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I love the idea as long as they aren't allowed to come park right in front of another restaurant. Otherwise, bring them on. <br /> I've never understood the fear of them and why so many cities have such stringent anti-food truck regulations. <br /> Why wouldn't we went to be part of such a great way to bring culinary treats to the city?There isn't enough diversity at the moment so I <br /> would welcome the chance to see food trucks! <br /> Good idea, but I doubt it will fly. The heads of the Power's that Be in Elk River exploded when that person was selling veggies by the <br /> Dairy Queen. <br /> Variety is nice but just think about all the empty buildings you will have downtown for stores other than restaurants <br /> If anything the placement of where the food trucks can be located could actually bolster the success of shops in their vicinity by drawing <br /> traffic to the area that normally is unnoticed underutilized etc. <br /> I'm ok with it as long as it's regulated <br /> Wow that would be wonderful. I know many employees from our work would go there. <br /> Yes would be great.Just don't make the permit for the food truck so high that no one will come. <br /> I don't think it's a fear necessarily. I think some of it has to do with respecting the businesses that contribute to the tax base and <br /> community as brick-and-mortar businesses. The small restaurants that pay huge SAC &WAC fees,property taxes,provide jobs, <br /> fundraisers for local groups, and places for local folks to congregate and socialize. I love the concept of food trucks. I have <br /> purchased more than my share of grub through the side of a cube van. I'm not against them,however I do completely understand <br /> why people oppose them. What does it say to a Chow Grill that just invested millions that someone can go park in the business <br /> park where their lunch crowd comes from without investing a dime in our community?What does it say to a McCoy's Irish Pub <br /> that's faithfully ground it out through good times and bad in our Downtown while still being active in the community,that we are <br /> willing to let someone pull up in front of Downtown concerts and serve burgers to our citizens before driving back to the Metro? <br /> Again, I don't think anyone is afraid, or dislikes the concept,however it truly adds little to our economy,while hurting the business <br /> we all expect to be there tomorrow. Not to mention the waitstaff that make their living through those restaurants are our friends <br /> and neighbors. I think they should be allowed on private property/lots, or on public property during a permitted special event.I <br /> love food trucks. I just love and value my local business owners and their employees more. <br />