Sandy council backs Alta Canyon advisory committee for a second reading and reviews draft water conservation plan
November 9, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In work session the Sandy City Council supported moving a proposed Alta Canyon Advisory Committee to a second reading, reviewed a draft 2021 Water Conservation Plan that must be adopted by Dec. 31, and heard five proposed changes to the purchasing ordinance. It also discussed repurposing the Parks and Recreation building as part of the Alta Canyon redesign. No votes were recorded other than procedural recesses.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
The Mill Entrepreneurship Center report
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman introduced Beth Colosimo, executive director of The Mill Entrepreneurship Center, who described services for existing small businesses and people starting one and the center's work with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Parks
Future of the Parks and Recreation building
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina introduced Brian Parker of the consultant AECOM, who is analyzing the building in Historic Sandy. The goal is to move parks administration staff to the Alta Canyon Recreation Center as part of its redesign. Council ideas included a community arts center, a sports and wellness center and a community center, and members supported keeping and repurposing the existing building. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Draft 2021 Water Conservation Plan
Discussed
Abi Holt of Public Utilities presented the draft plan, which the state requires every five years. It has gone to the Public Utility Advisory Board, is posted online and meets state conservation goals. It must be adopted by Dec. 31, 2021, with a public hearing at the following week's meeting. Keith Larson of Bowen Collins answered questions about declining snowpack and youth education.
Item 4 · City code
Parks and Recreation amendment to Chapter 13-11, prohibited activities (draft Ordinance 21-31)
Discussed
Medina presented the proposed amendment and will bring it back the next week for action. The council was supportive. No vote was taken.
Item 5 · City code
Proposed amendments to the purchasing ordinance (Title 7; draft Ordinance 21-29)
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley briefed the council on five proposed changes to the Title 7 purchasing procedures and reviewed the redline. No vote was taken.
Item 6 · Parks
First reading: proposed Alta Canyon Advisory Committee
Discussed
Council Member Zach Robinson presented the process and background for creating a new special committee. The council supported moving the item to a second reading.
Item 7 · Other
Recess to Redevelopment Agency meeting
Approved
The council recessed to convene the Redevelopment Agency board at 7:24 p.m. and reconvened at 8:02 p.m. The minutes give no Agency amounts, vendors or votes.
What residents said
Alta Canyon Recreation Center costIndoor pickleball courtsWater conservation goalsParks and Recreation building
Paul Pratt was concerned about the cost of the Alta Canyon Recreation Center remodel and suggested funds go to more urgent projects. Professional pickleball player Jaci Renyolds and Lori Sperry urged indoor pickleball courts; Sperry cited tournament revenue potential, a petition with over 600 signatures and a possible donation. Zachary Frankel of Utah Rivers Association said the water conservation plan's goals should be higher. Steve Van Maren opposed the Senior Center expansion and said the Parks and Recreation building would not withstand an earthquake and should be torn down.