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.
Public attendance is available by audio:
Phone: 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 884 9714 2259
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Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 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 DA
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Tara Thue, Chair.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. (Christy Tallon)
3. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Welcome Commissioner Stephen G. Handy.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. Proposed Future Meeting Schedule: (subject to change)
- Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Thursday, October 26, 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 Thursday,
August 30, 2023.
- Comments will be addressed at the end of the meeting.
c. Holiday Closures:
Liquor stores and the DABS administrative office and warehouse will be closed.
- Monday, September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
5. FINANCIAL UPDATE. (Sean Williford)
6. PARENTS EMPOWERED UPDATE. (Tiffany Clason)
7. OPERATIONS UPDATE. (Tiffany Clason / Cade Meier)
8. VIOLATIONS:
*Referral Source - Clearfield Police Department (CFPD), Clinton Police Department (CLPD), North Salt Lake Police Department (NSLPD), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Tooele County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), West Valley Police Department (WVPD),
[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: (Samuel McHenry) [action item]
(1) Soelbergs Market, Tooele and T.R. and Karlee *TCSO (OP)
Samaniego (employees)
(2) Olive Garden #6449, Bountiful and David *SBI (RF)
Berryman (employee)
(3) Walmart #5234, Clinton and Tracy Brasseaux *CLPD (OP)
(employee)
(4) Mi Ranchito, Orem and Kevin Diaz (employee) *SBI (RF)
(5) Union Grill, Ogden and Rubicella Vargas-Bahena *SBI (RF)
(employee)
(6) Carlos & Harley's Fresh Mex Cantina, Eden and *SBI (RF)
Miyuki Cragun (employee)
(7) Slackwater, Sandy and Titan Wallick (employee) *SBI (RL)
(8) Rancho Markets, Clearfield and Ingrid Leon-Finol *CFPD (OP)
(employee)
(9) Bountiful Bowling, Bountiful *SBI (BE)
(10) Curry Connect, Sandy and Prabhu Appadurai *SBI (RL)
(employee)
(11) WB's, Ogden and Andrew Marcum (employee) *SBI (RF)
(12) Lupita's Mexican Food, Cedar City *SBI (RF)
(13) 7-Eleven #35881A, West Valley City and Harjit Kaur *WVPD (OP)
(employee)
(14) Feellove Coffee, St. George *SBI (RF)
(15) Pinky's Cabaret, Salt Lake City and Robert Fisher *SBI (BAR)
(employee)
(16) Quarters Arcade Bar, Salt Lake City and Michael *SBI (BAR)
Jacobsen (employee)
(17) Huhot Mongolian Grill, Sandy and Cheryl Webb *SBI (RE)
Maucher (employee)
(18) Maverik #625, North Salt Lake and Kassandra *NSLPD (OP)
Maucher (employee)
(19) Black Sheep, West Jordan *SBI (BAR)
9. LICENSEE RECOGNITIONS: PASSED UTAH PUBLIC SAFETY, SBI COVERT
UNDERAGE BUYER (CUB) INSPECTIONS. (Tiffany Clason)
10. CONSENT AGENDA: (Ericka Evans) [action item]
a. Approval of the Minutes:
(1) July 21, 2023 Commission Meeting.
b. Off- Premise Beer Retailer:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) 7-Eleven Store #26999C, Salt Lake City (conditional) (purchase
agreement August 23, 2023)
(2) 7-Eleven Store #26332E, Sandy (conditional) (purchase agreement
August 30, 2023)
(3) 7-Eleven Store #27126D, Salt Lake City (conditional) (purchase
agreement August 30,2023)
(4) 7-Eleven Store #41172a, Lehi (purchase agreement July 27, 2023)
(5) Fast Stop #1103, Marriott-Slaterville (conditional) (purchase
agreement July 15, 2023)
New Applicants:
(1) Kum & Go #2516, Herriman (conditional)
(2) Kum & Go 2521, Marriott-Slaterville
(3) Hampton Inn, Sandy
(4) Lucky Mart, West Valley City
(5) Bob's Station & Motel, Kanosh
c. Airport Lounge:
New Applicant:
(1) Red Rock Brewery, Salt Lake International Airport (conditional)
d. Manufacturing:
Change of Location:
(1) Big Brands Distilling, Springville (Distillery)
(2) Big Brands Winery, Springville (Winery)
(3) Chanela Farms Winery, St. George (Winery)
e. Special Use Permits:
New Applicants:
(1) SMPL Mfg, Draper (Industrial)
(2) Painting with a Twist, Salt Lake City (Educational)
f. Restaurant Limited-Service:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Taste of India, Layton
New Applicant:
(1) Asian Star, Salt Lake City (conditional)
g. On-Premise Banquet:
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Holiday Inn, South Jordan (conditional)
New Applicant:
(1) Squatters Pub Brewery Loft Bar 2nd and 3rd Floors, Salt Lake City
(Restaurant Venue) (will surrender bar license upon approval)
h. On-Premise Beer Retailer (Beer Recreational):
New Applicant:
(1) Pin High Cafe - River Oaks, Sandy
i. Restaurant Beer-Only:
New Applicant:
(1) El Tigre Mexican Food, Kamas City
11. LICENSE APPLICATIONS CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
a. Bar Establishment: (Rob Hansen) [action items]
Ready to Operate:
(1) The Palace, Salt Lake City (projected opening
September 2, 2023; existing bar license on premises will
be surrendered)
All Other Applicants:
(1) Bout Time Pub & Grub, Tooele (conditional) (projected opening
August 31, 2023)
(2) El Moab Hotel, Moab (conditional) (projected opening September
28, 2023)
(3) Aker Restaurant and Lounge, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected
opening October 31, 2023)
(4) Neptune's Palace, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening
October 31, 2023)
(5) Marquis, Park City (conditional) (projected opening October 31,
2023)
(6) Etta Place Cidery (conditional) (projected opening November 2023)
(7) Thieves Guild, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening
January 2024)
(8) Repeal, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening January
2024)
b. Restaurant Full-Service: (Jeremy Sommerlath) [action items]
License Change of Ownership:
(1) Holiday Inn, South Jordan (conditional)
(2) Stage Coach Grille, La Verkin (conditional)
(3) Andy's Club, Ogden
Ready to Operate:
(1) Hyatt House - H Bar, Salt Lake City
(2) Publik Kitchen, Salt Lake City (violation history)
(3) Mint Tapas and Sushi 4, Salt Lake City
(4) Matteo, Salt Lake City
All Other Applicants:
(1) El Cholo, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening September
25, 2023)
(2) STK Steakhouse, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening
October 1, 2023)
(3) Scelto, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening October 23,
2023
(4) WildFin American Grill, Farmington (conditional) (projected opening
October 23, 2023)
(5) Root'd Cafe, Riverton (conditional) (projected opening October 30,
2023)
(6) Piko Mexican Grill, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening
November 1, 2023)
(7) Tip Top Club, Salt Lake City (conditional) (projected opening
January 1, 2024)
12. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND PUBLIC.
13. ADJOURN.
INDIVIDUALS NEEDING LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES SHOULD CONTACT
VICKIE ASHBY AT (801) 977-6800 AT LEAST THREE WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
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Phone: 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 884 9714 2259
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