10000 Centennial Parkway  
Sandy, UT 84070  
Sandy City, Utah  
Phone: 801-568-7141  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Brooke Christensen, District 1  
Alison Stroud, District 2  
Kris Nicholl, District 3  
Marci Houseman, District 4  
Aaron Dekeyzer, At-large  
Brooke D'Sousa, At -large  
Cyndi Sharkey, At-large  
Tuesday, March 31, 2026  
5:15 PM  
Council Chambers  
*Amended Agenda*  
5:15 Council Meeting  
7 -  
Present:  
Council Member Alison Stroud  
Council Member Kris Nicholl  
Council Member Marci Houseman  
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey  
Council Member Brooke Christensen  
Council Member Brooke D'Sousa  
Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer  
Council Staff in Attendance  
Justin Sorenson, Assistant Director  
Chris Edwards, Council Clerk  
Liz Theriault, Sr. Policy and Comms Analyst  
Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney  
Administration in Attendance  
Mayor Zoltanski  
Shane Pace, CAO  
Lynn Pace, City Attorney  
Ryan McConaghie, Fire  
Jon Arnold, Police  
Tom Ward, Public Utilities  
Ben Hill, Parks & Recreation  
Britney Ward, Public Works  
James Sorensen, Community Development  
Brian Kelley, Administrative Services  
Kasey Dunlavy, Economic Development  
Susan Wood, Public Affairs/PIO  
Ryan Mecham, Senior Policy Advisor  
Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and Introductions  
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey welcomed those in attendance. The Chair welcomed the  
Sandy Exlporers to the meeting.  
Council Member Marci Houseman offered the Prayer.  
Sandy Explorer Post 9550 led the Presentation of Colors.  
Council moved to Item 1 on the Agenda.  
General Citizen Comment Period (No earlier than 6:00 PM)  
Council Chair Sharkey invited the public to participate in General Citizen Comment.  
Darin Butler with the Salt Lake Library in Sandy, spoke about the upgrades and  
improvements at the Sandy Library and invited the public to use the library resources.  
Public Comment closed.  
Council moved to Item 3 on the Agenda.  
Council Business  
Special Recognition  
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1.  
Special Recognition of the Sandy Explorers for their performance at the  
ExCon Explorers Competition  
Mayor Zoltanski recognized Sandy Explorer Post 9550. This is the longest serving  
Explorer Post in Utah. She spoke about their valuable service to the community and  
acknowledged the Explorer Post for earning top place at a national competition for the  
Presentation of Colors. The Council acknowledged and thanked them for their service to  
the community and city.  
Informational Items  
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2025 Annual Report from the South Valley Chamber of Commerce  
2.  
Attachments: Presentation_State of the Chamber  
Jay Francis, President of South Valley Chamber, presented a year in review of the South  
Valley Chamber. Mr. Francis introduced his team and reviewed the services the Chamber  
offers to its members. The Chamber supports businesses and members by offering  
leadership and learning opportunities throughout the years including: Women in  
Business, Business Boot Camp, Connect After Hours, and the Business Accelerator  
courses. Council thanked Mr. Francis and the Chamber team for all they do for our  
business community.  
Following the presentation, Council moved to general citizen comments.  
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3.  
Utah Department of Transportation providing a Cottonwood Canyons  
Transportation Update to the Council  
Attachments: Presentation_Cottonwoods Update  
Devin Weder with the Utah Department of Transportation provided an update to the  
Council on the Cottonwood Canyons Transportation. He reviewed Phase 1 of the transit  
improvements in Little Cottonwood Canyon which include enhanced bus service, mobility  
hub, resort bus stop improvements, tolling and roadside parking restrictions. He also  
reviewed proposed improvements to Big Cottonwood Canyon and a timeline for  
implementation. Currently, Phase 2 and 3 of the transportation improvements are  
unfunded. Council questions and comments followed. The Council thanked Mr. Weder for  
his presentation.  
Consent Calendar  
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Alison Stroud to  
approve the Consent Calendar...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.  
4.  
ANX0326202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City  
6-007176 (R) Council adopt Resolution #26-45C indicating the intent to annex a parcel of  
contiguous unincorporated area located at 10275 S Altavilla Dr  
(approximately 1.62 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such  
annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice.  
Attachments: Signed_26-45C_Wilcox_Annexation_Resolution  
Vicinity Map  
26-45C Wilcox Annexation Resolution  
Item adopted.  
5.  
ANX032026- The Community Development Department is recommending the City  
007177 (R)  
Council adopt Resolution #26-46C indicating the intent to annex a parcel of  
contiguous unincorporated area located at 2811, 2813 and 2815 E KSEL  
Dr (approximately 1.78 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider  
such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice.  
Attachments: Signed_26-46C_KSEL_2_Annexation_Resolution  
Vicinity Map  
26-46C KSEL 2 Annexation Resolution  
Item adopted.  
6.  
ANX0326202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City  
6-007178 (R) Council adopt Resolution #26-47C indicating the intent to annex a parcel of  
contiguous unincorporated area located at 3002, 3014, 3019 and 3020 E  
Apple Hollow Cove (approximately 2.45 acres), setting a public hearing  
date to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing  
notice.  
Attachments: Signed_26-47C_Apple_Hollow_Cove_Annexation_Resolution  
Vicinity Map  
26-47C Apple Hollow Cove Annexation Resolution  
Item adopted.  
7.  
ANX0326202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City  
6-007181 (R) Council adopt Resolution #26-48C indicating the intent to annex a parcel of  
contiguous unincorporated area located at 3046, 3047 and 3072 E Dimple  
Dell Cir (approximately 1.34 acres), setting a public hearing date to  
consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice.  
Attachments: Signed_26-48C_Dimple_Dell_Cir_Annexation_Resolution  
Vicinity Map  
26-48C Dimple Dell Cir Annexation Resolution  
Item adopted.  
8.  
ANX0330202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City  
6-007184 (R) Council adopt Resolution #26-49C indicating the intent to annex a parcel of  
contiguous unincorporated area located at 9520 S KSEL Dr  
(approximately 0.50 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such  
annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice.  
Attachments: Signed_26-49C_Van_Leeuwen_Annexation_Resolution  
Vicinity Map  
26-49C Van Leeuwen Annexation Resolution  
Item adopted.  
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9.  
Parks and Recreation Department recommending the Council and Mayor  
Proclaim April 25, 2026 as Arbor Day in Sandy City  
Attachments: Arbor Day 2026  
Item adopted.  
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Approval of the March 10, 2026 Draft Minutes  
10.  
Attachments: March 10, 2026 Draft Minutes  
Item approved.  
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Approval of the March 24, 2026 Draft Minutes  
11.  
Attachments: March 24, 2026 Draft Minutes  
Item approved.  
Council Voting Items  
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12.  
Second Reading: Council Member Houseman proposing an addition to  
Title 4 of the Sandy Municipal Code addressing limits on full time benefited  
positions.  
Houseman  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Marci FTE Memo  
Ordinance No. 26-06  
Council considered Ordinance 26-06, a proposal to Title 4 of the Sandy Municipal code  
addressing limits on full time benefited positions in the City. Administration and Council  
Attorney weighed in with questions and additional insight regarding the proposal. Council  
expressed support for the ordinance.  
Public comment opened.  
Public comment closed.  
A motion was made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt  
Ordinance 26-06.. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Alison Stroud  
Kris Nicholl  
Marci Houseman  
Cyndi Sharkey  
Brooke Christensen  
Brooke D'Sousa  
Aaron Dekeyzer  
0
Nonvoting:  
Standing Reports  
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report  
Justin Sorenson reminded the Council that the One Sandy Awards was on Thursday. He  
also updated the Council on upcoming agenda items.  
Council Member Business  
Council Member Kris Nicholl mentioned that she requested a presentation from Public  
Works, which will be forwarded out to the Council.  
Council Member Brooke Christensen mentioned the Chamber sponsored program, Shark  
Tank was scheduled for April 25th. She spoke about a presentation on the Point  
Development that she attended. She attended the Canyons Education Gala which was a  
great fundraiser and event.  
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey thanked Interim Chief Arnold and Lynn Pace for  
participating in the recent Convention & Facilities Advisory Board meeting.  
Council Member Alison Stroud provided an update from the Sandy Historic Preservation  
Committee. Sandy Youth Council applications are open for the 2026-27 program year.  
The program is open to 10th - 12th grade students.  
Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer attended the Mayor's Committee on Intersection Safety  
and he provided an update from the meeting. The committee toured intersections and  
discussed proposed safety enhancements. He spoke about e-bike safety and spoke  
about an incident involving an accident between a student motorcycle rider and an  
automobile. He spoke about aligning our speed limits in the city and invited the Council to  
join him in his efforts to improve safety standards for automobiles, e-bikes, and  
e-scotters.  
Mayor's Report  
Mayor Zoltanski spoke about the importance of addressing the safety needs for e-bikes  
and e-scotters and the need to focus on a policy. She spoke about the warning issued by  
the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding motorized bikes and scotters. She  
thanked staff for their involvement in coordinating the intersection safety committee. She  
acknowledged the Canyons Education Foundation staff for their work on the gala. She  
attended the 20th anniversary of the Beehive Academy and events at Sunrise and Glacier  
schools. On April 11th, the City will partner with the Sandy library to hold a free America  
250 art event. This Friday is Good Friday. She wished all a Happy Easter.  
CAO Report  
Shane Pace, CAO, mentioned that the park restrooms will be opened this week.  
Recreation Center Construction Report  
Ben Hill, Parks & Recreation Director, provided an update on the construction of the  
Sandy Recreation Center.  
Adjournment  
Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 pm.