Sandy council annexes 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and approves scooter code changes
May 20, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
After more department budget presentations, the council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance 25-13 annexing about 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive, with R-1-40A zoning. Scooter and e-bike code changes, a CDBG committee appointment and a meeting schedule change passed on the consent calendar. Council Member Marci Houseman joined at 5:29 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Comcast RISE small-business program
Discussed
Nate Martinez of Comcast said the program will award 100 Utah businesses a package including a $5,000 grant, creative production and technology makeovers, education and consulting. Applications close May 31.
Item 2 · Budget
FY 2026 tentative department budget presentations (hearing continued)
Discussed
Public Works, Public Utilities, Administrative Services, the City Attorney, Justice Court, the Council Office, Community Development and Non-Departmental presented. Administrative Services reported $59,000 in General Fund reductions and $161,000 in ongoing IT reductions and noted a AAA sales tax bond rating. The Justice Court budget was cut about 12%, including two positions. Community Development reported cuts of about 3% and a $200,000 grant offsetting the Land Development Code update. The council discussed a proposed in-house real property manager.
- Grant$200,000
- Budget$59,000
- Budget$161,000
Item 3 · Other
First reading: policies for participation in events by city officials
Discussed
Council Members Sharkey, D'Sousa and Stroud presented amendments. This was a first reading with no vote; it returned in June.
Item 4 · Annexation
Public hearing and Ordinance 25-13: Hidden Hollow annexation, R-1-40A zone
Approved
Community Development presented the annexation of about 5.5 acres (the minutes elsewhere say about 5.42) near Dimple Dell Road and Deer Hollow Drive. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation, the applicant thanked staff and council, and no public comment was recorded. The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the tally is not in the notes.
- Acres: about 5.5
- Zone: R-1-40A
Item 7 · City code
Chapter 10-9 amendments: motor-assisted scooters and electric-assisted bicycles (Ordinance 25-12)
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar after an information item on April 22.
Item 5 · Appointment
Appointment of Paul Mismaque to the CDBG Committee
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar.
Item 6 · Other
Amendment to the 2025 City Council annual meeting schedule
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar.
Item 5-7 · Other
Consent calendar
Approved
Items 5 to 7 were approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · Other
Closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 10:08 p.m. and adjourn afterward; the tally is not in the notes.
What residents said
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Tim Gibson submitted a complaint about a council chair's conduct at the April 29 meeting. Craig Ulrich urged continued expense cuts. Shana Davis and Kellie Forbes spoke on the printed city newsletter, one supporting it and the other proposing an opt-in system. Cathy Spuck said last year's property tax increase was necessary. Glen Burton raised safety concerns at a TRAX intersection.