Sandy council creates a government affairs position in a 4-3 appropriations vote and moves a transit housing zone application forward
March 15, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council voted 4-3 to adopt Resolution 22-13C adjusting FY 2021-22 governmental fund appropriations, which included a government affairs executive director position, after a 3-4 vote rejecting an amendment to exclude it. It also directed staff to proceed with a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone application, heard a Gold Star Families memorial monument presentation and reviewed alternative council district maps.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
FY 2021-22 governmental fund appropriations (Resolution 22-13C)
Approved · 4-3
Finance staff covered appropriation adjustments for a government affairs executive director, police pay adjustments, American Rescue Plan Act funding and the debt service fund, and Mayor Monica Zoltanski presented the organization of the mayor's and CAO's offices and the need for a government affairs position. Former mayor Tom Dolan supported adding the position. Council Member Zach Robinson moved, seconded by Council Member Ryan Mecham, to approve the resolution as presented. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey moved, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, to exclude Exhibit A; that amendment failed 3-4. The original motion then passed 4-3, with Council Members Alison Stroud, Robinson, Mecham and Scott Earl in favor and Marci Houseman, Sharkey and D'Sousa opposed. The minutes notes give no dollar amounts.
Item 3 · Parks
Gold Star Families memorial monument
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman and the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument committee made a presentation, with Paul Swenson of Colonial Flag introducing committee members and a video. Two Gold Star mothers spoke, and Jennie Taylor presented the mayor and council with a $5,000 donation from the Major Brent Taylor Foundation to the Sandy Gold Star Families Memorial Foundation. No vote was taken.
- Grant$5,000 to Major Brent Taylor Foundation
Item 4 · Other
Consent calendar: minutes of Feb. 8, Feb. 15 and Feb. 28, 2022
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 7 · Zoning
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone application
Approved
Interim Economic Development Director Kasey Dunlavy presented the proposal, and the council voted to direct staff to move forward with the application to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. Members expressed support and thanked Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen, who is leaving after 28 years. The minutes notes do not record a tally or the zone's location.
Item 8 · Other
Council redistricting: alternative district maps
Discussed
The council reviewed four maps for possible alternative districts and discussed them. It directed staff to bring back additional options at the April 5 meeting.
Item 9 · Other
Second reading: new city survey
Discussed
Council Member Ryan Mecham asked the council to direct Administration to research and implement a new city survey. Mayor Zoltanski supported it, and the council supported moving forward. Staff will gather information on research and implementation.
Item 10 · Appointment
Possible appointment of a City Council executive director
No action
The item was not discussed.
Item 11 · Other
Closed session (character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual)
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session in the Council Conference Room and adjourn afterward. The minutes notes do not break down the vote.
What residents said
Government affairs positionRedistricting mapsComment time
Dawn Sidwell said the 5:15 p.m. comment time is hard for residents to attend and supported adding districts. Sharon Jensen said 5:15 p.m. is too early and supported map 4.1. Sandra Haak asked that her emailed comments reach the council. Tom Dolan, a former mayor, supported the government affairs position during the hearing.