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