Sandy council weighs repealing limits on yard signs on residential fences and county election services deal; no votes
February 28, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council discussed amendments that would remove restrictions on placing temporary signs on fences on private residential property, heard about renewing an agreement with Salt Lake County to run the city's 2023 elections, interviewed a candidate for the Board of Adjustment and recognized the first Healthy Sandy Champion. The only vote was to convene a closed session.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Clint Juhl, first Healthy Sandy Champion
Discussed
The council and administration recognized Juhl for efforts to make Sandy a healthy place to live.
Item 3 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber of Commerce 2022 annual report
Discussed
Executive Director Jay Francis described chamber programs, including Let's Do Lunch, Women in Business, the Titan Awards and the Sandy Business Committee, and said the chamber welcomed 175 new members last year.
Item 4 · Appointment
Interview of Jim Edwards for the Board of Adjustment (Resolution 23-04M)
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski recommended Edwards, who described his background. James Sorenson explained the board's powers and duties. Council members asked questions. No vote was taken.
Item 5 · Contract
Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 2023 election services
Discussed
City Recorder Wendy Downs presented the agreement, noting the county has run the city's elections since 1995. She gave a good-faith cost estimate and discussed potential recount costs; the notes give no dollar figures. Council members asked questions.
- ContractAmount not given to Salt Lake County
Item 6 · City code
Temporary signs code amendments, Title 21 Chapter 26 Section 8 (File CA01172023-0006470)
Discussed
Melissa Anderson said the amendments remove restrictions on placing signs on fences on private property in residential zones, and reviewed allowed sign types and posting durations. City Attorney Lynn Pace gave legal input. After lengthy discussion the council moved on; the mayor supported the amendments. No vote was taken.
Item 7 · Other
Closed session on real property and an individual's character or competence
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session at about 8:42 p.m. and adjourn immediately afterward. The notes give no tally.
What residents said
Temporary signs and property rightsCounty election servicesBike safety
Speakers supporting the temporary sign amendments and private property rights included Kristin Wray, Dawn Sidwell, Wendy Davis, Pat Jones and Rebecca Colley. Wray, Shirley Hutson, Jones and Colley questioned or asked for resident input on the county elections agreement, and Colley opposed ranked choice voting. James Longstaff asked for more protected bike lanes, especially on Highland Drive. Andrew Eddel of the Canyons School District board introduced himself and invited officials to visit schools. Jacob Wiedrich and another speaker raised state legislation and prison relocation.