HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2025 - Meeting AgendaREGULAR MEETING OF THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
May 14, 2025
451 S State Street, Room 335
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 335, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
Agenda
Business Advisory Board Members
District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco
District 2: Brittany Dew, Sugar Space
Isaac Atencio, Salt Lake Barber Co.,
Culture Coffee
District 3: Jeff Carleton, Mountain West Cider
Andy Robertson, BioHive
District 4: Pook Carson, Patrick 402 Partners
Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai
District 5: Sheridan Mordue, Vice Chair, Hip
& Humble
District 6: Barri Allaire, Found N Kept
District 7: Scott Lyttle, Chair, Tea Zaanti
Jocelyn Kearl, Third Sun Productions
Ex-Officio: Kristen Lavelett, Downtown Alliance
Ex-Officio: Bryce Wurtsbaugh, Suazo Business Center
Ex-Officio: Anne Olsen, Young Professionals of
Salt Lake City
Ex-Officio: Alyn Toalepai, Utah Pacific Island
Chamber of Commerce
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the minutes
a. Review and Approval of March 12, 2025, BAB Minutes
BAB members will review the April 9th, 2025, meeting minutes and consider for approval.
3. Briefings by the Staff 5 minutes
a. Report from the Deputy Director.
Mr. Makowski will provide updates on the work of the Department of Economic Development to the
Board.
4. Business Items
a. Public Utilities Water Rate Changes Update 30 minutes
Laura Briefer, Director of Public Utilities, will provide an update on water rate changes
to the Board.
b. Open Streets 2025 Overview 30 minutes
Peter Makowski, Deputy Director of Business Development, will provide an overview of
Open Streets in 2025 to the Board.
c. Keep it Real waterwise without compromise campaign 0 minutes
Landscape requirements for residents and businesses and recommendations at:
www.slc.gov/artificialturf.
5. City Council Announcements – Austin Kimmel 15 minutes
a. City Budget Season Kickoff
The Salt Lake City Council received Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26
(FY26) budget on Tuesday. Unsure about some of the terms used? Find simple explanations in our
Budget Glossary .
b. Budget Feedback and Participation.
This year, Salt Lakers can share their feedback with Council members during two budget public
hearings—May 20 and June 3—or via a quick survey. The Council also accepts public comments 24/7 via
email (Council.Comments@slc.gov), voice message (801-535-7654) or online form submission.
c. Updates to SLC Flag Standards
The Council approved three new city flag designs proposed by the Mayor. Each flag contains a sego lily,
an element on the current Salt Lake City flag, that represents the resilience, acceptance and belonging that
exemplify the city and its residents. The flags will be displayed at City Hall on Wednesday for
educational, cultural or historical observances.
d. Economic Forecast
On Tuesday, May 13, the Council will receive an Economic Forecast Presentation from Natalie Gochnour
of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Overview of the Budget Process
6. BAB Member Announcements 5 minutes
a. Acknowledgement of the City Flags and creative thinking of the Administration.
b. BAB participation on the City Safety Plan
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.