Sandy council hears $5.3 million state loan proposal for Gardner development, large animal hobby license and effective-date change
February 14, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard how a UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan would support the Gardner development project, held a first reading on moving the effective date of the Bell Canyon Acres ordinance to March 15, reviewed a proposed large animal hobby license and interviewed a Planning Commission alternate. It honored the police Crime Suppression Unit and convened a closed session.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
Recognition of the police Crime Suppression Unit
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski and Police Chief Greg Severson presented a plaque to the unit for its work on a property theft ring. Recognized were Sgt. Jacob Knight and Officers Jacob Olsen, Michael Piekarczyk, Steven Pomeroy, Michael Thornton and Graham Tinius.
Item 3 · Appointment
Interview of Steve Wrigley for Planning Commission alternate
Discussed
Mayor Zoltanski introduced Wrigley, who described his background and experience. Council members asked questions. A vote was set for the next week.
Item 4 · Development
UDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan for the Gardner development project
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kasey Dunlavy presented the process and background and City Attorney Lynn Pace gave legal context. Rob Sant of the economic development agency described the financial agreement, and council members asked questions. No action was taken.
Item 5 · City code
Large animal hobby license, Title 12 Chapter 12-2
Discussed
Animal Services Director Ian Williams reviewed expanded requirements and Mike Wilcox answered questions. Discussion included whether to require a business license. The vote was set for the following week with recommended changes.
Item 6 · City code
First reading: changing the effective date of Ordinance 22-18
Discussed
Council Member Marci Houseman proposed moving the effective date of the Bell Canyon Acres ordinance from March 1, 2023 to March 15 to give the public more time to review the proposed large animal hobby license requirements. After lengthy discussion the council moved on. Ordinance 22-18 was adopted Dec. 20, 2022.
Item 7 · Other
Possible closed session on an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session at about 8:31 p.m. and adjourn immediately afterward. The notes say it carried but give no tally.
Item 8-11 · Other
Consent: Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Bell Canyon Acres effective dateLarge animal hobby licenseOrchard Farms townhomes
Jim Engle, Kathy Walker, Marilyn Larson, Starr Dowding, Bonnie Stout, Lyla McBride and Elana Bradway opposed delaying the March 1 effective date of the Bell Canyon Acres ordinance, and several asked that the hobby license be handled separately. Michael Mahoney asked when the Orchard Farms townhomes changed from sales to leasing.