Sandy council annexes four areas 6-0 including 5.69 acres on Bridger Boulevard and hears fire request for a fourth ambulance
November 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted four annexation ordinances 6-0 on roll calls, with Council Member Marci Houseman excused: Bridger Boulevard (14 lots, about 5.69 acres) and three smaller areas. It heard the Fire Department request to staff a fourth ambulance, a short-term rental amendment, a General Plan section and a Justice Assistance Grant award of $26,922. The council recessed at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District update
Discussed
Pam Roberts reported a proposed fee increase of $6.50 a month, tentatively adopted Oct. 28, and a public hearing on the tentative 2025 budget set for Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken.
Item 2 · Public safety
Fire Department request to staff a fourth ambulance
Discussed
Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie said three additional staff are needed, with a grant covering three of six positions. Call volume is up about 38 to 52 percent, and transports in July 2024 were up 42 percent over the 2023 average. No dollar amounts are in the minutes and no action was taken.
Item 3 · City code
Short-term rental amendments, Titles 15 and 21
Discussed
Melissa Anderson of Community Development presented. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation, and legal staff will follow up on council questions. The council recessed at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. No action was taken.
Item 4 · General plan
General Plan section 7 (targeted growth plan), Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050
Discussed
Jake Warner of Community Development and Erika Chmielewski of GSBS Architects presented an estimated population of 103,596, which could add over 6,100 housing units. Review was to continue the following week. No action was taken.
Item 5 · Public safety
Public hearing: 2024 Justice Assistance Grant
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson reported an award of $26,922: $14,762 for laptops and $12,160 for officer wellness and counseling. Steve Van Maren spoke in support. No council action was required.
- Grant$26,922
Item 6 · Annexation
Bridger Boulevard annexation, R-1-10 (Ordinance 24-21)
Approved · 6-0
The annexation covers 14 lots on about 5.69 acres, with 71 percent of homeowners consenting. Steve Van Maren expressed support and shared a concern the minutes do not specify. City Attorney Lynn Pace said the annexation is consistent with state law. Adopted by roll call.
- Lots: 14
- Acres: about 5.69
- Zone: R-1-10
- Homeowner consent: 71%
Item 7 · Annexation
Annexation, R-1-20 (Ordinance 24-22)
Approved · 6-0
One parcel of about 0.49 acres on Dimple Dell Road, with a positive Planning Commission recommendation. Adopted by roll call.
- Acres: about 0.49
- Zone: R-1-20
Item 8 · Annexation
Annexation, R-1-10 (Ordinance 24-23)
Approved · 6-0
The ordinance lists about 0.63 acres, while the minutes narrative says about 64 acres; the source does not resolve the difference. Adopted by roll call.
- Acres: about 0.63 per the ordinance
- Zone: R-1-10
Item 9 · Annexation
Annexation, R-1-20 (Ordinance 24-24)
Approved · 6-0
About 3.64 acres on Creek Road. The item title lists R-1-20 and R-1-40 while the minutes say R-1-20. Adopted by roll call.
- Acres: about 3.64
- Zone: R-1-20
Item 10 · Other
Consent: draft minutes of Oct. 22, 2024
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
AnnexationAmbulance staffingShort-term rentals
Steve Van Maren spoke in support of the Justice Assistance Grant and the Bridger Boulevard annexation. No other speakers are recorded.