council rules of procedure (Resolution 24-08C) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 20 · City Council
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…
- FY 2023 annual comprehensive financial report Discussed
- Mixed use development, Title 21 chapters 8 and 37 Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 13 · City Council
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…
- Draft policies and procedures for participation in events by city officials Discussed
- First reading: Council Member Mecham's policy on annual committee appointments Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2024

Tue, Jan 30 · City Council
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…
- Rezone, R-1-15 to R-1-8 (Ordinance 24-02) Approved
- Recycling pickup frequency and waste collection cost changes Approved
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 23 · City Council
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.
- FY 2025 budget retreat Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 16 · City Council
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…
- Rezone, R-1-15 to R-1-8 (0.53 acres) Discussed
- Waste collection fee changes effective July 1, 2024 Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 9 · City Council
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.
- Water rate fee schedule (Resolution 24-03C) Approved
- Subdivision review standards, Title 21 (Ordinance 24-01) Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Sat, Jan 6 · City Council
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.
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Jan 2 · City Council
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.
- Oath of office ceremony Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes

December 2023

Tue, Dec 19 · City Council
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…
- The Point progress update Discussed
- General management study of the Fire Department Approved
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 12 · City Council
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…
- First reading: equitable participation of city officials in events Discussed
- Consent: Nov. 14 draft minutes and 2024 annual meeting schedule (Resolution 23-58C) Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Wed, Dec 6 · City Council
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…
- General Plan update, joint work session with the Planning Commission Discussed
- Justice Court recertification (Resolution 23-53C) Approved
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2023

Tue, Nov 28 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: Olsen Farms annexation, R-1-10 zone (Ordinance 23-20) Approved with conditions
- Water rate fee schedule adjustments Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 14 · City Council
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…
- SD (Carnation) zone amendment: drive-up windows for restaurants Discussed
- Title 21 permitted use matrix: limiting transitional housing facilities Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 7 · City Council work session
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.
- Consent: Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 draft minutes Approved
- Public meeting on arguments for and against up to $21,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Fire Station 31 Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

October 2023

Tue, Oct 24 · City Council work session
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…
- Economic development update on Cairns development Discussed
- Special recognition: Battalion Chief Mike Bullock Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 17 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex about 11.30 acres on Dimple Dell Road (Resolution 23-52C) Approved
- Public hearing: FY 2024 budget carryover (Resolutions 23-50C and 23-51C) Approved · 7-0
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 10 · City Council work session
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…
- FY 2024 budget carryover (Resolutions 23-50C, 23-51C and RDA 23-05) Discussed
- Short-term rental data report Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 3 · City Council
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…
- Middle Deer Hollow annexation (Resolution 23-40) Approved · 7-0
- Middle Deer Hollow annexation and R-1-40A zoning (Ordinance 23-19) Approved · 7-0
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2023

Tue, Sep 26 · City Council
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…
- Federal and state funded transportation projects Discussed
- Title 21 Sensitive Area Overlay Zone: violations, enforcement and penalties Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 19 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: Series 2023 sales tax revenue bonds of up to $10 million (Resolution 23-46C) Approved
- Transitional housing facility definition, Ordinance 23-17 Tabled · 6-0
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 12 · City Council work session
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…
- Title 21 amendment: definition of transitional housing facility Discussed
- First reading: short-term rental proposal Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

August 2023

Tue, Aug 29 · City Council
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…
- Middle Deer Hollow annexation, intent to annex (Resolution 23-40C) Approved
- Brand Estates rezone no. 2 (Ordinance 23-15), R-1-15 to R-1-10 Approved
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 22 · City Council
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.
- Truth in Taxation hearing: FY 2023-24 budget, fees and property tax rate (Resolution 23-41C) Approved · 5-2
- City fraud risk assessment Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 8 · City Council
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.
- Sanders Road office rezone, R-1-10 to PO (0.55 acres) Discussed
- Traffic calming on Wasatch Boulevard Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2023

Tue, Jul 25 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: eminent domain for traffic signal installation at 9400 South and 500 West (Resolution 23-35C) Approved
- Title 21 amendments on major sports venue sign theme Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 18 · City Council
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…
- Interlocal agreement for road improvements along 300 West and the Dry Creek channel in South Jordan (Resolution 23-31C) Approved
- Public hearing: Title 21 amendments on improvement completion guarantees (Ordinance 23-08) Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 11 · City Council work session
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…
- Interlocal agreement for 300 West and Dry Creek culvert in South Jordan Discussed
- Title 21 amendments on improvement completion guarantees (bonding) Discussed
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2023

Tue, Jun 27 · City Council work session
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…
- Second General Plan survey draft Discussed
- Salt Lake County tax relief programs Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 20 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex about 24.99 acres near 8700 South and 700 West Approved
- Continued public hearing: FY 2023-24 city budget, tax rate and fees (Resolutions 23-23C and 23-24C) Approved · 5-2
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 13 · City Council work session
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…
- Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 6 · City Council
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…
- Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget (file 23-214) Discussed
- Candidate financial disclosure deadlines, state code 10-3-208 Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2023

Tue, May 30 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: FY 2023-24 budget and tax rates Continued
- Department budget overviews: public works, public utilities, parks and recreation, economic development Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 23 · City Council work session
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…
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2023-24 tentative budget Discussed
- FY 2023 budget amendments: Resolutions 23-19C and 23-20C Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 9 · City Council work session
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…
- FY 2023-24 tentative budget overviews: administration, council office, justice court, city attorney, community development, non-departmental Discussed
- First reading: department management studies proposal Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, May 8 · City Council
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.
- Welcome and history of the Alta Canyon Sports Center Discussed
- Overview of city decisions on the center Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 2 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: tentative FY 2023-24 budget for Sandy City and Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 23-15C) Approved · 4-3
- Tentative FY 2023-24 employee compensation plan Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2023

Tue, Apr 25 · City Council work session
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.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations tour and demonstration Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Apr 18 · City Council
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…
- Fire Department step and grade pay plan proposal Discussed
- Visit Salt Lake proposal for a tourism assessment area Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 11 · City Council
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…
- General plan update: existing conditions report and resident survey Discussed
- Closed session Approved
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 4 · City Council
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.
- Survey approval team, second reading (Ordinance 23-06) Approved
- Consent: March 6 District One Town Hall minutes Approved
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2023

Tue, Mar 28 · City Council work session
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…
- CDBG funding recommendation for the 2023 program year Discussed
- 2023 flood preparedness plan Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 21 · City Council
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…
- Larson rezone, Ordinance 23-05 (File REZ01062023-6463) Approved
- Consent: minutes, Arbor Day proclamation and board appointments Approved
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 14 · City Council work session
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.
- Larson zone change to SD(R-1-7) (File REZ01062023-6463) Discussed
- Public Works and Public Utilities reports Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 7 · City Council
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…
- Community Development fee amendments and ordinance cleanup (Resolution 23-11C, Ordinance 23-04) Approved with conditions · 6-1
- General fund revenue update Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Mar 6 · City Council
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.
- District One town hall on fire facilities and staffing Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes

February 2023

Tue, Feb 28 · City Council work session
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…
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2023 election services Discussed
- Temporary signs code amendments, Title 21 Chapter 26 Section 8 (File CA01172023-0006470) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 21 · City Council
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…
- UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement (Resolution 23-08C) Approved
- Large animal hobby license, Ordinance 23-02 (Title 12 Chapter 12-2) Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 14 · City Council work session
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…
- UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan for the Gardner development project Discussed
- Large animal hobby license, Title 12 Chapter 12-2 Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Thu, Feb 2 · City Council
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…
- FY 2024 budget retreat Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes

January 2023

Tue, Jan 31 · City Council
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…
- General plan amendment and 2022 Moderate Income Housing Report (Ordinance 23-01, Resolution 23-06C; File GPA01052023-6462) Approved
- Comprehensive storm water management program Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 24 · City Council work session
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…
- Community Development fee analysis Discussed
- Rules of procedure annual review Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 17 · City Council
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.
- Dimple Dell interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County (Resolution 23-03C) Approved
- Amended 2023 council annual meeting schedule (Resolution 23-04C) and Dec. 20 minutes Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 10 · City Council work session
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…
- First reading: amendments to the Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices Discussed
- Interview of Dave Hart for Planning Commission alternate Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 3 · City Council
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.
- Election of council chair and vice chair Approved
- Open and Public Meetings Act training Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

December 2022

Tue, Dec 20 · City Council
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.
- The Point development phase one Discussed
- Bulk waste program update Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 13 · City Council work session
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…
- General plan survey draft Discussed
- Waste Management supplemental agreement (Resolution 22-37C) Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 6 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: impact fee facilities plan and impact fee analysis (Ordinance 22-14, Resolution 22-55C) Approved · 4-3
- Second reading: general obligation bond to rebuild Fire Station 31 (Resolution 22-57C) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2022

Tue, Nov 15 · City Council
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…
- Water rate fee schedule amendments (Resolution 22-53C) Approved
- Water-efficient landscaping amendments, Title 21 Chapters 25 and 37 Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 8 · City Council work session
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…
- Impact fee analysis Discussed
- Fire Station 31 rebuild funding through a general obligation bond Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 1 · City Council
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.
- Council tour of Salt Lake City 911 and emergency operations center Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes

October 2022

Tue, Oct 25 · City Council work session
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…
- Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District 2023 proposed budget Discussed
- Mobile food and street vendor code amendments (File CA08112022-0006381) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 18 · City Council
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…
- CC Sheep Ranch annexation to R-1-15 (Ordinance 22-15, File ANX08102022-006380) Approved
- UDOT Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS update Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 11 · City Council work session
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.
- Water master plan update and staff-recommended rate increases Discussed
- FY 2023 proposed budget carryover Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 4 · City Council
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.
- Woodhaven Estates rezone, Ordinance 22-11 (File REZ06302022-6356) Approved
- Public Works Phase 2 capital facilities update Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2022

Tue, Sep 27 · City Council work session
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.
- Parks and Recreation tour of facilities Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Sep 20 · City Council
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…
- Woodhaven Estates zone change, first reading (File REZ06302022-6356) Discussed
- Public hearing: capital facilities Resolution 22-43C Approved with conditions
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 13 · City Council work session
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…
- Capital projects proposal, first reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center funding option Approved
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 6 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Little Cottonwood Road (Resolution 22-44C) Approved
- General plan amendment and moderate income housing report Approved · 6-0
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

August 2022

Tue, Aug 23 · City Council work session
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.
- Public Utilities tour of the water treatment plant and department update Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Aug 16 · City Council
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.
- Brand Estates rezone, Ordinance 22-08 (File REZ05042022) Approved
- Capital facilities proposal (Resolution 22-43C) Approved
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 9 · City Council work session
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…
- Involving the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee Discussed
- #SlowDownSandy campaign update Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2022

Tue, Jul 26 · City Council
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.
- Brand Estates zone change, first reading (File REZ05042022) Discussed
- Fire Department staffing Discussed
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 19 · City Council work session
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.
- Council discussion on capital facility needs Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 12 · City Council work session
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.
- Joint City Council and Planning Commission tour of the Cairns Pending
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes

June 2022

Tue, Jun 28 · City Council work session
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.
- Affordable housing implementation strategies Discussed
- Consent calendar: May 31, 2022 draft minutes Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 21 · City Council
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.
- Consent: Resolution 22-35C, city payment of police and fire retirement contributions Approved
- Continued public hearing: FY 2022-23 Sandy City budget and Alta Canyon Recreation District budget Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 14 · City Council work session
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.
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2023 budget Discussed
- Building projects: priorities and financing Approved · 4-3
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 7 · City Council
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.
- Sunrise Ridge zone change, Ordinance 22-06 (File REZ03082022-6278) Approved
- Council members' proposed amendments to the FY 2022-23 tentative budget Approved · 6-1
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2022

Tue, May 31 · City Council work session
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.
- Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room Denied · 3-4
- Alta Canyon Recreation Center: future of the Special Service District and funding scenarios Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 24 · City Council work session
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…
- Sunrise Ridge zone change (File REZ03082022-6278) Discussed
- Drought and Water Shortage Response Plan Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 17 · City Council
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…
- Sugarcreek rezone to R-1-10, Ordinance 22-03 (File REZ01192022-6257) Tabled · 4-3
- FY 2022-23 tentative department budgets Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, May 16 · City Council
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…
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 10 · City Council work session
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…
- Sugarcreek zone change to R-1-10 (File REZ01192022-6257) Discussed
- CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation for the 2022 Annual Action Plan Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 3 · City Council
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…
- Public hearing: tentative FY 2022-23 budget Approved · 7-0
- Parks and Recreation update Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2022

Tue, Apr 26 · City Council work session
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…
- Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room Discussed
- Google Fiber update Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Apr 25 · City Council
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 Department town hall presentations Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 19 · City Council
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…
- Consent calendar: minutes of the March 28, 2022 Administrative Town Hall Approved
- Second reading: reactivating the Sandy Youth Council program (Resolution 22-23C) Approved
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 12 · City Council work session
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.
- Council emergency management training: G-0402 NIMS overview for senior officials Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 5 · City Council
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…
- Consent calendar: minutes, conduit bonds, Planning Commission appointments and Arbor Day proclamation Approved
- Fire restriction survey and fireworks law update Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2022

Tue, Mar 29 · City Council work session
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.
- Water conservation rate structure Discussed
- Utah Ranked Choice Voting survey presentation Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Mon, Mar 28 · City Council
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 town hall: department overview Discussed
- Future options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Sat, Mar 19 · City Council
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.
- Joint retreat: leading at the speed of trust and mission and vision statements No action
1 agenda item · Results pending minutes
Tue, Mar 15 · City Council
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…
- Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone application Approved
- FY 2021-22 governmental fund appropriations (Resolution 22-13C) Approved · 4-3
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 1 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: conduit bonds for Waterford School No action
- Council budget priorities for FY 2022-23 Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2022

Mon, Feb 28 · City Council
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.
- Water conservation rate structure review Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 22 · City Council work session
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…
- FY 2022-23 budget workshop: long-range financial outlook Discussed
- City surveys and related priorities Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 15 · City Council
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.
- Fee schedule amendment, including Community Arts rental fees (Resolution 22-06C) Approved · 6-1
- Waterford School conduit bonds (Resolution 22-10C) Approved
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 8 · City Council work session
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.
- Fee schedule amendment (Resolution 22-06C) Discussed
- FY 2022-23 budget workshop participation Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 1 · City Council
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…
- Bulk waste clean-up regulations (Ordinance 22-01) Approved
- Annual review of the council's rules of procedure Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2022

Tue, Jan 25 · City Council work session
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.
- Trans-Jordan Landfill 2022 organizational update Discussed
- Waste Management 2022 recycling and smart truck recap Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 18 · City Council
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.
- Consent calendar: minutes of Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, 2021, and school resource officer agreement (Resolution 22-04C) Approved
- District 4 vacancy interviews and selection Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 4 · City Council
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.
- Consent calendar Approved
- Open and Public Meetings Act training Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

December 2021

Tue, Dec 14 · City Council work session
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…
- Google Fiber update Discussed
- Hale Centre Theatre update No action
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 7 · City Council
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…
- Shops at South Town: setbacks in the CBD zone (Ordinance 21-36, Title 21, Chapter 23) Approved
- Aspen Ridge Road partial street vacation (Ordinance 21-35) Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2021

Mon, Nov 22 · City Council
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.
- Re-canvass and certification of the 2021 mayoral election (Resolution 21-462) Approved · 7-0
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Thu, Nov 18 · City Council
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.
- Re-canvass of the 2021 general election after the mayoral recount (Resolution 21-461) Approved · 6-1
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 16 · City Council
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…
- Centennial Village: amendment of the CBD-A&C zone for auto dealers and related uses Tabled
- 2021 Sandy City Water Conservation Plan (Resolution 21-44C) Approved
10 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 9 · City Council work session
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.
- Draft 2021 Water Conservation Plan Discussed
- Parks and Recreation amendment to Chapter 13-11, prohibited activities (draft Ordinance 21-31) Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

October 2021

Tue, Oct 26 · City Council work session
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…
- Quarterly budget update, FY 2022 first quarter Discussed
- Alta Canyon Recreation Center feasibility analysis and redesign options Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 19 · City Council
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…
- Redevelopment Agency refunding bonds, Series 2021 (Resolution 21-38C) Approved
- Public hearing: FY 2022 budget carryover (Resolutions 21-35C, 21-36C, 21-37C and 21-39C) Approved · 7-0
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 12 · City Council work session
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.
- FY 2022 budget carryover Approved · 7-0
- First reading: green building incentives program for future developments No action
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 5 · City Council
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 Orchard at Farnsworth Farms rezone, about 11228 South and 700 East (SPR06282021-006089, Ordinance 21-30) Approved
- Resolution of remembrance for Staff Sergeant Taylor Hoover Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2021

Tue, Sep 28 · City Council
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.
- The Orchard at Farnsworth Farms: site plan review of changes, 11237 S. 700 East Discussed
- Cardboard recycling update Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 21 · City Council
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…
- Presentations on Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation Discussed
- Public hearing: internal accessory apartments (accessory dwelling units) Continued · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the draft minutes
Tue, Sep 14 · City Council work session
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…
- First reading: Title 12 Animal Services amendments Denied
- State law on political activity by city employees, officers and elected officials Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 7 · City Council
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.
- Creek Road West annexation (ANX06082021-006067, Ordinance 21-27) Approved
- Creek Road East annexation (ANX06082021-006069, Ordinance 21-26) Approved
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

August 2021

Tue, Aug 24 · City Council work session
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.
- New police department pay plan proposal Discussed
- Internal accessory dwelling units: effects and options from state amendments (HB 82) Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 17 · City Council
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…
- 2021 drought and water conservation update Discussed
- Interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 21-31C) Approved · 6-0-1
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 10 · City Council work session
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.
- Fourth quarter FY 2021 budget update Discussed
- American Rescue Plan Act funding and recommended allocations Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2021

Tue, Jul 27 · City Council work session
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…
- Centennial Village zoning amendment (CBD A&E zone) to allow automotive sales Discussed
- UDOT Little Cottonwood Canyon environmental impact statement update Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 20 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex Creek Road right-of-way (Resolution 21-29C) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex Highland Drive right-of-way (Resolution 21-28C) Approved · 7-0
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 13 · City Council work session
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.
- Draft interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Special Service District Discussed
- Candidate financial disclosure due dates No action · 4-3
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2021

Tue, Jun 29 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex Creek Road right-of-way (Resolution 21-29C, ANX060820) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex Highland Drive right-of-way (Resolution 21-28C, ANX060820) Approved · 7-0
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 22 · City Council work session
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.
- Centennial Village zoning amendment (CBD A&E zone) No action
- Interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Special Service District (Alta Canyon Sports Center) Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 15 · City Council
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.
- Coppercreek Residences rezone, Coppercreek Road (REZ04192021-6030, Ordinance 21-19) Approved · 7-0
- Public hearing: FY 2021-22 city budget and Alta Canyon Recreation District budget (Resolutions 21-25C and 21-26C) Approved · 7-0
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 8 · City Council work session
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.
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2021-22 tentative budget Discussed
- Waste Management recycling program update Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 1 · City Council
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.
- Rezone for the 9270 South realignment, Benson Way (ZONE-03-21-6014(CC), Ordinance 21-16) Approved · 7-0
- Crescent View Peaks rezone, East 11000 South (ZONE-04-21-6018(CC), Ordinance 21-17) Approved · 7-0
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2021

Tue, May 25 · City Council work session
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.
- Sales tax and budget update Discussed
- FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 18 · City Council
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).
- FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Police, Animal Services and Fire Discussed
- Fireworks restricted areas map (Ordinance 21-15, Exhibit B, revised) Approved · 7-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 11 · City Council work session
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.
- Google Fiber update Discussed
- FY 2021-22 tentative compensation plan Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 4 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing and tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Sandy City and Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 21-16C) Approved · 7-0
- Number of ranked-choice ballot rankings for the November election Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2021

Tue, Apr 27 · City Council work session
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.
- Monthly sales tax and budget update Discussed
- Mayor's tentative FY 2021-22 budget Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 20 · City Council
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…
- Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for the 2021 municipal election (Resolution 21-12C) Approved · 7-0
- Interlocal agreement with the Redevelopment Agency (Resolution 21-14C) Approved · 7-0
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 13 · City Council work session
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.
- Ranked choice voting resolution, first reading Approved · 6-1
- Alta Canyon Sports Center Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 6 · City Council
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.
- New SD(FM-HSN) special development zone for Kuwahara Wholesale (Ordinance 21-13) Approved · 7-0
- Kuwahara Wholesale rezone from CN(HSN) to SD(FM-HSN), 8565 and 8575 S. State Street No action
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2021

Tue, Mar 23 · City Council
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.
- Sales tax revenue update Discussed
- Stormwater and floodplain code amendments and standard specifications (Ordinances 21-08, 21-09, 21-11) Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 16 · City Council
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…
- Alta Villa Drive annexation, about 3.22 acres, R-1-20A (Ordinance 21-10) Approved · 7-0
- Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District reorganization (Resolution 21-11C) Approved · 7-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 9 · City Council
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).
- Copper Creek rezone to RM(10), 0.62 acre of a 1.02-acre parcel at 1368 E. Copper Creek Road Denied · 7-0
- Storm water and floodplain code amendments and 2021 standard specifications Tabled · 4-3
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 2 · City Council
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.
- Council policy amendments Approved · 5-2
- Curbside glass recycling Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2021

Tue, Feb 23 · City Council
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…
- Sales tax revenue update Discussed
- FY2022 budget priorities Discussed
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 16 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex the Alta Villa Drive area (Resolution 21-10C) Approved
- 2021 Transportation Master Plan (Ordinance 21-04) Approved with conditions · 4-3
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 9 · City Council
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…
- Comprehensive financial sustainability plan Discussed
- Compensation plan Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 2 · City Council
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…
- Historic Sandy Neighborhood Farmer's Market zone (Kuwahara site) Approved · 7-0
- Campaign contribution disclosure deadlines (Ordinance 21-03) Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2021

Tue, Jan 26 · City Council
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.
- Interlocal agreement with Trans-Jordan Landfill for the waste transfer station (Resolution 21-05C) Approved · 7-0
- Campaign contribution limit ordinance, $2,500 per election (Ordinance 21-02) Denied · 3-4
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 19 · City Council
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…
- Quarterly budget and sales tax report, July 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 Discussed
- Fencing code changes Approved · 4-3
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 12 · City Council
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…
- Hazardous concrete program Discussed
- Candidate campaign contribution limit Approved · 4-2-1
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 5 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex: Fayeway Street area (Resolution 20-44C) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex: Alta Villa Drive area (Resolution 20-45C) Approved · 7-0
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes

December 2020

Tue, Dec 15 · City Council
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…
- Intent to annex: Fayeway Street area (Resolution 20-44C) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex: Alta Villa Drive area (Resolution 20-45C) Approved · 7-0
12 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Dec 8 · City Council
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…
- Active Transportation Plan (Ordinance 20-15) Approved · 7-0
- Budget discussion week 5 and sales tax revenue update Discussed
6 agenda items · From the approved minutes

November 2020

Mon, Nov 30 · City Council
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).
- Consent to appointment of Lynn Pace as Sandy City Attorney (Resolution 20-47C) Approved · 7-0
- Possible closed session on the character, professional competence or health of an individual No action
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 17 · City Council
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…
- Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone, 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. Approved with conditions · 6-1
- Bulk waste program work group Approved · 6-1
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 10 · City Council
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…
- FY2021 budget carryover: four resolutions (20-39C to 20-42C) Approved · 7-0
- Campaign contribution limits and enhanced reporting Approved · 5-2
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Nov 3 · City Council
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.
- Proposed site-specific zone for the Kuwahara business location Approved · 7-0
- Budget discussion week 4, sales tax revenue and quarterly financial summary Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

October 2020

Tue, Oct 27 · City Council
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.
- Robidoux Road annexation, about 10.29 acres (Ordinance 20-14) Approved · 7-0
- Sublette Circle annexation, about 8.6 acres (Ordinance 20-13) Approved · 7-0
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 20 · City Council
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.
- Public notice requirements, Title 21 Chapter 36 (Ordinance 20-12) Approved · 7-0
- Conceptual code changes for community cat colony caretakers Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 13 · City Council
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.
- Stadium Village master plan Discussed
- Orchards at Farnsworth Farms rezone, 10.07 acres at 11228 S. 700 E. Continued · 4-3
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Oct 6 · City Council
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…
- Budget discussion week 3: city revenue Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes

September 2020

Tue, Sep 22 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex an area near Robidoux Road and Escalante Drive (Resolution 20-37C) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex an area near Sublette Circle and Treasure Mountain Drive (Resolution 20-38C) Approved · 7-0
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 15 · City Council
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.
- Development agreements briefing Discussed
- Priority-based budgeting Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 8 · City Council
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.
- Dimple Dell Road: history, infrastructure and traffic calming Discussed
- Budget discussion, week 1 Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Sep 1 · City Council
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…
- Allow heavy commercial use in the RD zone (Ordinance 20-08) Approved · 7-0
- Council legal services contract: discussion and direction Continued · 4-3
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

August 2020

Tue, Aug 25 · City Council
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.
- Site sign posting requirements for rezoning and land-use hearings (Title 21-36-2) Approved · 4-3
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 18 · City Council
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.
- Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Escalante Drive and Barcelona Drive (Resolution 20-33C) Approved · 7-0
- Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Creek Road and Rossett Green Lane (Resolution 20-34C) Approved · 7-0
9 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Aug 11 · City Council
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…
- Utah Division of Water Quality warning letter on the bulk waste cleanup program Discussed
- Future of virtual and in-person council meetings Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

July 2020

Tue, Jul 28 · City Council
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.
- Water revenue refunding bonds, up to $8,500,000 (Resolution 20-30C) Approved · 6-1
- Partial street vacation near 9270 South State Street (Ordinance 20-07) Continued · 7-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 21 · City Council
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…
- Site sign posting requirements for public meetings Approved · 6-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 14 · City Council
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.
- Waste Management recycling changes: every-other-week collection (Resolution 20-29C) Denied · 6-1
- Outside legal services contract with Cowdell Woolley Tabled · 5-2
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jul 7 · City Council
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.
- Zone amendment to allow a pharmacy drive-up window in the SD(Carnation) zone (Ordinance 20-06) Approved · 6-1
- Bell Canyon Preservation trailhead: bid results, site plan and funding recommendation Discussed
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

June 2020

Tue, Jun 30 · City Council
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.
- Reconsideration of the mayor's veto of Resolution 20-23C (final budget adoption) No action
- Electric scooter ordinance (Ordinance 20-02) Continued · 6-1
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Thu, Jun 25 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: FY 2020-21 budget adoption (Resolution 20-23C) Approved · 4-3
- City pickup of public safety and firefighter retirement contributions (Resolution 20-22C) Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 23 · City Council
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.
- Budget Option 4 (Council Member Zoltanski) Denied · 3-4
- Benchmark budget proposal (Council Members Coleman-Nicholl, Houseman and Stroud) Approved · 4-3
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 16 · City Council
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.
- Solar carports amendment to the SD(Harada) zone (Ordinance 20-05) Approved · 7-0
- Property tax rates set to the certified rate (Resolutions 20-20C and 20-21C) Approved · 7-0
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 9 · City Council
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.
- FY 2020-21 tentative budgets: Community Development, Public Works, Public Utilities Discussed
- Budget amendments proposed by Council Members Coleman-Nicholl, Houseman and Stroud Approved · 4-3
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jun 2 · City Council
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.
- Tentative FY 2020-21 budgets: Justice Court, City Attorney, Parks and Recreation (information) Discussed
- Public hearing: household dog limit in the Land Development Code (Ordinance 20-03) Approved · 7-0
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

May 2020

Tue, May 26 · City Council
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.
- FY 2020-21 tentative Police and Fire budgets (information) Discussed
- Consent calendar: May 12 and May 19 minutes and a sewer coordination agreement (Resolution 20-17C) Approved · 7-0
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 19 · City Council
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.
- FY 2020-21 tentative budget compensation plan (Resolution 20-157, information) Discussed
- Ground lease with Salt Lake County for household hazardous waste facility (Resolution 20-13C) Approved · 7-0
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 12 · City Council
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…
- Household hazardous waste facility ground lease with Salt Lake County (information) Discussed
- FY 2020-21 tentative budget Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, May 5 · City Council
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.
- Public hearing: FY 2020-21 tentative budget (Resolution 20-14C) Approved · 7-0
- Consent calendar: April 28 minutes and Building and Safety Month proclamation Approved · 7-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes

April 2020

Tue, Apr 28 · City Council
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.
- Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2020-21 tentative budget Discussed
- Central Wasatch Commission Mountain Transportation Plan Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 21 · City Council
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…
- Animal Services Code changes (Ordinance 20-01) Approved · 7-0
- Consent calendar: Arbor Day proclamation and approval of April 7 and April 14 minutes Approved · 7-0
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 14 · City Council work session
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.
- Redevelopment Agency overview Discussed
- Signal synchronization project Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Apr 7 · City Council
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…
- Flood control agreement amendments for Dry Creek and Sandy Canal Trail (Resolutions 20-09C and 20-08C) Approved · 7-0
- Wetland delineation study: waiver of purchasing ordinance Approved · 7-0
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes

March 2020

Tue, Mar 10 · City Council work session
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.
- Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion Discussed
1 agenda item · From the approved minutes
Tue, Mar 3 · City Council
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…
- Fluoride event and water sampling update Discussed
- Short-term rental update Discussed
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

February 2020

Tue, Feb 25 · City Council work session
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.
- Audit report Discussed
- Compensation study and personnel information Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Wed, Feb 19 · City Council
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.
- Capital projects prioritization exercise No action
- Consent to appointment of Greg Severson as police chief (Resolution 20-07C) Approved · 7-0
2 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 18 · City Council
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.
- Community Development briefing on Kuwahara Wholesale Discussed
- Metro Fire Agency interlocal agreement (Resolution 20-06C) Approved · 6-0
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 11 · City Council work session
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…
- Introduction to city budgeting Discussed
- Sandy Amphitheater season ticket program Discussed
4 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Feb 4 · City Council
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.
- Eminent domain for 153 West 9000 South (Resolution 20-05C) Approved · 7-0
- Changes to the bulk waste clean-up program No action · 3-4
5 agenda items · From the approved minutes

January 2020

Tue, Jan 28 · City Council work session
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.
- Capital projects review and discussion Discussed
- Public Utilities overview Discussed
3 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 21 · City Council
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.
- Amendments to the City Council Policy Manual Approved · 4-3
- Citizen comments no earlier than 6:00 p.m. (Rules of Procedure amendment) Approved · 6-1
8 agenda items · From the approved minutes
Tue, Jan 7 · City Council
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…
- Revisions to the policy on electing council officers (Resolution 20-005) Approved · 7-0
- Time certain for citizen comments (Resolution 20-006) Approved · 7-0
7 agenda items · From the approved minutes

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CDBG funding5 meetings · latest Tue, Apr 21
Budget priorities5 meetings · latest Tue, Feb 25
Alta Canyon Recreation Center5 meetings · latest Tue, Jun 18
Bulk waste program5 meetings · latest Tue, Jun 4
Ranked choice voting5 meetings · latest Tue, Apr 9
Public comment timing5 meetings · latest Tue, Nov 8
Crescent View bond4 meetings · latest Tue, Sep 22
Fireworks4 meetings · latest Tue, Jun 23

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Each write-up says what it is based on. Upcoming meetings are written from the posted agenda and packet; results are added from the minutes, which cities approve at a later meeting. Votes are only reported when the minutes or a news report confirm them. Follow the links on each meeting to the documents and video.