Sandy council hears amphitheater update and reviews draft fiscal 2027 budget priorities
February 24, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council heard Sandy Amphitheater's 2024 and 2025 season results, reviewed draft council budget priorities for fiscal 2026-27 and approved the Jan. 20 minutes on the consent calendar. The CAO reported a notice of a proposed incorporation of the Granite area and its possible effect on the city. No other votes were taken.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Draft council budget priorities for FY 2026-27 | Discussed |
| Consent calendar: Jan. 20 draft minutes | Approved |
| Legislative report | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Sandy Amphitheater update
Discussed
Community Arts Director Mearle Marsh reviewed the 2024 and 2025 seasons: average attendance of 2,355, every in-house production sold out in 2025, and 34,000 social media followers and 15,000 email subscribers. He previewed the coming season and venue improvements.
Item 2 · Budget
Draft council budget priorities for FY 2026-27
Discussed
Council Director Dustin Fratto reviewed a draft based on the earlier budget workshop. Council members commented and discussed. The notes list no dollar amounts.
Item 3 · Other
Consent calendar: Jan. 20 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item L · Other
Legislative report
Discussed
Senior Policy Advisor Ryan Mecham reviewed proposed legislation on homelessness, the mitigation fund, the annexation process and local land use, including HB 596, SB 284, HB 492 and HB 236.
What residents said
Amphitheater ticket pricesGranite area incorporation
Daniel Kovach urged moderately priced shows at the Sandy Amphitheater. Nick Stenquist invited the council to the Salt Lake Off Road Expo at the Mountain America Expo Center.