Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 09/08/2022

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Chapter 26 Article XIX - Mobile Food Units Sec. 26-870 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (A) Purpose. This chapter is enacted to establish standards for the regulation of mobile food units to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the city. (B) Objectives. The general objectives of this chapter are as follows: (1) To ensure standards for the proper placement and operation of mobile food units. (2) To meet consumer expectations of the safety of mobile food units. (3) To ensure the temporary nature of this type of business. (C) Scope. This chapter is applicable to all mobile food units where food, meals, snacks, beverages, or ingredients thereof are stored, prepared, or sold for consumption on or off the premises. Sec. 26-871 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. CITY. The City of Ramsey and its designated employees or person-in-charges. MOBILE FOOD UNIT. A self-contained food service operation, located in a readily movable motorized wheeled or towed vehicle, used to store, prepare, display or serve food intended for individual portion service that is readily movable without disassembling, or as defined in M.S. § 157.15, Subd. 9. Sec. 26-872 LICENSE ADMINISTRATION. (A) License required. It is unlawful to operate a mobile food unit within the city or engage in any enterprises described herein, unless a license has been obtained. Each license must be obtained in accordance with the requirements of the city code. (B) General licensing. The application for such licenses must be made on forms furnished by the city and must describe the general nature of the business, the permanent business location, commissary kitchen, and any other information deemed necessary by the city. (C) License expiration. Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter commence and expire on the dates indicated on the license certificate. All mobile food unit licenses will be issued for the applicable license year. (D) Transfer and display of license. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this chapter is entitled to receive a license. A license is not transferable as to person. A valid license must be located on the mobile food unit and posted so that it is clearly visible to the public. (E) Anoka County Health or Minnesota Department of Agriculture License Required. As part of the City license application, evidence of an active heath license issued by Anoka County or Minnesota Department of Agriculture is required for each mobile food unit. Expiration or revocation of these licenses will automatically void the City license. (F) Background Checks - Every application shall bear the written report and recommendation of the chief of police. The police chief or his designee shall immediately institute an investigation of the applicant including, but not limited to, a criminal history and wanted persons check with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, for the protection of the public good.