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Sandy · City Council work session

Sandy council marks Fire Chief Bruce Cline's retirement and weighs Waste Management's request for a 4.6% increase

December 13, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom

In a work session the Sandy City Council honored retiring Fire Chief Bruce Cline after 32 years, heard from the Central Wasatch Commission, reviewed a draft general plan survey and discussed a Waste Management request for a temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023, which the city would cover. Only the consent calendar was voted on.

From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 2 · Presentation

    Special recognition: Fire Chief Bruce Cline and change of command

    Discussed

    Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie presided over a change of command ceremony. Cline retired after 32 years and Jeffrey Bassett became fire chief. The council and mayor presented Cline a joint proclamation.

  2. Item 3 · Presentation

    Central Wasatch Commission update

    Discussed

    Blake Perez, Chris Robinson and Lindsey Nielsen described the commission's consensus-based approach to land, watershed and transportation issues, a visitor use study and an environmental dashboard, and the proposed Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act, which would create new wilderness, allow Bonneville Shoreline Trail connections and add permanent protections in the tri-canyon area.

  3. Item 4 · General plan

    General plan survey draft

    Discussed

    Jake Warner explained the general plan, with a 2045 planning horizon. Kyrene Gibb of Y2 Analytics reviewed proposed questions for the first of three resident surveys. Council members asked questions and commented.

    Follow General plan update (2045 horizon) in the development tracker →

  4. Item 5 · Contract

    Waste Management supplemental agreement (Resolution 22-37C)

    Discussed

    Public Works Director Mike Gladbach presented a proposed supplemental agreement under which Waste Management of Utah would receive a temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023, based on a recalculation of the consumer price index. The city would cover the cost so resident rates would not change. City Attorney Lynn Pace said the city is not obligated to cover the increase because the current contract is in place. Blake Leonelli of Waste Management answered questions. Council members raised concerns about mid-year cost changes and the request to backdate the increase.

    • Change orderAmount not given to Waste Management of Utah, Inc. Requested temporary 4.6% increase per service line through June 2023; dollar amount not stated in the notes. Request from the vendor based on a CPI recalculation. Paid from City would absorb the cost
  5. Item 6 · Other

    Consent: Nov. 15 minutes

    Approved

    Approved by unanimous voice vote.

    Moved by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman

What residents said

Bulk waste feesWaste Management rate increase

Steve Van Maren asked about fees for bulk waste pickup. David Jack thanked Chief Cline for his service.