Sandy council starts annexation of about 27.7 acres near 8700 South and 700 West and a 0.93-acre parcel on 7800 South; budget priorities workshop proposed
March 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council approved intents to annex about 0.93 acres near 7800 South and about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West, reappointed a Planning Commission member and heard an employee engagement survey and a first look at the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan. Council Members Zach Robinson and Marci Houseman proposed replacing the April 9 council meeting with a budget priorities workshop.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 approved and 2 discussed.
3 items here are tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised budget priorities workshop.
The previous City Council meeting was on February 27, 2024: Sandy council adopts mixed use development code and revised rules of procedure; economic development report heard
The next one was on March 19, 2024: Sandy council adopts Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan with funding contingency; Public Works Phase 2 bid is $1.7 million over budget
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
2023 employee engagement survey
Discussed
Crystal Robertson of New Measures reported 67% participation, with high engagement as a strength and more training and open communication as opportunities.
Item 2 · Parks
Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (general plan amendment, first reading)
Discussed
Jake Warner of Community Development said the prior plan dates to 2005 and that GSBS is preparing the new plan. No action was taken.
Item 3-4 · Appointment
Consent: Feb. 20 draft minutes and reappointment of Daniel Schoenfeld to the Planning Commission (Resolution 24-04M)
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 5 · Annexation
Intent to annex about 0.93 acres near 7800 South (Resolution 24-09C)
Approved
The resolution declares intent to annex, sets a public hearing and directs publication. It was approved; the notes do not record a mover, seconder or tally.
- Acres: about 0.93
Item 6 · Annexation
Intent to annex about 27.68 acres near 8700 South and 700 West (Resolution 24-10C)
Approved
The resolution declares intent to annex, sets a public hearing and directs publication. It was approved; the notes do not record a mover, seconder or tally. The area follows the 24.99-acre intent to annex adopted June 20, 2023.
- Acres: about 27.68
Item 7 · Budget
FY 2025 council budget priorities workshop proposal for April 9, 2024
Discussed
Robinson and Houseman proposed holding a workshop in place of the April 9 council meeting. Sandra Haak spoke in support. No action was taken.
Item 8 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 8:40 p.m. and adjourned afterward. Individual votes are not listed.
What residents said
Budget priorities workshop
Sandra Haak supported the proposed budget priorities workshop.