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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 only exception specified was for a special event like the food truck festival. He stated that the intent today was to solicit feedback as this will go through the Planning Commission and City Council. He referenced the comments of Member MacLennan and asked if he would suggest limiting the licenses to a certain number per year, noting that some communities only issue a certain number of licenses per year. He stated that can be tricky for businesses that want to bring in a food truck if the licenses are already procured. He noted that feedback will be solicited from businesses and residents over the next year if this is enacted and they can continue to monitor. Member MacLennan stated that he does not have a problem with a business bringing in a food truck for its employees. He stated that he would have an issue with a food 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 could be located in a certain spot. He stated that he does like the health and safety requirements. Member Johnson stated that this is pretty limited to the summer months as most food trucks are not roaming communities in the winter. He did not believe many people would frequent a truck in the winter. 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 that there are food trucks that run year-round, but in more walking orientated metro areas such as Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Economic Development 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