Sandy council elects Zach Robinson chair; fire department study finds 30 recommendations and engine and ambulance replacement needs
July 9, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council chose Council Member Zach Robinson as chair and Aaron Dekeyzer as vice chair after two ballots, heard Public Consulting Group's general management study of the Fire Department with 21 scope elements and 30 recommendations, and heard the mayor announce $1.5 million in federal funding for Monroe Street improvements. Individual votes are not recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
After two ballots Zach Robinson was chosen chair and Aaron Dekeyzer vice chair, both until the first meeting in January 2025. The vote was by roll call; individual votes are not listed.
Item 2 · Presentation
Introduction of the 2024 Sandy City royalty
Discussed
The mayor introduced the queen and two attendants, and the council and administration thanked them.
Item 3 · City code
Title 21 amendments on elements of the General Plan
Discussed
Melissa Anderson presented; the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. The item will return for action.
Item 4 · Public safety
2024 general management and operations study of the Fire Department
Discussed
Council Director Dustin Fratto introduced two chiefs from Public Consulting Group. The study has 21 scope elements and 30 key recommendations: administrative (10 findings, 10 recommendations), operational (12 findings, 15 recommendations) and capital (6 findings, 5 recommendations). Seven engines, one truck and two ambulances need replacement, and two engines, one truck and three ambulances should be considered; Station 31 is being replaced. Council members Marci Houseman, DeKeyzer (who asked for cost and data comparisons), Ryan Mecham and Alison Stroud (fleet questions) responded, and the mayor and interim fire chief spoke. No vote was taken.
Item 5-6 · Appointment
Consent: Community Development Block Grant Committee reappointments and June 11 draft minutes
Approved
Rebekah Cowdell, Patrick Casaday and Wade Greenwood were reappointed. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Fire Department needsAlta Canyon spending
Pat Jones supported Fire and Police and the fire management study and wanted recreation center funds redirected to fire apparatus. Kathy Spuck praised first responders. Kellie Forbes thanked Fire and asked the council to stop spending on Alta Canyon and redirect funds to fire needs. Dave Egelund praised Fire and questioned recreation center funding. The mayor announced $1.5 million in federal infrastructure funding for Monroe Street improvements.