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Sandy City Council Meeting - August 18, 2026: Creek Road Safety, Intersection Study, and Flooding Update

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, August 18, 2026
BodySandy, Utah
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DateTuesday, August 18, 2026
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0:11

I was serious to ask about that.

0:50

Madam Chair, I think we're ready whenever you are ready.

0:53

Are you good, Chris?

0:55

Yep, we are ready.

0:57

We are ready as well.

0:58

Thank you, Mr.

0:59

Frado.

1:00

I guess you already hit recording and I missed that announcement, so we are ready.

1:04

Okay, thank you.

1:06

Good evening, everyone.

1:07

Welcome.

1:07

We are grateful to have all of you here joining us for tonight's city council meeting, both in the chambers with us as well as online.

1:15

We will go ahead and begin with.

1:17

We start our meetings with prayer and a pledge.

1:20

And I like to ask for volunteers if we have any volunteers to offer tonight's prayer.

1:26

I know you're my go too.

1:28

All right.

1:28

Ms.

1:28

Christensen, thank you.

1:31

Our dearest Heavenly Father, we are so grateful to be gathered together this evening.

1:34

Please help us that as we consider the items before Sandy City that we'd be able to make the best decisions for its residents and its employees.

1:43

We are grateful for the abundant blessings and freedoms that we enjoy.

1:47

We love thee, and we say these things in the name of thy son, Jesus Christ.

1:50

Amen.

1:51

Amen.

1:52

Thank you, Ms.

1:52

Christensen.

1:53

If we could please stand, we'll all join together in the pledge.

1:59

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic for which it stands.

2:07

One nation under God is divisible with liberty and justice for all.

2:14

Thank you so much.

2:22

Thank you, Madam Chair.

2:23

Dustin Fratto with the City Council Office.

2:25

We've got a couple other council staff members in the back of the room.

2:30

Justin Sorensen and Matt Perry, who will introduce himself a little later this evening.

2:36

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

2:39

Chris Edwards with the Council Office.

2:42

Cindy Sharkey, Council at Large.

2:44

Brooke Christensen, District 1.

2:47

Marcy Housman, District 4.

2:48

Allison Stroud, District 2.

2:50

Brooke de Souza at large.

2:51

Erin DeKaiser at large.

2:54

Ryan Meekham, Deputy CAO, will excuse the mayor tonight, and uh Martin Jensen as well.

3:03

Lynn Price, City Attorney.

3:05

And we have online councilwoman, you want to introduce yourself?

3:10

It's a little we can not hear you very much.

3:13

If you're able to turn your volume up a little bit, maybe.

3:16

Okay, we'll do.

3:17

There we go.

3:17

Perfect.

3:18

Do you want to go ahead and introduce yourself again so we can hear you?

3:21

Chris Nickel, district three.

3:22

That's better.

3:22

Thank you so much, uh, Councilman Nickel.

3:25

All right, we will jump into tonight's agenda.

3:27

As a reminder, we do take general citizen comments.

3:30

We do not take those comments before 6 o'clock p.m.

3:34

So if you are here to share any anything for the council in terms of um anything related to city business, in the back we have blue cars.

3:42

We'll ask you to fill out bring over here to Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation Safety█████████████████████████████████████████████51%
Procedural████████████14%
Public Safety███████████13%
Active Transportation████5%
Public Engagement████5%
Personnel Matters████5%
Transportation███3%
Miscellaneous██2%
Water And Wastewater Management██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sandy City Council Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Sandy City Council met on August 18, 2026, to receive informational presentations on the Creek Road safety study and the 110th South/10th East intersection study, hear public comments, approve the consent calendar, and receive updates including a report on the August 13 flooding event. Discussions focused on pedestrian safety, speed management, the recommended roundabout, and storm response efforts.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved items 3 and 4 via voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Henry Butters thanked council members for addressing his concerns, urged review of truck parking regulations, and stated that the mayor "broke the law under the county code" in a prior incident. He expressed feeling that the county investigation was insufficient and that the mayor's approach to him was confrontational.
  • Dave Eagland thanked council for the recent public meeting on the 110th South/10th East intersection, stating he initially opposed a roundabout but changed his opinion after attending, now believing it is the best option. He also praised neighbors for helping during the August 13 flooding.
  • Craig Olridge thanked council for addressing a speed sign obstruction on 13th East and 112th South. He questioned the need for a roundabout at the same intersection, noting the fatal crash was caused by a drunk driver, and requested a detailed mock-up of the roundabout design.

Discussion Items

  • Creek Road Safety Update: Presented by Ivan (staff) on the joint study with Cottonwood Heights. A survey found over half of respondents cross Creek Road multiple times per week; top concerns were speeding and drivers not yielding. There were five pedestrian/bicycle crashes in six years. Short-term recommendations include moving three crosswalks, installing two new crosswalks (both in Cottonwood Heights), and adding low-level treatments like flashing beacons. Long-term recommendations include full sidewalk coverage, ADA compliance, and speed management. Councilmembers raised concerns about the Four Bush intersection, bulbouts impacting cyclists, and the effectiveness of speed limit reductions. Public Works Director Ryan Cum noted that changing speed limit signs alone does not reduce speeds; traffic-calming measures are more effective. Councilmember DeKaiser argued for lowering speed limits and referenced Vision Zero. Councilmember Stroud emphasized ongoing coordination with Cottonwood Heights.
  • Intersection Study (110th South/10th East): Presented by staff on the consultant study comparing all-way stop, traffic signal, and roundabout. The roundabout was recommended due to safety benefits: eight vehicle conflict points versus 32 for a standard intersection, resulting in a societal cost of $2.6 million over 20 years (vs. $10.8 million for a signal). Crash data showed an average of 3.5 crashes per year, with one fatal crash in January. Pedestrian counts peaked during school hours. The roundabout would be single-lane with pedestrian amenities such as lighting, splitter islands, Z-crossings, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons. Total cost is approximately $3 million, with a WFRC grant covering most and a city match of $300,000. Grant funds can be advanced to allow construction within two years. Councilmembers asked about cyclist safety, cost, and design details.
  • Flooding Update (August 13 Storm): Presented by City Engineer Richard Bennham. The storm produced peak rainfall of 4.8 inches per hour, exceeding a 100-year event in some areas. Over 100 manhole covers were displaced. Flooding occurred on Savannah Drive, Tramway, and other locations. Improvements at Tramway reduced damage but one house flooded. The city is compiling data to prioritize future drainage projects.

Key Outcomes

  • The Creek Road safety study was received as information only; no vote taken. Staff will continue coordination with Cottonwood Heights and UDOT.
  • The intersection study was received as information only; no vote taken. Staff will return for action after further discussion.
  • Consent calendar approved (items 3 and 4).
  • Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

I was serious to ask about that. Madam Chair, I think we're ready whenever you are ready. Are you good, Chris? Yep, we are ready. We are ready as well. Thank you, Mr. Frado. I guess you already hit recording and I missed that announcement, so we are ready. Okay, thank you. Good evening, everyone. Welcome. We are grateful to have all of you here joining us for tonight's city council meeting, both in the chambers with us as well as online. We will go ahead and begin with. We start our meetings with prayer and a pledge. And I like to ask for volunteers if we have any volunteers to offer tonight's prayer. I know you're my go too. All right. Ms. Christensen, thank you. Our dearest Heavenly Father, we are so grateful to be gathered together this evening. Please help us that as we consider the items before Sandy City that we'd be able to make the best decisions for its residents and its employees. We are grateful for the abundant blessings and freedoms that we enjoy. We love thee, and we say these things in the name of thy son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Ms. Christensen. If we could please stand, we'll all join together in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to republic for which it stands. One nation under God is divisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you so much. Thank you, Madam Chair. Dustin Fratto with the City Council Office. We've got a couple other council staff members in the back of the room. Justin Sorensen and Matt Perry, who will introduce himself a little later this evening. My name's Tracy, I'm counsel for the council. Chris Edwards with the Council Office. Cindy Sharkey, Council at Large. Brooke Christensen, District 1. Marcy Housman, District 4. Allison Stroud, District 2. Brooke de Souza at large. Erin DeKaiser at large. Ryan Meekham, Deputy CAO, will excuse the mayor tonight, and uh Martin Jensen as well. Lynn Price, City Attorney. And we have online councilwoman, you want to introduce yourself? It's a little we can not hear you very much. If you're able to turn your volume up a little bit, maybe. Okay, we'll do. There we go.

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