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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION – MAY 24, 2021 4 Councilmember McClung stated he was fine with this but would like to better clarify the language referring to resident. City Attorney Jamnik stated that the Council can clarify that the resident is the owner of the property where the truck is located and their guests. Councilmember McClung stated the purpose of an amendment is to not have a resident say that anyone they invite is a “guest” as it becomes a community event rather than a private catered event. City Attorney Jamnik noted that a fairly broad net can be cast if the City were to try to classify events and thus enforcement becomes difficult. He stated that rather the City could regulate the events as far as the number of events allowed at a property. Councilmember Holmes also questioned the word “resident” and agreed that it is ambiguous. She recommended that the permit indicate the type of event and thus not be a general invitation. She said she would prefer to use the word guests as resident is too vague. City Attorney Jamnik reiterated that limiting the number of events is being proposed just for residential properties and not commercial establishments. Councilmember Scott asked for clarification about temporary versus annual licenses and the duration of such. City Administrator Perrault stated that the maximum of no more than 21 days applies to non- residential properties of which can operate up to 21 days at the same location, but the food truck can operate in other locations in the city throughout the year. He reiterated the 21 days for an annual license refers to operation at one, single commercial location. City Attorney Jamnik concurred with the definition of the annual license as it pertains to commercial properties and reiterated the difference between a temporary and annual license. He said that under the proposed amendment, a residential property would be limited to two events at a single residence. Councilmember Holmes said yes, the food truck can operate at several residential properties as long as it is not at the same residential property more than twice. The City Council resumed discussion regarding locations and the reference to “residents” instead of “guests”. City Attorney Jamnik said his preference would be to elaborate that residents means owners or residents of the subject property and not a broader resident of the community or neighborhood. He suggested adding language to indicate that “resident” is referring to the resident of the property, the owners, the tenants or other occupants. Councilmember McClung suggested saying “sales or service may only be made to residents of the property requesting the permit and guests at the catered event”.