Sandy council picks new chair, weighs funding options for Fire Station 31 and hears homeless camp requests
July 11, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council elected Council Member Brooke D'Sousa chair and Scott Earl vice chair through the first January 2024 meeting, and agreed to hold the July 25 meeting as a business session to deliberate the term and amount of a general obligation bond for Fire Station 31. Roll-call votes were taken on both motions but the notes do not record individual votes. Speakers asked for a sanctioned homeless campground.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Recognition of the Sandy Arts Guild
Discussed
Mayor Monica Zoltanski recognized the guild's 2023 Best of State award for community theater, and the community arts director introduced his team.
Item 3 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Brooke D'Sousa was elected chair and Scott Earl vice chair, effective immediately through the first January 2024 council meeting. The tally is not recorded.
Item 4 · Public safety
Funding mechanisms for capital facilities projects, including Fire Station 31
Approved
Council Member Alison Stroud introduced the item. Discussion covered Fire Station 31 funding, capital priorities, inflation-driven cost increases, removing the community center from the general obligation bond and the effect on residents. The mayor supported funding the fire station through the FY 2024 tentative budget property tax increase. Consultant Jason Burningham explained bond timelines. The motion was modified to make July 25 a business session to deliberate the bond's term and amount, with administration presenting final Fire Station 31 costs then. A roll call vote was taken; individual votes are not recorded.
Item 5 · Roads and utilities
Interlocal agreement for 300 West and Dry Creek culvert in South Jordan
Discussed
Chief Public Utilities Engineer Tyler Shelley presented an agreement to replace the Dry Creek culvert, sized for 100-year storm flows, to reduce flood risk in Sandy and South Jordan. Council members supported it and planned to vote at the next business session. The notes give no cost.
Item 6 · City code
Title 21 amendments on improvement completion guarantees (bonding)
Discussed
Zoning Administrator Melissa Anderson said the amendments would remove bonding requirements for on-site landscaping and amenities unless they are public or essential for health and safety, and set procedures for improvement agreements and financial assurance. The Planning Commission recommended approval. No vote was taken.
Item 7 · Other
2023 Moderate Income Housing Report
Discussed
Jake Warner of Community Development presented on affordable housing, handed out an updated questions reference sheet and reviewed general actions and five implemented strategies. Council members commented.
Item 8 · Other
Spring bulk waste collection progress update
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach reviewed the spring cleanup, violation data, compliance goals and the communications campaign. Council members gave feedback.
Item 9 · Other
Closed session
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session at 8:35 p.m. and adjourned afterward. The notes give no tally.
Item 10 · Other
Consent: June 13 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Fire Station 31 fundingHomeless campgroundTraffic safety near Challenger School
Cathy Spuck supported Fire Station 31. Speakers from Nomad Alliance, including Charlotte Brimhall and Brad Sahleen, backed a sanctioned homeless campground and more affordable housing, citing deaths in the past year and saying the group serves 280 people. Kathleen Ballaire raised traffic safety near Challenger School. Pat Jones asked the council to consider paying cash and supported Station 31 funding options. Jacob Wiedrich opposed a homeless camp. Steve Van Maren questioned the city's cash position and Public Works price increases.