Sandy council hears Google Fiber construction progress, Council Chambers remodel and Hale Centre Theatre update; no votes
April 26, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard that 5% of Sandy was under Google Fiber construction with completion projected for July 2023, reviewed a proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, and received a Hale Centre Theatre update that included a proposed Arts and Education Beehive and lease and bond updates. No votes were recorded. Residents complained about Google Fiber installation.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room | Discussed |
| Google Fiber update | Discussed |
| City flag redesign | Discussed |
| Hale Centre Theatre annual update | Discussed |
| Spring bulk waste pickup update | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Proclamation for Olympian Ryan Pivirotto
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski presented a proclamation recognizing Pivirotto's accomplishments and his representation of Sandy City and the United States at the Olympics.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room
Discussed
Assistant Director Dustin Fratto described past chamber renovations and the current remodel process. Shawn Sandberg of GenComm presented technical upgrades, including microphones, cameras, projectors and displays so staff can control, record and stream meetings, and physical changes such as acoustic treatment, furniture, walls, lighting and floors. Fratto asked the council to bring the proposal back for further discussion and action. The minutes notes give no cost figures.
Item 4 · Roads and utilities
Google Fiber update
Discussed
Jacob Brace and Michelle Koyle of Google Fiber described the agreement history and construction progress, saying 5% of Sandy was under construction with completion projected for July 2023 and praising work with Public Works. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa asked about activation timing, Council Member Scott Earl asked about Google Fiber's process for handling resident concerns, and Council Member Alison Stroud asked about quality control for construction and contractors.
Item 5 · Other
City flag redesign
Discussed
DeVaughn Simper and Paul Swenson of Colonial Flag presented the history of Sandy's flag and logo, the principles of city flag design and the difference between a flag and a logo. No vote was taken.
Item 6 · Parks
Hale Centre Theatre annual update
Discussed
Mark Dietlein presented the theatre's visitor and accomplishment statistics, its pandemic recovery, the economic effect of ticket sales on Sandy businesses and a proposed Arts and Education Beehive for theatre education and related facilities, with projected costs and completion dates that the minutes notes do not state. Council members expressed support for the theatre and the project. Chair Marci Houseman asked about the lease update, and Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell recommended how to proceed on the lease and bond updates.
Item 7 · Presentation
Communications chatbot
Discussed
Teako Warfield-Graham and Kelly Mikhailov of Communications presented the new website chatbot and the city's CivicPlus products, citing a better resident experience, answers to resident questions and staff time and cost savings. Members asked about how chatbot-captured emails are answered and about quantified savings. No vote was taken.
Item 8 · Roads and utilities
Spring bulk waste pickup update
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach covered the pickup schedule, communications campaign, violations and program successes and the coordination of Public Works with Community Development and Code Enforcement. Mayor Zoltanski commented on code enforcement under the new bulk waste ordinance, and James Sorenson introduced Code Enforcement staff. Council members asked about program trucks, violation tracking and how residents are notified.
What residents said
Google Fiber installationCouncil Chambers remodelBulk waste enforcement
Rick Seabolt was unhappy with how Google Fiber installed service in his neighborhood and with service to homes there, and the CAO spoke with him afterward. A second resident, Ms. Watson, described an unhappy experience with Google Fiber installation in her neighborhood.