City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · August 29, 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, August 29, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
4:00 City Council Tour of the Hale Centre Theatre
Held.
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Chairman Chris McCandless reviewed upcoming items on the agenda calendar.
Council Member Business
Kris Nicholl requested consideration of a zoning change to open space for city owned
property located near Badger Road abutting Dimple Dell Park. She also informed the
Council that she would be requesting a meeting with the budget committee to discuss
ideas on the subsidy transfer.
*** Note***
At the September 19, 2017 City Council Meeting, the August 29,2017 Minutes were
taken off the Consent Calendar. The City Council asked Council Staff to prepare a
written verbatim on the discussion regarding zoning to open space for city owned property
near Badger Road.
The verbatim follows:
Council Member Business
Kris Nicholl: "Mr. Chair"? Are we still on Council Member Business?
Chris McCandless: "Yes Maam".
Kris Nicholl: "Oh, Okay. Can I Go?" (chuckle)
Chris McCandless: OK. "Yes Maam, You May".
Kris Nicholl: Umm, Umm, The property on Badger Cove that abuts Dimple Dell Park is
zoned, It's a special development zone "The Gardens" and that does allow for light
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residential which would include reception centers, things like that. I would like to propose
to the Council that we initiate a rezone on the property that we own, Sandy City, to open
space instead of commercial.
Chris McCandless: "Discussion"?
Kris Nicholl: "Any discussion on that? "
Chris McCandless: "I think it's a great idea. I would actually like to go just one step
further and consider recording a conservation easement on that property".
Kris Nicholl: "That was my, the second, I wanted to talk to Rob about that, but I think at
first, get it a rezoned and then talk about getting in a, a...
comment inaudible
Chris McCandless: "About five acres"?
Kris Nicholl: "Yeah"
Chris McCandless: "I think it's a lovely idea".
Kris Nicholl: "O.K. I'll make a motion that we direct Staff to initiate the zoning......
Scott Cowdell: asked a question that was inaudible. (not speaking into microphone)
Kris Nicholl: Yeah, it was and the high rise condos. So, I'll make a motion to direct Staff
to start the rezone request on that property.
Chris McCandless: And you're going to work with James?
Steve Fairbanks: .......can make a motion? (comment was not clear and was inaudible
(not speaking into microphone) .
Chris McCandless: I'll second you're motion whether it's legal of not". "I like the idea".
(comments in the background by council members that are inaudible.)
Kris Nicholl: I think we can make a motion in work session (did not speak in microphone)
Scott Cowdell: Can we make a motion in a work session? (not speaking into the
microphone)
Rob Wall: probably not in a work session they are not common.....?????......( rest of
comment inaudible (not speaking into microphone)
(Kris Nicholl and Steve Fairbanks made comments off the microphone. )
Chris McCandless: Do you want to bring that back up?
Steve Fairbanks... but we're all , I think we're all.. (inaudible)(not speaking into
microphone)
Kris Nicholl: So, James will you get that started?
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James Sorensen: so is that the open space...???? (not speaking into microphone)
Kris Nicholl: Yeah...rezone into open space, then we'll look at getting it into land trust
later on.
Council Office Director's Report
Mike Applegarth reminded the Council of next week's photo shoot at City Hall. He also
noted that he needs to know who will be attending the alternative transportation tour.
There was a server problem with Granicus today. He requested that the Canvass of the
Primary Election be held prior to the public hearings.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Dolan reported on a meeting held today with the Salt Lake County Council on the
$4.7 million dollars for Hale Centre Theater. The County Council approved the allocation
with a 5-4 vote.
CAO Report
City Attorney Rob Wall updated the Council on a lawsuit filed by a panhandler. He
reported that a Judge granted the motion to the City and was convinced that the City's
median ordinance is constitutional.
Information Items
1. 17-234 Fire and Parks Departments updating the City Council on the development
and placement of trail markers along the Bell Canyon Trail.
Chief Cline reported on the development and placement of trail markers along the Bell
Canyon Trail. A press conference will be held this weekend as the first trail maker is
placed.
2. 17-235 Public Works Department briefing the City Council on phase one of the
Public Works Facility replacement.
Attachments: Council PW Ph 1 Pres
Mike Gladbach briefed the Council on Phase One of the Public Works Facility
replacement.
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Council questions followed.
3. 17-229 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council to adopt the
new Interlocal Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments: Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement
Metro 2017 Agreement Changes
New Metro Fire ILA - signed by legal
Executed Copy Resolution 17-49C_1.pdf
Chief Cline briefed the Council on the renewal of the Interlocal Metro Fire Agency
Agreement.
4. 17-236 Community Development Department briefing the City Council on the
current status of the Cairns Design Guidelines.
James Sorensen briefed the Council on the status of the Cairns Design Guidelines.
5. 17-237 Community Development Department briefing the City Council on the
current status of the Stadium Block Master Plan.
James Sorensen reported that the City hired Gateway Planning out of Dallas Texas as
consultants for the Stadium Block Master Plan.
Council questions followed.
6. 17-238 Public Works Department briefing the City Council on the current status
and future plans for the Bulk Waste Pick-up Program.
Attachments: Council Bulk Waste Pres
Mike Gladbach briefed the Council on future plans for the Bulk Waste Pick-up program.
7. 17-239 Public Utilities Department updating the City Council on "stray current,"
construction of the Flat Iron Storage Tank, and the status of Dry Creek.
Attachments: Council project updates 8-29-17
Tom Ward briefed the Council on the stray current construction for the Flat Iron Storage
Tank along with the status of Dry Creek.
Council questions followed.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
A motion was made by Scott Cowdell, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adjourn
Work Session.
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
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Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
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
City Recorder Molly Spira
Deputy City Recorder Wendy Downs
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
Economic Development Assistant Kasey Dunlavey
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
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach
Present: 5- Council Member Scott Cowdell
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Stephen P. Smith
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Chris McCandless welcomed all those in attendance.
Jaxon Lee of Troop 809 offered the opening prayer.
Jaron Ash of Troop 809 led the audience in the pledge.
Special Recognition
8. 17-212 Special recognition for Eagle Scout Project for a Sister City.
Tanner Lee and Colby Taylor presented a brief report on their Eagle Scout Project. They
delivered supplies to a battered women's shelter in Piedras, Neigras, Mexico, one of the
City's Sister Cities. Korban Lee reported that the Scouts collected 4,000 pounds of
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supplies and collected $5,000 in supplies. They delivered $75,000 worth of supplies to
this community.
Chris McCandless along with Mayor Dolan presented a resolution of commendation to
Tanner Lee, and Colby Taylor in recognition of their outstanding Eagle Scout Project.
Citizen Comments
Gary Forbush, 983 Addington Circle, commented on the certification of election results
and financial disclosures.
Chris McCandless responded to Mr. Forbush comments.
Steve Van Maren 10039 Lexington Circle, reported on the eclipse and a festival in
Casper, Wyoming.
Citizen Comments were closed.
Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Kris Coleman Nicholl seconded by Steve Fairbanks to
move Agenda item's 12,13, and 14 to the Consent Calendar. The Council agreed.
A motion was made by Kris Coleman Nicholl seconded by Linda Martinez Saville
to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
9. 17-227 Approval of the August 8, 2017 meeting minutes
Attachments: Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017
Item approved.
12. ANEX-08-17- The Community Development Department is recommending that the City
5288 Council adopt Resolution #17-45C, indicating the intent to annex an
unincorporated parcel located at approximately 3121 E. Deer Hollow Dr.,
setting a public hearing to consider such an annexation, and directing
publication of a hearing notice.
Attachments: Intent to Annex Resolution and Maps
Executed Copy Resolution 17-45 C.pdf
Item approved
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13. 17-217 Administration Recommending City Council Ratify Appointments to Central
Wasatch Commission.
Attachments: Resolution 17-47C - A. Beerman
Resolution 17-48C - C. Braceras
Executed Copy Resolution 17-48 C_1.pdf
Executed Copy Resolution 17-47C.pdf
Item approved
14. 17-230 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council to adopt the
updated Interlocal Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments: New Metro Fire ILA - signed by legal
Resolution Approving Metro Fire Agency ILA.pdf
Item Approved
7:05 Public Hearing(s)
10. 17-228 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#17-43C increasing appropriations and transfering funds, and adopt
Resolution #17-44C authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement
with Salt Lake County.
Attachments: 17-43C Inc appropriations
Resolution 17-44C
Interlocal Agreement
Executed Copy 17-44 C.pdf
Executed copy 17-43 C.pdf
Brian Kelley reviewed Resolution 17-43 C executing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with Salt Lake County to increase appropriations and transfer funds for a 4.7 million dollar
grant for the construction of the Hale Center Theater.
The public hearing was opened.
There were no comments.
The hearing was closed.
Council Comments followed.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
adopt Resolution #17-43C increasing total appropriations and transferring funds
per pervisions of Section 10-6-125 and Section 10- 6-128 in the amount of $4.7
million from a County grant for the benefit of construction for the Hale Centre
Theater....The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
Kris Coleman Nicholl made a motion seconded by Linda Martinez Saville to
adopt Resolution 17-44C, a resolution of Sandy City Council approving and
authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt
Lake County and Sandy City for a grant of bond proceeds to assist the City in
funding a new Performing Arts Facility Recitals....the motion carried by the
following vote:
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
Council Items
11. 17-233 City Recorder recommending the City Council accept the results of the
August 15, 2017 Primary Election Canvass.
City Recorder Moly Spira along with Deputy City Recorder Wendy Downs presented the
canvass results for the primary election for August 15, 2017.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
accept the results of the August 15, 2017 Primary Election Canvass... The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
15. 17-223 Public Meeting - Sale of Property
Attachments: Sandy City Public Meeting Notice Sell of Property.doc
Nick Duerksen noted that the purpose of the public meeting was to address the City's
surplus property ordinance which requires a public meeting when a piece of property of
significant value is being sold. The City owns approximately 2.49 acres of property
located at approximately 239 west behind The Hilton Garden Inn. The Redevelopment
Agency owns property contiguous to this property. The City will look to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between the City and Redevelopment Agency for construction of
office space and a parking structure. The purpose of the public meeting is to take
comments from the public. No formal action is required by the City Council.
The hearing was opened for comment.
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Steve Van Maren 11039 Lexington Circle, asked how long the property was held, and
what cost the property was acquired for.
Nick Duerksen reported that the acquisition of the property began in 2009 and was
completed in 2011.
As there were no further comments, the hearing was closed.
16. 17-224 Interlocal Agreement between the City and RDA for the sale of property.
Attachments: Resolution 17-42-C Interlocal Agreement City and RDA.docx
Nick Duerksen discussed the Interlocal Agreement (Resolution 17-42C) between Sandy
City and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) where the RDA would act as the agent along
with the divide of surplus property.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
approve Resolution 17-42C, an interlocal cooperation agreement with the
Redevelopment Agency of Sandy City, which agreement provides, generally, for
the conveyance of about 2.49 acres of surplus property, located between Monroe
Street and I-15, just south of Sego Lily Dr., for the City to the Agency, with the
intent for the Agency to sell that property, along with neighboring Agency-owner
property, as a single unit to a private developer... The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
17. 17-209 Recess of the City Council and convene a meeting of the Sandy City
Redevelopment Agency
Attachments: RDA Packet
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to
recess City Council meeting and convene into the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Absent: 2- Maren Barker
Stephen P. Smith
Steve Fairbanks made a motion seconded by Kris Coleman Nicholl to adjourn
Redevelopment Agency Meeting and reconvene into City Council Meeting.... the
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motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
No Reports.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:55 p.m. by Steve Fairbanks. The next
scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
______________________ ______________________
Chris McCandless, Chair Pam Lehman
Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk
18. 17-220 Council Members McCandless and Nicholl providing a special recognition
for the Council Office Director.
This was held following the City Council Meeting.
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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, August 29, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
Web address to view complete packet: http://sandyutah.legistar.com
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4:00 City Council Tour of the Hale Centre Theatre
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. 17-234 Fire and Parks Departments updating the City Council on the
development and placement of trail markers along the Bell Canyon Trail.
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2. 17-235 Public Works Department briefing the City Council on phase one of the
Public Works Facility replacement.
3. 17-229 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council to adopt the
new Interlocal Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments: Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement
Metro 2017 Agreement Changes
New Metro Fire ILA - signed by legal
4. 17-236 Community Development Department briefing the City Council on the
current status of the Cairns Design Guidelines.
5. 17-237 Community Development Department briefing the City Council on the
current status of the Stadium Block Master Plan.
6. 17-238 Public Works Department briefing the City Council on the current status
and future plans for the Bulk Waste Pick-up Program.
7. 17-239 Public Utilities Department updating the City Council on "stray current,"
construction of the Flat Iron Storage Tank, and the status of Dry Creek.
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Special Recognition
8. 17-212 Special recognition for Eagle Scout Project for a Sister City.
Citizen Comments
Consent Calendar
9. 17-227 Approval of the August 8, 2017 meeting minutes
Attachments: Meeting Minutes August 8, 2017
7:05 Public Hearing(s)
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10. 17-228 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#17-43C increasing appropriations and transfering funds, and adopt
Resolution #17-44C authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement
with Salt Lake County.
Attachments: 17-43C Inc appropriations
Resolution 17-44C
Interlocal Agreement
Council Items
11. 17-233 City Recorder recommending the City Council accept the results of the
August 15, 2017 Primary Election Canvass.
12. ANEX-08-17- The Community Development Department is recommending that the
5288 City Council adopt Resolution #17-45C, indicating the intent to annex an
unincorporated parcel located at approximately 3121 E. Deer Hollow
Dr., setting a public hearing to consider such an annexation, and
directing publication of a hearing notice.
Attachments: Intent to Annex Resolution and Maps
13. 17-217 Administration Recommending City Council Ratify Appointments to
Central Wasatch Commission.
Attachments: Resolution 17-47C - A. Beerman
Resolution 17-48C - C. Braceras
14. 17-230 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council to adopt the
updated Interlocal Metro Fire Agency Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments: New Metro Fire ILA - signed by legal
Resolution Approving Metro Fire Agency ILA.pdf
15. 17-223 Public Meeting - Sale of Property
Attachments: Sandy City Public Meeting Notice Sell of Property.doc
16. 17-224 Interlocal Agreement between the City and RDA for the sale of property.
Attachments: Resolution 17-42-C Interlocal Agreement City and RDA.docx
17. 17-209 Recess of the City Council and convene a meeting of the Sandy City
Redevelopment Agency
Attachments: RDA Packet
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
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18. 17-220 Council Members McCandless and Nicholl providing a special
recognition for the Council Office Director.
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