Sandy work session, held online, covers signal synchronization, parks use, COVID-19 staffing and redevelopment areas
April 14, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway
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.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 discussed.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
8 members were present.
Residents raised budget timing and covid-19 operations.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on April 7, 2020: Sandy council, meeting online, renews COVID-19 local emergency and adds $300,000 to county flood-control agreements
The next one was on April 21, 2020: Sandy council raises household dog limit from two to three
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Signal synchronization project | Discussed |
| Parks usage and conditions | Discussed |
| City staffing during COVID-19 | Discussed |
| Redevelopment Agency overview | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Signal synchronization project
Discussed
City Transportation Engineer Britney Ward presented on the Sandy City Signal Synchronization Project, with Blake Unguren of Avenue Consultants answering questions. Materials included a signal timing info sheet and a signal coordination report. No dollar figures appear in the minutes.
Item 2 · Parks
Parks usage and conditions
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl reported on personnel, parks and trails usage, facilities status and enterprise fund effects of closures. Council members asked questions.
Item 3 · Public safety
City staffing during COVID-19
Discussed
CAO Matt Huish discussed employee status and telecommuting under the stay-at-home order, with more data expected later that week. Deputy CAO Kim Bell briefed on emergency management coordination and first responder precautions.
Item 4 · Development
Redevelopment Agency overview
Discussed
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen covered economic development methods, RDA goals and mechanics, and project areas.
What residents said
Budget timingCOVID-19 operations
Steve Van Maren asked about the budget status. Mayor Kurt Bradburn said the tentative budget would be delivered Tuesday, May 5.