Let people decide who they want to support and buy food from. Don't regulate choice.
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Laura Beth Wayne
11 years ago
Let people decide who they want to support and buy food from. Don't regulate choice.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Protection of local favourites and traditions is valuable, however this may be better achieved by restricting national chains as opposed to other local food trucks. While it may be easier to restrict food trucks than it is to restrict national chains, the point of community change is to put in the work to achieve our long-term goals, and not to cut corners with "easier" solutions in the short term that will actually make things more difficult in the future.
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Nicholas P.
11 years ago
Protection of local favourites and traditions is valuable, however this may be better achieved by restricting national chains as opposed to other local food trucks. While it may be easier to restrict food trucks than it is to restrict national chains, the point of community change is to put in the work to achieve our long-term goals, and not to cut corners with "easier" solutions in the short term that will actually make things more difficult in the future.
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11 years ago
Paul,
Great question! We specifically left the language written here vague to streamline the comment. One of the city's main objections to food trucks is that they would detract from the landscape of downtown. By signing this petition, you and others show that the citizens seek to add food trucks to our diverse downtown culture and landscape.
There a quite a few issues with the proposed ordinance. Some of which we are willing to accept, such as the requirement for food trucks to maintain recycling bins while other establishments are not required to do so, for example. Some place undue restraints on our business and industry.
Our specific issues are:
The extension of the 50ft rule from "brick & mortar" restaurants. The current ordinance states that a 50ft distance must be maintained from the front door of an establishment selling the same food or drink during it's operating hours. The new ordinance changes this requirement to 50ft from the edge of the building facade or patio of ANY food establishment regardless of what is served or it's hours. (A note that in recent years many courts have found proximity laws in any distance to be unconstitutional)
The limit placed on the number of food trucks allowed on Kirkwood and the Courthouse Square. We believe that when taken in accordance with the proximity law, this is unnecessary. The number of available spots within a preferred space is already limited and the market will dictate the number of food trucks that can operate at any one time.
The 60 decibel limit for generators (60 decibels is the equivalent to a hair dryer, while the industry standard is 70-90)
The inability to leave our trucks unattended in an attempt to prevent us from parking in one of the few approved spaces in advance of our planned service time (even though we pay the meters accordingly). The City maintains that when not in operation, we have no right to a parking space. We maintain that we have just as much right as any other vehic
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Anonymous
11 years ago
save the food trucks--they're local businesses!
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maddy kundel
11 years ago
save the food trucks--they're local businesses!
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Adam Nuwer
11 years ago
Let's keep what little freedom we have left. Also yay "Gimme some Mo" and Naughty Dog.
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Adam Nuwer
11 years ago
Let's keep what little freedom we have left. Also yay "Gimme some Mo" and Naughty Dog.
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Alexander Mann
11 years ago
If the City Council really wants to protect local brick-and-mortar restaurants, they should consider restrictions on national fast food chains before targeting local food trucks.
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Alexander Mann
11 years ago
If the City Council really wants to protect local brick-and-mortar restaurants, they should consider restrictions on national fast food chains before targeting local food trucks.
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Megan Needham
11 years ago
Food trucks are some of the best food out there. I personally love Bea's Soda Bar, Great White Smoke, and The Big Cheeze. I with Bloomington had more food trucks. It's something we miss about the other towns we've lived in. Please listen to the residents of Bloomington and allow more food trucks.
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Megan Needham
11 years ago
Food trucks are some of the best food out there. I personally love Bea's Soda Bar, Great White Smoke, and The Big Cheeze. I with Bloomington had more food trucks. It's something we miss about the other towns we've lived in. Please listen to the residents of Bloomington and allow more food trucks.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Indiana University is the state's number one employer. The state's economy depends on the students the university is able to recruit. Take a look at IU's competition schools, and observe what sort of "downtown food culture" they offer. Our food trucks are one of the things that make our town unique. They add diversity to a college town that struggles to truly present itself as diverse. By preventing food trucks from parking down town, you deter students from making trips off campus to put their own money into the local economy. And who knows what brick and mortar restaurants they’ll be exposed to along their journey? Think about how many students stay in Bloomington after graduation. They might not be able to afford Gratzi now, but as grad students? As young professionals? If you don’t understand that our food trucks add to the town’s rich and textured culture, then think of them as part of Bloomington’s long-term economic growth plans. Brick and mortar’s might be missing out on profiting from a quick grilled cheese sandwich right now—but they might be thankful for the exposure it brought to their storefront five years from now.
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Ashley Rutter
11 years ago
Indiana University is the state's number one employer. The state's economy depends on the students the university is able to recruit. Take a look at IU's competition schools, and observe what sort of "downtown food culture" they offer. Our food trucks are one of the things that make our town unique. They add diversity to a college town that struggles to truly present itself as diverse. By preventing food trucks from parking down town, you deter students from making trips off campus to put their own money into the local economy. And who knows what brick and mortar restaurants they’ll be exposed to along their journey? Think about how many students stay in Bloomington after graduation. They might not be able to afford Gratzi now, but as grad students? As young professionals? If you don’t understand that our food trucks add to the town’s rich and textured culture, then think of them as part of Bloomington’s long-term economic growth plans. Brick and mortar’s might be missing out on profiting from a quick grilled cheese sandwich right now—but they might be thankful for the exposure it brought to their storefront five years from now.
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Tate Paglia
11 years ago
SAVE OUR SNACKS!!
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Tate Paglia
11 years ago
SAVE OUR SNACKS!!
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Shelley McCammon
11 years ago
Competition is a good thing. Keeps all the restaurants in Bloomington doing there best to provide high quality food.
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Shelley McCammon
11 years ago
Competition is a good thing. Keeps all the restaurants in Bloomington doing there best to provide high quality food.
Let people decide who they want to support and buy food from. Don't regulate choice.
Let people decide who they want to support and buy food from. Don't regulate choice.
Protection of local favourites and traditions is valuable, however this may be better achieved by restricting national chains as opposed to other local food trucks. While it may be easier to restrict food trucks than it is to restrict national chains, the point of community change is to put in the work to achieve our long-term goals, and not to cut corners with "easier" solutions in the short term that will actually make things more difficult in the future.
Protection of local favourites and traditions is valuable, however this may be better achieved by restricting national chains as opposed to other local food trucks. While it may be easier to restrict food trucks than it is to restrict national chains, the point of community change is to put in the work to achieve our long-term goals, and not to cut corners with "easier" solutions in the short term that will actually make things more difficult in the future.
Paul, Great question! We specifically left the language written here vague to streamline the comment. One of the city's main objections to food trucks is that they would detract from the landscape of downtown. By signing this petition, you and others show that the citizens seek to add food trucks to our diverse downtown culture and landscape. There a quite a few issues with the proposed ordinance. Some of which we are willing to accept, such as the requirement for food trucks to maintain recycling bins while other establishments are not required to do so, for example. Some place undue restraints on our business and industry. Our specific issues are: The extension of the 50ft rule from "brick & mortar" restaurants. The current ordinance states that a 50ft distance must be maintained from the front door of an establishment selling the same food or drink during it's operating hours. The new ordinance changes this requirement to 50ft from the edge of the building facade or patio of ANY food establishment regardless of what is served or it's hours. (A note that in recent years many courts have found proximity laws in any distance to be unconstitutional) The limit placed on the number of food trucks allowed on Kirkwood and the Courthouse Square. We believe that when taken in accordance with the proximity law, this is unnecessary. The number of available spots within a preferred space is already limited and the market will dictate the number of food trucks that can operate at any one time. The 60 decibel limit for generators (60 decibels is the equivalent to a hair dryer, while the industry standard is 70-90) The inability to leave our trucks unattended in an attempt to prevent us from parking in one of the few approved spaces in advance of our planned service time (even though we pay the meters accordingly). The City maintains that when not in operation, we have no right to a parking space. We maintain that we have just as much right as any other vehic
save the food trucks--they're local businesses!
save the food trucks--they're local businesses!
Let's keep what little freedom we have left. Also yay "Gimme some Mo" and Naughty Dog.
Let's keep what little freedom we have left. Also yay "Gimme some Mo" and Naughty Dog.
If the City Council really wants to protect local brick-and-mortar restaurants, they should consider restrictions on national fast food chains before targeting local food trucks.
If the City Council really wants to protect local brick-and-mortar restaurants, they should consider restrictions on national fast food chains before targeting local food trucks.
Food trucks are some of the best food out there. I personally love Bea's Soda Bar, Great White Smoke, and The Big Cheeze. I with Bloomington had more food trucks. It's something we miss about the other towns we've lived in. Please listen to the residents of Bloomington and allow more food trucks.
Food trucks are some of the best food out there. I personally love Bea's Soda Bar, Great White Smoke, and The Big Cheeze. I with Bloomington had more food trucks. It's something we miss about the other towns we've lived in. Please listen to the residents of Bloomington and allow more food trucks.
Indiana University is the state's number one employer. The state's economy depends on the students the university is able to recruit. Take a look at IU's competition schools, and observe what sort of "downtown food culture" they offer. Our food trucks are one of the things that make our town unique. They add diversity to a college town that struggles to truly present itself as diverse. By preventing food trucks from parking down town, you deter students from making trips off campus to put their own money into the local economy. And who knows what brick and mortar restaurants they’ll be exposed to along their journey? Think about how many students stay in Bloomington after graduation. They might not be able to afford Gratzi now, but as grad students? As young professionals? If you don’t understand that our food trucks add to the town’s rich and textured culture, then think of them as part of Bloomington’s long-term economic growth plans. Brick and mortar’s might be missing out on profiting from a quick grilled cheese sandwich right now—but they might be thankful for the exposure it brought to their storefront five years from now.
Indiana University is the state's number one employer. The state's economy depends on the students the university is able to recruit. Take a look at IU's competition schools, and observe what sort of "downtown food culture" they offer. Our food trucks are one of the things that make our town unique. They add diversity to a college town that struggles to truly present itself as diverse. By preventing food trucks from parking down town, you deter students from making trips off campus to put their own money into the local economy. And who knows what brick and mortar restaurants they’ll be exposed to along their journey? Think about how many students stay in Bloomington after graduation. They might not be able to afford Gratzi now, but as grad students? As young professionals? If you don’t understand that our food trucks add to the town’s rich and textured culture, then think of them as part of Bloomington’s long-term economic growth plans. Brick and mortar’s might be missing out on profiting from a quick grilled cheese sandwich right now—but they might be thankful for the exposure it brought to their storefront five years from now.
SAVE OUR SNACKS!!
SAVE OUR SNACKS!!
Competition is a good thing. Keeps all the restaurants in Bloomington doing there best to provide high quality food.
Competition is a good thing. Keeps all the restaurants in Bloomington doing there best to provide high quality food.
Get off my food!