Sandy council adopts county hazard mitigation plan, extends temporary council rules and hears Wasatch HAWK crossing options
September 16, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted the Salt Lake County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, extended temporary amendments to its rules and procedures, and appointed Mark M. Taylor to the Historic Preservation Committee. Public Works proposed 2220 East as the site for a HAWK pedestrian crossing on Wasatch Boulevard, and staff presented brewpub code amendments with a positive Planning Commission recommendation. Roll-call tallies are not in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award and inaugural Civic Engagement Award
Discussed
Chair Brooke D'Sousa presented the first Civic Engagement Award posthumously to Donald F. Gerdy, accepted by his family. The 2025 Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award went to Michael S. Tingey.
Item 2 · Other
One Kind Act A Day joint resolution
Discussed
Deputy Mayor Kim Bell introduced Mason Bennett, who presented the City of Kindness joint resolution. Information item; it returned for adoption Sept. 30.
Item 3 · Presentation
State fraud risk assessment
Discussed
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley said the city was assessed at very low risk for fraud; the assessment was completed Sept. 5. No action required.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Wasatch Boulevard HAWK crossing update
Discussed
Britney Ward presented three candidate locations at 1950 East, 2220 East and 2250 East. Staff recommended 2220 East, near Lone Peak Elementary on the school's safe walking route. Council members expressed support.
Item 5-6 · City code
Brewpub amendments to Title 21 and Title 15, Chapter 2 (alcoholic beverage regulations)
Discussed
Melissa Anderson and Leslie Casaril presented amendments following Resolution 25-16C, covering permitted versus conditional use and alignment with state rules. A public hearing was held and the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Information item; they returned Sept. 30.
Item 8 · Public safety
Resolution 25-44C: Salt Lake County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan
Approved
The council adopted the plan, which local jurisdictions need to remain eligible for certain FEMA funding. No mover, seconder or tally is recorded.
Item 10 · Other
Resolution 25-47C: extending temporary amendments to council rules and procedures
Approved
Council Director Dustin Fratto presented. Council members supported letting the chair include work sessions and called the process beneficial. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 7 · Appointment
Appointment of Mark M. Taylor to the Historic Preservation Committee (Resolution 25-46C)
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar.
Item 9 · Other
Consent calendar: Aug. 26 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Wasatch Boulevard safetyKratom salesBike lanes
Steve McKinnon raised traffic and safety on Wasatch Boulevard. Fred Butterfield asked the council to act on kratom sales. Doug Wismer asked for more bike lanes. Britney Ward of Public Works responded on the HAWK crossing and Wasatch safety.