Sandy council hears Point of the Mountain plan and Google Fiber timeline, and outlines District 4 vacancy process
December 14, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In work session the Sandy City Council heard from The Point's executive director on the 600-acre Point of the Mountain community, learned Google Fiber expects first service in Sandy in the first quarter of 2022, and was briefed on how it must fill the District 4 seat when Council Member Monica Zoltanski is sworn in as mayor. Outgoing Council Members Brooke Christensen and Kris Coleman-Nicholl were thanked for their service.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber update | Discussed |
| Hale Centre Theatre update | No action |
| Midterm council vacancy process | Discussed |
| Consent calendar: minutes of the Nov. 18 and Nov. 22, 2021 special meetings | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Point of the Mountain update
Discussed
Alan Matheson, executive director of The Point, presented on the 600-acre planned community, including its guiding principles, vision elements and goals. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Roads and utilities
Google Fiber update
Discussed
Jacob Brace of Google Fiber described network implementation in Sandy, effects on the city and coordination with city work. He expects first service in Sandy in the first quarter of 2022. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Other
Hale Centre Theatre update
No action
Council Member Brooke Christensen's update was deferred to a future meeting, date to be determined.
Item 4 · Appointment
Midterm council vacancy process
Discussed
Assistant Director Dustin Fratto explained that the District 4 seat will be vacated when Council Member Monica Zoltanski is sworn in as mayor. The council must appoint a District 4 resident to serve the rest of the term and must interview every qualified applicant. The council gave staff direction on next steps. No vote was taken.
Item 5 · Other
Consent calendar: minutes of the Nov. 18 and Nov. 22, 2021 special meetings
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 7 · Presentation
Recognition of outgoing Council Members Christensen and Coleman-Nicholl
Discussed
Members thanked Christensen for four years of service to District 1 and Coleman-Nicholl for her service. Christensen thanked her family, District 1 residents, department heads and fellow members.
What residents said
Google Fiber road cutsPoint of the Mountain access
Paul Pratt raised concerns about Google Fiber installation road cuts and their possible long-term effects. Whitney Ann Blogget asked about transportation access to The Point development. Council members also thanked outgoing Mayor Kurt Bradburn for his service during Council Member Business.