UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
PLEASE NOTE: The anchor location for this meeting is 4315 South 2700 West, Taylorsville. In consideration of public health and safety, 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. If you have any questions about the format of this meeting, please contact Vickie Ashby at 801-977-6801.
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Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
4315 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
[Commissioners may participate virtually]
F I N A L A G E N D A
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - JULIETTE TENNERT, CHAIR.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. (Erin Hinkel)
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Proposed Future Meeting Schedule: (subject to change)
- Thursday, June 29, 2023 Logan
- Friday, July 21, 2023
b. Public Comments:
- Those present, please complete the form located at the back of
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, May 30, 2023.
- Comments will be addressed at the end of the meeting.
4. FINANCIAL UPDATE. (Sean Williford)
5. PARENTS EMPOWERED UPDATE. (Doug Murakami)
6. OPERATIONS UPDATE. (Tiffany Clason/Cade Meier)
7. VIOLATIONS:
*Referral Source - State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Sunset Police Department (SPD), West Valley Police Department (WVPD).
a. Consent Calendar: (Samuel McHenry) [action item]
[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.]
(1) Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant, Logan and *SBI (RL)
Aspen Telford and Ulmej Munkh Erdene
(employee).
(2) Los Feliz, Salt Lake City and Cecila Castro- *SBI (OP)
Sandoval (employee).
(3) Chili's, West Jordan and Kallie Roberts (employee). *SBI (RE)
(4) Wasatch Airport Pub, Salt Lake City and Alejandro *SBI (AL)
Alfaro (employee).
(5) Country Fan Fest, Salt Lake City. *SBI (SE)
(6) Gunnison Market, Gunnison and O.C. *SBI (OP)
(employee).
(7) Anaya's Market, West Valley and Linza Fernandez- *WVPD (OP)
Garcia (employee).
(8) Thani Bowl Noodle House, Salt Lake City and *SBI (RE)
Jordan Young (employee).
(9) Gourmandise, American Fork and Connor Kent *SBI (RL)
(employee).
(10) Smith's #66, Salt Lake City and Diana Uribe- *WVPD (OP)
Martinez (employee).
(11) Sunset Minimart, Sunset and Monica Porter *SPD (OP)
(employee).
(12) Vertical Diner and the Jade Room, Salt Lake City *SBI (RE)
and Jorden Selman (employee).
(13) Scorez, Lehi and Logan Tait (employee). *SBI (BAR)
(14) Publik Coffee, Salt Lake City and Emily Hanych *SBI (RL)
(employee).
(15) Lovebirds Hot Chicken, American Fork and *SBI (RE)
Betsaida Aguero Rosales and Teresa Valdez
(employees).
b. Violation Consideration: (Samuel McHenry) [action item]
(1) Highlander Pub, Salt Lake City. *SBI (BAR)
c. Order to Show Cause: (Sam McHenry) [action item]
(1) Button Up Holdings, DBA Echo Event Center, (BAR)
Salt Lake City.
8. LICENSEE RECOGNITIONS: PASSED UTAH PUBLIC SAFETY, SBI COVERT
UNDERAGE BUYER (CUB) INSPECTIONS. (Tiffany Clason)
9. CONSENT AGENDA: (Cade Meier) [action item]
a. Approval of the Minutes:
(1) April 27, 2023 Commission Meeting.
b. DABS Management Appointment:
(1) Distribution Center Division Director.
c. Liquor Transport License Renewals.
d. Off- Premise Beer Retailer Applicants:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) 7-Eleven Store # 18147C, Salt Lake City. (purchase agreement
date June 1, 2023).
(2) 7-Eleven Store # 26282F, Salt Lake City. (Conditional) (purchase
agreement date June 6, 2023).
(3) 7-Eleven Store # 34472B, Sandy. (Conditional) (purchase
agreement date June 13, 2023).
(4) Fast Stop 1110, Layton. (Conditional) (purchase agreement
date April 17. 2023).
(5) Fast Stop 1111, Clearfield. (Conditional) (purchase agreement
date April 17, 2023).
(6) Fast Stop 1112, Layton. (Conditional) (purchase agreement
date April 17, 2023).
(7) Fast Stop 1128, North Salt Lake. (Conditional) (purchase
agreement date April 17, 2023).
(8) Harts Gas and Food #80120, American Fork. (purchase
agreement date May 1, 2023).
(9) Harts Gas and Food #80144, American Fork. (purchase
agreement date May 1, 2023).
(10) Harts Gas and Food # 80187, Elsinore. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(11) Harts Gas and Food # 80190, Midvale. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(12) Harts gas and Food # 80232, Elwood. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(13) KB Express #80162, Cedar City. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(14) KB Express #80163, Cedar City. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(15) KB Express #80164, Cedar City. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(16) KB Express #80165, Milford. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(17) KB Express #80168, Alton. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(18) KB Express #80169, St George. (purchase
agreement date May 1, 2023).
(19) KJ's Super Store, Logan. (purchase agreement
date March 1, 2023).
(20) On the Run #80184, Heber City. (purchase agreement
date May 1, 2023).
(21) Zion River Resort C-Store, Virgin. (purchase agreement
date April 17, 2023).
New Applicants:
(1) Cardwell, Beaver.
(2) Antojitos Cravings & Snack, Cedar City.
(3) Cardwell, Delta.
(4) Cardwell, Midvale. (Conditional)
(5) King's Market, Ogden.
(6) Lee's Marketplace, Richmond.
(7) AutoCamp, Virgin. (Conditional)
(8) Hernandez Market, West Valley City.
(9) Kim Heang Market, West Valley City.
e. On-Premise Beer Recreational Amenity Applicants:
New Applicants:
(1) Clubhouse Cafe @ Sunbrook Golf Course, St George.
f. Hospitality Amenity Applicant:
New Applicant:
(1) Salt Lake Marriott Downtown @ City Creek, Salt Lake City.
g. Hotel Applicant:
New Applicant:
(1) Hyatt Centric Park City, Park City. (Conditional) (will surrender the RE & BC if license is approved). (BC, RE, BAR)
h. Manufacture Brewery Applicant:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Zion Brewery, Springdale.
i. Limited Service Restaurant Applicants:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Asado Argentina Grill & Cafe, Orem. (Conditional) (Purchase
agreement date April 3, 2023)
New Applicants:
(1) Mariscos Los Cunados, Heber City. (Conditional)
(2) Ross's Pizza & Pasta Buffet, Richfield. (Conditional)
(3) Sabore's, Logan. (Conditional)
(4) Curry Connect, Sandy. (Conditional)
(5) Itto Sushi & Myung Ga, Salt Lake City. (Conditional)
(6) Big Rock Candy Mountain, Sevier. (Conditional)
(7) Black Sage Zion, Virgin. (Conditional)
(8) Pizza Nono, Millcreek. (Conditional)
(9) The Crack Shack, St George. (Conditional)
j. Beer Only Restaurant Applicants:
New Applicants:
(1) Burgers & Barley, Riverton.
(2) Pico De Gallo, St George. (Conditional)
(3) Quesabirrias, Heber City.
(4) Hidden Peak Provisions, Midway. (Conditional)
(5) Los Tapatios, Salt Lake City. (Conditional)
k. Banquet Catering Applicants:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) AutoCamp, Virgin. (Conditional)
New Applicants:
(1) Brighton Resort, Brighton. (Conditional) (projected opening June
1, 2023).
l. On-Premise 'Tavern' Applicant:
New Applicant:
(1) Sandbar Lounge, Moab. (Conditional)
10. LICENSE APPLICATIONS CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
a. Bar Establishment Applicants: (Rob Hansen) [action items]
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Kaneo, Park City. (LB01457)
(2) Bar 319, Vernal. (Conditional)
(3) Bout Time Pub & Grub, Bluffdale.
(4) Bout Time Pub & Grub, Sandy.
Ready to Operate:
(1) Pete's Place Bar & Grill, Ogden. (currently holds a
tavern license; will surrender tavern license if approved).
(2) La Caille at Quail Run, Salt Lake City.
(3) Kennedy's Cabaret, Salt Lake City.
(4) Level Crossing Brewing Company, Salt Lake City.
(5) Offset Brewing, Park City.
(6) Second Summit Hard Cider, Salt Lake City.
All Other Applicants:
(1) The Gem Nightclub, Salt Lake City.
(2) Neptune's Palace, Salt Lake City. (Conditional) (projected opening June 30, 2023).
(3) Aker Restaurant and Lounge, Salt Lake City. (Conditional)
(projected opening July 2023).
(4) Sayanora (Yuki), Salt Lake City. (Conditional) (projected
opening July 2023).
(5) El Moab Hotel, Moab. (Conditional) (projected opening July
1, 2023).
(6) Bout Time Pub & Grub, Tooele. (Conditional) (projected
opening July 1, 2023).
(7) Number 36 LLC, Springville. (Conditional) (projected opening
July 1, 2023).
(8) Marquis, Park City. (Conditional) (projected opening November
2023).
(9) Bout Time Pub & Grub, Saratoga Springs. (Conditional)
(projected opening February 2024).
b. Full-Service Restaurant Applicants: (Cori Price) [action items]
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Prime Steakhouse, Park City. (purchase agreement
1/1/23)
(2) Painted Pony, St George. (purchase agreement
2/28/23)
(3) Mi Buena Vida, Salt Lake City.
(4) Kaneo, Park City. (dual license) (purchase agreement date 4/1/23)
Ready to Operate:
(1) Fancy Burger, Orem.
(2) Pier 8, Orem.
(3) AutoCamp, Virgin. (Conditional)
(4) Park City Desserts, Park City.
(5) PV Jalisco, Cedar City. (will surrender Hotel license if approved)
(6) Via 313 Pizzeria, Murray. (Conditional) (violation history)
(7) Betty's Cafe of Utah, Heber City.
(8) Level Crossing Brewing, Salt Lake City. (back-up for bar application)
All Other Applicants:
(1) Pinewoods Grille, Duck Creek Village. (Conditional)
(2) Matchstick Bar & Grill, West Valley City. (Conditional)
(3) Vintage Restaurant Bar & Grill, Heber City. (Conditional)
(projected opening June 10, 2023)
(4) The Crack Shack, Murray. (Conditional) (projected opening
June 16, 2023)
(5) Piko Mexican Grill, Salt Lake City. (Conditional) (projected
opening June 30, 2023)
(6) Silver Reef Brewery Craft & Kitchen, St George. (Conditional)
(projected opening July 1, 2023)
(7) Root'd Cafe, Riverton. (Conditional) (projected opening August
1, 2023)
(8) STK Steakhouse, Salt Lake City. (Conditional) (projected opening
September 1, 2023)
11. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND PUBLIC.
12. ADJOURN.
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