Sandy council hears Metropolitan Water District budget and tours property in closed session
May 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council heard the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy present its FY 2026 budget, then convened a closed session at 6:04 p.m. for an offsite property tour and discussion of real property, and adjourned afterward. Council Member Ryan Mecham announced he will not seek re-election.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 1 discussed and 1 approved.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised highland drive traffic study and bulk waste dumping.
The previous City Council meeting was on May 20, 2025: Sandy council annexes 5.5 acres near Dimple Dell Road and approves scooter code changes
The next one was on June 3, 2025: Sandy council continues FY 2025-26 budget hearing to June 10 and passes a mid-year appropriations increase
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Water District FY 2026 budget | Discussed |
| Closed session on real property and an offsite property tour | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
Metropolitan Water District FY 2026 budget
Discussed
Director Annalee Munsey presented the FY 2025-26 tentative budget, sources and uses of funds, a proposed water rate increase, the certified tax rate, a bond issuance, capital projects and agency fees. The council appoints two trustees, John Kirkham and Florence Reynolds. The notes give no dollar amounts. Council members asked questions.
Item 5 · Other
Closed session on real property and an offsite property tour
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 6:04 p.m. to tour property off site and discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. The tally is not in the notes.
What residents said
Highland Drive traffic studyBulk waste dumping
Kris Nicholl said a Highland Drive environmental impact study is needed because traffic is worsening, suggested redirecting newsletter funds to pay for it, and raised concerns about the mayor's use of city funds, which are the speaker's allegations. Steve McKinion reported seeing contractors dump trash during bulk waste pickup.