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Sandy · City Council

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.

Decisions at a glance

ItemResult
UDOT Cottonwood Canyons transportation updateDiscussed
Resolutions 26-45C through 26-49C: intent to annex five areasApproved
Ordinance 26-06: limit on full-time benefited positions (Title 4)Approved
Consent calendar: Arbor Day proclamation (April 25) and March 10 and March 24 draft minutesApproved

Agenda, item by item

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Item 4-8 · Annexation

    Resolutions 26-45C through 26-49C: intent to annex five areas

    Approved · Altavilla Drive, KSEL Drive, Apple Hollow Cove and Dimple Dell Circle

    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.

    Follow Spring 2026 intent-to-annex areas in the development tracker →

  5. 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.

    Moved by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

  6. 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.

    Moved by Council Member Brooke Christensen, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

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.