Sandy council adopts elected-official compensation limits, hears Series 2026 bond hearing and New Castle Drive fence complaints
February 10, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 26-03 limiting elected officials' fringe benefits, held a public hearing on up to $9 million in Series 2026 bonds for the Arbor Plaza purchase and a Council Chambers remodel, heard an economic outlook and a plan to buy Arbor Plaza by March 2, and previewed a police headquarters proposal. Ten residents spoke about the aging New Castle Drive fence. 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
Economic outlook
Discussed
Robert Spendlove of Zions Bank compared Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, cited Federal Reserve uncertainty at a 3.6% rate, tariff effects, rising unemployment and possible AI effects on jobs. He said Utah ranks in the top five nationally for growth, with employment growth about twice the national average, while net migration slows and home prices cool.
Item 2 · Parks
Recreation center update and naming process
Discussed
Ben Hill and Jetta Marrott showed construction progress and invited the council to tour. Public naming input runs to March 11 and results go to the council March 24 to finalize the name.
Item 3 · Contract
Arbor Plaza Office Building briefing
Discussed
Real Property Manager Dan Nelson said the city is under contract to buy the building south of City Hall with closing set for March 2, 2026. The 2008 building has 66,153 square feet, about 52,309 leased and 13,844 vacant; city needs for police, parks and recreation and the Arts Guild total about 29,702 square feet.
Item 4 · Public safety
First reading: new police headquarters proposal
Discussed
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl proposed planning a purpose-built public safety building for police headquarters, funded by a general obligation bond on the 2027 general election ballot. The council was generally supportive of gathering more information.
Item 7 · Budget
Public hearing: Series 2026 bonds
Discussed
Brian Kelley said the council's parameters are not to exceed $9 million, 6.5% interest and 22 years, with proceeds for the Arbor Plaza acquisition and a Council Chambers remodel. Fifteen financial institutions were solicited. Steve Van Maren questioned interest cost over 20 years and asked whether renting office space was considered.
- Bond$9.00 million
Item 8 · City code
Ordinance 26-03: elected official compensation (second reading)
Approved
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl said the ordinance covers fringe benefits only, not salary, and cited continuity between elections, public trust, budget alignment, transparency and the council's ability to set pay. Council Member Marci Houseman said merit pay is not appropriate for elected officials. Mayor Zoltanski commented and HR Director Katrina Frederick answered questions. Steve Van Maren supported the mayor's vehicle allowance and suggested the council also receive one. Adopted as amended, with item (a)(3) removed, by roll call; tally not recorded.
Item 9 · Other
Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board
Approved
The council recessed at about 9:17 p.m. and reconvened at 9:29 p.m. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer and the mayor were excused at about 9:21 p.m. and Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl at 9:29 p.m.
Item 10 · Other
Closed session on real property
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 9:41 p.m. and adjourn afterward; tally not recorded.
Item 5-6 · Other
Consent calendar: Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
New Castle Drive fenceHousing mandatesTree removalArbor Plaza purchase cost
Dona Bryant praised the budget workshop. Jackelyn Chu asked about tree removal near Hillcrest High School. Mark Mason Taylor urged resisting state housing mandates and favored specialty housing such as senior housing. Ten speakers asked for repair or replacement of the aging New Castle Drive neighborhood fence, citing safety, its roughly 40-year age, vehicles crashing through it and offers of volunteer help; one speaker counted 119 areas needing repair. A written comment supporting accessory dwelling unit changes was read into the record.