Del City council opens discussion to align mobile‑food rules with state law; $25 registration proposed

The Del City Council opened public discussion on an ordinance aimed at aligning local rules with the state's Food Truck Freedom Act. Andrew (city staff presenting the item) told the council the change would "make us in line with the state's Food Truck Freedom Act," and that state licensing and inspection would be primary. "No city permits," he said when asked whether the city would require a separate permit for trucks on private property with property‑owner permission.

Under the proposal, mobile vendors would need to display state stickers showing valid licensure; the fire marshal would verify that sticker when vendors operate in the city. As part of administrative tracking, staff proposed a nonrefundable annual registration fee of $25 so the city could maintain a contact list and allow the fire marshal to quickly verify vendors. Council members raised concerns that additional burdens could deter trucks from coming to Del City and discussed whether the council should adopt a Del City sticker or other local tracking in addition to the state system.

Staff noted that enforcement would be limited by state preemption — on private property the city's authority is constrained — but that violations could result in a $500 offense under the proposed ordinance. The council asked staff to research what fees other municipalities charge and to return with comparative information. The council closed the public discussion and will bring the ordinance back on a future agenda to consider initiation and formal adoption.