Sandy council rezones Brand Estates land for Next Level Homes and moves a capital facilities resolution toward a Sept. 20 vote
August 16, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council approved Ordinance 22-08 rezoning about 5 acres on 11000 South for Next Level Homes, and voted to bring back Resolution 22-43C on capital facilities Sept. 20. The sponsoring members' proposal would put up to $1 million toward Fire Station 31 design, up to $7 million toward a Public Works fleet building and up to $11 million toward Alta Canyon Recreation Center design and partial construction.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
Fire Department staffing
Discussed
Deputy Mayor Kim Bell, Fire Chief Bruce Cline and HR Director Katrina Frederick presented FY 2023 staffing needs. Cline reviewed short-term strategies (recruitment, training, funding sources, one-time requests) and long-term ones (FY 2024 requests, identified revenue, capital improvements) to sustain the 3-2 staffing level the mayor implemented July 8, 2022. Administration supports that level. No action was taken.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Capital facilities proposal (Resolution 22-43C)
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman presented a proposal sponsored by Houseman, Council Member Scott Earl and Council Member Zach Robinson allocating up to $1 million to begin design concepts for Fire Station 31, up to $7 million to build a new Public Works fleet building and up to $11 million for design and partial construction of Alta Canyon Recreation Center. CAO Shane Pace presented the administration's 18-month action plan with two options for prioritizing capital needs. After lengthy discussion Council Member Cyndi Sharkey asked for time in early September for her own prioritization proposal, and the council agreed to schedule it before Sept. 20. The council passed a motion to bring Resolution 22-43C back for consideration Sept. 20; the notes record a roll call but give no tally.
- Budget$1.00 million
- Budget$7.00 million
- Budget$11.0 million
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Bulk waste program update
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach recapped the spring bulk waste clean-up, saying an education campaign was very successful and code enforcers educated residents who broke rules, who were responsive. He reviewed the fall plan. The council thanked staff.
Item 5 · City code
Consent: Ordinance 22-07, election filing fee
Approved
The consent calendar, including Ordinance 22-07 amending Title 2 section 2-1-1 of the city code on the election filing fee, was approved by unanimous voice vote. The notes give no fee amount.
Item 6 · Appointment
Consent: Community Development Block Grant Committee reappointments
Approved
Four members were reappointed to the CDBG Committee by Resolutions 22-39C through 22-42C, as part of the consent calendar.
Item 7 · Zoning
Brand Estates rezone, Ordinance 22-08 (File REZ05042022)
Approved
Jake Warner presented the application by Next Level Homes to rezone about 5.0 acres at 267 and 285 E. 11000 S. from R-1-40A to R-1-10 (3.87 acres) and R-1-15 (1.12 acres). The council adopted the ordinance; the notes say it carried but give no tally.
- Applicant: Next Level Homes
- Acres: about 5.0
- Current zone: R-1-40A -> proposed: R-1-10 (3.87 acres) and R-1-15 (1.12 acres)
What residents said
Public safety fundingHomelessness
Kirby Croyle spoke for the League of Women Voters and introduced an observer. Dawn Sidwell spoke about homelessness in Historic Sandy. Paul Pratt urged the council to prioritize fire and police needs.