Sandy council backs Option 3 for Alta Canyon district governance; animal services amendment motion fails
September 14, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In work session the Sandy City Council unanimously directed Council Member Zach Robinson to proceed with a proposal on the governance of the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District, supporting Option 3 and a draft resolution. A motion to let Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl rework Animal Services code amendments failed 4-3 by voice vote.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
CityWorks paperless planning and permit platform
Discussed
Jared Gerber of Community Development reviewed the CityWorks plan and permit platform and demonstrated submittal through the city website portal. Communications Director Eric Richards showed an informational video. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Other
State law on political activity by city employees, officers and elected officials
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace briefed the council on state rules covering use of city equipment, office space and city time, and an FAQ went to city employees and officials. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · City code
First reading: Title 12 Animal Services amendments
Denied
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl introduced amendments on records keeping, animal disposition and transfers from the city shelter to other facilities for euthanasia training. Animal Services Director Ian Williams explained definitions used by Sandy and by no-kill shelters nationally and said the Sandy shelter became no-kill in 2015 with a 97% save rate over the past year. The council was not in favor of a second reading as presented. A motion, moved by Coleman-Nicholl and seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman, to let her work with staff on a proposal incorporating council feedback for a second reading failed 4-3 by voice vote, with individual votes not recorded.
Item 4 · Parks
Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District governance
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Zach Robinson presented a proposal on the district's governing structure and thanked its board. Parks Director Dan Medina and City Attorney Lynn Pace answered questions. The council supported Option 3 and the draft resolution, and voted by unanimous voice vote to direct Robinson to proceed, with staff support, and return a fully vetted resolution for possible adoption at a second reading.
What residents said
Farnsworth Farms developmentAnimal shelter policyAlta Canyon district governance
Mark Ciullo spoke about the upcoming Farnsworth Farms discussion and the effectiveness of citizen feedback and expressed concerns about the development.