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arose to create a separate ordinance was pursued. He confirmed that staff has reviewed the
<br />ordinances of many other communities as well as information from the League of Minnesota
<br />Cities.
<br />Member Riley stated that he likes that this has requirements without being overly burdensome. He
<br />referenced the fees and asked if the City would incur most cost for an annual license rather than a
<br />90-day license.
<br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that there woul be the potential for more
<br />enforcement if a truck is operating for a longer period of time.
<br />Member Rileysked if the fee has been analyzed to ensure it ig �IIII'I!I'IIIIIIIIIII ven fee.
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<br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed the l��ff'did comp' i°I � e costs from many
<br />other communities and that it was in the middle.
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<br />Member Wiyninger stated that he is generally��", ^° th; II�II it
<br />businesses w t to ease to a ,,,,, il,,fol l nfok e co ted that often
<br />restaurant entrepreneurs begin with a food truck and as 'l lul, hllthave success, they take the step to
<br />open a restaurant. He asked if the fee c' pl lid be discounted �' �I��, ,businesses that are headquartered
<br />in Ramsey.He stated that would show th""��;��j
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<br />Economi'' °OIiI ivelopment M m . er Sul I''an stated that a license for one year is $250. He noted that
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<br />a brick-an!ai� ar restaura i�lllas taken the step to invest in that business to have a sit-down
<br />location and is�0'I!'
<br />,, °��ag taxes at I I'at location, therefore he would be more likely to support a discount
<br />for that license cd�l;ol axed to uu ome-based business.
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<br />Member MacLennan s , 'd that the one-year license is very cheap and did not believe it needed to
<br />be discounted. He sta'ed that if a truck is doing well, not everyone would spend the extra money
<br />to open a brick -and -mortar location and could instead buy another truck or two. He stated that if
<br />the intent is to attract restaurant in The COR, perhaps food trucks should not be allowed in that
<br />area.
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<br />Chairperson Olson commented that he did not think there is a huge risk in adopting this ordinance
<br />and believed it adds nice definition. He stated that if the city were to become overrun with food
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