Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 10/13/2022

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trucks,they could make an amendment to address that. He stated that food trucks also offer service for weddings, graduations, and other celebrations. Member Johnson agreed noting that she does not see many food trucks in the area in general. She stated that they could also ask food truck vendors what their thoughts would be on opening a brick- and-mortar location. Member Stewart asked if the Anoka regulation only applies to the business district area or whether the food trucks are not allowed for residential events. Economic Development Manager Sullivan was unsure if there were residential restrictions. He noted that in the review there was no license option and the y exception specified was for a special event like the food truck festival. He stated that the itVt today w to solicit feedback as this will go through the Planning Commission and City ci . He re], , d the comments of Member MacLennan and asked if he would suggest 1' ing e licenses to ain number per year, noting that some communities only issue a c in num r of licenses p r. e stated that can be tricky for businesses that want to a food ck if the lice are already procured. He noted that feedback will be solicited fr u ' s and reside over the next year if this is enacted and they can continue to monitor. Member MacLennan stated that he does nol have a problem th a bu iness bringing in a food truck for its employees. He stated that he would have an issue withood truck coming to The COR each day and parking in the same spot which could deter a restaurant from coming to Ramsey. He stated that perhaps there is a limitation on where the truck and be located or how many times within a period the truck ocated in a certain spot. He stated that he does like the health and safety requiremen 04%� Member Johnson stated at this is pretty limited t e summer months as most food trucks are not roaming co unities in the winter. He did no believe many people would frequent a truck in the wint Member MacLennan stated that there is a food truck located at Do All Printing year round. It was noted that food truck only serves food on a seasonal basis. Member Stewart commented at there are food trucks that run year-round, but in more walking orientated metro areas sucA s Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Economic Developm4nt Manager Sullivan commented that sometimes locations become unavailable. He noted that Do All Printing is part of the property that will likely be acquired for the Highway 10 project. He noted that the food truck business is working to potentially relocate to a brick and mortar space in Sunfish Lake Commons. He stated that method of operation that has gone on for the past many years, would not be allowed under the draft ordinance. Economic Development Authority/September 8, 2022 Page 7 of 9