Sandy council accepts election results pending a mayoral recount, adopts water plan and purchasing rules, and tables Centennial Village auto zoning
November 16, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, acting as canvassers, accepted the 2021 election results pending a required recount of the mayoral race. It adopted the 2021 Water Conservation Plan and a new purchasing ordinance, approved a State Infrastructure Bank loan of up to $15 million with UDOT, and tabled a Centennial Village zoning change for auto dealers at the applicant's request.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Life-Saving Award
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson presented the award to Austin Williams for saving someone from a life-threatening situation.
Item 2 · Other
Consent calendar: minutes of Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, 2021
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 6 · Other
2021 general election canvass
Approved
City Recorder Wendy Downs presented final ranked-choice results for mayor, District 1, District 3 and at-large. The council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, accepted the results pending the recount; City Attorney Lynn Pace explained that a recount of the mayoral ballots is required. No one spoke at the hearing. The minutes notes do not record a tally.
Item 7 · Appointment
Appointment of Donald Y. Milne to the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy board (Resolution 21-43C)
Approved
Milne provided information and answered questions, and Public Utilities Director Tom Ward spoke in support. The council appointed him; the minutes notes do not record a tally.
Item 8 · Other
Annual moderate income housing plan report (Resolution 21-40C)
Approved
Long Range Planning Manager Jake Warner reviewed the plan and the 2021 report and explained next steps. Kathy Spuck spoke about the neighborhood preservation act, an aging community and affordable housing. The council approved the report; the minutes notes do not record a tally.
Item 9 · Zoning
Centennial Village: amendment of the CBD-A&C zone for auto dealers and related uses
Tabled
Dan Simons of Centennial Village Partners asked the council to table the item because more information was needed, and council members asked questions. The council tabled it.
Item 10 · Roads and utilities
2021 Sandy City Water Conservation Plan (Resolution 21-44C)
Approved
Public Utilities presented the plan, reviewed per capita water use and said the city has exceeded the state's goals. Zach Frenkle and Shelly Filgo suggested a 2% annual reduction goal, Claire Geddes called for more aggressive conservation and Mary Beth Whittiker raised concern about the Great Salt Lake. Tom Ward answered council questions. The council adopted the plan; the minutes notes do not record a tally.
Item 11 · City code
Purchasing ordinance amendments (Ordinance 21-29)
Approved
Finance Director Brian Kelley recommended adoption of an ordinance amending Title 7 and replacing Chapter 7-2. No one spoke at the hearing. The council adopted it; the minutes notes do not record a tally.
Item 12 · Contract
State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement with UDOT (parameters Resolution 21-41C)
Approved
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen presented a resolution authorizing a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation, not to exceed $15,000,000. No one spoke at the hearing. The action is recorded as adopted. The notes do not say what project the loan funds.
- Bond$15.0 million to Utah Department of Transportation (State Infrastructure Bank)
Item 13 · Other
Recess to Redevelopment Agency board
Approved
The council recessed at about 8:22 p.m. to convene the Agency board and reconvened at about 8:28 p.m.; both motions carried by unanimous voice vote. The attachments list Agency resolutions RD 21-07 through RD 21-11 and an interlocal agreement on the city's State Infrastructure Bank loan pledge, but the notes record no details.
What residents said
Water conservation goalsGreat Salt LakeAffordable housingElection recount
Kathy Spuck spoke on affordable housing and the neighborhood preservation act. A resident identified as Kala urged water conservation. Several speakers on the water plan asked for higher conservation goals.