Sandy council limits full-time benefited positions in code and begins five more annexations
March 31, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 26-06 adding a Title 4 limit on full-time benefited positions, adopted resolutions of intent to annex five more small areas, heard a UDOT Cottonwood Canyons update and recognized Sandy Explorer Post 9550. Votes other than the consent calendar were not tallied in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 1 discussed.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised annexations and e-bike and e-scooter safety.
The previous City Council meeting was on March 24, 2026: Sandy council adopts housing report 6-1 and names new recreation center the Sandy Recreation Center 4-2
The next one was on April 7, 2026: Sandy council annexes 19 small areas and tables eight after residents object to forced annexation and ask for a Granite vote
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Recognition of Sandy Explorer Post 9550
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski recognized the longest-serving Explorer post in Utah for its service and its top placement at a national presentation-of-colors competition.
Item 2 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber of Commerce 2025 annual report
Discussed
Jay Francis reviewed the chamber's year and its member programs, including Women in Business, Business Boot Camp and Business Accelerator courses.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
UDOT Cottonwood Canyons transportation update
Discussed
Devin Weder reviewed Phase 1 Little Cottonwood improvements, including enhanced bus service, a mobility hub, resort stop upgrades, tolling and roadside parking limits, and proposed Big Cottonwood improvements. Phases 2 and 3 are unfunded.
Item 4-8 · Annexation
Resolutions 26-45C through 26-49C: intent to annex five areas
Approved
The council adopted resolutions of intent to annex about 1.62 acres on Altavilla Drive, 1.78 acres on KSEL Drive, 2.45 acres on Apple Hollow Cove, 1.34 acres on Dimple Dell Circle and 0.50 acre on KSEL Drive. Each sets a public hearing. No mover, seconder or tally is recorded.
Item 12 · City code
Ordinance 26-06: limit on full-time benefited positions (Title 4)
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman's proposal adds language to Title 4 limiting full-time benefited positions. Administration and the council attorney raised questions and the council expressed support. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
Item 9-11 · Other
Consent calendar: Arbor Day proclamation (April 25) and March 10 and March 24 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
AnnexationsE-bike and e-scooter safety
Darin Butler of the library in Sandy spoke about library upgrades and invited residents to use its resources.