Sandy council adopts social media policy and hears wildland fire and Metro Fire agreement updates
March 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 25-06C, the council social media policy, on a motion that carried without a recorded tally. It heard a wildland fire update and proposed amendments to the Metro Fire interlocal agreement, and residents spoke on a city animal shelter incident. The mayor said Layton Construction was selected to rebuild the Alta Canyon Sports Center. The council adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Wildland fire update (matter 25-059)
Discussed
Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie, Chief Stuebner on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Fire Marshal Gerald Strebel on the wildland-urban interface, Emergency Manager David Larsen and firefighter Corey Carter presented. The annual wildland community outreach event is set for May 17 at the Bell Canyon Preservation trailhead.
Item 2 · Public safety
Amendments to the Sandy and Metro Fire Trustees interlocal agreement (matter 25-058)
Discussed
McConaghie presented amendments removing sections 8-f and 11-a. Metro Chiefs' operations meetings were deemed advisory, so they need not follow the Open and Public Meetings Act. The item was informational and returns for action.
Item 3 · Other
Council social media policy (Resolution 25-06C)
Approved
Liz Theriault presented. Public comment was opened and closed with no names recorded. The motion carried; the tally is not recorded.
What residents said
Animal shelter careWildland fireOpen meetings
Amy Fogel and Elaine Winter raised concerns about an incident and care at the city animal shelter. Mary Jo Korb and Staci Johnson supported the shelter and its staff. Steve Van Maren spoke on emergency preparedness and public utilities. The CAO later said a city review concluded shelter staff handled the incident appropriately.