Sandy council adopts RV parking rules, renews shelter agreement and tables police headquarters study
April 21, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted RV parking rules in Title 14 and a new agreement with Shelter the Homeless for the MVP facility, held a hearing on the 2026 CDBG plan with $429,396 in funding and tabled a police headquarters feasibility study until the next week. It also heard the Fire Department's annual report and a briefing on detached accessory dwelling units. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at 8:13 p.m. and Brooke D'Sousa at 9:22 p.m. Roll-call breakdowns are not in the notes.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Sandy Youth Council 2025-26 recognition
Discussed
Chris Edwards and Liz Theriault reported 38 participants from nine high schools gave 850 hours of service. Four four-year members and advisor Liz Theriault were recognized.
Item 2 · Presentation
Fire Department 2025 annual report
Discussed
Chief Ryan McConaghie covered staffing, facilities, equipment and medical and fire responses.
Item 3 · City code
Detached accessory dwelling units (SB 284)
Discussed
Melissa Anderson said SB 284 takes effect Oct. 1, 2026 and requires cities to allow detached ADUs on lots of 11,000 square feet or more. She asked for feedback on number of units, parking, size, height and setbacks; the council gave feedback.
Item 4 · City code
Ordinance 26-40: recreational vehicle parking amendments to Title 14 (second reading)
Approved
Sponsored by Council Member Brooke Christensen. Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 5 · Appointment
Appointment of Chad Littlewood to the Architectural Review Committee (Resolution 26-53C)
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 6 · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2026 CDBG annual action plan
Discussed
Jake Warner and Sarah Stringham presented the plan, with total 2026 funding of $429,396. Jason Wheeler of Assist Inc. spoke about free home repairs and accessibility work, and Jay Leonard of The Road Home spoke about MVP shelter services. The item returned for action May 12.
- Grant$429,396
Item 7 · Contract
Resolution 26-54C: amended Shelter the Homeless memorandum of understanding for the MVP facility
Approved
Tracy Cowdell presented changes covering service evaluation, on-site medical and emergency services and twice-yearly reports to the council. Council members asked for outcome-based data, and Laurie Hopkins of Shelter the Homeless described a proposed enhanced medical service. Patricia Jones supported the shelter's operation with no fiscal impact to the city and proposed one wording change. Adopted by roll call; breakdown not recorded.
Item 8 · Public safety
Resolution 26-55C: police public safety headquarters feasibility study
Tabled
Sponsored by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl. The council voted by roll call to table it until the next week's meeting; breakdown not recorded.
Item 9 · Other
Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board (RDA resolution 26-04 on Arbor building occupancy)
Approved
The RDA convened at 9:02 p.m. and the council reconvened at 9:19 p.m.
What residents said
CDBG fundingDimple Dell Regional ParkTruck parking
Kate Nielsen spoke about CDBG funding for a housing assistance organization. Joyce Walker of the Dimple Dell Preservation Community opposed roads over Dimple Dell Regional Park and favored 1700 East for expansion. Steven Rolf of Legal Aid of Salt Lake described services to Sandy residents. Henry Butters raised accessible parking for truck drivers.