Sandy council hears two competing FY 2023-24 budget proposals, one aimed at avoiding a property tax increase; no vote
June 13, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard two proposals for amending the FY 2023-24 tentative budget: one from Council Member Marci Houseman aimed at avoiding a property tax increase, and one from Council Members Zach Robinson and Alison Stroud that would remove the Alta Canyon Recreation Center from the general obligation bond. It also recognized a longtime volunteer and the Sandy Youth Council. No vote was taken on either budget proposal.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Leonard Christofferson for outstanding citizenship
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski recognized Christofferson for decades of community service and read a proclamation.
Item 3 · Presentation
Special recognition: Sandy Youth Council
Discussed
The council recognized the youth council's 23 high school members from 11 schools, who logged more than 330 service hours and attended the statewide youth council event at the State Capitol. Each member received a certificate and seniors received a commemorative coin.
Item 4 · Budget
Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget
Discussed
Houseman's proposal included a cost-of-living adjustment reduction, all-inclusive playground funding, staffing changes, one-time fire position funding, Fire Station 31 funded by a general obligation bond and general fund reductions, with the aim of avoiding a property tax increase. The Robinson-Stroud proposal would permanently fund 3-2 fire staffing, support the tentative employee compensation plan, remove certain department increases, reallocate all-abilities playground funds and fund Station 31 through a general obligation bond, while removing the Alta Canyon Recreation Center from the bond. A revised Robinson-Stroud proposal was to be posted the next day. No vote was taken.
What residents said
Property tax increaseAlta Canyon in GO bondFire Department funding
Eight speakers addressed the budget proposals. Craig Ulrich supported the Houseman proposal and opposed a tax increase. Pat Jones and Cathy Spuck supported a citywide vote or removing Alta Canyon from the bond; Spuck suggested private park funding and remodeling a city pavilion for parks offices. Rebecca Colley supported fire department needs over Alta Canyon. Bex Max wanted more detail on the Houseman proposal. Dave Eglund said he would pay $9 a month for public safety and supported the mayor's proposal. Jim Edwards asked the council to review its office expenses. Bruce Cline supported fire department funding and the mayor's budget.