Sandy council adopts boundary-adjustment code changes and hears public criticism and defense of election campaign conduct
November 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 25-25 on property boundary adjustments, previewed a Creek Road rezone and the fiscal 2025 budget carryover, and heard a state HOA ombudsman and a mosquito abatement district tax proposal. During public comment, 12 speakers addressed conduct in the recent municipal campaign, including calls to adopt sign and disclosure rules; Council Member Cyndi Sharkey responded that she had abided by the voluntary fair campaign pledge. 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
Recognition of Pam Roberts
Discussed
The council honored Roberts for 28 years with the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. Council Member Marci Houseman and other members thanked her.
Item 2 · Presentation
Utah Homeowners' Association Ombudsman
Discussed
Erin Rider described the state office created in September 2025. All HOAs must register annually; there are 3,490 registrations statewide, 104 of them in Sandy.
Item 3 · Zoning
Creek Road rezone, R-1-40 to R-1-15A, about 1.5 acres (File REZ08072025-007015), first reading
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by applicant Joe Goott. The property was split-zoned by the county before annexation, and the applicant was unaware the zoning had changed. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Information item after lengthy discussion; it returned Nov. 18.
- Applicant: Joe Goott
- Acres: about 1.5
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-40 -> R-1-15A
Item 4 · Budget
Fiscal 2025 budget carryover (Resolutions 25-49C, 25-50C, 25-51C)
Discussed
Brian Kelley explained the carryover process for the general and proprietary funds, capital projects and special revenue funds and the fee schedule amendments. Information item; it returned Nov. 18.
Item 7 · Taxes and fees
Public hearing: South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District tax increase
Discussed
Florence Reynolds and Dan McBride presented the district's intent to raise its property tax revenue by $320,000 for cost stabilization, operations and capital. The district will hold its own hearing Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Mayor Zoltanski spoke in support of mosquito control. The council gave its views to the district, as state law requires, but does not set the rate. No vote.
- Fee$320,000 to South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District
Item 8 · City code
Ordinance 25-25: Land Development Code amendments on boundary adjustments (Title 21, Chapters 3, 30 and 37)
Approved
Melissa Anderson presented changes to comply with recent state law. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 9 · Other
Recess for the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District board
Approved
The council recessed at about 8:10 p.m. to convene the district board and reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Item 10 · Other
Closed session on real property
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 9:23 p.m. on the purchase, exchange or lease of real property and adjourn afterward; the tally is not in the notes. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer offered a friendly amendment that was denied.
Item 5-6 · Other
Consent calendar: Oct. 28 and Oct. 21 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Election campaign conductPolitical sign rulesCampaign finance disclosure
Twelve speakers addressed the recent municipal campaign. Several thanked candidates for clean campaigns; some described negative campaigning, divisive tactics or illegally placed political signs and asked for transparency, a review of the council code of conduct or limits on how long political signs may stay up. Two speakers called for the resignation of a council member over campaign statements. Council Member Sharkey said no commenter contacted her before speaking publicly, said she had abided by the voluntary Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices and questioned the council's authority over outside organizations. Council Members Robinson and Mecham supported disclosure of campaign funding sources, and Council Member Dekeyzer said the council would look at options.