Sandy council approves voter pamphlet argument for Crescent View bond and names Rebekah Cowdell civic engagement honoree
September 1, 2026, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The council adopted a resolution approving its argument in favor of the Crescent View Middle School general obligation bond for the voter pamphlet, with the council's changes, and selected Rebekah Cowdell for the 2026 Civic Engagement Award, both by roll call without a tally in the notes. It also heard a Public Utilities management study, previewed a Hagan Road rezone and detached accessory dwelling unit rules required by SB 284. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer joined at 5:47 p.m. and was excused at 10:14 p.m.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Recognition of Deputy City Recorder Barbara Tagoa'i
Discussed
City Recorder Wendy Downs presented the deputy recorder with her Certified Municipal Clerk designation, which requires over 100 hours of education and years of clerk experience.
Item 2 · Presentation
2026 general management and operations study of Public Utilities
Discussed
Jen Winter and Amy Mabey of Matrix Consulting Group presented a study covering leadership and administration, engineering and operations with 57 recommendations. A five-step implementation framework includes full Cityworks adoption, policy updates, a public dashboard, cost-of-service and reserve policies and capital project management capacity. The study also addresses positioning the department for a merger with Public Works.
Item 3 · Presentation
2026 annual state fraud risk assessment
Discussed
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley said Sandy scored 355 of 395 points, a Low Risk rating, one point short of Very Low.
Item 4 · Zoning
Hagan Road rezone, R-1-20 to R-1-20A, three parcels, 1.79 acres (File REZ06242026-007235), first reading
Discussed
Jake Warner presented a request by the property owners to rezone three parcels totaling 1.79 acres on Hagan Road from R-1-20 to R-1-20A so they can legally keep farm animals. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation. Adele Clark opposed the rezone and said she does not want to live next to a farm. Information item; it returns to the council.
- Applicant: property owners
- Acres: 1.79 (three parcels)
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-20 -> R-1-20A
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 5 · City code
Title 21 amendments on detached accessory dwelling units (File CA07272026-0007251), first reading
Discussed
Melissa Anderson, with Mike Wilcox answering questions, said the amendments respond to SB 284, effective Oct. 1, 2026, which requires permitting detached ADUs on qualifying lots of 11,000 square feet or more with a single-family dwelling. Staff recommended adopting an ordinance before Oct. 1. A lengthy discussion followed and the item will return with amendments. The council recessed 9:00 to 9:08 p.m.
Item 6 · Other
Resolution 26-89C: canceling the Oct. 27, 2026 council meeting
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 7 · Other
Resolution 26-86C: authorizing an individual to manage city PTIF accounts
Approved
Adopted on the consent calendar.
Item 8 · Other
Consent calendar: Aug. 4 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 9 · Parks
Resolution 26-90C: argument in favor of the Crescent View Middle School general obligation bond
Approved with conditions
Deputy CAO Ryan Mecham presented the argument line by line. Two residents had filed notices of intent to write arguments, one for and one against, and the city must submit a for argument if no one else does by the Sept. 4 deadline. Council members discussed the voter pamphlet and CAO Martin Jensen said bond counsel would review it for neutrality. A written comment from Jason Nicholl urged reconsideration of the purchase and questioned paying nearly double the appraised value. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer raised a point of order at about 9:58 p.m., and the chair ruled that Council Member Brooke D'Sousa could continue. Council Director Dustin Fratto was directed to send recommended pamphlet changes to the administration. Adopted with the council's changes by roll call; tally not recorded.
Item 10 · Other
Resolution 26-85C: 2026 Sandy City Civic Engagement Award
Approved
The council selected Rebekah Cowdell as the recipient. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not recorded.
Item 11 · Other
Closed session on real property or an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted by roll call to convene a closed session at 10:29 p.m. and adjourn afterward; tally not recorded.
What residents said
Hagan Road farm animalsTraffic noise and speedingCrescent View bond
Henry Butters raised concerns about the mayor's use of county property. Adele Clark opposed the Hagan Road rezone. A written comment from Steve Andrus described traffic noise and dangerous motorists, which police have been contacted about.