City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · March 5, 2019
Minutes
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Brooke Christensen, District 1
Maren Barker, District 2
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Zach Robinson, At-large
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 5:15 PM Council Chambers
5:00 Special Recognition Reception
Chris McCandless presented recognition honoring the following individuals: Former State
Senator Wayne Niederhauser, who served on the Utah State Legislature from 2006-2019,
Brent Lange, former Hale Centre Theater Vice President/ CAO, and Bob Bonar former
President of Snowbird Ski Resort, who has since retired. The City Council and Mayor
Bradburn commended them for their years of service to the community.
5:15 Council Meeting
Acting Chair Steve Fairbanks welcomed all those in attendance to the March 5, 2019 City
Council Meeting at 5:15 p.m. A roll call was taken to constitute a quorum. Kris Coleman
Nicholl participated via phone call.
Roll Call
Council Office Director Michael Applegarth
Council Office Analyst Dustin Fratto
Administration:
Mayor Kurt Bradburn
CAO Matthew Huish
Deputy to the Mayor Evelyn Everton
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
City Attorney Bob Thompson
Risk Manager/Fund Counsel Chase Parker
Risk Assistanct Megan Sandquist
Community Development Director James Sorensen
Planner Wade Sanner
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl
Police Chief William O'Neal
Assistant Director Public Utilities Scott Ellis
Acting Public Utilities Director Larry Bowler
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach
Assistant Public Works Director Paul Browining
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Present: 6- Council Member Brooke Christensen
Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Zach Robinson
Absent: 1- Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Per Utah Code Annotated 52-4-207 and City Council policy, Council Members Saville and Nicholl may be
participating in the March 5, 2019 City Council meeting via telephone and/or video conference.
Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Chair Steve Fairbanks welcomed all those in attendance.
Jordan Pomeroy offered the opening prayer.
Ryan Webb, Reece Pomeroy, Jordan Pomeroy, and Oliver Wagner led the audience in
the pledge. The Scouts represented Cub Scout Troop 4366.
Non-voting Items
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report
Mike Applegarth reviewed the agenda calendar. Notice has been submitted for the
Metropolitan Water District position for Sandy City. The vacancy is due to the retirement
of Art Hunter from the Metro Water Board. Mr. Applegarth noted that he had been
selected as a beta tester for the National Association of Parliamentarians. He would be
pursuing his professional parliamentarian credential.
Council Member Business
Chris McCandless noted a scheduled event for this Saturday where the Wasatch Back
Country Alliance is joining with the Utah Mountain Shuttle to escort people up the canyon
to discuss various issues associated with the canyons. Mr. McCandless suggested that
the Council sign up. He also asked that an area that was restricted for fireworks be added
back on to the Fireworks map as an allowable area.
Zach Robinson noted that he would be participating via phone at the March 26th City
Council Meeting.
Maren Barker thought that Administrative Staff should be included in all of the Council
e-mails. She would like the City Council to do their own employee survey. She asked
that this be put on an agenda.
Mayor's Report
No Report.
CAO Report
No Report.
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Legislative Report
Evelyn Everton reported on several bills before the Legislature.
Citizen Comments
Monica Zoltanski, Dimple Dell Preservation Committee, reminded the Council of the
upcoming Earth Day on April 27th. She reported that Doris Richards passed away. She
was a prominent volunteer in Sandy and a roll model for her leadership. Ms Zoltanski
suggested some kind of recognition to honor her such as a bench at the amphitheater or
city park.
Oliver Wagner, 1118 East Castleford, asked what the hardest and easiest parts of the
Council's jobs were.
Chris McCandless stated eating dinner was easy. Steve Fairbanks stated making
decisions everyone is not in favor of. Brooke Christensen said that it was fun to talk and
meet with people. Maren Barker also said making hard decisions that some may or may
not like.
Citizen Comments was closed.
Information Items
1. 19-065 Public Works Department Recommending the Council receive a
presentation from Waste Management
Attachments: Revised Mythbusters_Recycling Myths 1_31_19 FINAL.pdf
Sandy Recycling Presentation - Mar 2019 (002).pdf
Mike Gladbach introduced the presentation from Waste Management on the recycling
industry.
Blake Leonelli expressed appreciation to the Council for having them this evening. He
oversees the public sector of waste management. A power point was presented.
Council discussion and questions followed.
2. 19-040 Risk Management presenting an overview of risk management fund
operation and policies.
Attachments: Insurance Schedule.pdf
Insurance Coverages and Claims Practices
Chase Parker and Megan Sandquist presented an overview of the risk management
operation, policies and claims practices.
Meeting went into Recess for ten minutes.
Meeting Reconvened at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Voting Items
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Council Items
3. 19-066 City Council update regarding the scope of a proposed investigative
committee
Attachments: Draft_RFP
Brooke Christensen led the discussion regarding the scope of a proposed investigative
committee and the Council'a Request for Proposal. She explained the reasons for her
recommended motion.
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Maren Barker, to move
forward with the Council's Request for Proposal for Items A & B under
Specifications for the Water Events services and to table Items C,D,& E, then
when items A & B have been reported, then work through Items C, D, & E if there
is a need ... The motion carried by the following vote:
Council discussion followed on the motion.
Yes: 5- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
No: 1- Zach Robinson
Absent: 1- Linda Martinez Saville
4. 19-067 City Council Budget Workshop
Attachments: Council Budget Presentation Feb 12 2019
Draft priorities matrix
Mike Applegarth led the discussion on the Council Budget Workshop.
Council discussion followed.
5. 19-068 Council Member Barker requesting that the Council discuss the
Cowdell-Wooley contract for outside legal services
Attachments: Cowdell Woolley Contract.pdf
Maren Barker led the discussion on the Cowdell-Wooley contract for outside legal
services.
A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to
bring back a draft policy for use of the Cowdell-Wooley contract for outside legal
services.. A unanimous voice vote carried approving the motion.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Chris McCandless made the motion
seconded by Brooke Christensen to adjourn the meeting. The next scheduled meeting of
the City Council is Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.
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______________________ ______________________
Steve Fairbanks, Acting Chair Pam Lehman
Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk
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Agenda
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Brooke Christensen, District 1
Maren Barker, District 2
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Zach Robinson, At-large
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 5:15 PM Council Chambers
Web address to view complete packet: http://sandyutah.legistar.com
The Sandy City Council has adopted Rules of Procedure which are available at the rear of the Council Chambers
and online at: https://sandy.utah.gov/government/city-council/procedure-guidelines . Public comment will be taken
on all voting items. Each speaker is allowed one minute per voting item, except for noticed Public Hearings in which
case each speaker is allowed three minutes. The Citizen Comment sections of the meeting are for issues not listed
on the agenda. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Council during Citizen Comments. If a citizen
is unable to attend a meeting in person, he or she may provide written comments to the City Council Executive
Director by 3:00 PM the day of the Council Meeting to have those comments distributed to the City Council and
have them read into the record at the appropriate time.
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4:30 Dinner
5:00 Special Recognition Reception
5:15 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Per Utah Code Annotated 52-4-207 and City Council policy, Council Members Saville and Nicholl may be
participating in the March 5, 2019 City Council meeting via telephone and/or video conference.
Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Non-voting Items
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report
Council Member Business
Mayor's Report
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CAO Report
Legislative Report
Citizen Comments
Information Items
1. 19-065 Public Works Department Recommending the Council receive a
presentation from Waste Management
Attachments: Revised Mythbusters_Recycling Myths 1_31_19 FINAL.pdf
Sandy Recycling Presentation - Mar 2019 (002).pdf
2. 19-040 Risk Management presenting an overview of risk management fund
operation and policies.
Attachments: Insurance Schedule.pdf
Voting Items
Council Items
3. 19-066 City Council update regarding the scope of a proposed investigative
committee
Attachments: Draft_RFP
4. 19-067 City Council Budget Workshop
Attachments: Council Budget Presentation Feb 12 2019
Draft priorities matrix
5. 19-068 Council Member Barker requesting that the Council discuss the
Cowdell-Wooley contract for outside legal services
Attachments: Cowdell Woolley Contract.pdf
Adjournment
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