Sandy council hears renewable energy program pitch, Sandy Club update and first FY 2025 department budgets; no votes beyond consent
May 21, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council recognized its youth council, heard a presentation on the Utah Community Renewable Energy Program, the Sandy Club's annual update, a request to make the council the oversight body for the Noal Bateman Award and tentative FY 2025 department budgets. Only consent and adjournment were voted on.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Noal Bateman Committee request: Resolution 24-19C | Discussed |
| FY 2024-25 tentative department budgets | Discussed |
| Consent: April 23 and May 7 draft minutes | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Special recognition: 2023-24 Sandy Youth Council
Discussed
The council recognized the youth council's 24 members from 10 high schools, who logged more than 600 volunteer hours.
Item 2 · Presentation
Utah Community Renewable Energy Program
Discussed
At Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer's request, Christopher Thomas of Salt Lake City described a coalition of 18 communities partnering with Rocky Mountain Power. No action was taken.
Item 3 · Presentation
The Sandy Club annual update
Discussed
Shalome Orton and Luke Bradley presented.
Item 4 · Other
Noal Bateman Committee request: Resolution 24-19C
Discussed
John Winder and Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell presented a resolution that would make the council the oversight body for the award. The council was to vote at a future meeting.
Item 5 · Budget
FY 2024-25 tentative department budgets
Discussed
The Justice Court proposed shifting travel funds to professional services such as interpreters and pro tem judges and adding an assistant court administrator, with costs absorbed internally. The deputy CAO said mayor, administration and non-departmental budgets were adjusted only for inflation. The city attorney cited higher liability, property and workers' compensation insurance and said no administrative law judge was funded. The council office sought a reclassification and inflation increases. Community Development requested $125,000 for General Plan implementation, including a development code rewrite.
- Budget$125,000
Item 6-7 · Other
Consent: April 23 and May 7 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
NHL practice facilityRenewable energy programSandy Club funding
James Longstaff raised concerns about the proposed NHL practice facility, including zoning, traffic and parking. Jenica Wilcox and Sharon Jensen supported the Sandy Club and its funding. Dave Egelund said a renewable energy fee should go to voters and supported an Animal Services position.