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Sandy City Council Meeting Summary (October 28, 2025)

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DateTuesday, October 28, 2025
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1:43

Good evening, everyone.

1:44

Welcome to our city council meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 28th.

1:50

Let's see, we're gonna go ahead and start with a prayer and the pledge.

1:54

Do I have any volunteers for giving the prayer this evening?

2:04

Okay, Mr.

2:04

Meekham.

2:11

Our Father in Heaven, we're grateful for the opportunity to gather tonight.

2:15

We're thankful for the blessings that we have.

2:16

We're thankful for this free country and opportunity to work together to build our community.

2:22

We pray that we will work together tonight and say this humbly in the name of Jesus Christ.

2:27

Amen.

2:29

Thank you so much.

2:30

And if everybody will please rise and we can say the Pledge of Allegiance together.

2:55

Thank you, everyone.

2:56

We will go ahead and begin with introduction, starting over here with Mr.

3:00

Fratto.

3:02

Thank you, Madam Chair.

3:03

My name is Dustin Fratto.

3:04

I'm with the City Council Office.

3:05

There are two other council staff members in the back of the room, Justin Sorensen and Liz Terriel.

3:12

My name's Tracy, I'm counsel for the council.

3:15

Chris Edwards with the council office.

3:17

I'm Zach Robinson, District 3.

3:19

Ryan Meekham, District 1.

3:21

Brooke D'Souza at large.

3:23

Alison Stroud, District 2.

3:25

Aaron DeKeiser at large.

3:27

Cindy Sharkey at large.

3:29

Martin Jensen, Deputy CAO.

3:31

Um Mayor Zoltanski will be here shortly.

3:36

Thank you.

3:36

And Councilmember Houseman, um, maybe joining us later virtually.

3:44

And that brings us into our agenda.

3:47

Uh public comment won't happen any sooner than 6 p.m.

3:50

So at a time appropriate in the middle of the agenda, we'll come back um after we've hit 6 p.m.

3:56

to take those public comments.

3:57

If you are in the room and would like to make public comment, there are blue cards in the back of the room you can fill out and then hand over here to Mr.

4:04

Fratto, and then they'll come up to me and we will call on those as I receive them.

4:08

Um and if you're online again, you can raise your hand virtually and we will get to you at that time when it's appropriate.

4:16

Uh for now we're gonna go ahead and go into item number one, which is an information item, amendments to title one of the land of the land development code related to boundary adjustments.

4:26

And Melissa Anderson, our zoning administrator, will be presenting this.

4:30

Thank you, Melissa.

4:31

I'll go ahead and hand it over to you.

4:32

All right, thank you very much.

4:35

Uh Chair and Council.

4:37

So um this is a proposal to amend our uh land development code in response to changes from the state legislature this year.

4:48

So these are uh basically required changes, they're not necessarily discretionary.

5:00

So this proposal affects three separate chapters in the land development code of Title 21 and Chapter 3, Chapter 30 subdivision review, and also 37 definitions.

5:09

And this year, the legislative session had adopted Senate Bill 140, and it's a new and revised code relating to boundary adjustments, otherwise known as property line adjustments.

5:24

So proposed amendments will bring the Sandy Code into compliance with the city code.

5:31

So this is just a simple illustration to exemplify the type of thing that a boundary adjustment would address, where you're just moving a property line between a budding neighboring properties.

5:48

And so I'll just describe a few things that were included in the Senate Bill 140 and then describe a few things that to address that that we're doing for our land development code to change that.

6:02

So a property line adjustment is now termed a boundary adjustment.

6:08

So they change the terminology a little bit.

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That is an agreement between the adjoining property owners to relocate a common boundary that results in conveyance of property between the adjoining lots or adjoining parcels or adjoining lots and parcels, but only if it does not create an additional lot or parcel.

6:30

So this is not a subdivision, it's just moving an existing property line.

6:36

But the significance of this is that it simplifies the process to adjust a shared property line between lots or parcels, and it will not require a public meeting.

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And so Senate Bill 140 also makes a distinction or has terminology or definitions for what is called a simple boundary adjustment versus a full boundary adjustment.

7:03

And so a simple boundary adjustment is when you're doing a boundary adjustment, but it does not encompass any of these things.

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So it would not affect a public right-of-way, municipal utility easement, or other public property.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation███████████████████████████27%
Transportation Safety████████████████████20%
Public Safety██████████████14%
Land Use and Zoning██████████10%
Public Engagement████████8%
Homelessness████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Pending Litigation███3%
Election Procedures██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sandy City Council Meeting October 28, 2025

The Sandy City Council convened on October 28, 2025, to review land development code amendments regarding state-mandated boundary adjustments, discuss a comprehensive traffic solutions study for SR 209, address public safety concerns following a recent homicide in Historic Sandy, and review standing reports on legislative updates and tourism funding. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation before adjourning.

Consent Calendar

  • The Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a proclamation recognizing November 1st as "Extra Mile Day" and the approval of the October 14, 2025 draft meeting minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Sharon Jensen (resident of Historic Sandy) expressed concern over a recent murder at Main Street Park and the area's reputation as a "black eye" for the city. She advocated for increased police patrols and deterrence strategies in the Historic Sandy corridor, specifically near the liquor store and the park, to improve resident safety.
  • Henry Butters (commercial trucking industry representative) expressed strong opposition to the proposed roundabouts on the SR 209 corridor, particularly near Little Cottonwood Canyon. He argued that roundabouts are dangerous and impractical for wide-load trucks and long-haul vehicles, citing specific incidents where brake failures on the canyon roads would result in catastrophic disasters if a roundabout were present.
  • Don Sidwell (resident of Historic Sandy) voiced deep concern regarding safety, alleging recurring suspicious activity and homelessness issues at Main Street Park that he felt were ignored by authorities. He expressed frustration with the city's perceived lack of support for the Historic Sandy community compared to other districts, specifically calling out at-large council members for not participating in or funding improvements in the area.

Discussion Items

Title One Amendments: Boundary Adjustments

  • Melissa Anderson (Zoning Administrator) presented amendments to the Land Development Code to align with Senate Bill 140, simplifying the process for boundary adjustments. The proposal distinguishes between "simple boundary adjustments" (no public meeting required) and "full boundary adjustments" (requiring subdivision procedures). The Planning Commission unanimously approved this recommendation.
  • Councilmember Sharkey questioned the authority of the City Director, seeking clarification that the Director would indeed approve both simple and full boundary adjustments after a public meeting for the latter.
  • Councilmember Robinson asked about the frequency of these adjustments. Anderson noted that while usage varies (e.g., four in one month previously), they generally occur between neighboring landowners seeking minor property line changes for mutual accommodation.

SR 209 Solutions Development Study

  • Brittany Ward (Assistant Director/City Engineer) presented a study by UDOT and the city identifying long-term traffic solutions for the SR 209 corridor (9400 South) from 1300 East to Wasatch Boulevard. The study highlighted high crash rates (76% concentrated between 1300 East and Highland Drive) and proposed solutions including roundabouts, raised medians, signal timing adjustments, and bike lane expansions.
  • Councilmember Sharkey questioned the logic of proposed solutions, specifically the installation of roundabouts at high-volume intersections and the potential displacement of traffic into residential areas if left turns are restricted. She requested further analysis on traffic cut-through routes.
  • Councilmember Stroud expressed concern that the proposed changes, particularly roundabouts with average speeds of 15-25 mph, would create bottlenecks on a freeway-capable arterial road and noted the lack of a phased implementation plan for the entire three-mile stretch.
  • Councilmember De Kaiser advocated for a safety-first philosophy, suggesting speed limit reductions as a primary strategy and expressing skepticism about adding roadway access to commercial centers that currently protect parking lots.
  • Councilmember Robinson questioned the study's methodology, specifically the lack of new traffic counts and whether city development codes were a limiting factor in proposing alternatives like code changes instead of infrastructure hardening. Ward clarified that existing data was used to avoid redundant costs and that development codes serve as a framework for managing access points.
  • Mayor Zoltanski (via report) and Councilmembers expressed apprehension about the volume of change proposed along the corridor, noting potential issues with roundabouts at high-traffic intersections like Wasatch and Cottonwood. Councilmember Turkey emphasized enthusiasm for the proposed interim projects (signal timing improvements) while remaining skeptical of the long-term roundabout implementation without deeper study.
  • Staff and Council Consensus: The team agreed that the current study serves as a guide for future developments and that specific solutions require further detailed analysis, traffic modeling, and funding justification before implementation. UDOT and the City will collaborate on grant applications for specific projects.

Historic Sandy Safety & Community Outreach

  • Mayor Zoltanski and Chief Sieberson addressed the recent homicide in Main Street Park. They reported an immediate increase in patrols, the installation of a new surveillance camera at the park, and the scheduling of "Coffee with a Cop" and "Pastry with a PUP" events for community engagement. The police department is actively seeking a Neighborhood Watch coordinator for the area.
  • Mayor Zoltanski also reported receiving a $460,000 reimbursement from the State Homeless Mitigation Fund to support the Mayor's Village and other services, including funding for new police and paramedic positions.

Standing Reports & Good News

  • Councilmember Sharkey reported on legislative updates, including potential motor fuel tax reductions and discussions on property tax caps.
  • Councilmember Houseman thanked the parks and recreation team for their responsiveness regarding trail connectivity and shared positive feedback from a recent housing workshop.
  • Mayor Zoltanski shared significant news: the Salt Lake County Recreation, Tourism, and Arts Council (TRACK) board recommended a record $3 million grant for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center reconstruction, subject to final County Council approval. This award is contingent on a one-year project window and a potential expansion of the county's free rec program.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Adopted unanimously (Motion carried).
  • Boundary Adjustments: Council accepted the information item regarding amendments to Title 21, Chapter 3 and Chapter 37; a formal decision on adoption is scheduled for November 11, 2025.
  • SR 209 Study: The study was received as an informational item. The Council directed staff to perform further detailed analysis on specific intersections (particularly roundabouts and left-turn restrictions) and traffic volumes before initiating construction, with implementation dependent on future funding and UDOT partnership.
  • Historic Sandy: Police department committed to increased patrols, camera installation, and community events "Coffee with a Cop" (Nov 15) to address safety concerns.
  • TRACK Funding: Mayor Zoltanski announced a recommended $3 million grant for the Alta Canyon Recreation Center, which requires Council deliberation and County Council final approval.
  • Closed Session: The Council voted 7-0 to close the meeting to discuss pending litigation (Vote carried: Yes=7, No=0). Attendees: Mayor Zoltanski, Lynn Pace, Martin Jensen, and James Sorensen.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. Welcome to our city council meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 28th. Let's see, we're gonna go ahead and start with a prayer and the pledge. Do I have any volunteers for giving the prayer this evening? Okay, Mr. Meekham. Our Father in Heaven, we're grateful for the opportunity to gather tonight. We're thankful for the blessings that we have. We're thankful for this free country and opportunity to work together to build our community. We pray that we will work together tonight and say this humbly in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Thank you so much. And if everybody will please rise and we can say the Pledge of Allegiance together. Thank you, everyone. We will go ahead and begin with introduction, starting over here with Mr. Fratto. Thank you, Madam Chair. My name is Dustin Fratto. I'm with the City Council Office. There are two other council staff members in the back of the room, Justin Sorensen and Liz Terriel. My name's Tracy, I'm counsel for the council. Chris Edwards with the council office. I'm Zach Robinson, District 3. Ryan Meekham, District 1. Brooke D'Souza at large. Alison Stroud, District 2. Aaron DeKeiser at large. Cindy Sharkey at large. Martin Jensen, Deputy CAO. Um Mayor Zoltanski will be here shortly. Thank you. And Councilmember Houseman, um, maybe joining us later virtually. And that brings us into our agenda. Uh public comment won't happen any sooner than 6 p.m. So at a time appropriate in the middle of the agenda, we'll come back um after we've hit 6 p.m. to take those public comments. If you are in the room and would like to make public comment, there are blue cards in the back of the room you can fill out and then hand over here to Mr. Fratto, and then they'll come up to me and we will call on those as I receive them. Um and if you're online again, you can raise your hand virtually and we will get to you at that time when it's appropriate. Uh for now we're gonna go ahead and go into item number one, which is an information item, amendments to title one of the land of the land development code related to boundary adjustments. And Melissa Anderson, our zoning administrator, will be presenting this. Thank you, Melissa. I'll go ahead and hand it over to you. All right, thank you very much. Uh Chair and Council. So um this is a proposal to amend our uh land development code in response to changes from the state legislature this year. So these are uh basically required changes, they're not necessarily discretionary. So this proposal affects three separate chapters in the land development code of Title 21 and Chapter 3, Chapter 30 subdivision review, and also 37 definitions. And this year, the legislative session had adopted Senate Bill 140, and it's a new and revised code relating to boundary adjustments, otherwise known as property line adjustments. So proposed amendments will bring the Sandy Code into compliance with the city code.

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