REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
February 14, 2024
451 S State Street, Room 118
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Housed in the Department of Economic Development, the Business Advisory Board seeks to encourage economic development and target industry relocation within City boundaries. The board also helps direct City economic policy, promote small business growth, support local entrepreneurship, and assist the City in remaining responsive to the business community.
Business Advisory Board meetings are held in a hybrid meeting format. Board Members and staff may participate through an online format, and members of the public may join in person at the City & County Building: 451 South State Street, Room 118, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
Agenda
Business Advisory Board Members
District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco District 5: Sheridan Mordue, Hip & Humble
District 2: Vacant
District 6: Barri Allaire, Found N Kept
District 3: Jeff Carleton, Chair, Mountain West Cider
Andy Robertson, Vice Chair, IONIQ Sciences
District 7: Scott Lyttle, Tea Zaanti
Jocelyn Kearl, Third Sun Productions
District 4: Pook Carlson, Patrick 402 Partners
Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai Ex-Officio: Kristen Lavelett, Downtown Alliance
Ex-Officio: Edward Bennett, Suazo Business Center
Ex-Officio: Anne Olson, Young Professionals of Salt Lake City
1.Roll Call
2.Approval of the minutes
a.Review and Approval of December 13th, 2023, BAB Minutes
BAB members will review the December 13th meeting minutes and consider for approval.
3.Briefings by the Staff10 minutes
a.Role of the Business Advisory BoardRoberta Reichgelt will review the role and responsibilities of the Business Advisory Board to the Board.b.Salt Lake City Department of Economic DevelopmentRoberta Reichgelt will provide an overview of The Department of Economic Development roles and organization.
4.Business Items
a.Introduction of local business owner, Rita Magalde, Sheer Ambrosia5 minutes
Rita Magalde will introduce herself and Sheer Ambrosia to the Board.
b.Salt Lake City 2023 Event Permits Summary15 minutes
Ryen Schlegel will present an overview of Events Permits in 2023 to the Board.
c.Building Services and Economic Development Liaison 15 minutes
Jim McCormack will present the role of the ombudsman and challenges faced by small business owners in thepermitting process to the Board.
d.SLC Community Grant Program - December 2023 Awardees 0 minutes
Todd Anderson provided a list in the packet `of the Community Grant Program phase 2 recipients to the Board.
5.City Council Announcements5 minutes
a.Landscaping and buffers text amendment.
b.Proposed zoning updates for daycare facilities.
c.2024 Utah State Legislative Session.
6.BAB Member Announcements
a.Reminder of the importance of BAB member announcements.5 minutes
Board Chair Andy Robertson will remind the Board of the importance of BAB member announcements and encourage Board members to submit any announcements for the agenda.
b.Introduction and welcome of new Board members. 10 minutes
Board Chair Andy Robertson will introduce new Board members Sheridan Mordue, District 5, and Barri Allaire,District 6.
c.Recognition of former Chair Jeff Carleton. 5 minutes
Board Chair Andy Robertson will recognize former Chair Jeff Carleton on behalf of the Board and the City for his timeand efforts as Board Chair.
Adjournment
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this Business Advisory Board. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. This is an accessible facility. For questions, requests, or additional information, please contact the Department of Economic Development at 801-535-7200
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
This is an accessible facility. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 535-7941, or relay service 711.