Sandy council hears proposal to cut utilities board meetings to six a year; consent passes Justice Court judges
January 28, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council reviewed proposed bylaw changes for the Public Utilities Advisory Board, which would meet at least six times a year instead of monthly, and heard a Public Works winter update. The consent calendar passed the 2025 Justice Court temporary judges resolution. Residents spoke on the opening prayer, and the council adjourned at 6:29 p.m. No individual votes are recorded.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Public Utilities Advisory Board bylaws update (matter 25-025)
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward proposed requiring a minimum of six board meetings a year, with more as needed, instead of monthly meetings. The council asked for a redline version of the policy recommendations.
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
Public Works winter update
Discussed
Public Works Director Ryan Kump covered engineering hires, construction of the Phase 2 fleet shop, expected to finish in July 2025, and the spring bulk waste program running March to May. He introduced Assistant City Engineer Travis Ackermann and City Transportation Engineer Ivan Hooper. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa was excused at 5:50 p.m.
Item 3 · Other
Consent: Justice Court temporary judges resolution for 2025 (matter 25-024)
Approved
Approved with the consent calendar by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Opening prayerUtilities board meeting frequency
Pat Jones, Marilyn Larson and Carola Michel spoke about the opening prayer, with Jones and Larson supporting it and Michel saying she was concerned about its removal and grateful for its reinstatement. Craig Ulrich praised the budget priorities workshop support from Council Members Houseman and Robinson and flagged the recycling calendar on the city website.