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<br />portions of food. She asked if someone served family style food if it would still be considered a <br />mobile food unit. <br /> <br />City Attorney Knaak said this is still individual portions so yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked if there are any buffer zones between entrances of similar type <br />businesses in Ramsey. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen said there are some State provisions on liquor stores in relationship to <br />schools but there are no local ordinances. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell said it seems like the City is inserting themselves between a property <br />owner renting space to restaurants and them being foolish in business by irritating their renters by <br />bringing in a food truck of a similar restaurant in the brick and mortar. She said she cannot support <br />this as it protects one business over another. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked if Councilmember Howell had suggested changes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell would like to see the 100 feet removed since it is not done anywhere else. <br />She would also like the signage and flags to be able to stay. Lastly, she would like to revisit <br />allowing these trucks on Class 5. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen said the wording could be adjusted to reference the approved designated <br />parking area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell also would like to revisit having the trucks on the property when the <br />businesses are closed, as long as it is not a safety hazard, as well as revisiting the recycling <br />container. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen shared he found the provision and it says the owner/operator must <br />provide trash/recycling for customers and it could be changed to say trash and/or recycling. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht said that the property owner would need to be aware that they would have <br />to replant or fix the grass if the trucks cause any damages. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff shared that the Minnesota Department of Health does regulate food <br />facilities saying that both trashing and recycling are needed. As for signage, he said nothing would <br />be in the way of the food truck owners applying for a temporary sign permit just like a regular <br />City Council / October 25, 2022 <br />Page 10 of 14 <br /> <br /> <br />