Sandy council hears proposed community development fee increases and backs chair's trip to national cities conference
January 24, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard a cost-of-service study supporting proposed increases to business licensing and planning fees, reviewed its rules of procedure and voted to authorize the chair to coordinate attendance, expenses and funding for the National League of Cities conference. The fee item returns Feb. 21.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Rules of procedure annual review | Discussed |
| National League of Cities conference attendance | Approved |
| Community Development fee analysis | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · City code
Rules of procedure annual review
Discussed
Council Executive Director Dustin Fratto presented the annual review of the council's legislative policies and procedures and recommended changes. No action was taken.
Item 3 · Other
National League of Cities conference attendance
Approved
Council Chair Alison Stroud asked the council to discuss attending the conference and using city funds for expenses; members supported attendance as a way to gain insight that benefits Sandy. The council voted to authorize the chair to coordinate with staff and members on attendance, expenses and funding sources. The motion carried; the notes give no tally or cost.
Item 4 · Taxes and fees
Community Development fee analysis
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley introduced proposed increases to business licensing and planning fees, which help offset city operating costs. Fred Philpot of Lewis Young presented the fee study, including cost and process analyses. Council members asked questions and commented. The item returns Feb. 21. The notes give no fee amounts. The mayor left at about 6:00 p.m.
- FeeAmount not given
What residents said
Fees for development and business licenses
Ashley Brown and Kasey Lane introduced their new arts business at the Shops at South Town.