Sandy council backs moving a police pay plan to a Sept. 7 hearing and gets direction on internal accessory dwelling units
August 24, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In work session the Sandy City Council heard resident wellbeing survey results, a fireworks season review, state-required changes to internal accessory dwelling unit rules and a proposed new police pay plan. Members supported moving the pay plan to the Sept. 7 business meeting for a public hearing and vote. The mayor was excused.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| 2021 fireworks update | Discussed |
| Internal accessory dwelling units: effects and options from state amendments (HB 82) | Discussed |
| New police department pay plan proposal | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Utah State University Sandy wellbeing survey findings
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman introduced Dr. Courtney Flint of Utah State University. The February 2021 survey drew 1,159 responses, and Sandy rated above average among 29 participating cities for personal and community wellbeing. Flint covered the highest-rated and most important domains, residents' top concerns and how community design and activities affect connection. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Public safety
2021 fireworks update
Discussed
Fire Marshal Robert DeKorver reviewed calls, education and enforcement, costs, possible legislation and lessons learned, with a map of fireworks dispatch areas compared with neighboring cities. He recommended adding an area near Alta View Hospital to next year's restricted map, reviewing the budget for call-backs, education and signage, considering sign ordinance changes for permanent restriction signs and encouraging residents to contact state legislators. He called the season successful, and a resident survey will follow. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · City code
Internal accessory dwelling units: effects and options from state amendments (HB 82)
Discussed
Mike Wilcox of Community Development reviewed the mandatory and optional municipal requirements under HB 82, current city rules, proposed code changes and staff recommendations, and the council gave staff direction. Staff will draft an ordinance for Planning Commission review and then council consideration. The council must act before Oct. 1 or the state statute's minimum standards will govern.
Item 4 · Budget
New police department pay plan proposal
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson described recruitment and retention difficulties and said Sandy's officer pay is now at the lower end compared with neighboring cities. Human Resource Director Katrina Frederick presented the plan's philosophy, competitiveness, recent raises in neighboring cities and budget impact. Council Member Brooke Christensen made a motion that was later withdrawn after attorneys advised on process. The council supported the plan and agreed to move it to the Sept. 7 business meeting for a public hearing and vote. The minutes give no dollar figure.
What residents said
Police pay and recruitmentAccessory dwelling unitsFireworksCrossing guard pay
Jim Edwards supported the officer pay increase and suggested affordable housing for officers in the city they serve. Council Member Monica Zoltanski read two emailed comments because eComment was unavailable: Lisa Angelos and Jane Farrow supported higher officer pay, and Karri Jensen, a crossing guard, asked that crossing guards also be considered for a raise.