4/13/2022 - Meeting Minutes MINUTES FOR THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, April 131h, 2022
8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
I, Darin Piccoli, Chair of the Business Advisory Board(BAB), hereby determine that conducting the
Business Advisory Board meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety of
those who may be present.
1. Roll Call
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were present:
Darin Piccoli, Chair Sue Rice
Jeff Carleton, Vice-Chair Scott Lyttle
Karen Gunn Alfonso Brito
Abudujannah Soud Andy Robertson
The following members of the Business Advisory Board were absent:
None.
Also Present:
Veronica Cavanagh, Department of Economic Development; Lorena Riffo Jenson, Department of Economic
Development; Roberta Reichgelt, Department of Economic Development; Will Wright, Department of
Economic Development; Cathie Rigby, Department of Economic Development; Peter Makowski,
Department of Economic Development; Lindsey Day, Department of Economic Development; Katie
Matheson, Department of Economic Development; Andie Feldman, Department of Economic Development;
Todd Andersen, Department of Economic Development; Allison Rowland, Salt Lake City Council Office;
Andrew Johnston, Department of Homeless Policy and Outreach; Pook Carson, Taylor Knuth, Arts Council;
Renato Olmedo Gonzalez, Arts Council; Christian Lenhart, Dan Dugan, Salt Lake City Council Member.
2. Briefings by the Staff
A. Report from the Business Development Director
• Ms. Reichgelt provided an update on the City's ARPA funds for small business. Ms. Reichgelt stated
that the Mayor introduced a community grants initiative a few months ago for ARPA funded programs
which is currently under review with City Council. She explained that there has been discussion on
allocating the 4 million
- 2 million would go to nonprofits which would be administered by Community and
- 2 million would be allocated to small businesses which would be administered by Economic
Development.
Ms. Reichgelt introduced Brittney Hemingway as the new Project Coordinator for the Business
Development team.
• Ms. Reichgelt announced that the National Small Business Week will take place the first week of May.
The Economic Development staff are creating a video series with the Mayor to showcase what Business
Development does within the small business community. Economic Development will also hold a Small
Business Appreciation event at Art Barn on May 4cn
B. Report from Director of Homeless Policy & Outreach
Mr. Johnston provided an update on the legislative session as it pertains to funding and requests regarding
homeless mitigation. He highlighted information and answered questions concerning bed shortages, the
legislation of temporary facilities, Mayor's moratorium, and zoning text amendments.
C. Announcement on Living Traditions Festival
Mr. Knuth provided an update on Living Traditions Festival and information on sponsorship opportunities.
He said the Living Traditions Festival is one of the few remaining festivals in Sat Lake City that is still free
admission, which is made possible through sponsorship and volunteering. The festival will take place May
20—22 with 80 performers spread across three stages and will also have 20 different ethnic food vendors
and a craft market.
Mr. Knuth explained that a dozen sponsors have signed on to support the festival. He said if any BAB
members are interested in sponsorship to please reach out to him. Mr. Knuth states that if any BAB
members are interesting to volunteer to please reach out.
3. Approval of the minutes
Ms. Rice made a motion to approve the minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting. Mr. Carleton seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed unanimously.
4. Business
A. Rio Grande Plan
Mr. Lenhart presented on the Rio Grande Plan, a redevelopment proposal based on the restoration of rail
service to the Rio Grande Depot and discussed why this would be good for business for Salt Lake City
Ms. Gunn asked how Mr. Lenhart envisions the development around the Rio Grande. Mr. Lenhart said it
will have a bit of everything from mixed-use, housing, and commercial. However, it will all depend on
what coalition of partners comes together to make the plan happen.
Ms. Rice asked if the construction would disrupt downtown business. Mr. Lenhart said there will be a
substantial disruption for people along 500 West but there are many good civil engineering practices if a
person goes block by block closing streets.
Ms. Rice asked how this development has coordinated with the University of Utah. Mr. Lenhart said
there have been discussions and there could be a potential outcome. The University of Utah is looking
how their needs may fit into this plan.
Chairperson Piccoli asked what the next steps are and how can the BAB help. Mr. Lenhart responded that
just getting the word out there would be helpful. Also, writing to your Legislators can also help.
Ms. Reichgelt asked what the timeline is for this project and how would he want this to go. Mr. Lenhart said
this project could be a ten-year project. He hopes to have something started by the time the Olympics will be
here.
B. Arts Council Public Art Program
Mr. Olmedo Gonzalez provided a presentation on the Salt Lake City's Public Art Program and its past,
current, and future public art projects.
Ms. Gunn asked how the program engages with the public, and whether they are residents or businesses and
what you would like to do as you commission artists. Mr. Olmedo Gonzalez said each project is unique and
there is no blueprint on how public art can be done. Most of the time they engage with the local community
council or business districts. They do not hold elections on which art should be commissioned as it could
turn into a popularity contest.
C. Updates to Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF)Program
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
5. City Council Announcements
None.
6. BAB Member Announcements
None.
7. Adiournment
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned.
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Darin Piccoli, Chairperson
This document and the recording constitute the official minutes of the Economic Development Business Advisory
Board meeting held April 13',2022.
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