Sandy council adopts amended capital facilities resolution 22-43C, adding intent to fully fund Fire Station 31
September 20, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
After a public hearing, the Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-43C as amended. It covers budget appropriations for Public Works, Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, direction on seeking sponsorships and naming rights for Alta Canyon, and an intention to pledge future funds toward its rebuild or remodel. A Council Member Ryan Mecham amendment added that the city intends to fully fund replacement of Fire Station 31. The council also had a first look at the Woodhaven Estates rezone.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing: capital facilities Resolution 22-43C | Approved with conditions |
| Woodhaven Estates zone change, first reading (File REZ06302022-6356) | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public hearing
Public hearing: capital facilities Resolution 22-43C
Approved with conditions
The resolution covers building replacement appropriations for Public Works, Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, direction on pursuing sponsorships and naming rights for Alta Canyon, and an intention to pledge future funds to its rebuild or remodel. Council Member Marci Houseman explained the allocations and said all three projects were being considered. Council Member Ryan Mecham moved, with Council Member Alison Stroud seconding, to add that the city intends to fully fund replacement of Fire Station 31, and the council adopted the resolution as amended. The notes say it carried but give no tally, and do not list final dollar amounts.
Item 3 · Zoning
Woodhaven Estates zone change, first reading (File REZ06302022-6356)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented the request by Brandon Fry to rezone 2.2 acres at about 7635 S. 300 E. to PUD (12). Fry gave background and council members asked questions. The item returns for action at a future meeting.
- Applicant: Brandon Fry
- Acres: 2.2
- Proposed zone: PUD (12)
What residents said
Fire station fundingAlta Canyon fundingTransparencyGondola and ranked choice voting
Speakers on the capital resolution included Paul Pratt (fire pay arrangements, supports fire station improvements, opposes Alta Canyon), Pat Jones and Rebecca Colley (prioritize public safety over recreation), Steve Van Maren (suggested an amendment), Mark Whiting (thanked the Fire Department), Dawn Bates (supports public works building and fire station, urges waiting on Alta Canyon, opposes ranked choice voting and a gondola), Shirley Hutson and Marilyn Larson (said they did not know about $20 million in savings and asked for transparency), and Catherine Findlay (supports public works building and fire station). Van Maren also said city trees are dying for lack of water.