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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 />