Sandy council adopts brewpub code changes and annexes 1.07 acres on 1000 East, then tours Fire Station 31
September 30, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted ordinances expanding where brewpubs may operate under Title 21 and Title 15, annexed about 1.07 acres on 1000 East near 8600 South with R-1-10 and R-2-10 zoning, adopted the One Kind Act joint resolution and toured the Fire Station 31 construction site. One council member was concerned about the expanded area and felt brewpubs belong only in the Cairns district. 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
Visit Salt Lake update on the Convention and Tourism Assessment Area
Discussed
Deputy CAO Martin Jensen introduced Visit Salt Lake. Sandy has 8 hotels with 70% average occupancy, which generated about $25 million in room revenue last year; visitors account for 27% of spending. The assessment is a 2% charge on hotel room revenue approved by Sandy in 2023, and the south district of Sandy and Draper generates 10% of the funds. Visit Salt Lake expected 22 events with about $107 million in economic impact. Salt Palace renovation caused cancellations and the team is moving events to the Mountain America Expo Center.
Item 2 · Annexation
Ordinance 25-24: Fortner annexation, R-1-10 and R-2-10 zones, about 1.07 acres
Approved
Brian McCuiston presented the annexation, previously an information item, of three properties on 1000 East near 8600 South. Ben Child, representing the owner, was available for questions. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation and the hearing drew no recorded comment. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
- Acres: about 1.07
- Zones: R-1-10 and R-2-10
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 7 · City code
Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 amendments on brewpubs
Approved
Melissa Anderson presented. Council members appreciated staff's work on expanding where brewpubs may operate; one member was concerned about the expanded area and felt brewpubs belonged only in the Cairns. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 8 · City code
Ordinance 25-23: Title 15, Chapter 15-2 amendments on alcoholic beverage regulations for brewpubs
Approved
Anderson presented the companion business licensing ordinance. Council Member Zach Robinson spoke in support and thanked staff. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 5 · Other
Resolution 25-45C: One Kind Act A Day joint resolution
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 6 · Other
Resolution 25-48C: amendment to the 2025 council meeting schedule
Approved
Adopted; no mover, seconder or tally is recorded. The Oct. 7 meeting was cancelled.
Item 3-4 · Other
Consent calendar: Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 9 · Public safety
Council tour of Fire Station 31 under construction
Approved
The council recessed at 6:26 p.m., toured the station with Chief Ryan McConaghie, reconvened about 6:35 p.m. at the station and adjourned after the tour at 7:40 p.m. Virtual attendance was unavailable.
What residents said
Brewpub locations
No general citizen comment speakers are recorded.