Alta Canyon Sports Center expansion
Rebuild of the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, run through a special service district. The council set a $40 million cap on an Option D rebuild in 2023 and endorsed a phased design in 2024. On July 15, 2025 contractors VCBO Architecture and Layton Construction said groundbreaking was planned for Aug. 25 with opening in January 2027 and warned rising costs could add about $4 million. On July 29 the council directed staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option.
- Where it stands
- Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Alta Canyon Recreation Center / Sports Center
- Applicant
- Sandy City Parks and Recreation / Alta Canyon Special Service District
Every hearing and vote
March 10, 2020 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Sports Center history and expansion
Discussed
Scott Earl, Dan Medina and Jetta Marriott covered the neighborhood meeting, the Special Service District, a 2008 design canceled because of the recession, expansion plans, assets, completed projects and current concerns. Dustin Fratto explained the truth-in-taxation process for an expansion. Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell said the council should decide what it wants for Alta Canyon and then how to achieve it. Council Member Zach Robinson suggested a plan for how council business would proceed during the COVID-19 outbreak, and Cowdell suggested looking to the mayor for leadership. No vote was taken.
May 12, 2020 · City Council
FY 2020-21 tentative budget
Discussed
The council discussed budgeting philosophy, employee compensation and the Alta Canyon Sports Center. Cathy Spuck suggested a public opinion survey on possible budget changes. No vote was taken.
November 3, 2020 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center update
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl presented monthly revenue figures and COVID-19 effects on services and revenue. Proposed future programming included combining a community center with the recreation center, high-revenue programs and an indoor swimming pool. No vote was taken.
February 23, 2021 · City Council
FY2022 budget priorities
Discussed
Council Chair Cyndi Sharkey asked members to share their top two priorities. Items raised included the compensation plan, the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, a Parks and Recreation building, long-term capital projects and sidewalk concrete repairs. No vote was taken.
April 13, 2021 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Sports Center
Discussed
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley introduced Brian Parker, an AECOM project manager, with Brandon Liebst, Andrea Bohmholdt and Nancy Cozzens. Council members discussed community connection, renovations, financing, program diversity, partnerships and resident access. No motion or vote was recorded.
June 22, 2021 · City Council work session
Interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Special Service District (Alta Canyon Sports Center)
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace recommended a new contract because a one-year agreement from 2012 expired in 2013. The district owns the property. The new contract would formalize shared revenues, expenses, staffing and maintenance; the district pays legal, insurance and capital costs and Sandy has no obligation for major capital improvements. Pace advised the council to review the structure before funding any major facility investment. Council members expressed support. No vote was taken.
July 13, 2021 · City Council work session
Draft interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Special Service District
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace reviewed the expired interlocal agreement with the district, recommended a new agreement to formalize current practice and reviewed a draft. He said structural changes should be addressed before major recreation center capital improvements. Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell suggested the council consider the district's future governance. No vote was recorded.
July 27, 2021 · City Council work session
First reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center discussion timeline
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Zach Robinson proposed a discussion timeline and incremental decision-making process (Exhibit A) covering the governing structure of the Alta Canyon Special Service District, the consultant study, the budget and related legal issues. The council moved it to a second reading by unanimous voice vote; individual votes were not recorded.
August 10, 2021 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Sports Center survey (July 6-22, 2021)
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina reviewed the survey, which received 2,029 responses. He said the pool is an important feature and respondents wanted a more open, bright center with newer amenities. No vote was taken.
August 17, 2021 · City Council
Second reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center discussion timeline
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson recommended a discussion timeline and incremental decision process (Exhibit A). No one spoke in public comment. The action text records the motion and second but no tally; it is shown as passed.
August 17, 2021 · City Council
Interlocal agreement with the Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 21-31C)
Approved · 6-0-1
City Attorney Lynn Pace presented the agreement, which replaces one that expired in 2013 and is renewable annually. A motion by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl, to table the item failed; the minutes list Sharkey among both the yes and no votes, so the exact tally needs a human check. The council then adopted the resolution 6-0-1.
September 14, 2021 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District governance
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Zach Robinson presented a proposal on the district's governing structure and thanked its board. Parks Director Dan Medina and City Attorney Lynn Pace answered questions. The council supported Option 3 and the draft resolution, and voted by unanimous voice vote to direct Robinson to proceed, with staff support, and return a fully vetted resolution for possible adoption at a second reading.
September 28, 2021 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation Center feasibility analysis
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley introduced Brian Parker, Brandon Liebst and staff of AECOM Economics, who presented a feasibility analysis covering a five-phase approach and key survey results. Parker summarized recommended improvements. The minutes give no cost figures. No vote was taken.
October 19, 2021 · City Council
Second reading: Resolution 21-34C, Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District governance
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson presented the resolution, which revokes all authority previously delegated to the district's Administrative Control Board effective Jan. 1, 2022. He thanked the board for its service, and council members expressed support for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. No one spoke at the hearing. The council adopted the resolution; the minutes notes do not record the tally.
October 26, 2021 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Recreation Center feasibility analysis and redesign options
Discussed
Brian Parker and Brandon Liebst of AECOM Economics presented the feasibility study and redesign options with associated costs. The council and attorneys discussed the city's bonding process with Jason Burningham of Lewis Young. The minutes notes give no cost figures. No vote was taken.
November 9, 2021 · City Council work session
Future of the Parks and Recreation building
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina introduced Brian Parker of the consultant AECOM, who is analyzing the building in Historic Sandy. The goal is to move parks administration staff to the Alta Canyon Recreation Center as part of its redesign. Council ideas included a community arts center, a sports and wellness center and a community center, and members supported keeping and repurposing the existing building. No vote was taken.
November 9, 2021 · City Council work session
First reading: proposed Alta Canyon Advisory Committee
Discussed
Council Member Zach Robinson presented the process and background for creating a new special committee. The council supported moving the item to a second reading.
December 7, 2021 · City Council
Second reading: joint Alta Canyon Advisory Committee proposal (Resolution 21-51C)
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson's proposal for a joint advisory committee was moved to the consent calendar and approved.
January 4, 2022 · City Council
Consent calendar
Approved
The council approved by unanimous voice vote the Nov. 16, 2021 minutes, a six-month extension of the Council Office's expiring legal services contract with Cowdell & Woolley, P.C. (amount not stated), and Resolution 22-02C amending the special committees guiding document to add the newly created Alta Canyon Advisory Committee.
February 15, 2022 · City Council
2022 council liaison appointments, revisited (Amended Resolution 22-08C)
Approved
The council reviewed assignments and gave Council Member Scott Earl the chance to select committees. Council Member Zach Robinson asked that two members sit on the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee and asked Earl to serve on it. The council approved the amended resolution; the notes do not record a tally.
March 28, 2022 · City Council
Future options for the Alta Canyon Sports Center
Discussed
Dan Medina presented the background, history, concerns and future of the Alta Canyon Sports Center and its special service district, then took questions about parks and recreation. Zoltanski gave closing remarks, thanked staff and asked for volunteers. The town hall adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
March 29, 2022 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Recreation Center and Sports Center concept options
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Zach Robinson introduced Brian Parker of AECOM, who presented concept options and their financial feasibility. Members expressed support for Options B and D, and the council and Administration discussed public engagement and outreach. The council voted by unanimous voice vote to direct staff to research and implement a public outreach process for concept Options B and D. The minutes notes give no cost figures.
April 19, 2022 · City Council
Appointments to the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee (Resolutions 22-17C through 22-22C)
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson presented six appointments: Stephanie Juhl, Daniel Schoenfeld, Corliss Lipzinski, Steve Van Maren, Shauna Rohbock and Monica Vunder. The council approved the resolutions together; the minutes notes do not record a tally.
May 17, 2022 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation Center and Special Service District
Approved
At Council Member Zach Robinson's request, the council voted by unanimous voice vote to hold a council meeting May 31 on the district's future and funding options for a rebuild or remodel.
May 31, 2022 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Recreation Center: future of the Special Service District and funding scenarios
Discussed
At Council Member Zach Robinson's request the council discussed the center's goals, community impact and funding sources for a rebuild or remodel. Members asked staff for a breakdown of use by residents and non-residents, a map of survey respondents, day-use data, predicted-use modeling, and research on the special revenue fund process, the special service district and the citywide effect on parks funding. Council Member Scott Earl asked for a demographic study from about 2018. Finance Director Brian Kelley reviewed how a special revenue fund is created. No vote was taken.
June 21, 2022 · City Council
Continued public hearing: FY 2022-23 Sandy City budget and Alta Canyon Recreation District budget
Approved · 7-0
Finance Director Brian Kelley presented the resolutions and answered questions. Steve Van Maren supported a budget that kept the tax rate unchanged. The council adopted Resolution 22-30C, the city budget, fees and charges and tax rate without a Truth in Taxation hearing, 7-0 on a motion by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson. It then adopted Resolution 22-31C for the Alta Canyon Recreation District 7-0, moved by Robinson and seconded by Council Member Scott Earl. Robinson said the council should keep discussing capital infrastructure needs and priorities, and the council supported doing so.
July 19, 2022 · City Council work session
Council discussion on capital facility needs
Discussed
Members listed individual priorities; the averaged order was Alta Canyon Recreation Center, Public Works facility, Fire Station 31, a tie between Council Chambers and a Parks and Recreation building, then the All Abilities Playground. A majority expressed no interest in pursuing a general obligation bond in November 2022, after which the mayor described the administration's capital priorities. Questions on added annual revenue and a preferred funding method were postponed. Fire Chief Bruce Cline spoke about the need to rebuild Fire Station 31. For next steps members asked to decide whether to rebuild or remodel Alta Canyon, to adopt a timeline for other facilities, to examine Sprung structures and funding options such as a parks tax, bonding, sponsorships and corporate partnerships, and to involve the Alta Canyon advisory board.
August 9, 2022 · City Council work session
Involving the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee
Discussed
Council Members Zach Robinson and Scott Earl, the council's liaisons, asked for feedback on involving committee members. Discussion covered input on design options and amenities, the center's citywide impact, funding options and additional benefits. Members were asked to send thoughts to Robinson or Earl.
August 16, 2022 · City Council
Capital facilities proposal (Resolution 22-43C)
Approved
Council Member Marci Houseman presented a proposal sponsored by Houseman, Council Member Scott Earl and Council Member Zach Robinson allocating up to $1 million to begin design concepts for Fire Station 31, up to $7 million to build a new Public Works fleet building and up to $11 million for design and partial construction of Alta Canyon Recreation Center. CAO Shane Pace presented the administration's 18-month action plan with two options for prioritizing capital needs. After lengthy discussion Council Member Cyndi Sharkey asked for time in early September for her own prioritization proposal, and the council agreed to schedule it before Sept. 20. The council passed a motion to bring Resolution 22-43C back for consideration Sept. 20; the notes record a roll call but give no tally.
September 13, 2022 · City Council work session
Capital projects proposal, first reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center funding option
Approved
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey summarized recent capital facilities discussions and proposed a funding option for the Alta Canyon Sports Center that includes seeking outside funding through corporate naming-rights sponsorships, outlining the process and parameters. After lengthy discussion, with the administration giving its views, members said they wanted to move forward and supported the proposal. The council approved a procedural motion substituting the draft alternate Resolution 22-43C with amended language, to be discussed and voted on at the Sept. 20 public hearing. The notes say it carried but give no tally.
September 20, 2022 · City Council
Public hearing: capital facilities Resolution 22-43C
Approved with conditions
The resolution covers building replacement appropriations for Public Works, Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Sports Center, direction on pursuing sponsorships and naming rights for Alta Canyon, and an intention to pledge future funds to its rebuild or remodel. Council Member Marci Houseman explained the allocations and said all three projects were being considered. Council Member Ryan Mecham moved, with Council Member Alison Stroud seconding, to add that the city intends to fully fund replacement of Fire Station 31, and the council adopted the resolution as amended. The notes say it carried but give no tally, and do not list final dollar amounts.
October 4, 2022 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center and Special Service District
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace introduced the presentations. Finance Director Brian Kelley covered funding and governance, including rebuild costs, debt service assumptions, a comparison with other cities' recreation center funding, special service district options and next steps. Pace reviewed ZAP tax funding and project allocations from 1997 through 2013 and a summary of 2016 ZAP-funded projects. Council members asked questions. The notes give no dollar figures.
November 8, 2022 · City Council work session
Alta Canyon Recreation Center options
Discussed
Medina and Stephanie Julh of the Alta Canyon Advisory Committee reported the committee's feedback. The committee recommended Option D, a new build, with multi-use indoor courts, an indoor walking track, cardio and aerobics areas, a weight room and a child care room, and no outdoor pool enclosure. Medina outlined next steps and the council discussed.
December 6, 2022 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center: rebuild or remodel
Tabled · 6-1
Council Member Ryan Mecham moved to table this item and the next, but the motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey then moved, seconded by Mecham, to table the item until after Jan. 1, 2023, citing continuing discussion of naming rights; it passed 6-1.
January 3, 2023 · City Council
Possible sale of naming rights for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center
Discussed
Deputy City Attorneys Lynn Pace and Jeff Robinson presented policy questions. Council direction was to limit the policy to Alta Canyon for now, keep the special service district in place, keep council discretion over sponsors, consider capping sponsors at five and varying sponsorship amounts, and, by majority, limit each naming-rights sponsorship to 20 years. Legal and administration will draft a policy and return it. No vote was taken.
January 3, 2023 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation Center: rebuild or remodel (Resolution 23-02C)
Approved with conditions
The council considered Options B and D, discussing resident impact, the special service district, costs, funding sources, private sponsorships and naming rights. Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina answered questions, and members noted the new building would include Parks and Recreation administrative offices. A friendly amendment capping total cost at $40 million was accepted. The council adopted the resolution selecting Option D, a rebuild, from the feasibility analysis and directing architectural design, effective immediately. The notes say it carried but give no tally.
April 18, 2023 · City Council
Parks and Recreation interlocal agreements with Salt Lake County for TRCC funds
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina said all three of Sandy's TRCC proposals were approved: an Amphitheater bathroom and Hillside Cafe, an update of the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan, and architectural designs for the Alta Canyon Sports Center. The agreements return for action May 2. Council Member Ryan Mecham arrived during this item. The notes give no dollar amounts.
April 18, 2023 · City Council
First reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights proposal
Discussed
Council Members Cyndi Sharkey, Zach Robinson and Scott Earl, with Assistant Director Justin Sorenson, outlined a process for sponsorships and naming rights sales in which the council would act as the Alta Canyon Special Service District board when issuing the request for proposals and naming rights agreement. Sorenson presented a timeline, requirements and evaluation criteria. The sponsors will revise the proposal based on feedback.
May 2, 2023 · City Council
Second reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights request for proposals (Resolution 23-17C)
Approved
Staff reviewed minor changes made after earlier feedback. Public comment was opened and closed. The motion to adopt carried; the notes give no tally.
May 8, 2023 · City Council
Welcome and history of the Alta Canyon Sports Center
Discussed
Robinson welcomed attendees and reviewed the agenda. Medina traced the center's history: the Alta Canyon Recreation Service District was formed and bonded in 1981 for the center and four parks, Sandy City took over maintenance and operations in 2002, the district had its only tax increase in 2007, a planned expansion and remodel was put on hold in 2008 during the recession, and a feasibility study was commissioned in 2021.
May 8, 2023 · City Council
Overview of city decisions on the center
Discussed
Robinson said the council hired a consultant for the 2021 feasibility study, voted in 2023 to rebuild (Option D) with building costs capped at $40,000,000, and formed a citizen advisory committee. Council Members Cyndi Sharkey, Robinson and Earl proposed corporate sponsors and naming rights to help pay for the center.
May 8, 2023 · City Council
Discussion of the center's future
Discussed
Earl, a former parks and recreation director, said he strongly supports the center and noted parks administrative staff would move into the new building. The mayor invited the chief administrative officer to discuss the tax impact on special service district residents versus the city as a whole. Robinson said there are no plans for apartments on the site.
May 8, 2023 · City Council
Question and answer period
Discussed
Residents asked about a Plan B and the city's ability to secure $20 million in private funding, a flat membership fee for all residents, funding and the subsidy needed, $10 million for parks administration office space, taxes, public-private funding and parking. Council Member Ryan Mecham said the center receives a general fund subsidy, so all Sandy residents contribute. Pat Jones opposed the new center and asked for a citywide survey; Dawn Sidwell said the center does not serve all residents. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa supported a new center that benefits all residents.
May 23, 2023 · City Council work session
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.
June 6, 2023 · City Council
Council members' recommended amendments to the FY 2023-24 tentative budget (file 23-214)
Discussed
Robinson proposed fully funding the employee compensation plan and Fire Department positions and pay plan, and issuing bonds to fund Fire Station 31 and the Alta Canyon Recreation Center. Discussion covered compensation adjustments, taking one capital project at a time, core services, fire staffing and use of general obligation bond funds. The notes say Sandy has one of the lowest property tax rates among comparable-sized cities. No vote was taken.
June 13, 2023 · City Council work session
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.
August 22, 2023 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center budget and fees (Resolution 23-42C)
Approved · 7-0
Adopted 7-0 on a motion by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Alison Stroud.
December 12, 2023 · City Council
Alta Canyon Advisory Committee appointments (Resolutions 23-59C and 23-60C)
Approved
The council appointed Shauna Rohbock and J. Daniel Schoenfeld by unanimous voice vote.
January 23, 2024 · City Council
FY 2025 budget retreat
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley reviewed the budget overview, history and three waste collection fee options. Municipal attorney Todd Godfrey presented on council and mayor powers and duties, and the HR director reviewed the annual compensation study. The mayor said her FY 2025 priorities included no property tax increase, Fire Station 31 and parks survey results. The CAO listed ongoing priorities (new funding sources, reducing or eliminating the bulk waste subsidy, evaluating department needs, more funding for city events, accelerating Cairns economic development funding) and one-time fleet replacement. Departments then presented requests: the council office, community events, emergency management, the amphitheater and arts guild, legal, administrative services (ERP software replacement and a custodial position), police (fleet, animal services staff, body cameras, software, inflation and a one-time drone), fire (ambulance supplies, uniforms and one-time equipment and academy recruits), public works (overtime, signal maintenance, salt, the Phase 3 facility rebuild, a debris flow study and street and traffic projects), parks and recreation (staffing, trails, playgrounds and direction on Alta Canyon Sports Center), community development (CDBG staff, development code update), public utilities (operations building addition and recommended rate increases) and economic development (funding sunsetting in two years and Cairns funding). Council priorities listed by the council director included sidewalks, parks offices, water repairs, renegotiating the Metro Water contract, dark-sky lighting, a fire fleet, code enforcement, a part-time administrative law judge, a Central Wasatch Commission cost-benefit study, a city events return-on-investment study, management studies, an annual rate and fee study, competitive compensation, no headcount increase and no spending increase beyond current levels, and considering deferring expenditures given $480,000 in bonds sunsetting in 2024. The notes give no totals. The session ran from 4 to 7:50 p.m.
May 28, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation Center next steps
Approved
Deputy CAO Martin Jensen and Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina recalled prior direction: $3 million for design in 2022 and a rebuild under AECOM Option D, not to exceed $40 million, in 2023. Phase 1 is targeted for summer 2026. Discussion covered building placement, sale of adjacent parcels (staff recommends holding) and membership revenue. Pat Jones and Cathy Spuck commented, Jones on survey results and Spuck opposing a new center and staff office space. The council adopted a motion supporting a phased approach to design by roll call; individual votes are not recorded.
June 18, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation District FY 2024-25 budget, Resolution 24-24C
Approved · 6-0
Passed 6-0.
June 25, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District board: design contract with VCBO Architecture (Resolution ACRSSD 24-01)
Tabled · 4-2
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina presented the design contract, citing TRCC funding deadlines and saying a design is needed for future grant and ZAP applications. The council asked for a plot map of district and city parcels, and the deputy CAO described a collaborative design process among the council, administration and architect. Members supported including parks staff office space in the Phase 1 design. The notes give no dollar amounts. The council tabled the item 4-2 to a meeting no later than July 23, with Zach Robinson, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey and Ryan Mecham voting yes and Alison Stroud and Aaron Dekeyzer voting no. Six speakers commented, including opposition to a recreation center, requests for infrastructure funding, a call for mailed or electronic notices and concerns about architecture fees.
July 23, 2024 · City Council
Recess to convene the Alta Canyon Recreation Special Service District administrative control board
Approved
The council recessed at 8:38 p.m. by unanimous voice vote and reconvened at 10:03 p.m. The board's actions are in separate minutes.
August 13, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center air conditioning outage
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley spoke about the cost of a temporary air conditioning unit, $35,000, and proposed a funding source. Tanner Gillman spoke during public comment on a different topic.
October 3, 2024 · City Council
Administrative town hall: Alta Canyon Sports Center open house
No action
Hosted by the executive branch at the Alta Canyon Sports Center. The notice says no council business would be conducted. At the Oct. 1 meeting the CAO said the open house would run from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
October 8, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center design update
Discussed
Whitney Ward and Brent Tippets of VCBO Architecture presented site plan options and a hybrid option. Dan Medina of Parks and Recreation, Deputy CAO Martin Jensen and CAO Shane Pace also spoke. No action was taken.
December 17, 2024 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center design (Resolution 24-448)
Approved
Jetta Marrott of Parks and Recreation presented with VCBO Architects. The base design was priced at $14 million and the expanded design at $19 million. The council directed staff to proceed with the hybrid scalable design at a proposed $19 million construction cost. Council Member Marci Houseman was excused at 8:34 p.m. Pat Jones and Scott Drysdale spoke in support, and Mayor Monica Zoltanski expressed support. Adopted by roll call; the tally is not recorded.
March 18, 2025 · City Council
FY 2025-26 budget preview: opening remarks and financial outlook (matter 25-069)
Discussed
CAO Shane Pace said the city is in good financial shape. Mayor Monica Zoltanski cited rising costs, a strong economic position, capital projects (Fire Station 31, Monroe Street, the Alta Canyon rebuild and the General Plan), a maintained AAA bond rating and no property tax increase. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley presented guiding financial principles, revenue policies, budget history and the outlook, and noted FY 2026 pressures from inflation and market volatility. Council Director Dustin Fratto reviewed the council's FY 2026 budget priorities adopted Feb. 25: economic development, employee satisfaction, community safety, quality of life and fiscal health.
May 6, 2025 · City Council
Tentative FY 2025-26 budget for Sandy City and the Alta Canyon Recreation District (Resolution 25-17C)
Approved
Mayor Zoltanski presented the budget, which she said includes $1 million in cuts, including operating and workforce reductions, and no property or sales tax increase. She named the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, a Smith Entertainment Group hockey training facility and Fire Station 31 as projects. Administrative Services' Brian Kelley covered revenue projections, a funding gap, a proposed funding plan for Alta Canyon Sports Center, fleet and infrastructure investment and the budget calendar. Human Resources' Katrina Frederick presented the FY 2026 compensation plan, including cost-of-living increases, step and grade adjustments, benefit increases and elimination of some positions. The council adopted the resolution adopting tentative budgets and scheduling the hearing by roll call vote; the individual votes are not in the notes. Steve Van Maren opposed eliminating city positions.
May 13, 2025 · City Council
Tentative FY 2025-26 department budget presentations
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson reviewed ongoing and one-time requests, an added crossing guard position and fleet needs. Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie covered savings, grants, the Fire Station 31 rebuild and fleet replacement. Parks and Recreation's Dan Medina reviewed capital improvements and the Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild, where the Miller Foundation committed a $1 million sponsorship. Deputy CAO Martin Jensen presented administration, mayor's office, communications and arts requests, and council members questioned communications costs and survey practices. Kasey Dunlavy reviewed economic development, whose budget has been cut three years running. The council asked Finance to present property and sales tax analysis at a later meeting.
July 15, 2025 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild update
Discussed
Deputy CAO Martin Jensen said VCBO Architecture and Layton Construction were hired for design and construction. VCBO's Nathan Leavitt presented renderings and a site plan. Groundbreaking is planned for Aug. 25 with opening in January 2027. Layton Construction said rising costs could add about $4 million. Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley outlined a strategy to fund the gap. No action.
July 29, 2025 · City Council
Alta Canyon Sports Center rebuild cost update
Approved
Jensen reported an estimated cost increase of about $4.1 million and outlined funding sources; staff will recommend sources and the council will approve final amounts. Brian Kelley explained the process and timeline for putting the center on the ballot and said costs rise the longer the project waits. CAO Shane Pace said the center has been discussed for about 20 years. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa said it will not be the last capital project. Members said the city saved for the project without raising taxes. Dawn Sidwell and Pat Jones asked for a citywide vote and opposed funding the increase; Cathy Spuck opposed the rebuild; Kim Oleary supported it. The motion directed staff to proceed with the $23.5 million design option. The record lists no tally.