Sandy council votes 4-3 against proceeding with Council Chambers remodel and starts Alta Canyon funding talks in work session
May 31, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council rejected, 3-4, a motion to consider the Council Chambers remodel proposal as presented without gathering more bids, and decided not to move forward with the remodel for now. It also discussed council attendance at town halls and continued talks on the future of the Alta Canyon Recreation Center and its special service district.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Parks
Alta Canyon Recreation Center: future of the Special Service District and funding scenarios
Discussed
At Council Member Zach Robinson's request the council discussed the center's goals, community impact and funding sources for a rebuild or remodel. Members asked staff for a breakdown of use by residents and non-residents, a map of survey respondents, day-use data, predicted-use modeling, and research on the special revenue fund process, the special service district and the citywide effect on parks funding. Council Member Scott Earl asked for a demographic study from about 2018. Finance Director Brian Kelley reviewed how a special revenue fund is created. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · Roads and utilities
Proposal to remodel the Council Chambers, overflow room and conference room
Denied · 3-4
Executive Director Dustin Fratto summarized remodel costs and the need to update the technology interface. Council Member Marci Houseman moved, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson, to consider the proposal as presented and not gather additional bids; it failed 3-4. The council then decided not to proceed with the remodel at this time. Administration will present an overview of the Sandy City Building Replacement Study on June 14. The notes do not give the cost.
Item 4 · Other
Council attendance at town halls and other events
Approved
Council Member Houseman asked the council to discuss its attendance at town halls and the effect on council staff when a quorum is present. Members said attending city events helps them understand city issues, and the council attorney explained the Open and Public Meetings Act. The council approved a motion directing staff to bring back options for council attendance at city meetings and town halls. The notes say the motion carried but give no tally.
What residents said
Alta Canyon Recreation Center costsPublic comment timingCode enforcementCouncil Chambers remodel
Paul Pratt asked that citizen comment return to 6:00 p.m. and raised the cost of Alta Canyon remodel or new-build options. Dawn Sidwell raised code enforcement responsiveness. Rebecca Colly and Pat Jones questioned the cost of Alta Canyon Options B and D and asked the council to consider residents who do not use the center. Dea Theodore thanked those who worked on the Bell Canyon Preservation Trailhead and commented on Alta Canyon. Steve Van Maren praised the remodeled council chambers in West Jordan.