UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.
Multi-State Agency Office Building
195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, Utah
[Commissioners may participate virtually]
PLEASE NOTE: The anchor location for this meeting is 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City. We are offering this as a 'hybrid' meeting with in-person and virtual attendance. We encourage members of the public that are not actively participating in the commission meeting to join by audio.
Public attendance is available by audio:
Phone: 1-253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 846 2823 5562
Passcode: 94777494
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Stephen Handy, Chair
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (Erin Hinkel)
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Proposed Future Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
- Thursday, July 31, 2025 - MASOB
- Thursday, August 28, 2025 - MASOB
b. Upcoming Holiday Closures
- Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independence Day)
- Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Pioneer Day)
c. Public Comments
- Those present, please complete the form located at the back entrance to the room.
- Those participating virtually, please email your name, city, topic, and affiliation (if
applicable) to hotline@utah.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
- Comments will be addressed at the end of the meeting.
4. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026 INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN: [action item]
5. PARENTS EMPOWERED UPDATE: (Doug Murakami)
6. FINANCIAL UPDATE: (Todd Darrington)
7. OPERATIONS UPDATE: (Tiffany Clason)
8. FORMAL ADOPTION OF RULES PROPOSED IN APRIL 24, 2025 MEETING: (Brian Swan)
9. VIOLATIONS: (Samuel McHenry) [action item]
*Referral Sources - State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), West Valley Police Department (WPD)
[The following Consent Calendar items include uncontested letters of admonishment (written warnings) and settlement agreements that have been agreed to and accepted by the licensees. They are considered as a block with one vote unless one of the commissioners requests that any item be removed for individual discussion.]
a. Consent Calendar
(1) Castle Dome Cafe and Beer Garden, Springdale *SBI (BE)
(2) Field Station Moab, Moab and Kevin Diaz Espinoza (employee) *SBI (RL)
(3) Gracies, Salt Lake City *SBI (BAR)
(4) Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, Park City and Yolver Medina *SBI (HL)
Juardo (employee)
(5) The Horse, Ogden *SBI (BAR)
(6) The Trailhead Public House & Eatery, Moab and Gaven Gay *SBI (RF)
(employee)
(7) BGR Burgers Grilled Right, Salt Lake City *SBI (RL)
(8) 7-Eleven #41600A West Valley City and David Sandoval *WPD (OP)
(employee)
(9) Zion Canyon Brew Pub, Springdale and Spencer Casey *SBI (RF)
(employee)
(10) Moab Brewery, Moab and Alexander Ogaz (employee) *SBI (RF)
(11) Pepper's Cantina, St. George *SBI (RF)
(12) Kabuto Sushi, St. George and Andre Melendrez (employee) *SBI (RL)
(13) Ahis Fresh Wok & Bar, St. George *SBI (RF)
(14) Outback Steakhouse, Sandy and Ned Hodgkinson (employee) *SBI (RF)
(15) Proper Brewing Moab Taphouse, Moab *SBI (BAR)
(16) The Gateway Saloon, Vernal *SBI (BAR)
(17) Wee Blue Inn Bar and Grill, Payson *SBI (BAR)
10. LICENSEE RECOGNITIONS: (Tiffany Clason)
a. Passed Utah Public Safety, SBI Covert Underage Buyer (CUB) Inspections
11. FY26 PACKAGE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARDS: (Brian Swan) [action item]
(Type 3 Package Agency 3-year contract begins July 1, 2025)
a. Competitive Market Area Applicants
(1) Kanab Liquor LLC, Kanab City
(2) Giff's Liquor Package Agency, Kanab City
b. Other Applicant
(1) Last Call Liquor Store, Helper City
12. CONSENT AGENDA: (Brian Swan) [action item]
a. Approval of the Minutes
(1) May 29, 2025 Commission Meeting
(2) June 6, 2025 Special Commission Meeting
b. May License Renewal Campaign Results (Effective July 1, 2025)
(1) 410 license records meet statutory requirements for renewal
(2) 3 license records will not be renewed
c. Off-Premise Beer Retailer
License Change of Ownership:
(1) JAS1 INC., Lake Point (conditional) (purchase agreement June 5, 2025)
New Applicants:
(1) 3rd West Supply Co LLC, Salt Lake City
(2) Corner Stop, Salt Lake City
(3) Family Dollar #27608, Beaver
(4) Family Dollar #33912, Escalante (conditional)
(5) Family Dollar # 33824, Myton
(6) Fuel Trip, West Jordan
(7) Sam Patch Grocer & Sundries Wellsville LLC., Wellsville (conditional)
(8) Smith's Food & Drug Store #212, Bluffdale (conditional)
d. Package Agency
New Applicant:
(1) Roosters B Street Brewing Co., Ogden (Type 5)
e. On-Premise Banquet License
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Utah Food Services, Salt Lake City (conditional) (purchase agreement April 1, 2025)
New Applicant:
(1) Giff's Barbecue, Kanab (conditional) (Restaurant Venue)
f. Restaurant Limited-Service
New Applicants:
(1) Le Boeuf, Salt Lake City
(2) Heaya Ramen & Rice Bowl, South Salt Lake City (conditional)
(3) Strada by Matteo, Salt Lake City
(4) Little Bone, Boulder (conditional)
g. On-Premise Beer Retailer - Recreational Amenity
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Aramark @ The Complex, Salt Lake City (purchase agreement April 11,
2025)
New Applicant:
(1) Rounds Putt Lounge, Millcreek (conditional)
h. On-Premise Beer Retailer - Tavern
New Applicant:
(1) Moab Beer Garden, Moab (conditional) (pending violation)
13. LICENSE APPLICATIONS CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
a. Bar Establishment (Rob Hansen) [action items] (Effective July 1, 2025)
License Changes of Ownership:
(1) Aramark @ Vertigo, Salt Lake City (purchase agreement April 11, 2025)
(2) SLC Pub, Salt Lake City (conditional) (purchase agreement April 18, 2025)
All Other Applicants:
(1) Perhaps, Park City (conditional)
(2) Boiler Room, Salt Lake City (conditional) (violation history)
(3) Zion Canyon Hot Springs, La Verkin (conditional)
(4) Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery, Grand County (conditional)
b. Restaurant Full-Service (Craig Warr) [action items]
Change of Location:
(1) Steiny's Family Sports Grill, Ogden (moving from 1104 Country Hills Dr., Ogden to 119 N 600 W Unit 3B, Ogden)
All Other Applicants:
(1) Braza Grill Murray LLC, Murray (will surrender their Restaurant Limited-Service license)
(2) Galbi Grill, St. George (conditional)
(3) Positano Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, St. George (conditional) (projected opening June 30, 2025)
14. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND PUBLIC
15. ADJOURN
Report fraud, abuse, or waste within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services to the
Office of Internal Auditor at DABSReporting@utah.gov
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing accommodations during this
meeting should contact Vickie Ashby at (385) 232-5200 at least three working days prior
to the meeting. Hearing impaired individuals should call Utah Relay Service at (888) 269-7477.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Public attendance is available by audio:
Phone: 1-253-205-0468
Meeting ID: 846 2823 5562
Passcode: 94777494