Sandy council passes FY 2025 budget carryover resolutions 7-0 and adopts code enforcement ordinances; residents split on Highland Drive study
October 15, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council passed three FY 2025 budget carryover and fee resolutions 7-0, adopted Ordinance 24-18 on administrative code enforcement and Ordinance 24-17 removing fines from the Land Development Code by roll call, and heard a renewal of the school resource officer agreement with Canyons School District. Residents spoke for and against an environmental impact study on Highland Drive. The council convened a closed session at 6:33 p.m. and adjourned.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Capital projects update: Fire Station 31 and Public Works Phase 2
Discussed
Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie said Fire Station 31 is a two-story building off Monroe Street with a construction timelapse camera. Public Works Director Ryan Kump said Phase 2, the fleet building, is expected to finish in July 2025, with value engineering and in-house labor savings. The council thanked staff.
Item 2 · Contract
Police school resource officer interlocal agreement with Canyons School District
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson presented the renewal: nine school resource officers and one sergeant, a five-year term from July 1, 2024 with annual automatic renewal. The district pays $75,000 per officer, with incremental increases. The item was information only and was to return for action the following week.
- Contract$75,000 to Canyons School District
Item 3 · Appointment
Vacancy on the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy board of trustees
Discussed
Deputy Council Director Justin Sorenson presented the formal notice of vacancy and the appointment process, with interviews tentatively Dec. 10. Trustees receive up to $200 per meeting.
Item 4 · Public safety
Consent: amendment to the Unified Fire Service Area interlocal agreement (Resolution 24-45C)
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar. The tally is not recorded.
Item 5 · Budget
Public hearing: FY 2024-25 budget carryover and fee schedule (Resolutions 24-46C, 24-47C and 24-48C)
Approved · 7-0
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley presented. Steve Van Maren asked about a line item in Exhibit A. Resolution 24-46C (proprietary fund reappropriation), 24-47C (governmental fund reappropriation) and 24-48C (fee schedule amendments) each passed 7-0. The notes give no dollar amounts.
Item 6 · Other
Recess to convene the Redevelopment Agency (matter 24-358)
Approved · 7-0
Passed 7-0. The council recessed about 5:49 p.m. and reconvened at 5:53 p.m. Suggested agency actions were Resolution 24-04, reappropriating unexpended agency funds, and approval of agency minutes; the record does not show the agency's votes.
Item 7 · City code
Titles 1 and 19 administrative code enforcement text amendments (Ordinance 24-18)
Approved
Brian McCuiston presented. No one spoke at the hearing. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 8 · City code
Title 21 amendments removing fines, chapters 11 and 15 (Ordinance 24-17)
Approved
McCuiston presented and said the Planning Commission recommended approval. No one spoke at the hearing. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 9 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 6:33 p.m. in the council conference room and adjourned immediately afterward. The tally is not recorded.
What residents said
Highland Drive studyTrain horn noiseFire Station 31
On a Highland Drive environmental impact study, which Craig Ulrich said has $3.4 million set aside for a two-year study, Craig Ulrich, Pat Jones, and Jillinda and Ken Bowers supported it, citing traffic and animal safety. Craig Eaton opposed it, citing noise, pollution, traffic, the Dimple Dell water table and cost. Tashinah Buchinsky raised train horn noise from TRAX lines and health and property value concerns. No vote was taken.