Sandy council adopts FY 2025-26 budget priorities resolution; draft social media policy and temporary work session rule reviewed
February 25, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 25-05C setting council budget priorities for FY 2025-26 and beyond by roll call, with the tally not recorded. It reviewed a draft council social media policy and a proposal by Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer to allow occasional work sessions for six months. The council then moved to convene the Redevelopment Agency Board and adjourned at about 6:43 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Draft City Council social media policy (matter 25-056)
Discussed
Liz Theriault, senior policy and communications analyst, reviewed the policy. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey urged more social media content, and the council expressed support.
Item 2 · Other
First reading: temporary amendment to Council Rules and Procedures allowing occasional work sessions (matter 25-055)
Discussed
DeKeyzer proposed a six-month temporary amendment allowing as-needed workshops scheduled by the chair. The council was generally supportive and recommended a venue large enough for staff and the public. DeKeyzer will return the proposal at a future meeting. No vote was taken.
Item 3-5 · Other
Consent: draft minutes of Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, 2025
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 6 · Budget
Council budget priorities for FY 2025-26 and beyond (Resolution 25-05C)
Approved
Council Director Dustin Fratto presented the resolution and budget narrative, which directs him to give the mayor, administration and department heads a written copy. Steve Van Maren said the packet copy was black and white and hard to read and suggested a color copy. Adopted as written by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
Item 7 · Other
Convene the Redevelopment Agency Board and adjourn the council meeting (matter 25-057)
Approved
The agenda lists a Redevelopment Agency closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, sale or lease of real property. The council voted to convene the board and adjourned to the council conference room about 6:43 p.m.
What residents said
Budget prioritiesSocial media policy
Nick Stendquist invited the council to an Off Road Expo, and a resident asked about affordable housing. A third speaker raised exploitation of children. Steve Van Maren spoke on the budget priorities copy.