Sandy council rejects live streaming of work sessions 3-4 after fluoride update
March 3, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway
A motion to request Facebook live streaming of all council work sessions failed 3-4. Staff and consultants briefed the council on a recent fluoride event and a water study, short-term rentals and city events, and the council commended the nonprofit Project Empathy.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Fluoride event and water sampling update | Discussed |
| Short-term rental update | Discussed |
| Parks and Recreation city events | Discussed |
| Reconsideration: Facebook live streaming of work sessions | Denied · 3-4 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Fluoride event and water sampling update
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward introduced Issam Najm, Steven C. Jones of Hansen, Allen & Luce and Richard Benham, who presented on the fluoride event and a water study. The council discussed it. Earlier in the meeting CAO Matt Huish said a task force had been formed to address a communication gap, and staff presented a communication action plan noting residents prefer text notifications.
Item 2 · City code
Short-term rental update
Discussed
Community Development Director James Sorensen presented an update on short-term rentals; zoning technician Claire Hague administers the program. The council discussed it.
Item 3 · Parks
Parks and Recreation city events
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl and Keaton Asay presented on city events.
Item 6 · Presentation
Project Empathy commendation
Discussed
Council Member Monica Zoltanski introduced Chase Hansen, who founded the nonprofit to help people experiencing homelessness, and read a resolution of commendation from the council and mayor. No vote was recorded.
Item 7 · Other
Reconsideration: Facebook live streaming of work sessions
Denied · 3-4
Council Member Monica Zoltanski moved to request Facebook live streaming of all council work sessions. Jim Edwards spoke in support. The motion failed 3-4, with Council Members Robinson, Zoltanski and Christensen in favor.
What residents said
FluorideLive streaming of work sessionsCOVID-19 response
Aaron DeKiser urged removing fluoride from the water and said he is working with a focus group toward that goal. Jim Edwards supported live streaming work sessions.