Sandy council raises water rates 6.5% effective May 1 and adopts subdivision review standards; chair election deadlocks after three ballots
January 9, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted a 6.5% water fee increase effective May 1, 2024, adopted Ordinance 24-01 updating subdivision review standards, and appointed a member to the Historic Preservation Committee. Three ballots for council chair and vice chair produced no majority, so Brooke D'Sousa remained chair and another election was set for Jan. 16. Roll call counts are not recorded in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
No action
The council held three ballots without a majority. D'Sousa remained chair and a new election was set for Jan. 16, 2024.
Item 3 · Other
Open and Public Meetings Act training
Discussed
Council members completed the annual training.
Item 4 · Other
Consent: Dec. 12 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Water rate fee schedule (Resolution 24-03C)
Approved
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward presented three options, and Public Utilities Advisory Board member John Kirkham gave background on the board's recommended option. The council adopted a 6.5% water fee increase effective May 1, 2024 on a roll call that is not itemized. Steve Van Maren commented on water fees and tree loss in parks and the ski connect area, and the council asked Public Utilities for annual updates. An advisory board resubmittal had referenced a 10% increase.
- FeeAmount not given
Item 6 · Appointment
Appointment to the Historic Preservation Committee
Approved
The council appointed Kylin Cummings, a museum curator who recently moved to Sandy. The mayor and Council Member Alison Stroud expressed appreciation. The tally is not recorded.
Item 7 · City code
Subdivision review standards, Title 21 (Ordinance 24-01)
Approved
Zoning Administrator Melissa Anderson presented revisions reflecting state bills SB 174 and HB 406. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Steve Van Maren supported limited changes. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 8 · Appointment
Council liaison appointments for 2024 (Resolution 24-01C)
Tabled
Tabled because of inclement weather, to be considered Jan. 30, 2024.
What residents said
Water ratesTree loss
Steve Van Maren urged residents to attend committee meetings and commented on water fees.