Sandy council hears state of city communications and Cairns development outlook in work session; no votes beyond consent
October 24, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council recognized a fire battalion chief, heard a communications department review and an economic development update describing a roughly 20 million square foot Cairns vision amid a weakening office market. The only votes were the consent calendar, which adopted an Extra Mile Day proclamation, and adjournment.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 1 approved.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
Residents raised cairns development and office market.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on October 17, 2023: Sandy council adopts FY 2024 budget carryover resolutions 7-0 and starts annexation of about 11.3 acres on Dimple Dell Road
The next one was on November 7, 2023: Sandy council holds public meeting on arguments for $21 million Fire Station 31 bond; voters decide Nov. 21
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Public safety
Special recognition: Battalion Chief Mike Bullock
Discussed
Fire Chief Jeff Bassett and Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie recognized Bullock for receiving the State of Utah Supervising Officer Designation.
Item 3 · Presentation
State of communications update
Discussed
Communications Director Eric Richards reviewed the past decade, citing more than 46,500 social media followers, more than 107,000 notification subscribers, a 2020 website migration, and tools including Citizen Connect, Sandy Notify, City Serve and a chatbot. The council thanked him.
Item 4 · Development
Economic development update on Cairns development
Discussed
Economic Development Director Kasey Dunlavy presented a Cairns vision of roughly 20 million square feet. He said the office market has weakened since mid-2022, retail is pressured by inflation and rising credit card debt, and multifamily is hit by financing costs. Council members expressed support.
Item 5 · Other
Consent: Extra Mile Day proclamation for Nov. 1, 2023 and Oct. 3 and Oct. 17 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Cairns developmentOffice market