HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/2027 - Meeting AgendaREGULAR MEETING OF THE
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
May 13, 2026
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.
Agenda
Business Advisory Board Members
District 1: Alfonso Brito, Santo Taco
Mazhar Kathi, The Catalyst
District 2: Brittany Dew, Sugar Space
Isaac Atencio, Vice-Chair
Salt Lake Barber Co.,
Culture Coffee
District 3: Jeff Carleton, Mountain West Cider
District 4: Pook Carson, Patrick 402 Partners
Abudujannah Soud, Kafe Mamai
Kandi Tessen, Eats Bakery
District 5: Sheridan Mordue, Chair, Hip & Humble
District 6: Vacant
District 7: Scott Lyttle, Tea Zaanti
Jocelyn Kearl, Third Sun Productions
Non-Voting: Kristen Lavelett, Downtown Alliance
Non-Voting: Bryce Wurtsbaugh, Suazo Business Center
Non-Voting: Andy Robertson, BioHive
Non-Voting: Kim Stowe, Visit Salt Lake
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the minutes
a. Review and Approval of April 8, 2026, BAB Minutes
BAB members will review April 8, 2026, meeting minutes and consider for approval.
3. Briefing by SLCPD 5 minutes
The Salt Lake City Police Department will provide an update to the Board.
4. Briefings by the Staff 5 minutes
a. Report from the Department of Economic Development.
Economic Development staff will provide updates on the work of the Department
of Economic Development to the Board.
5. Business Items
a. Mayor’s FY27 Recommended Budget 20 minutes
Ben Luedtke, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Mayor’s
FY27 Recommended Budget to the Board.
b. Neighborhood Business Improvement Program (NBIP, aka Façade Grant) 5 minutes
Shyann Hugoe, Community Development Grant Specialist, will provide a brief
overview of the Neighborhood Business Improvement Program grant to the Board.
c. Public Lands Fleet Block Open Space 15 minutes
Makaylah Maponga, Public Lands Planner, will present plans for the Public Lands
portion of the Fleet Block to the Board.
6. City Council Announcements – Austin Kimmel 10 minutes
a. FY27 City Budget Season Kicks Off
b. Dolores Huerta Boulevard
7. BAB Member Announcements 15 minutes
a. BioHive & BioHive Live Update, Mr. Robertson
b. Sheridan Mordue builds a connected retail experience with Hip & Humble
c. BAB Member Announcements
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.