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Sandy · City Council work session

Sandy council hears employee survey and long-range financial outlook, and supports reinstating the Youth Council

February 22, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)

In a work session the Sandy City Council heard 2021 employee engagement survey results and the long-range financial outlook for the FY 2022-23 budget, discussed how to use city surveys, and signaled support for reinstating the Sandy City Youth Council. It then voted to go into a closed session on real property.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Presentation

    2021 employee engagement survey results

    Discussed

    Human Resources Director Katrina Frederick introduced Kari Loken of New Measures, who presented overall engagement, strengths and opportunities, focus areas and next steps. No vote was taken.

  2. Item 2 · Budget

    FY 2022-23 budget workshop: long-range financial outlook

    Discussed

    Finance Director Brian Kelley presented the long-range financial outlook and general fund analysis, and department directors then presented their budget priorities. No vote was taken.

  3. Item 3 · Other

    City surveys and related priorities

    Discussed

    Council Member Ryan Mecham discussed survey results and how to use the feedback, including the importance of random sampling compared with self-selected samples. After feedback, the council treated the item as a first reading.

  4. Item 4 · Other

    First reading: reinstating the Sandy City Youth Council

    Discussed

    Council Member Brooke D'Sousa gave the program's background and history and asked the council to support the Youth Council for FY 2023. Members gave feedback and indicated support, and the item will move to a second reading at a future meeting.

  5. Item 5 · Other

    Closed session on the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property

    Approved

    The council voted to convene a closed session in the Council Conference Room and adjourn afterward. The minutes notes do not break down the vote.

    Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud

What residents said

In-person meetingsCity survey methodsYouth Council

David Lamoreaux commented on in-person meetings.