Sandy council holds second housing workshop with developer, regional planning and Gardner Institute presentations
July 22, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council devoted the evening to the second of four housing workshops, hearing a developer's view of costs and fees, the Wasatch Front Regional Council's 2050 vision and Gardner Policy Institute data on Sandy's population and housing demand. No votes were taken. Public comment focused on housing and the Alta Canyon rebuild.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
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Residents raised housing affordability and alta canyon rebuild cost.
The previous City Council meeting was on July 15, 2025: Sandy council rezones 2.7 acres on 8800 South, adopts parking and appeals code changes, hears Alta Canyon cost risk of about $4 million
The next one was on July 29, 2025: Sandy council directs staff to proceed with $23.5 million Alta Canyon design despite $4.1 million cost increase
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Building Our Future housing workshop series, Workshop Two
Discussed
Chair Brooke D'Sousa welcomed attendees and City Attorney Lynn Pace moderated. Lee Dial of Cowboy Partners described a developer's view of interest rates, construction, land and holding costs, impact and connection fees and investor returns, and suggested using redevelopment agencies or housing authorities, streamlining review and waiving fees. Megan Padjen of the Wasatch Front Regional Council reviewed Wasatch Choice Vision 2050. Djan Eskic of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute presented on Sandy's growth, demographics, median sales price, household income and interest rates. The next workshop is Sept. 2, and staff will prepare a list of issues for the council to prioritize.
What residents said
Housing affordabilityAlta Canyon rebuild cost
Pat Jones thanked the council for the workshops, raised concerns about Alta Canyon rebuild costs and attendance, and asked the council to hear from Mike Carey. Mike Carey wanted to present at a housing workshop and said predicted growth has not happened and home prices remain high. Cathy Spuck discussed storm water detention requirements and capital gains tax on home sales. Deb Sussman discussed lot restrictions and affordable housing on existing lots.