Sandy council resubmits moderate income housing report and hears stormwater fee proposal of up to $1.50 per month
January 31, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 23-01 and Resolution 23-06C revising the general plan implementation plan and resubmitting its 2022 Moderate Income Housing Report after the state Division of Workforce Services asked for more detail. It also heard a stormwater program restructuring that would raise rates by about $1.20 to $1.50 per equivalent residential unit a month, with staff recommending $1.50.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
Comprehensive storm water management program
Discussed
Chief Engineer Tyler Shelley of Public Utilities reviewed the program restructuring, phased implementation and the timeline for the 700 West storm water drain outfall project. He presented proposed rate increases of about $1.20 to $1.50 per equivalent residential unit per month; staff recommends $1.50 to fund capital improvements, inflation, asset management, city facility operations and storm drain systems. Council members asked questions. No action was taken.
- Fee$2
Item 3 · Presentation
Canyons School District public safety partnership
Discussed
Karen Pedersen, a new school board member, Susan Edwards and Charisse Hilton of Canyons School District discussed declining enrollment, COVID's effects and technology and innovation center needs, and praised the partnership with Sandy Police. The council and mayor thanked the team.
Item 4 · Other
Consent: Jan. 3 and Jan. 10 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 6 · Appointment
Council liaisons for the Sandy Service Ambassadors program
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman introduced two residents, Angie Peffer and Patricia Thompson, who described their community involvement, and asked the council to endorse them. The council approved; the notes give no tally.
Item 7 · General plan
General plan amendment and 2022 Moderate Income Housing Report (Ordinance 23-01, Resolution 23-06C; File GPA01052023-6462)
Approved
Jake Warner said the state Division of Workforce Services found the submittal needed more detail to be eligible for funding. Community Development revised implementation items P2 and P3 under Strategy P (moderate income housing set-aside funds) to meet its requirements, and the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. The council adopted Ordinance 23-01 revising the general plan implementation plan and Resolution 23-06C accepting the amended report and authorizing resubmittal. The notes give no tally.
What residents said
Stormwater feesLibrary displaysLarge animal hobby license timeline
Rhett Wimmer raised concerns about a library event and the display of religious and political books.