HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1997CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 24, 1997
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Jordan, Mollenhoff, Collier, Getty, Anders, Krizek, Murphy, Mayor
Rooff.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier to approve the agenda as proposed. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Getty requested discussion of the ordinances and policies addressing street vendors in the
downtown area. Getty has received several calls about vendors selling products out of
trailers or push carts. The Clerk's Office also dealt with problems during the summer of
1996 when vendors were using city parking stalls to sell goods from. Currently the only
regulations for vendors are health department or zoning regulations.
Krizek suggested establishing a licensing requirement so that vendors could be tracked
and regulated. She suggested a license fee of $100.00 be considered.
Anders questioned whether this council should even address the issue. It would affect
every kind of vendor, from sweet corn and vegetable stands to ribs or hot dog vendors.
Anders suggested that vendors just be asked to move off of public right of way onto
private property without establishing an ordinance to control it.
Collier asked who would regulate use if an ordinance was established. The Clerk's
office, Attorney or Police Department would be enforcing agencies.
Anders requested that staff just document any complaints received to evaluate the
magnitude of the problem. Discussion was also heard about evaluating ordinances from
other cities or establishing a policy instead of ordinance to address the issue.
With no further discussion, it was moved by Collier, seconded by Getty to adjourn the
meeting at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk