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Sandy · City Council

Sandy council previews EmpoweringU rezone, approves South Jordan paving pact and a small RDA land purchase

August 5, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom

Vice Chair Ryan Mecham led a short meeting in which the council previewed a request to rezone 2.1 acres at 11339 S. 700 E. for an adult day program, approved an agreement with South Jordan to resurface part of Scheels Lane and an agreement for the Redevelopment Agency to buy about 640 square feet at 10101 S. State Street for future right-of-way. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Zoning

    EmpoweringU rezone, CvC to PO, 2.1 acres (File REZ05192025-006970), first reading

    Discussed · 11339 S. 700 E.

    Jake Warner presented the request by Empowering U to rezone about 2.1 acres at 11339 S. 700 E. from CvC to Professional Office for a business that would provide adult day care for adults with developmental disabilities. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Information item.

    • Applicant: Empowering U
    • Acres: 2.1
    • Current zone -> proposed: CvC -> PO
    • Planning Commission: positive recommendation

    Follow EmpoweringU rezone, 11339 S. 700 E. in the development tracker →

  2. Item 2 · Other

    Central Wasatch Commission: admitting Holladay (Resolution, matter 25-245)

    Approved

    Adopted on the consent calendar, approving Holladay's admission to the Commission.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson

  3. Item 3 · Other

    Resolutions 25-35C, 25-36C and 25-37C: transfers of evidence-room property to Public Works and Police IT

    Approved

    Adopted on the consent calendar.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson

  4. Item 4 · Contract

    Resolution 25-40C: interlocal agreement with South Jordan for asphalt resurfacing

    Approved · Scheels Lane (Sandy side)

    Ryan Kump said South Jordan offered to include the Sandy side of Scheels Lane, about 200 feet of roadway, in its resurfacing. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes. No cost is stated.

    • ContractAmount not given to South Jordan City Asphalt resurfacing of about 200 feet of Scheels Lane; cost not stated. Interlocal agreement

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

  5. Item 5 · Contract

    Resolution 25-41C: interlocal agreement for RDA purchase of land at 10101 S. State Street

    Approved · 10101 S. State Street

    Kasey Dunlavy said the land is for future right-of-way and the city is buying only about 640 square feet. Steve Van Maren said he was surprised the city was buying the whole parcel. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes. No price is stated.

    • Land dealAmount not given Purchase of about 640 square feet for future right-of-way; price not stated. Paid from Redevelopment Agency

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

  6. Item 6 · Other

    Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board

    Approved

    The council recessed to convene the RDA board and reconvened about 5:45 p.m. The notes do not record the outcome of the RDA resolution.

    Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

What residents said

Speeding on 150 EastLittle Cottonwood gondolaRabbit infestation

Doug Wismer supported the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola. Will Shiflett and Shannon Ritzman asked for traffic enforcement and safety measures on 150 East at the Sandy-Midvale border. Randy Nielsen asked for help with a rabbit infestation. Mark Mason Taylor spoke on climate change. Dave Egelund thanked the city and police for Night Out Against Crime.