Sandy council adopts home occupation code and backs low bid for Public Works Phase 2 with a $1.7 million shortfall to fund
March 26, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 24-05 on home occupations and voted to proceed with the low bid for Public Works Phase 2, with intent to fund a $1.7 million shortfall. Both votes were by roll call whose counts are not recorded. Council Member Zach Robinson led a first reading of short-term rental amendments, and the Metropolitan Water District described a proposed property tax increase.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Presentation
Recognition of Council Member Cyndi Sharkey's service on the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District board
Discussed
The district's leader recognized Sharkey for board service and as council liaison and welcomed Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer to the board.
Item 4 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber of Commerce 2023 annual report
Discussed
Executive Director Jay Francis reported more than 40 ribbon cuttings and 125 new members, 36 of them from Sandy. The council congratulated him on being named CEO of the Year.
Item 5 · Taxes and fees
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy: proposed tax increase
Discussed
General Manager Annalee Munsey said the district needs about $9.3 million. A proposed rate of 0.035% would raise about $8.6 million; the last increase was in 2008, and without approval water rates would rise. The tentative FY 2025 budget goes to the board April 25 and the certified tax hearing is in August. Both Salt Lake City and Sandy must approve. No action was taken.
- Fee$8.60 million to Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy
Item 6 · City code
First reading: short-term rental regulation amendments (Section 21-11-26 and Chapter 15-11)
Discussed
Robinson presented amendments on stakeholder education, noticing, permit allocation and enforcement. Community Development Director James Sorensen gave current statistics. The owner-occupied requirement is unchanged. No vote was taken; Robinson will return with the proposal.
Item 7 · Other
Consent: March 19 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · City code
Home occupation amendments, Title 21 Chapter 11 Section 5 (Ordinance 24-05)
Approved
Melissa Anderson presented. Horse boarding information was separated from the amendment and will return separately. No one spoke. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 9 · Roads and utilities
Public Works Phase 2 bid status and funding
Approved
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach reviewed the projected $1.7 million shortfall and Finance Director Brian Kelley presented funding options. The council discussed selling city property and recoding park impact fees. Steve Van Maren supported Phase 2. A friendly amendment from Council Member Cyndi Sharkey about a parcel west of the stadium was declined. The council voted by roll call to proceed with the low bid with the intent to fund the shortfall; the tally is not recorded, and funding sources will be reviewed further.
- Contract$1.70 million
Item 10 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 9:22 p.m. and adjourned afterward. Individual votes are not recorded.
What residents said
Water district tax increaseShort-term rentalsPublic Works Phase 2 cost
Dave Egelund asked for civility at council meetings and supported water conservation.