City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · May 16, 2017
Minutes
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Scott Cowdell, District 1
Maren Barker, District 2
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Stephen P. Smith, At-large
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Council Vice Chair Maren Barker opened the meeting due to the absence of Chairman
Smith.
Council Member Business
Council Member Fairbanks requested support for a citizen recognition.
Council Member McCandless reported on the Transportation Committee meeting and the
Hale Centre Theater Board of Trustees meeting.
Council Office Director's Report
No Report was given.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Dolan briefed the Council on a luncheon he attended with former Mayor's Newton
and Shelby, swearing in of new Police Officers, a meeting with Cavalia for a possible
Christmas show, various transportation projects,formation of the Dimple Dell Trail task
force committee, meeting with lobbyist Bill Simmons for project assistance, and interest
from Gardner Development for city owned property.
CAO Report
No Report was given.
Information Items
1. 17-135 Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy presenting the FY
2017-18 Tentative Budget.
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Attachments: Link to Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY
2017-18 tentative budget
Mike Wilson, General Manager presented the Metro Water FY 2017-18 tentative budget.
2. 16-397 Sandy City Academy Graduation Ceremony
Councilman Steve Fairbanks presented certificates of graduation to the participants in the
2017 Citizen Academy. A brief reception was help in the multi purpose room.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
3. 17-136 Public Utilities Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY
2017-18 Public Utilities Department budget.
Attachments: P.U. FY 2018 tentative budget
Public Utilities Budget presentation to Council May 12 Final
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward presented the proposed FY 2017-18 department
budget.
Council questions followed.
4. 17-131 Fire Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY 2017-18
Fire Department budget.
Attachments: Fire Department Budget Presentation FY2018
Sandy City Fire Department 2018 Budget Presentation - Slideshow
Chief Cline presented the Sandy Fire Department's proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2017-2018.
Council questions followed.
5. 17-137 Finance and Information Technology Department briefing the City Council
on the proposed FY 2017-18 department budget.
Attachments: Finance & IT Packet Slides
Brian Kelley presented the fiscal year budget for the Finance and Information Technology
Department.
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Present: 7- Council Member Scott Cowdell
Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Council Member Stephen P. Smith
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Council Office Director Michael Applegarth
Council Office Analyst Dustin Fratto
Administration:
Mayor Tom Dolan
CAO Scott Bond
Deputy to the Mayor Nicole Martin
Assistant CAO Shane Pace
Assistant CAO Korban Lee
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
City Attorney Rob Wall
Community Development Director James Sorensen
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl
Assistant Police Chief Bill O'Neil
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward
Support Services Manager Kim Bell
Public Works Director Tom Ward
City Engineer Ryan Kump
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Chief Cline offered the opening prayer.
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rob Wall notified the Council of a pending civil rights lawsuit against the City pertaining to
the City's panhandling ordinance.
Special Recognition
6. 17-138 2017 Arbor Day Proclamation
Attachments: Arbor Day Proclamation
Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl read the annual Arbor Day/Sandy Pride Day
proclamation.
Citizen Comments
Steve Van Maren, 11039 Lexington Circle, thanked the City Council for sponsoring the
Citizen Academy.
Robert Perkins addressed the Council about a code amendment on housing heights for a
specific development.
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Zack Robinson, 2479 Glacier View Drive, also thanked the City Council for the Citizen
Academy.
Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 1- Steve Fairbanks
7. 17-134 Approval of the April 25, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: April 25, 2017 Minutes.pdf
Item approved.
7:05 Public Hearing(s)
8. ZONE-03-17- Mr. David George with A Better Quality Home, LC, is requesting the City
5220 Council to approve a rezone approximately 3.68 acres from the R-1-20A
“Single Family Residential District” to the PUD(10) “Planned Unit
Development” for the subject property, located at 789 East 7800 South,
known as the Moore Townhomes Rezone - ZONE-03-17-5220.
Attachments: Council Request.pdf
Staff Report and Exhibits.pdf
PC04-20-2017.pdf
17-17.docx
EXHIBIT A.doc
Sandy 7800 South Townhomes TIS 20170428.pdf
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Mike Wilcox briefed the Council on the proposed rezone.
Mr. David George presented information on the proposed project.
Steve Van Maren,11039 South Lexington Circle, spoke about the density and green
space of the proposed project. He requested a less dense project.
Dean Fahlsing,7748 Devin Place, was concerned with the possibility of adding more units
to the development if adjacent land is annexed.
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S. Craig Hinton, 825 East 7800 South, expressed concern regarding the number of
apartments and townhomes in Sandy.
Kathy Stark, 9085 South Enchanted Oak Lane, expressed opposition to the density of
the project and encouraged implementation of more green space.
Ken Olson, 10299 Spring Crest Lane, spoke in favor of the project.
Monica Zoltanski, 10963 South Bay Meadow Cove, expressed concern regarding the type
of housing product and height of the proposed project.
Brooke D'Sousa, 11490 Wyndcastle, shared a concern about the project.
Council questions and comments were addressed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl,
to adopt Ordinance 17-17, Moore Townhomes Rezone, amending and fixing the
boundaries of a Zone District of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance, rezoning
approximately 3.68 acres from the R-1-20A "Single Family Residential District" to
the PUD(10) "Planned Unit Development", located at approximately 789 East 7800
South; also providing a saving clause and an effective date for the ordinance. ...
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
No: 1- Maren Barker
Absent: 1- Steve Fairbanks
Council Items
9. 17-141 Consideration for adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance and
sale of not more than $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount (including
the $7,200,000 of Water Revenue Bonds previously authorized on March
28, 2017) of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2017; and related matters.
Attachments: New Parameters Resolution v2 (super) -Sandy Water Bonds 2017
Third Supplemental Indenture of Trust - Sandy City Water
RevenueBonds, Series 2017
Bond Purchase Agreement - Sandy Water Revenue Bonds 2017
Preliminary Official Statement - Sandy City Water Rev Bonds 2017
-DRAFT 05-11-2017 v4
Calendar of Events for $10M Bonds - 5.4.17
Brian Kelley briefed the Council on the increase on the proposed water bond. The action
this evening would be a vote to authorize the increased amount, and reset the clock for
the 30 day contest period to begin Friday, June 19th, and schedule a public hearing for
June 6th.
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Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Stephen Smith, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to
adopt Resolution #17-23C authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than
$10,000,000 aggregate principal amount (including the $7,200,000 of Water
Revenue Bonds previously authorized on March 28, 2017) of Water Revenue
Bonds. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
No: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Absent: 1- Steve Fairbanks
10. 17-139 Mr. Bruce Blanchard presenting budget concepts to the City Council.
Bruce Blanchard was granted time by the Council Chair to address the Council on his
budget concerns and transparency in the Sandy City Budget.
11. 17-140 Council Member McCandless presenting a letter addressing homeless
services.
Attachments: Homeless shelter letter
Chris McCandless presented a letter from Amy Newton Winder regarding a homeless
shelter location near the Jordan River. He asked for the City Council's endorsement of
the letter since homelessness effects everyone.
Council comments followed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl,
to endorse a letter addressing homeless services... The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
No: 1- Maren Barker
Absent: 1- Steve Fairbanks
12. 17-127 Council Member Nicholl recommending General Plan amendment.
Attachments: General Plan
Kris Nicholl presented some amended changes for the General Plan Amendment
pertaining to the preservation of neighborhood character in existing rural areas in Sandy.
Council questions and comments followed.
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A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Chris McCandless,
to send this back to Community Development to tighten the language to preserve
the neighborhood character of existing rural areas then send to Planning
Commission for a recommendation .. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 1- Steve Fairbanks
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the
City Council is Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.
______________________ ______________________
Stephen P. Smith, Chair Pam Lehman
Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk
Note
Council Vice Chair Maren Barker opened the meeting due to the absence of Chairman
Smith.
Monica Zoltanski spoke on the decision by the County to not put a paved trail in Dimple
Dell.
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Agenda
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Scott Cowdell, District 1
Maren Barker, District 2
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Stephen P. Smith, At-large
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
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4:30 Dinner
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Council Member Business
Council Office Director's Report
Mayor's Report
CAO Report
Information Items
1. 17-135 Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy presenting the FY
2017-18 Tentative Budget.
Attachments: Link to Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy FY 2017-18 tentative budget
2. 16-397 Sandy City Academy Graduation Ceremony
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3. 17-136 Public Utilities Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY
2017-18 Public Utilities Department budget.
Attachments: P.U. FY 2018 tentative budget
Public Utilities Budget presentation to Council May 12 Final
4. 17-131 Fire Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY 2017-18
Fire Department budget.
Attachments: Fire Department Budget Presentation FY2018
Sandy City Fire Department 2018 Budget Presentation - Slideshow
5. 17-137 Finance and Information Technology Department briefing the City
Council on the proposed FY 2017-18 department budget.
Attachments: Finance & IT Packet Slides
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Special Recognition
6. 17-138 2017 Arbor Day Proclamation
Attachments: Arbor Day Proclamation
Citizen Comments
Consent Calendar
7. 17-134 Approval of the April 25, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: April 25, 2017 Minutes.pdf
7:05 Public Hearing(s)
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8. ZONE-03-17- Mr. David George with A Better Quality Home, LC, is requesting the City
5220 Council to approve a rezone approximately 3.68 acres from the R-1-20A
“Single Family Residential District” to the PUD(10) “Planned Unit
Development” for the subject property, located at 789 East 7800 South,
known as the Moore Townhomes Rezone - ZONE-03-17-5220.
Attachments: Council Request.pdf
Staff Report and Exhibits.pdf
PC04-20-2017.pdf
17-17.docx
EXHIBIT A.doc
Sandy 7800 South Townhomes TIS 20170428.pdf
Sandy 7800 South concept plan_1_Page_2.jpg
Sandy 7800 South concept plan_1_Page_1.jpg
Council Items
9. 17-141 Consideration for adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance and
sale of not more than $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount
(including the $7,200,000 of Water Revenue Bonds previously
authorized on March 28, 2017) of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2017;
and related matters.
Attachments: New Parameters Resolution v2 (super) -Sandy Water Bonds 2017
Third Supplemental Indenture of Trust - Sandy City Water RevenueBonds, Series 2017
Bond Purchase Agreement - Sandy Water Revenue Bonds 2017
Preliminary Official Statement - Sandy City Water Rev Bonds 2017 -DRAFT 05-11-2017 v4
Calendar of Events for $10M Bonds - 5.4.17
10. 17-139 Mr. Bruce Blanchard presenting budget concepts to the City Council.
11. 17-140 Council Member McCandless presenting a letter addressing homeless
services.
Attachments: Homeless shelter letter
12. 17-127 Council Member Nicholl recommending General Plan amendment.
Attachments: General Plan
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
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