Sandy council adopts eminent domain special-exception ordinance and starts two road right-of-way annexations, 7-0
June 29, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
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. Its consent calendar approved the dispatch services agreement and resolutions stating intent to annex road rights-of-way along Creek Road and Highland Drive.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 approved and 1 discussed.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $769,000.
2 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
7 members were present.
Residents raised eminent domain, juneteenth observance, and water use.
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Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Sales tax and budget update
Discussed
Brett Neuman said April sales tax distributions were $769,000 above budgeted projections. The council supported the city's conservative budgeting. No vote was taken.
- Budget$769,000
Item 4 · Contract
Amended interlocal agreement for dispatch (CAD) and records (RMS) services (Resolution 21-30C)
Approved · 7-0
Approved on the consent calendar. The cost and terms were described at the June 22 work session as about $600,000 per year with a 7.12% annual increase on new charges only.
Item 5 · Annexation
Intent to annex Creek Road right-of-way (Resolution 21-29C, ANX060820)
Approved · 7-0
The resolution states the city's intent to annex an unincorporated section of Creek Road right-of-way, south half-width, extending west to Union Park Avenue. It sets a public hearing and directs publication of notice.
Item 6 · Annexation
Intent to annex Highland Drive right-of-way (Resolution 21-28C, ANX060820)
Approved · 7-0
The resolution states the city's intent to annex an unincorporated road right-of-way along Highland Drive extending east through Rossett Green Lane. It sets a public hearing and directs publication of notice.
Item 7 · City code
Effects of eminent domain proceedings: amendment to Title 21, Chapter 2 (Ordinance 21-21)
Approved · 7-0
Mike Wilcox presented the amendment for Public Works. It allows the Planning Commission to grant special exceptions for properties involved in city eminent domain proceedings or negotiations. Staff recommended approval. Steve Van Maren said he had no objection but asked to see the Planning Commission minutes.
What residents said
Eminent domainJuneteenth observanceWater use
Steve Van Maren asked to see the Planning Commission minutes on the eminent domain ordinance, opposed observing Juneteenth as a county holiday and suggested other dates.