Sandy council hears budget amendments, water district budget and a one-year extension for its legal counsel; no votes on policy
May 23, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard the Metropolitan Water District's FY 2023-24 budget, two budget amendment resolutions for FY 2023, police, fire and administrative services budget overviews, and a proposed one-year extension of its legal services agreement. It recognized a police sergeant for heroism. Only the consent calendar and adjournment were voted on.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
Special recognition: Sgt. Greg Moffitt
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski recognized the sergeant for heroism in the line of duty, and the police chief and mayor presented an award.
Item 3 · Budget
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2023-24 tentative budget
Discussed
District representatives were introduced and presented background and highlights of the tentative budget. The notes give no figures. Council members asked questions.
Item 4 · Budget
FY 2023 budget amendments: Resolutions 23-19C and 23-20C
Discussed
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley presented amendments increasing appropriations for proprietary and governmental funds. Council members questioned a $75,000 expense for Dowdle Arts; the CAO described projected puzzle sales and a sponsorship, and the mayor said puzzle proceeds would go to the Sandy Arts Guild. The council director said he would follow up with Finance on a proposed transfer from council office contingency funds. A public hearing was set for the following week.
- Purchase$75,000 to Dowdle Arts
Item 5 · Budget
FY 2023-24 budget overviews: police, fire and administrative services
Discussed
The police chief, fire chief and Kelley each presented budget requests, followed by council questions. The notes give no figures.
Item 6 · Contract
Council legal services agreement extension
Discussed
The council director recommended a one-year extension, July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, with the attorney who has served the council since 2018, and announced a correction to the hourly rate. The amendment was to return for action in June. The notes give no rate.
- ContractAmount not given to Cowdell Law
Item 7-9 · Other
Consent: May 2, May 8 and May 9 minutes
Approved
The May 2 and May 9 draft minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote. The May 8 town hall minutes were pulled after Council Member Ryan Mecham asked that they include his town hall comments on the general fund subsidy of the Alta Canyon Sports Center.
What residents said
Ranked choice votingFY 2023-24 budget
Steve Van Maren spoke on ranked choice voting.