Hooper — The Hooper City Council on Dec. 5 approved a commercial business license for Chris Jorgensen, who operates the Fry Guy food truck and asked for permission to operate year-round.

Jorgensen told the council he has held environmental health and fire permits for years and that the truck’s core menu is fresh-cut fries and burgers. “We’ve been in this space for 15 years,” he said, explaining that moving to an annual license would allow him to operate beyond seasonal special events.

Council members asked about sales tax and permitting practice for mobile food vendors; staff responded that sales tax is remitted to the state and allocation to local jurisdictions is handled through the state tax commission processes.

Council Member Hill moved to approve the commercial business license; Council Member Maragoni seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Why it matters: Granting an annual business license allows a local, long-running vendor to operate year-round and clarifies permitting obligations for a mobile food operation that has previously operated primarily at seasonal events.

What’s next: The license was approved; staff will ensure the business record includes current environmental health and fire permits.