Sandy council hears Fire Department's Class 2 insurance rating, a proposed $2.50 waste fee increase and food truck code changes
October 25, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard that the Fire Department's rating improved to ISO Class 2, a proposed $2.50 per home per month increase in the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District fee, and food truck code amendments coming back Nov. 15. It honored the police Explorer Post. Only the consent calendar was voted on.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Recognition of Sandy City Explorer Post 9550
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski thanked the police Explorer Post for volunteer work totaling about 3,700 hours, valued at over $50,000. The council gave each Explorer a flag flown at the Sandy City Healing Fields.
Item 3 · Budget
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District 2023 proposed budget
Discussed
Pam Roberts and Paul Korth reviewed 2023 budget priorities and a proposed fee increase of $2.50 per home per month, the first in five years, and efficiency gains from technology upgrades. Council members asked questions.
Item 4 · City code
Mobile food and street vendor code amendments (File CA08112022-0006381)
Discussed
Melissa Anderson presented amendments to Title 21, Chapter 11, Section 19 and Chapter 37 to implement new state law on food trucks, which Sandy calls mobile food businesses. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation and staff recommends approval. The item returns Nov. 15 for action.
Item 5 · Public safety
Fire Department ISO results, strategic plan and staffing
Discussed
Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie introduced Brian Larson of Insurance Services Office, which recently moved Sandy to Public Protection Class 2; residents and businesses could see insurance savings of roughly 3% to 5%. The department's goal is Class 1. McConaghie presented the strategic plan and Chief Bruce Cline discussed a fire compensation survey and staffing: eight positions are open, four expected to be filled soon and the rest by May 2023.
Item 6 · Other
Virtual access to council meetings
Discussed
Liz Theriault presented a how-to video for joining council meetings virtually, posted on the council website.
Item 7 · Other
Consent: Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
No speakers are recorded.