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, January 13, 2026  
5:15 PM  
Council Chambers  
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  
Dustin Fratto, Council Director  
Justin Sorenson, Assistant Director  
Chris Edwards, Council Clerk  
Liz Theriault, Sr. Policy and Comms Analyst  
Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney  
Administration in Attendance  
Shane Pace, CAO  
Lynn Pace, City Attorney  
Ryan Mecham, Sr. Policy Advisor  
Ryan McConaghie, Fire  
Jon Arnold, Police  
Scott Ellis, Public Utilities  
Ben Hill, Parks & Recreation  
Ryan Kump, Public Works  
James Sorensen, Community Development  
Brian Kelley, Administrative Services  
Kasey Dunlavy, Economic Development  
Martin Jensen, Deputy CAO  
Mike Wilcox, Community Development  
Dan Nelson, Legal  
Lois Stillion, Parks & Recreation  
Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and Introductions  
Council Chair Cyndi Sharkey welcomed those in attendance.  
Council Member Marci Houseman offered the Prayer.  
Council led the Pledge.  
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.  
Aaron Dixon expressed support for high density housing to be built on the vacant lot next  
to the Sandy public library. We need additional housing in Sandy.  
Rebecca Colley spoke about the need for ADA accommodation for a person with a  
disability who was at city hall collecting petition signatures.  
Henry Butters spoke about semi truck parking needs and asked the Council to address  
this issue.  
Charlotte Jordan spoke on behalf of the Sister City cultural arts exchange program and  
suggested the Pops concert scheduled in June be moved back one day so that our  
visitors from our Sister City, Reisa, could be involved with the concert.  
Douglas Wismer spoke about the gondala. UDOT has extended the comment period. He  
also advocated for more housing options in Sandy City.  
Council moved to Item 3 on the Agenda.  
Council Business  
Informational Items  
26-001  
1.  
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District providing the Council with an  
update on the District and its General Manager  
Attachments: Sandy City Council Update_WFWRD  
Council Member Marci Houseman introduced Evan Tyrell with the Wasatch Front Waste  
and Recycling District who is the new general manager of WFWRD. He shared with the  
Council his background and experience and provided an overview of the services offered,  
service area, and rates. 85,200 homes are serviced weekly around Salt Lake County. He  
provided a cost comparison to other companies in the area. He also shared the newly  
designed materials for recycling and green waste to help educate the community on what  
is accepted and updated the Council on the seasonal container reservation program  
(SCRP). Council questions and comments followed.  
2.  
CA09232025 Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to  
-0007044  
(CC WS)  
Automall Zone Land Use Matrix  
Attachments: Staff Report.pdf  
Exhibit A.pdf  
Exhibit B.pdf  
12.04.2025 PC Min (DRAFT).pdf  
Presentation  
Mike Wilcox, Community Development, proposed to amend a portion of Title 21 of the  
Land Development Code, Chapter 8. The purpose of these amendments was to  
strengthen the Southtowne Automall by clarifying the allowed uses shown in the land use  
matrix within the Automall Zone and align them with state purpose of the subdistricts.  
The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. This is an information  
item and will come back to the Council at a future meeting for consideration and action.  
Council moved to General Citizen Comment.  
26-002  
3.  
City Administration providing a report on Sandy City Office Space for  
Council discussion  
Attachments: SCC Facilities Discussion  
Dan Nelson, Real Property Manager, provided an overview of existing city office space  
and projected future office space needs. Currently, there is approximately 90,000 sq feet  
of usable city office space with a projected future total need of approximately 132,131 sq  
feet. Departments in need of additional office space include Police, Parks & Recreation  
and the Arts Guild. Mr. Nelson reviewed options under consideration by the  
Administration for additional office space which include the Arbor Plaza Office Building,  
Crescent View Middle School, Post Office Building and the Justice Court building  
expansion. He reviewed the costs associated with acquiring the various sites and the  
needed tenant improvements. Administration is recommending the purchase of the Arbor  
Plaza Office Building. The City is currently under contract to purchase the Arbor Plaza  
Office Building for $12 million and he provided an overview of the transaction details,  
timing of the acquisition, and the proposed utilization of office space.  
Brian Kelley, Administrative Services Director reviewed with the Council three purchase  
scenarios for purchasing the Arbor Plaza Building. He reviewed the advantages and  
disadvantages of the acquisition. He also reviewed the timeline for the purchase, bonding  
parameters, process and the costs associated with delaying the contract close date.  
Administration requested the Council direct staff to move forward with the bond  
parameters resolution process for Council consideration and action at next week's  
Council meeting.  
Council questions, comments and discussion occurred throughout the presentation.  
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Brooke D'Sousa, to  
direct staff to place a bond parameters resolution on the agenda for Council  
consideration at next week's council meeting...The motion carried by a  
unanimous voice vote.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Alison Stroud  
Kris Nicholl  
Marci Houseman  
Cyndi Sharkey  
Brooke Christensen  
Brooke D'Sousa  
Aaron Dekeyzer  
0
Nonvoting:  
26-003  
4.  
The City Council completing the 2025 Utah Privacy Awareness Training to  
introduce the Utah Government Data Privacy Act  
Attachments: Training Video  
Brian Kelley, Administrative Services Director provided an overview of the reasoning and  
background for the required data privacy training. Council completed the training.  
Consent Calendar  
Approval of the Consent Calendar  
A motion was made by Brooke D'Sousa, seconded by Marci Houseman to  
approve the Consent Calendar...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.  
26-007  
Approval of the December 9, 2025 Draft Minutes  
5.  
6.  
Attachments: December 9, 2025 Draft Minutes  
Item approved.  
26-006  
Approval of the December 16, 2025 Draft Minutes  
Attachments: December 16, 2025 Draft Minutes  
Item approved.  
Council Voting Items  
26-004  
7.  
Mayor Zoltanski recommending, for Council Advice and Consent, the  
appointment of Ben Hill as the Sandy City Parks and Recreation Director  
Attachments: Ben Hill Recommendation to Council  
Parks and Rec Director Job Description  
Resolution #26-02C  
Mayor Zoltanski recommended Ben Hill to the position of Parks and Recreation Director  
and requested Council Advice and Consent for the appointment.  
Public comment opened  
Public comment closed  
Council Chair Cyndi Sharkey recognized the importance of the Parks and Recreation  
Department and spoke about the value a well-run department brings to our city.  
A motion was made by Alison Stroud, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt  
Resolution 26-02C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council consenting to the  
appointment of Benjamin Hill as the Sandy City Parks & Recreation Director...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:  
26-005  
8.  
Recess the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City  
Redevelopment Agency  
Attachments: 01-13-25 RDA Agenda  
Staff Report - ILA One Acre Property  
2025.11.24 ILA City and Agency Affordable Housing REAL PSA  
Staff Report - HTRZ ILA  
Civic Center North RDA with Cairns HTRZ copy  
2025.12.08 HTRZ Interlocal Agreement - City and Agency  
Approved Sandy Cairns HTRZ Application  
8.5.25 Minutes  
11.18.25 Minutes  
Council recessed the Council meeting and convened a meeting of the Redevelopment  
Agency of Sandy City at 7:45 pm.  
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Marci Houseman to recess  
the City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City  
Redevelopment Agency...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.  
Council reconvened the Council meeting at 7:59 pm and moved to Standing Reports.  
Standing Reports  
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report  
Dustin Fratto, Council Director: Local Officials Day in January 21st. He provided an  
update on the upcoming management study. The Budget Priorities Workshop will take  
place next week.  
Council Member Business  
Council Member Kris Nicholl gave a shout out to IT for helping her. She also thanked the  
public for participating in general citizen comment.  
Council Member Marci Houseman mentioned that she will be joining next week's meeting  
virtually.  
Council Member Brooke Christensen thanked the Police Department, Mayor, and the  
Administration for holding the crime update meeting in Historic Sandy.  
Council Member Alison Stroud provided an update from Healthy Sandy and mentioned  
that the Meals on Wheels organization was looking for volunteers. The Sandy Youth  
Council will be participating in the Mock Debate at the upcoming state-wide youth council  
event.  
Council Member Kris Nicholl mentioned that she was able to coordinate a tour of the  
Capitol for the Sandy Youth Council with Representative Clint Okerlund.  
Council Member Brooke D'Sousa mentioned that she was working with Mr. Butters on  
revisions to the commercial truck parking ordinance. Let her know if you are interested in  
working on this initiative.  
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey provided an update from the legislator breakfast and the  
Legislative Policy Committee. One of the common issues discussed was a tightening on  
budgets and budget cuts. She stressed the importance of the city and Council to stay  
involved in the legislative session this year. She and Shane Pace hosted the students  
from American Prep Academy. It was a great field trip with very engaged students.  
Mayor's Report  
Mayor Zoltanski was pleased that Ryan Mecham had joined the Administration as the  
Senior Policy Advisor and will act as the legislative liaison on behalf of the City. She  
provided an update from the Central Wasatch Commission symposium. She spoke about  
transportation and bus schedules for Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. She  
congratulated newly sworn in police officers. She thanked Brooke Christensen for  
attending the neighborhood meeting last night.  
Police Chief Jon Arnold invited the Council to attend the upcoming Public Safety Fair at  
Bicentennial Park in Historic Sandy on January 22nd from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  
CAO Report  
Shane Pace, CAO: Please reach out to Martin Jensen if you would like to volunteer for  
the Point In Time Count event sponsored by Salt Lake County. The Health and Safety  
Fair will be held on February 24th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  
Recreation Center Construction Report  
Lois Stillion, Parks & Recreation, provided a construction update for the City's new  
recreation and community center.  
Adjournment  
Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 pm.