Sandy council tours Public Works projects, hears guest house proposal and CDBG plan; Fire Chief Jeff Bassett thanked as interim chief named

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 1 · Roads and utilities

   Council tour of Public Works construction projects

   Discussed

   The council, mayor and staff toured projects from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m.

2. Item 2 · City code

   First reading: guest house regulations

   Discussed

   Council Members Aaron Dekeyzer and Brooke D'Sousa proposed changes allowing external accessory dwelling units outside the current guesthouse definition in Chapter 21-11-1. The council asked staff to continue work on amendments and the mayor expressed support. Angie Peffer spoke in support.

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3. Item 3 · Budget

   Public hearing: 2024 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan

   Discussed

   Jake Warner presented the plan and recommended allocations; the notes give no dollar amounts. Speakers included representatives of NeighborWorks, Habitat for Humanity, The Road Home and Senior Charity Care, and two speakers for Good Shepherd's Mile High program, which began in 2009 and reports an 86% success rate; one asked the council to reconsider its CDBG funding request. The plan returns to the council April 16.

   • GrantAmount not given 2024 CDBG annual action plan allocations; amounts not stated in the notes. Paid from Federal CDBG funds

4. Item 4 · Other

   Consent: March 12 draft minutes

   Approved

   Approved by unanimous voice vote.

   Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson

What residents said

Guest housesCDBG funding

Angie Peffer supported the guest house amendments. CDBG applicants and supporters spoke on funding requests.