Sandy council hears chamber report, previews Riverside Park rezone and holds hearing on federal block grant plan
April 22, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council heard the South Valley Chamber's 2024 report, was briefed on a requested rezone of land on Riverside Drive, held a public hearing on the 2025-2029 CDBG consolidated plan and discussed expanding where brew pubs may operate. It adopted a resolution authorizing a Salt Lake County agreement for TRCC funding for Bicentennial Park by roll call; the minutes notes do not give the tally.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber of Commerce 2024 annual report
Discussed
CEO Jay Francis said the chamber's tourism events drew more than 100,000 visitors and generated over $24 million. The chamber added 196 new members, 37 of them in Sandy.
Item 2 · Zoning
Riverside Park rezone, CvC to PUD(12) (first reading, File REZ11272023-006661)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by applicant Adam Nash to rezone land on Riverside Drive from CvC to PUD(12). The Planning Commission recommended denial in May 2024 and later forwarded a positive recommendation by a split vote in January 2025. The applicant offered to show the site to council members. This was an information item.
- Applicant: Adam Nash
- Current zone -> proposed: CvC -> PUD(12)
- Planning Commission: denial recommended May 2024; positive recommendation by split vote January 2025
Item 3 · City code
Brew pub expansion: first reading of a proposal by Council Member Zach Robinson
Discussed
Robinson proposed directing staff to compare city code with state code and draft amendments to streamline the process, lower the financial barrier to entry and allow brew pubs outside the Cairns District. Council members were supportive.
Item 4 · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (CDBG)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented the plans and the proposed 2025 allocation, with about $352,069 available for 2025-26. Four speakers supported the recommended allocation and the hearing closed.
- Grant$352,069
Item 7 · Contract
Resolution 25-13C: Salt Lake County TRCC funding agreement for Bicentennial Park
Approved
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina presented the resolution and interlocal agreement, which had been an information item on April 15. The council adopted it by roll call vote; the tally is not in the minutes notes.
- Grant$700,000 to Salt Lake County (TRCC)
Item 8 · Other
Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District
Approved
The council adjourned at 8:31 p.m. and convened the district's board of trustees, which approved its own resolution and minutes; board minutes are separate.
Item 5-6 · Other
Consent calendar: March 25 and April 1 draft minutes
Approved
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Riverside Park access and safetyBrew pub locationsAlcohol and community safety
Robert and Jen Archuleta and Raju Pusapali opposed the Riverside Park rezone, citing traffic, access, safety, noise and light. Kathy Stark asked for city help with debris from a tree removal. Pat Jones and Craig Ulrich opposed broadening where brew pubs are allowed, citing alcohol and community-safety concerns. Four speakers backed the CDBG allocation.