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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 would be the potential for more <br /> enforcement if a truck is operating for a longer period of time. <br /> Member Riley asked if the fee has been analyzed to ensure it is a cost driven fee. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that staff did compare the costs from many <br /> other communities and that it was in the middle. <br /> Member Wiyninger stated that he is generally in favor of the draft ordinance as it provides <br /> businesses with the ability to have an easier path to have a food truck. He commented that often <br /> restaurant entrepreneurs begin with a food truck and as they have success, they take the step to <br /> open a restaurant. He asked if the fee could be discounted for businesses that are headquartered <br /> in Ramsey. He stated that would show the City supporting its local businesses. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked for clarification on whether the intent would be <br /> to have a discount for restaurants that have a brick-and-mortar location and food truck or for <br /> residents of Ramsey that own a food truck. <br /> Member Wiyninger replied that the policy refers to the home base and therefore he would intend <br /> to apply that for businesses that choose to have their headquarters/home base in Ramsey. <br /> Chairperson Olson stated that he has a neighbor that has a food truck and would agree that it would <br /> be appropriate to offer a discount for those food truck businesses that are based in Ramsey. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that a license for one year is $250. He noted that <br /> a brick-and-mortar restaurant has taken the step to invest in that business to have a sit-down <br /> location and is paying taxes at that location,therefore he would be more likely to support a discount <br /> for that license compared to a home-based business. <br /> Member MacLennan stated that the one-year license is very cheap and did not believe it needed to <br /> be discounted. He stated 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. <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 <br /> Economic Development Authority/September 8, 2022 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />