Sandy council authorizes condemnation for 9000 South project; motions to pause bulk waste program fail 3-4
February 4, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway
The council voted 7-0 to authorize condemnation of a property at 153 West 9000 South for the 9000 South and Monroe intersection project. About 25 residents, most opposed, spoke on the new bulk waste clean-up program, and two motions to continue discussion or prepare options to pause it failed 3-4. The council also agreed to move forward on a proposal to allow more household dogs.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Proposal to raise the household dog limit | Approved · 7-0 |
| Reconsideration of a prior vote on a work session | Tabled |
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Eminent domain for 153 West 9000 South (Resolution 20-05C)
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Resolution 20-05C authorizing condemnation of a commercial property owned by Wagstaff Investments, LLC and operated as a Holiday Oil station, for the 9000 South Monroe intersection project. City Engineer Ryan Kump, Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell and JD Kesler of Parsons Behle & Latimer, the city's condemnation counsel, presented. Resident Kelly Forbes said the process was rushed and that congestion on 90th South and effects on other properties had not been addressed; another speaker said what the council was told was not the case.
- Applicant: Sandy Public Works
- Owner: Wagstaff Investments, LLC
Item 4 · Contract
Changes to the bulk waste clean-up program
No action · 3-4
Public Works staff presented the changed program, run with vendor Waste Management; Tom Ward and Tyler Shelly spoke on environmental rules and public health. About 25 residents spoke, most opposed, citing lack of public input, budget assumptions, dumpster capacity, scavenging, storm drain pollution and the commitment through 2021; supporters said it would address items piling up in front of homes. Mayor Kurt Bradburn said the program is within budget appropriations and is an administrative function. Council Member Brooke Christensen's motion to table until July pending legal analysis and a work session passed by voice but she withdrew it at Council Member Zach Robinson's request. Robinson's motion to continue discussion on a future agenda failed 3-4 (Robinson, Zoltanski and Christensen in favor; Stroud, Coleman-Nicholl, Houseman and Sharkey opposed). Council Member Marci Houseman's motion to direct staff to develop policy, ordinance and budget options to pause the rollout also failed 3-4 (Coleman-Nicholl, Houseman and Sharkey in favor; Stroud, Robinson, Zoltanski and Christensen opposed). No dollar amounts are stated in the minutes.
- ContractAmount not given to Waste Management
Item 5 · Presentation
Training on priority-based budgeting
Tabled · 7-0
Council Office Director Michael Applegarth asked that the item be tabled.
Item 6 · City code
Proposal to raise the household dog limit
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Alison Stroud introduced the item to explore allowing three household dogs; Animal Services Director Ian Williams answered questions. Speakers including Cynthia, Tonya Landon, Jodi Monico, Polly Hart and Mary Jo supported more dogs, citing shelters and rescues; others asked about hobby licenses, grandfathering, and pet waste and storm water effects. The council voted to move forward with drafting the amendments.
Item 7 · Other
Reconsideration of a prior vote on a work session
Tabled
The council tabled the item because the packet lacked supporting documents.
What residents said
Bulk waste programPublic inputDumpster capacityDog limitsLive streaming of work sessions
Citizen comments at 6:00 p.m.: Jessica Davies asked for live streaming of work meetings; Steve Van Maren offered no-idling signs for busy and school areas and Robinson agreed to review them with Legal; a former city employee spoke about his termination and asked for a way for employees to raise concerns, and Tracy Cowdell recommended any administration report on the matter be handled in closed session.