The Gardner City Council approved conditional‑use permits for two semi‑permanent food truck operations in downtown Gardner, allowing TAD's Shaved Ice at 314 East Main Street and Tokyo Hibachi at 435 East Main Street to continue operating under a five‑year conditional use framework with conditions set by Planning Commission and staff.

Planning staff explained the city's updated regulations distinguish truly temporary food trucks from semi‑permanent units that connect to utilities or remain on a site when not operating; semi‑permanent operations require conditional use permits and a revised site plan to ensure compliance with distance and driveway rules. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of both applications with 13 standard conditions, including requirements to submit a revised site plan if seating is added and to meet distance and access rules. For Tokyo Hibachi, the council added or accepted a condition specifically addressing the disposal of fats, oils and grease.

Council discussion was brief. Staff reported no complaints on file for either operator. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2,843 for TAD’s Shaved Ice and Ordinance No. 2,844 for Tokyo Hibachi, each approving the corresponding conditional‑use permit as recommended by the Planning Commission.

Ending: both conditional‑use permits were approved with conditions; staff said it will monitor site plans and enforce code requirements if operators add seating or other site changes.