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Council adopts citywide mobile food license after split vote; staff, sheriff outline enforcement role
Summary
The Otsego City Council adopted an amendment to the city code to license and regulate mobile food units citywide, including a required annual city license and fire inspection; the measure passed 4–1 amid debate over enforcement and the need for local licensing.
After extended discussion, the council voted 4–1 to amend the city code to regulate mobile food units and require an annual city license and fire inspection. The ordinance revision removes a prior street‑specific limitation and allows mobile food units on public streets in accordance with criteria and staff review.
Council Member Ryan opposed the change on philosophical grounds and said he preferred repealing the city license because food trucks are already regulated by state health authorities: “The food trucks that we often see now would not be in compliance with our current ordinance. So my…
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