Sandy council adopts housing report 6-1 and names new recreation center the Sandy Recreation Center 4-2
March 24, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Resolution 26-44C, the Building Our Future housing workshop report, 6-1 after rejecting 2-5 a motion to allow small-lot single-family homes citywide. Acting for the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District, it named the new facility the Sandy Recreation Center on a 4-2 vote. It also heard a first reading of RV parking rules and a proposed police chief. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at about 8:00 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Public Works award from the American Public Works Association
Discussed
Brian Romrell of APWA Utah presented an award to Public Works and contractors for completing the Phase II fleet building.
Item 2 · Presentation
FY 2025 annual comprehensive financial report and GFOA awards
Discussed
Utah GFOA's Nick Hales presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 38th consecutive year and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 22nd. Auditors from Eide Bailly presented the report, which received a clean audit and compliance opinion.
Item 3 · Appointment
Appointment of Jeff Nigbur as police chief
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Nigbur, who has 25 years with the Utah Highway Patrol. He addressed the council and answered questions. Information item; it returns for advice and consent.
Item 4 · City code
First reading: recreational vehicle parking amendments to Title 14
Discussed
Council Member Brooke Christensen proposed adding RVs to Section 14-7-5 so police can cite the RV owner in addition to existing property-owner enforcement under Title 21. Members discussed ensuring an owner cannot be cited twice for the same violation and supported a second reading.
Item 7 · Other
Resolution 26-44C: adopting the Building Our Future housing workshop draft final report
Approved · 6-1
Pulled from the consent calendar at Council Member Cyndi Sharkey's request. Dustin Fratto and James Sorensen said preferred housing locations are largely market-driven and staff recommendations will return during the code rewrite. A motion by Christensen, seconded by Sharkey, to allow small-lot single-family homes throughout the city failed 2-5 (Sharkey and Christensen yes). The resolution then passed 6-1.
Item 8 · Parks
Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District: naming the new recreation center
Approved · 4-2
Acting as the district's control board after a 7:42 p.m. recess, the council heard survey results from Martin Jensen and discussed proposed names. Resolution ACRSSD 26-01 naming the facility the Sandy Recreation Center passed 4-2 with Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl excused. The council reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
Item 9 · Other
Closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 8:25 p.m. and adjourn afterward; tally not recorded.
Item 5-6 · Other
Consent calendar: Feb. 24 and March 3 draft minutes
Approved
Approved on the consent calendar.
What residents said
Legislative impactsTruck parkingRV parking
Pat Jones asked for a review of the 2026 legislative session's effect on Sandy. Henry Butters thanked the mayor and Council Member Sharkey for meeting with him about parking. George Tobler spoke in support of Jeff Nigbur for police chief.