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Utility box conditions in Sandstone neighborhood

Summary

Two Sandstone residents say rusty, damaged utility boxes and utility flags left in yards for months are making their neighborhood look run-down and creating hazards. The city doesn't own those boxes, but it does have franchise agreements with the utility companies — and staff will look at what maintenance requirements it can enforce.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Sandstone residents and anyone who wants cleaner, safer rights-of-way if the city can push utilities to act.

⚠️Who could be affected

Sandstone residents currently deal with unsightly boxes, tripping hazards, and mowing obstacles around utility flags.

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