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City Council Minutes July 1, 2024 --------- Page 4 of 8 parking stalls. Councilmember Wagner stated it would be detrimental to downtown businesses to allow food trucks on Main Street. Mayor Dietz noted safety issues as well. Councilmember Westgaard further noted the parking stalls would include the private lots as well. Ms. Allard noted, as the ordinance is currently drafted, food trucks can only park on King Avenue and on private property and language could be added to the ordinance allowing them in other areas of downtown during city events. The Council concurred on allowing trucks in other parts of downtown for city events. The Council also wanted language stating no food trucks are allowed on Main Street and Jackson Avenue unless it is closed down for a city event. The Council asked staff to arrange for a couple of food trucks for the next concert night. The Council summarized the ordinance amendment as follows: a. No food trucks are allowed on Main Street or Jackson Avenue in the downtown district. (except when the street is closed for city events). b. Food trucks can only be parked on King Avenue. c. Food trucks can be on private property. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to adopt Ordinance 24-16. Motion Carried 5-0. 8.4 Discuss Independence Day Fireworks Mayor Dietz noted there is a likelihood of rain on Independence Day, and he questioned the process for determining whether the fireworks should be canceled and community notification. Mr. Stremcha explained delivery is expected on Thursday, July 4 at 1:00 p.m. If we cancel the delivery on Wednesday, the extra costs for rescheduling the event would be minimal. If the delivery is accepted and the fireworks are canceled on July 4 due to the weather, the backup date would be Friday, July 5, and this date also looks likely to have rain. He stated if the delivery is accepted there will be extra costs for a 24-hour watch by the police department to ensure no tampering or theft, which would be very expensive. If both dates are canceled, the police watch will be required until the vendor can pick up the fireworks on Saturday. He stated another option, based on the weather, is to cancel the order and have the fireworks delivered at another date, which would be a minimal extra expense. Councilmember Beyer asked about the additional costs if delivery is accepted and a police watch is required. Mr. Stremcha stated it could be an additional $10,000-12,000. Mayor Dietz suggested the Elk RiverFest event be the backup date if the fireworks need to be canceled. 9. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES