Sandy council hears economic outlook, fire report and election-law briefing; only consent items voted
April 1, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council heard a 2025 economic outlook from Zions Bank, the Fire Department's 2024 annual report and a City Attorney briefing on election and political-activity rules. It also interviewed two Board of Adjustment appointees as information items and approved a consent calendar that included an election-services agreement with Salt Lake County. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at 6:30 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Appointment of Josh Chandler to the Board of Adjustment as an alternate member
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski recommended Chandler, who introduced himself and described his background. This was an information item; it returned the following week.
Item 2 · Appointment
Reappointment of Bruce Bryner to the Board of Adjustment as a regular member
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Bryner's reappointment. This was an information item that returned at the next meeting.
Item 3 · Presentation
2025 economic outlook presentation
Discussed
Robert Spendlove of Zions Bank gave an overview covering tariffs, economic indicators and Utah's outlook. Council members asked questions.
Item 4 · Presentation
Fire Department 2024 annual report
Discussed
Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie and Deputy Chief Mike Bullock reported 9,430 calls in 2024, 77% medical and 23% fire. Council members thanked the department.
Item 5 · Presentation
City Attorney briefing on municipal elections and employee political activity
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace reviewed rules on political activity and how HB 551 and SB 54 affect the upcoming municipal elections.
Item 7 · Contract
Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2025 election services (Resolution 25-11C)
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar. The notes do not state a cost.
- ContractAmount not given to Salt Lake County
Item 6 · Other
Consent calendar: March 11 draft minutes and election-services agreement
Approved
The consent calendar carried by unanimous voice vote; no individual tally was recorded.
What residents said
Campaign signs and practicesTariffs
Craig Ulrich spoke about campaign practices, a voluntary candidate pledge and campaign signs. Pat Jones thanked Council Member Cyndi Sharkey for the economic presentation and discussed tariffs.