Sandy council interviews its CAO nominee, gets redistricting timeline and starts FY 2022-23 budget workshops
February 8, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In a virtual work session the Sandy City Council interviewed Cliff Strachan, the mayor's choice for chief administrative officer, with a vote set for the next week. It also reviewed a fee schedule amendment, the Fire Department's 2021 annual report, the legal timeline for redistricting, the FY 2022-23 budget workshop schedule and a first reading of a straw default resolution.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Interview of chief administrative officer nominee Cliff Strachan | Discussed |
| Fee schedule amendment (Resolution 22-06C) | Discussed |
| Redistricting briefing | Discussed |
| FY 2022-23 budget workshop participation | Discussed |
| First reading: straw default choice resolution | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Appointment
Interview of chief administrative officer nominee Cliff Strachan
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski introduced Strachan as her selection for chief administrative officer and reviewed the selection process. Strachan gave an opening statement and background, and the council asked questions and thanked him. A vote was scheduled for the next week.
Item 2 · Taxes and fees
Fee schedule amendment (Resolution 22-06C)
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented the resolution amending the FY 2021-22 fee schedule. Community Arts proposed increases for day rentals, load-in fees and rehearsal-day rentals, and Community Arts Director Mearle Marsh answered questions. The council expressed support, and a vote was scheduled for the next week. The notes give no dollar figures.
Item 3 · Presentation
Fire Department 2021 annual report
Discussed
Chief Bruce Cline and Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie presented the fifth annual report on service and fire call responses, training, community engagement, staff demographics and risk management statistics. No vote was taken.
Item 4 · Other
Redistricting briefing
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace reviewed the legal requirements and timeline, noting the council must finalize Sandy's redistricting by May 10, 2022. The council discussed it and took a recess on a motion by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, carried by unanimous voice vote.
Item 5 · Budget
FY 2022-23 budget workshop participation
Discussed
Brian Kelley reviewed the proposed budget workshop schedule, the city's guiding financial principles, the budget structure, General Fund revenue sources and sales tax revenue. No vote was taken.
Item 6 · Other
First reading: straw default choice resolution
Discussed
Council Member Alison Stroud reviewed a resolution to encourage businesses and restaurants to reduce straw use by changing the default. Members asked questions and offered comments and were asked to send feedback to Stroud.
What residents said
Virtual versus in-person meetingsRedistrictingCommunity Arts rental fees
Chris Edwards read a comment from Dawn Sidwell, who asked for in-person council meetings and opposed virtual meetings.