Sandy council merges Public Works and Public Utilities and adopts year-end budget adjustments
June 23, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted Ordinance 26-50 merging the Public Works and Public Utilities departments and Resolution 26-65C raising fiscal 2026 appropriations, both by roll call without a tally in the notes. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl was excused at about 6:30 p.m., after proposing a funding study for a public safety building. Residents also raised water rates and fireworks.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Budget
Resolution 26-65C: increase to FY 2026 appropriations (public hearing)
Approved
Brian Kelley presented the adjustments in Exhibits A through H. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl reviewed her proposal to use FY 2026 funding for a study on building a public safety building; the minutes are ambiguous about whether she tabled her proposal or the resolution. The council then adopted the resolution by roll call; breakdown not listed.
Item 4 · City code
Ordinance 26-50: Title 4 amendments merging Public Works and Public Utilities
Approved
City Attorney Lynn Pace presented the ordinance, which had been an information item. Public comment was opened and closed. Adopted by roll call; breakdown not listed.
Item 5 · Other
Recess for the Redevelopment Agency board
Approved
The RDA met from 5:28 p.m. to 6:04 p.m. Attachments included resolutions on Arbor building occupancy and the fiscal 2027 RDA tentative budget.
Item 6 · Other
Closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 6:49 p.m.; breakdown not listed.
Item FW · Public safety
Fireworks discussion
Discussed
Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer said state law preempts city code and the city cannot ban fireworks citywide. City Attorney Lynn Pace said a citywide ban would require a change in state law. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey reviewed current ban areas (east of 1300 East and some pockets west of it), and Fire Marshal Gerald Strebel described designated areas, the ban process and fines.
Item 1-2 · Other
Consent calendar: May 26 and June 2 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Central Wasatch CommissionWater ratesFireworksSquirrels
Tulinda Larsen supported Sandy's involvement with the Central Wasatch Commission, opposed the gondola and spoke about the council's confirmation of the police chief. Mary Copenhaver asked for a discussion of water rates based on lot size. A resident reported a squirrel problem and said Animal Services has only six traps citywide.