Remarks by Marci Houseman
286 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 12
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Can we go maybe like paragraph by paragraph and just sort of, are we good? Okay. How's that sound? Okay. Sounds great. So, and we're talking about the red line version reflecting the changes. Yeah. So paragraph, paragraph, the first one starts with a yes vote. Are we good with that?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And that buyer will decide how the land is utilized. So thumbs up, are we good with that? OK. I like that. I'll just read for everybody. Is that OK? That is the choice before a voter stays. So looking at the next one. A yes vote gives Sandy the ability to secure this property before the opportunity is gone. A no vote means the city misses out and the fields, gyms, and open space our community has used for decades will have their futures directed by outside interests.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“The truth is that the city will miss out on the fields.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Is the their futures part the part that is troubling you, like clarity around?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“A no vote means the city misses out and the fields, gyms, and open space our community has used for decades. We have to finish that sentence.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah I mean it could be as simple as that Brooke you're right. I mean it could just be a no vote means the city will not move forward with the purchase and the property will be purchased by.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Or what? We have to finish the sentence. A no vote means the city does not purchase, oh, take out the and?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Does not purchase the fields, gyms, and open space our community has used for decades. I'm fine with that.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. I think we have So it would be a yes vote gives Sandy the ability to secure this property before the opportunity is gone. A no vote means the city does not purchase the fields, gyms, and open space our community has used for decades. Yeah.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'm fine with the first version with the swap of decades for generations.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“How about if we just, we take what staff brought to us, but we take out generations and we add decades.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yes. The building. So a no vote means the city misses out. And the building, fields, gyms and open space our community has used for decades will have their futures directed by outside interests. I think we've got enough support for that. Yep. OK, next paragraph. Open space is more precious than ever. The opportunity to purchase 17 acres of open land next to an existing city park is extraordinarily rare. Purchasing Crescent View would allow the city to combine it with the adjacent eight-acre Crescent Park, creating approximately 25 acres of public park and community space, something this area…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I think that for me, what that sentence or that phrase is saying is this area of the city does not have 25 acres of public park and community space.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'm just saying that's how I interpret this. And I'm OK with it, but I can be in the minority.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“A period after space and strike the end of the sentence. Allison you good with that. OK let's do that.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I think we did. I don't see him. Okay. Okay. So period. Yeah. Period of community space. The next paragraph. No changes. We're good with the next paragraph.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. I did have a question about the 60 years of use.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So then maybe that's the language that is needed.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Everyone good? Okay. Thank you for that, Dan. Okay. I'll just read the next one. A yes vote authorizes Sandy City to issue up to 30 million in general obligation bonds to purchase and improve the property. The city may ultimately issue only a portion of that amount. If the full amount is issued the estimated property tax impact on an average home value of seven hundred thirty nine thousand one hundred dollars is approximately five dollars per month. If your home is valued less than you would pay less. Anyone opposed to that language.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'm comfortable with it as written. Yeah?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“OK. I think we have support to leave it as is. I know not everyone agrees, but the majority does. All right, next. A yes vote does not approve a final plan. Instead, it empowers the city to thoughtfully shape the site's future alongside residents, whether through the preservation of athletic fields, utilizing the indoor facility for recreation and cultural events, or exploring strategic partnerships and city-led development that directly benefits our community.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I think it gives clear vision of what it could be. Yeah. OK, I'm not seeing any opposition. OK, we're good. We're going to move on. Yes vote does not, oh, I just read that. The bond preserves our ability to make those choices. Relinquishing the land to a third party takes that choice away, period. I think that's very straightforward. Okay, I think we're good. Some opportunities, once lost, do not come back. Previous generations chose to give Sandy the parks, trails, and public spaces residents enjoy today, like the Sandy Amphitheater. This is our opportunity to make our mark on the future.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026