Sandy council hears Alta Canyon committee back new build, reviews impact fees and meets fire chief nominee
November 8, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee recommend Option D, a new build, reviewed a preliminary impact fee analysis, met Mayor Monica Zoltanski's nominee for fire chief, Jeffrey Bassett, and generally supported continuing to explore a general obligation bond process for Fire Station 31. 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 · Parks
AECOM Parks and Recreation building reuse analysis
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina introduced Brian Parker of AECOM, who covered the building's history, Sandy Arts Guild programming and use, financial impacts and proposed renovation and design options. Council members asked questions.
Item 3 · Parks
Alta Canyon Recreation Center options
Discussed
Medina and Stephanie Julh of the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee reported the committee's feedback. The committee recommended Option D, a new build, with multi-use indoor courts, an indoor walking track, cardio and aerobics areas, a weight room and a child care room, and no outdoor pool enclosure. Medina outlined next steps and the council discussed.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Impact fee analysis
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley introduced Fred Philpot of LYRB, who covered impact fee basics, the process, the impact fee facilities plan, proposed fees and a growth comparison. Next steps are to finalize the plan based on council feedback and hold a public hearing. The notes give no fee amounts.
Item 5 · Appointment
Nomination of Jeffrey Bassett as fire chief
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski nominated Bassett and described the selection process and his qualifications. Bassett answered council questions on his vision, department culture, staffing criteria, employee development and leadership style. Advice and consent was scheduled for the following week.
Item 6 · Presentation
Report on sister city visit to Riesa, Germany
Discussed
Council Member Ryan Mecham reported on his official visit for the 20th anniversary of the partnership, which began as a cultural exchange in 2002, and said he would present a resolution honoring the anniversary to the mayor the next week.
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Fire Station 31 rebuild funding through a general obligation bond
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman presented her proposal and asked for feedback. The council was generally supportive of continuing to explore the general obligation bond process for future infrastructure. No vote was taken.
Item 8 · Other
Possible closed session on an individual's character or competence
No action
The council did not convene a closed session.
Item 9 · Other
Consent: Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Capital project prioritiesPublic comment timingAlta Canyon funding
Marilyn Larson opposed using capital project funds for a recreation center and asked for a public vote on capital projects. Rebecca Colley said residents find it hard to reach the meeting by 5:15 p.m. and supported capital funds for a new fire station. Patricia Jones said there should be no meeting on Election Day and suggested a city survey on capital priorities. Clint Juhl supported the fire station and Alta Canyon.