May 25, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Mobile Food Units (Food Trucks) Ordinance Amendment

Modification of permitted operating hours for mobile food units near residential zones

Review of mobile food unit performance and complaint history

City planning commission membership and appointments

Votes (1)

Recommend approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the City Code to modify permitted hours for mobile food units.

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Goltzman · Seconded by Not explicitly named

Notable Quotes (3)

There were 16 new mobile food units in Bloomington and that there were no complaints from residents or brick and mortar restaurants.
— Rick Bill

Food TrucksProviding background on the impact of existing food truck regulations.

This would be very beneficial for our business and also for future food truck owners that want to come to Bloomington and give it a try.
— Granville Heimer

Ordinance AmendmentAdvocating for the change in operating hours.

I think that night-time activation is only a good thing for our neighborhoods. Eyes on the street, people out and about.
— Commissioner Goltzman

Urban PlanningSupporting the extension of hours for food trucks.

People (9)

RohmanChairman

Presiding officer of the Bloomington Planning Commission.

Rick BillPlanner

Presented the case for amending mobile food unit ordinances.

MarkerPlanning Manager

Provides administrative and technical guidance to the commission.

AbdiCommissioner

Asked clarifying questions regarding truck locations and restaurant distances.

GoltzmanCommissioner

Suggested earlier operating hours and moved the ordinance approval.

CookCommissioner

Raised concerns about Bloomington Central Station zoning impact.

McgovernCommissioner

Suggested a mobile app for tracking food truck locations.

Granville HeimerBusiness Partner

Owner of 'Scrambled Egg' food trailer; requested ordinance flexibility.

Nick PetersonBusiness Partner

Business partner of Granville Heimer.

Places Mentioned

Old Shakopee RoadPenn Avenue (County Road 32)Penn Place ApartmentsNicolette West 98th StreetBloomington Central Station5th Street and LyndaleAmerican Boulevard7700 West Old Shakopee Road

Events & Meetings (5)

May 25th 2023 - Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
June 5th 2023 - Scheduled City Council Meeting
June 8th 2023 - Upcoming Commission Meeting
June 22nd 2023 - Upcoming Commission Meeting
July 13th 2023 - Upcoming Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2023-56

Amend Chapter 1 of City Code to modify permitted hours of mobile food units near residentially zoned/used locations.

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