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St. James council approves first reading to bar mobile food trucks from downtown parking lot
Summary
Council approved first reading of Ordinance No. 035 (Fourth Series) to amend St. James city code chapter 114.08F, keeping the 2026 mobile food-unit fee at $100 and prohibiting mobile food trucks from parking in the downtown lot to protect resident and brick‑and‑mortar business parking.
The St. James City Council on Feb. 4 approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 035 (Fourth Series), an amendment to chapter 114.08F of the city code that would keep the mobile food-unit fee at $100 for 2026 and prohibit mobile food trucks from parking in the downtown parking lot.
Council staff said the change responds to council discussion at the previous meeting and aims to ensure downtown parking remains available for residents and local brick‑and‑mortar businesses. Councilor Kathleen Hannah noted downtown businesses appreciate the protection from direct competition with mobile food vendors and emphasized the importance of small businesses and local taxpayers.
The ordinance requires a second reading at the next council meeting, followed by a resolution for final approval and publication in the city paper before it becomes effective.
