Sandy council directs staff to proceed with $23.5 million Alta Canyon design despite $4.1 million cost increase
July 29, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council approved a motion directing staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center after Deputy CAO Martin Jensen reported a cost increase of about $4.1 million; the notes record no tally but say a majority supported the funding options. It also heard a household hazardous waste presentation, a Central Wasatch Commission proposal to admit Holladay and police evidence-room property transfers, and recessed for the Redevelopment Agency board.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 7 · Parks
Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild cost update
Approved
Jensen reported an estimated cost increase of about $4.1 million and outlined funding sources; staff will recommend sources and the council will approve final amounts. Brian Kelley explained the process and timeline for putting the center on the ballot and said costs rise the longer the project waits. CAO Shane Pace said the center has been discussed for about 20 years. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa said it will not be the last capital project. Members said the city saved for the project without raising taxes. Dawn Sidwell and Pat Jones asked for a citywide vote and opposed funding the increase; Cathy Spuck opposed the rebuild; Kim Oleary supported it. The motion directed staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option. The record lists no tally.
- Budget$23.5 million
- Change order$4.10 million
Item 1 · Presentation
Household hazardous waste facility presentation
Discussed
Ryan Kump introduced Jose Carreon-Andrade of the Salt Lake County facility, which opened in Sandy in July 2024 near 9000 South and 700 West. He covered operations and disposal rates.
Item 2 · Other
Central Wasatch Commission: admitting Holladay (Resolution 25-38C)
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski introduced Executive Director Lindsey Nielsen. Every current member city's legislative body must approve Holladay's admission. Information item; it returns for action.
Item 3 · Other
Interdepartmental transfers of property from the police evidence room (Resolutions 25-35C, 25-36C, 25-37C)
Discussed
Chief Greg Severson presented three resolutions transferring items from the evidence room to Public Works Facilities, Public Works and Police IT. Information item.
Item 4-6 · Other
Consent calendar: 2025 meeting schedule amendment (Resolution 25-39C) and June 24 and July 1 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · Other
Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board
Approved
The council recessed at 7:12 p.m. to convene the RDA board and reconvened at 8:22 p.m. The notes record no separate RDA action.
What residents said
Alta Canyon rebuild costTruck parking
Henry Butters asked for help with issues affecting semi-truck drivers. Dawn Sidwell and Dave Egelund opposed the Alta Canyon rebuild and asked the council to gauge public views. Steve Van Maren supported a tax increment on recreation facility users. Pat Jones cited a radio program on recreation centers operating at a loss.