Sandy council hears $700,000 county grant for Bicentennial Park and opens annexation near Dimple Dell Road
April 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council heard about a $700,000 Salt Lake County grant for Bicentennial Park, an economic development update and a proposed Cairns housing and transit reinvestment zone, then approved a resolution of intent to annex about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive. Council Member Ryan Mecham was excused at 5:36 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Parks
Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for TRCC funding for Bicentennial Park
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina presented Resolution 25-13C and an agreement with Salt Lake County. The notes say the $700,000 grant award will be used for park improvements to Bicentennial Park. This was an information item and returned for action at a later meeting.
- Grant$700,000 to Salt Lake County (TRCC)
Item 2 · Presentation
Economic development update and Cairns housing and transit reinvestment zone proposal
Discussed
Kasey Dunlavy and Rob Sant cited more than 700 new business licenses, 1,600 new jobs, 3% unemployment and $3.3 billion in taxable sales. They reviewed six development projects and the Cairns housing and transit reinvestment zone proposal, and council members asked questions.
Item 3 · Annexation
Resolution 25-12C: intent to annex about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive
Approved
The resolution states the city's intent to annex about 5.5 acres, sets a public hearing and directs publication. It was adopted on the consent calendar.
- Acres: about 5.5
Item 5 · Other
Arbor Day proclamation, April 26, 2025
Approved
The council and mayor proclaimed April 26, 2025 as Arbor Day in Sandy, on the consent calendar.
Item 6 · Appointment
Reappointment of Bruce Bryner and appointment of Josh Chandler to the Board of Adjustment
Approved
Bryner was reappointed as a regular member and Chandler appointed as an alternate member, both on the consent calendar.
Item 4 · Other
Consent calendar and March 18 draft minutes
Approved
The consent calendar carried by unanimous voice vote; no individual tally was recorded.
What residents said
Annexations and city services
Steve Van Maren spoke about proposed annexations and their possible effect on city services and urged the council to proceed cautiously with future annexations.