Sandy council takes budget and finance training from outside consultants; no actions
April 28, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council spent its work session on Utah municipal budget and finance training from Kerri and Frank Nakamura, then held a closed session. CAO Shane Pace was named City Manager of the Year, and the mayor's fiscal 2027 tentative budget will be presented the following week.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Closed session on an individual's character or competence | Approved |
| Recreation center construction report | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Utah budget and finance training
Discussed
Frank Nakamura, a former city attorney, reviewed the legislative and executive roles. Kerri Nakamura covered budget policy tools such as strategic plans and legislative intent statements, Utah's municipal budget process, truth-in-taxation, fund types and budget amendments (moving money between general fund departments requires a council amendment), and revenue sources including sales, resort community, transient room and gas taxes. The city's guiding principles were given as Protect, Connect, Create. Council members asked questions throughout; the council recessed 7:27 to 7:34 p.m.
Item 2 · Other
Closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted by unanimous voice vote to convene a closed session at 9:21 p.m. and adjourn afterward.
Item RC · Parks
Recreation center construction report
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Ben Hill gave a construction update on the Sandy Recreation Center.
What residents said
Dimple Dell volunteer events
Sandra Haak of the Dimple Dell Preservation Committee discussed volunteer turnout for the group's Earth Day event, which may move to avoid a conflict with Sandy Beautification Day.