Sandy work session reviews Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion options
March 10, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway
Parks and Recreation staff presented the history of the Alta Canyon Sports Center and expansion ideas, and the council office explained the truth-in-taxation process. No votes were taken. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
7 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Marci Houseman).
Residents raised indoor tennis courts, speeding on newcastle drive, and alta canyon expansion.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on March 3, 2020: Sandy council rejects live streaming of work sessions 3-4 after fluoride update
The next one was on April 7, 2020: Sandy council, meeting online, renews COVID-19 local emergency and adds $300,000 to county flood-control agreements
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Parks
Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion
Discussed
Scott Earl, Dan Medina and Jetta Marriott covered the neighborhood meeting, the Special Service District, a 2008 design canceled because of the recession, expansion plans, assets, completed projects and current concerns. Dustin Fratto explained the truth-in-taxation process for an expansion. Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell said the council should decide what it wants for Alta Canyon and then how to achieve it. Council Member Zach Robinson suggested a plan for how council business would proceed during the COVID-19 outbreak, and Cowdell suggested looking to the mayor for leadership. No vote was taken.
What residents said
Indoor tennis courtsSpeeding on Newcastle DriveAlta Canyon expansion
Amelia Hohl and Kevin Passey asked for indoor tennis courts at Alta Canyon. A resident asked how to get speed bumps on Newcastle Drive; the chair invited residents to meet with Public Works and the police chief. An emailed comment called the center outdated and asked for a gym for children in winter.