Wasatch County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board May 2026 MINUTES
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
May 25, 2026 03:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
May 25, 2026 04:00 PM
Description/Agenda
Wasatch County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
May 21, 2026
Welcome - Rachel Kahler - Chair
Attendance - Rachel Kahler, Matt Brower, Michael Henke, Jan McCosh, Dallin Koecher
1. Review of Projects and budget -
a. Update on Tabernacle Block Planning Update - Discussed ongoing work to revitalize the Tabernacle block including removing the county administration building. The discussion focused on creating a community gathering area. Some funds from the RCG were used to pay for a Consor invoice.
b. RCG - Annual Report - briefly reviewed the requirements for the annual report. Report will be written and submitted by staff and approved by the chair.
2. Wasatch County Micro Grant
a. Scoring of Applications - Spent majority of time reviewing the application, scoring them and developing the awards. In 2026 the grants we had 50 applications requesting over $220,000 for over $1.3 million in projects. We award 26 businesses with the $90,000 we had to offer.
b. Draft letter- Letter to send to awardees was approved
Applicant Name Name of Business Purchase Grant Amount Requested (Up to $5,000)
Kim & Kenneth Davis Mountain MerMade Quilt Retreat & Fashion Boutique Remodeling of this commercial space $5,000.00
Brad Bowman Bowman Excavation & Landscape ride-on skid steer $1,000.00
Matt Durkee Highline Property Management Facility upgrades $5,000.00
Ryan Gordon Griego Hospitality LLC - DBA Salt & Thyme diesel box truck $5,000.00
Spencer Ray Laurel's Custom Framing CMC machine $5,000.00
Mary Brown Xquisite Homes LLC two large capacity washers and two large capacity dryers $5,000.00
Lori Rutland Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Cafe soft serve ice cream machine $5,000.00
Jonathan Baker Everything Green new mower $1,000.00
Todd Hicken Impact Photography Binding Machine $5,000.00
Brad Allen Ranch Farms LLC smart water system $5,000.00
Mary Tull Massage Mahal Signage, renovation $500.00
Adam Mose Uintah Fireplace & Design updated signage $500.00
Matthew Reschke The Pizza Yard Restaurant expansion renovation $5,000.00
Mariana Canales Day N Nite Bistro purchase the equipment $5,000.00
Heber Valley Brewing Company LLC Heber Valley Brewing Company LLC Brewery Apprenticeship $5,000.00
Oran Rose Friendly Health Company build office space/ website upgrades $5,000.00
Sarah Farrell / Thomas Thibodeau Hidden Peak Provisions commercial-grade appliances and storage $2,700.00
Jean Tierney Sun Peak Transportation upgraded booking system $4,500.00
Drew Smith Herlove Jewelry LLC dba Herlove Bespoke Jewelry) laser engraver $4,000.00
Rob Bouwhuis inForm Arhcitecture add signage to the building $500.00
Kyle Gronset Park West Landscaping and Design LLC add signage to the building $500.00
Amber Himmer Heber Valley Artisan Cheese production expansion equipment $3,000.00
Meike Long The Pretzel Connection LLC Employee and production equipment $2,500.00
Alisha Valdez Mountain Wellness Bat bakery equipment $2,500.00
Amy Asay The Intentional Crescent LLC ADA Lift $1,800.00
Motion to approve -
Second -
3. Community Projects
a. Heber City -
b. Midway City
c. Wasatch County
d. Others
4. Workforce Needs
5. 2026 - Meeting Schedule - 4th Monday at 3 pm - Next meeting July 27
Adjourn -
Motion to adjourn - Mike Henke
Second - Dustin Grabau
Approved - All
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Audio accommodations can be made upon request. Contact Dallin at 435-654-3666 or at dallin@gohebervalley.com