DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street
THIS IS OUR REGULAR MEETING TIME
Please notify The Chair or Village Office if you will not be attending!
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Call to Order – Andy LaPointe
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 10, 2016
Approval of Minutes of Special Work Session of February 25, 2016
Public Comments
Treasurer’s Report
a. Financials –attached separately
8. Unfinished Business
a. Length of DDA meetings
b. Part-time DDA Director – NLEA
c. Food Truck Regulations and Policy – Steve Ravezzani
d. H2A Architects – Final version of images
9. New Business
a. Consent Agenda – Marcia Price
b. DDA Top Priorities
c. Annual Reports and Reception
10. DDA Strategic Plan
a. Prioritize DDA Projects
b. Current Short Term DDA Projects In-Progress
c. Current Mid-Term Projects
d. Current Long-Term Projects
11. Correspondence (for information only)
12. Public Comments – General
13. Adjournment
The Mission Statement of the DDA is:
The DDA will be the catalyst for enhancing the overall health of the business community while
preserving the character and supporting commerce in Elk Rapids.
The Vision Statement of the DDA is:
Creating a vibrant sustainable place where people and business thrive.
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PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT
VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH ADA MEETINGS
The Village of Elk Rapids shall provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers
for the hearing impaired and individuals with disabilities at meetings/hearings upon five (5) days’
notice to the Village. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Village of
Elk Rapids by writing or calling the following:
Marcia Price, Village Manager, PO Box 398, 315 Bridge St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629 (231) 2649274
With seven days advance notice, accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities
and/or limited English speaking ability, and persons needing auxiliary aids of services of
interpreters, signers, readers or large print.
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o capacidad limitada de habla Inglés, y las personas que necesitan ayudas auxiliares de servicios
de intérpretes, los firmantes, lectores o en letra grande.
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Downtown Development Authority
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Wednesday February 10, 2016
Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street
1. Meeting called to order 7:40AM by Andy LaPointe
2. Roll Call
Roll
Present: Gillian Cobb, Mark Wayne, Jim Witte, Mary Beth
Vandenberg, Andy LaPointe, Kathy Wittbrodt
Excused: Jan Bassett, Dan Reszka, Wes Knecht, Sharon
Fitzpatrick, Carol Haley
Also Present: Steve Ravezzani, Marcia Price
3. Approval Of Agenda
Agenda
Motion by Wittbrodt, second by Witte to approve agenda.
Motion Carried.
4. Approval Of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Wittbrodt, second by Witte to approve Minutes
of regular meeting held January 13, 2016. Motion Carried.
5. Motion by Wittbrodt, second by Witte to approve Minutes
of special meeting held January 13, 2016. Motion Carried.
6. Public Comment
Public Comment
NONE
7. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Motion by Vandenberg, second by Wayne to Accept Treasurer’s
Report. Motion Carried.
8. Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
a/b. Food Truck Regulations and Policy
Food Truck
Discussion
Steve Ravezzani presented a 1st Draft copy of Food Truck
language and reviewed the questions brought forth in a
Food Truck document dated January 5, 2016 submitted by
Dan Reszka. Clearly the question of whether the community
wants food trucks is still to be determined through process. Steve
has defined a food truck as a motorized vehicle or trailer pulled
behind a vehicle and recommended calling these Mobile Food Units.
There was much discussion. The members present agreed with much
of the Draft document content. They did make the following
recommendations:
-No Mobile Food Units shall be parked or in operation between the
hours of 9:00PM and 7:00AM
-Annual Application fee of $50.00
-Operating fees of $35 per day or $500 per month
-The fees collected would be equally shared between The Village
General Fund and DDA.
-The Draft Ordinance would not address number of allowed units or
allowing provisions for outside dining – chairs, tables etc.
-Allowed locations for a Mobile Food Unit would be parking spots in
front of Memorial Beach, Dam Beach Parking Lot, Rotary Park,
Industrial Park and Cedar Street municipal lot.
Steve recommended that as we go forward that we consider a trial
period similar to Harbor Springs, re-evaluating after a year/season
before drafting and approving an ordinance. He will submit another
draft version with the member recommendations to our March
DDA meeting.
c) Part-time DDA Director – Discussion began Andy LaPointe expressed
that he was meeting with members of NLEA and East Jordan DDA and
would like to present our top 5 priorities resulting from the surveys sent
to members. It was already after 9:00AM, there was a desire for discussion
on this but members had to leave.
Motion by Wayne, Second by Wittbrodt to schedule a Planning Session
to discuss Strategic Plan Priorities. Motion Carried
Part time
DDA
Director
Motion
Marcia Price agreed to send out an email with potential work session
dates to DDA members to determine date and time that is best for most.
Remainder of Agenda Items Tabled until next regular meeting of DDA.
Motion by Wittbrodt, second by Cobb to adjourn at 9:22AM.
Motion Carried
Mary Beth Vandenberg, Secretary DDA
Agenda
Items Tabled
Adjourn
Recorder
Downtown Development Authority
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street
1. Meeting called to order 6:15PM by Andy LaPointe
2. Roll Call
Roll
Present: Gillian Cobb, Mark Wayne, Jim Witte, Mary Beth
Vandenberg, Andy LaPointe, Kathy Wittbrodt(via Skype),
Dan Reszka, Wes Knecht, Sharon Fitzpatrick,
Excused: Jan Bassett, Carol Haley
Also Present: Marcia Price
3. Approval Of Agenda
Agenda
Motion by Fitzpatrick, second by Wayne to approve agenda.
Motion Carried.
4. Public Comment
Public Comment
NONE
5. Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
a. Planning Discuss to Set Priorities as Related to the DDA
Priority Discussion
Strategic Plan
Andy LaPointe led a discussion regarding each of the 20 initiatives
defined as short term goals in the DDA Strategic Plan. We went
through a description of each, discussed cost, resources and
how some may overlap. Andy then asked each member
present to list their top 4 priorities. Andy also tallied the votes
that were sent in by the excused members.
The results are as follows: (*)
S1 (8) ER Leadership Team
S10 (8) Increase/diversify revenue stream
S4 (7) Hire part time DDA Director
S5 (7) Develop website, data base & communication system
S7 (5) Continue Wayfinding Improvements
S14 (3) Beautification Efforts
S15 (2) Rotary Park Master Plan
S8 (1) Paddle Antrim Event
S6 (1) Food Truck Policy
S19 (1) Business Improvement Grants
*The (#) represents the number of votes for this initiative. Those
not listed received zero votes
6. Public Comment
Public Comment
NONE
7. Adjourn
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 8:22PM
Mary Beth Vandenberg, Secretary DDA
Recorder
Length of DDA meetings:
We have had a lot of great things going on for the Elk Rapids DDA. With everything going on, the last few
meetings have been pushing up against 9:00 am.
Overview:
#1: Meetings start 7:30 am and the goal is to have meetings finished by 8:15 – 8:30 am
#2: I reached out to different boards in Elk Rapids.
They mentioned when a board takes on policy related issues, meetings can last 2 – 3 hours. Recently the
DDA has been taking on several policy related items.
A few considerations:
#1: Create a consent agenda
#2: When appropriate, limit the size of the agenda to only include the policy issues.
#3: The DDA can hold a vote at a pre-determined time during the meeting to decide if the DDA would
like to continue with the meeting or end the meeting, even if the agenda hasn’t been completed.
#4: Change the meeting time to the evening
#5: The DDA is a volunteer board, if a member does need to leave early any time prior to the end of the
meeting, they can leave the DDA meeting early for other obligations.
We’ll try to accomplish what is on the agenda in reasonable time or until we do not have quorum.
Job Posting – Downtown Development Coordinator
The NLEA is a dynamic economic and community development organization that works with
multiple partners to create and retain jobs. Our mission is accomplished by supporting the
businesses, entrepreneurs and communities in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet
Counties, Michigan, USA. If you are a team player and want to make an impact by working
with communities and businesses to grow the economy, this opportunity is for you!
The Downtown Development Coordinator will be working full time in our Community
Development Department assisting specific Downtown Development Authorities in our region
with accomplishing their individual goals. The Coordinator will work closely with businesses
and stakeholders in each community to help make the downtown a thriving and successful
place to do business with a high quality of life.
What we need from you:
• Energy and the ability to work well both on your own and with a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and basic database management
• The ability to manage multiple large and small projects at a time
• A capacity to build relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Willingness to learn on the job, apply relevant tools, and find creative solutions
• The desire to help entrepreneurs, communities and businesses create and retain jobs
• A minimum of an Associate’s degree. Experience in community or economic
development will also be considered.
What you can expect from us:
• A fun, professional, and supportive working atmosphere
• Flexible work hours and the ability for work-life integration
• The tools and training to be successful at your position
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A challenging, interesting, and diverse number of large and small projects to manage
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Please email confidential cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Andy Hayes,
President - Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. Subject: Downtown Development
Coordinator – andy@northernlakes.net.
A regional public/private economic development organization serving Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties, Michigan, USA
Contract to Provide Administrative Services for the Elk Rapids Downtown
Development Authority (DDA)
The Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) agrees that the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance shall provide
services as outlined in this contract.
PURPOSE: The Elk Rapids DDA has certain projects, as listed in the Work Plan, that they would like to dedicate
resources towards accomplishing. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) has the staff expertise, resources, and
prior experience to complete the desired services for the community.
SCOPE OF WORK: The NLEA will dedicate 20 hours per week to accomplishing the items listed in the communities Work
Plan. The Work Plan may be amended at any point of this contract with agreeance by both parties to allow for flexibility in
priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NLEA: The NLEA will manage and monitor the progress of each project listed in the Work
Plan with appropriate personnel. The NLEA will prepare monthly reports and will provide the necessary training and
orientation for DDA Board of Directors to be successful.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELK RAPIDS DDA: The East Jordan DDA will attend the orientation and training, they will
provide an adequate work space for NLEA employees within their community (when needed). They will voice any
concerns they have to the Village Manager who will contact the NLEA President.
PAYMENT: The Elk Rapids DDA agrees to pay the NLEA $30,000 annually to complete these services. Payments are to
be made the first day of the month in the amount of $2,500. Payments late in excess of 30 days will incur a 5% interest
fee.
CONTRACT DATE: This will be a 12 month contract that will begin at the time services start taking place. Once the
contract has expired, negotiations for a new contract may take place between the Elk Rapids DDA and the NLEA.
_____________________________________ _________
Andrew H. Hayes, President
Date
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
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Andy LaPointe, Chairman
Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority
Date
1313 Boyne Ave / P.O. Box 8
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
Phone: 231.582.6482 - Fax: 231.582.3213
www.northernlakes.net * info@northernlakes.net
A regional public/private economic development organization serving Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties, Michigan, USA
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Meet with and collect contact information for all downtown stakeholders
20
4
Develop a communications database
15
5
Maintain a communications database
5
6
Develop a communication campaign consisting of monthly newsletter, social media, and press releases
10
7
Give an orientation for DDA Board members and Village staff to understand the contract for services
4
8
Work with Village staff to coordinate the MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities Program
5
9
Prepare annual reports to submit to the State of Michigan- Attachment 16 Annual Report/Reimbursement
4
10
Organize an Elk Rapids Leadership Team. Plan and participate in quarterly meetings
5
11
Guide the implementation for up to three short term priority projects selected by the DDA Board
10
12
Prepare annual budget for the DDA and recommend budget amendments as necessary to Village Manager
5
13
Work with the DDA to research and implement diversity to the revenue stream
5
14
NLEA staff meetings, educational trainings and workshops, Salesforce logging, etc…
5
TOTAL
April ‘17
5
March ‘17
Prepare a monthly Directors Report and present at monthly DDA Board Meeting
Feb ‘17
2
Jan ‘17
2
Dec ‘16
Coordinate DDA meeting agendas and minutes with Chair and Secretary. Send out packets.
Nov ‘16
1
Oct ‘16
Estimate
Sept ‘16
Month
Aug ‘16
Item Description
July ‘16
#
June ‘16
Hours/
May ‘16
Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority Work Plan
81
81
81
67
72
81
52
52
57
47
47
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CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE II – PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS, MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL.
Sec. 1-26. Definitions.
Sec. 1-27. Exceptions.
Sec. 1-28_1-235. Reserved.
Sec. 1-26. Definitions.
a. The following Words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
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Peddler/Transient Merchant: means One who sells, or offers to sell, goods, wares,
merchandise, food items, fruit, poultry, animals, fish, bait, or other items from place to place
within the village's owned property, roads, alleys and sidewalks.
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Solicitor: means One who directly or indirectly solicits for profit, money or other financial
assistance, or sells or offers to sell any goods, merchandise, wares, tickets or other things of
value by going door to door within the village.
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Mobile Food Vendor: One who sells, offers to sell, or is engaged in the business of
cooking, preparing and distributing ready to eat food or beverage for individual portion
service to the general public directly from a Mobile Food Unit.
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Mobile Food Unit: A motorized vehicle or trailer attached to a motorized vehicle that
includes a self-contained kitchen in which food is prepared or processed and from which
food is sold or dispensed to the ultimate consumer.
(Code 1985, § 20.151)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 1-27. Exceptions.
a. This Article shall not apply to:
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Non-profit organizations recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service;
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Organizations affiliated with village government (e.g. Beautification Commission, Parks
and Recreation Commission, Green E.R. etc.);
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Chamber of Commerce; (the Village Council may expressly delegate to the Chamber of
Commerce, authority under this Article, to regulate peddlers, solicitors and motor food
vehical vendors during specific functions such as Harbor Days)
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Entities or activities such as lemonade stands, lawn care or other similar activities
conducted solely by children under the age of 16.
DIVISION 2. PERMITS LICENSING
Sec. 1-36. License required.
Sec. 1-37. Solicitor's permit License application.
Sec. 1-38. Peddler's permit Licensing requirements. application.
Sec. 1-39. Transient Merchant’s permit application. Enforcement, suspension or revocation.
Sec. 1-40. Issuance. Conflicting ordinances.
Sec. 1-41. Suspension or revocation. Severability.
Sec. 1-42. Permit requirements.
Sec. 1-43. Fees.
Sec. 1-42_1-50. Reserved.
Sec. 1-36. License Required.
a. Except as noted in Sec. 1-27., above, it shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership
or representative or agent thereof to act as a peddler, transient merchant, solicitor, or mobile food
vendor within the village without first obtaining having obtained a permit license for that
purpose from the Village Clerk. as required in this section.
(Code 1985, § 20.152)
Sec. 1-37. Solicitor's License application. permit application.
a. Any person desiring to operate as a peddler, transient merchant, solicitor or mobile food
vendor, shall make A written application for such license permit to solicit shall be sworn to and
filed with the Village Clerk not less than 21 days prior to the time when a license is desired. Such
application shall be on a form provided by the Village Clerk and contain the following:
1. Name, address, phone number and signature of the Applicant; of organization making
application to solicit, and address of its headquarters;
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2. Description of the nature of the proposed solicitation or business and the goods, wares,
merchandise or items to be sold, or the kind and character of the proposed activity; The
purpose for which such solicitation is to be made and the use or disposition to be made, of any
receipts therefrom;
3. For mobile food vendors,
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Information on the mobile food unit to include year, make and model and dimensions
of the vehicle and/or trailer; (may want to set a width and length limitation)
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Information setting forth the proposed hours of operation, area of operations, plans
for power access, water supply and waste water disposal;
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Copies of all necessary license or permits issued by the Antrim County Health
Department.
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The Village Clerk shall issue no more than 10 active mobile food vendor licenses for
any calendar year. (Recommendation of DDA)
4. Insurance coverage:
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Proof of General Comprehensive Liability policy with limits of no less than $2
million Combined Single Limit coverage issued by an insurer licensed to do business
in this state and which names the Village of Elk Rapids as an additional insured.
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Proof of Public Liability and Property Damage motor vehicle policy with limits of
no less than $1 million issued by an insurer licensed to do business in this state.
5. Such other information as may be required by the Village Clerk in order to fully determine the
kind and character of the proposed activity solicitation and as to whether or not such
activity solicitation will in any way affect the health, safety, welfare and property of the
citizens of the village. (Relocated from 11. Below)
b. All vendors receiving a license under this Article shall pay the annual application fee and the
daily or monthly use fee (recommendation of the DDA) as may be set from time to time by
the Village Council. Any veteran, person, or organization, selling or offering for sale any goods,
wares or merchandise on behalf of and solely for the benefit of any recognized public, charitable,
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or religious purpose shall, after meeting all other requirements, be granted a license without
payment of the fee. (Relocated from 2-119 below)
c. A license issued under this Article shall expire on December 31 of each year.
d. A license issued under this Article shall not be transferable from person to person, or between
mobile food vehicles.
Sec. 1-38. Permit Licensing requirements.
a. Activities conducted under either a peddler, transient merchant, or solicitor’s license shall meet
the following requirements: peddler's permit or solicitor's permit shall contain the following
provisions:
1. No Activity authorized under this Section shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless otherwise authorized by the Village Council. whether soliciting
or selling, shall occur prior to 8:00 a.m., nor continue after 9:00 p.m.
2. A peddler or transient merchant license permit shall be valid for no more than three
consecutive days, and no applicant shall receive more than two such licenses permits in any
calendar year, being January 1 to December 31.
3. A solicitor license permit shall be valid for no more than 15 consecutive days, and no applicant
shall receive more than two permits in any calendar year, being January 1 to December 31.
4. No licensee permittee shall peddle or solicit within the village parks, beaches or recreational
areas unless otherwise authorized by the Village Council.
5. No licensee permittee may use loud, excessive noise generating equipment items or amplified
announcements to attract attention to his goods, wares or items for sale.
6. No licensee permittee shall approach drivers of automobiles or in any way interfere with
vehicular traffic.
7. No licensee permittee shall have a fixed stand or location and shall not stop in any one place
upon any street, alley or sidewalk any longer than necessary to make a sale to a customer
willing to buy. Any licensee permittee using a motor vehicle, whether motorized or not, when
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stopped, shall place the his vehicle parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb, and shall depart
from such place as soon as he has completed sales with customers actually present.
b. Supplementary requirements for mobile food vendors.
1. No operator of a mobile food unit shall park, stand or move such unit, or conduct
business within areas of the Village where the license holder has not been authorized to
operate. The Village Council shall by resolution identify those streets and public areas
where parking by mobile food vendors is permitted. (DDA recommends Dam Beach
Parking lot, North half of Cedar St. lot, Rotary Park, Veterans Memorial Park,
Industrial Park)
2. The customer service area for mobile food unit shall be on the side of the unit that faces
the curb, lawn or sidewalk when parked. No food service shall be provide on the driving
lane side of the unit. No food shall be prepared, sold, or displayed outside of the mobile
food unit.
3. The provision of outside dining areas, including but not limited to tables, chairs, booths,
stools, benches or stand up counters, shall be prohibited. (Recommendation of DDA)
Awnings for mobile food units shall have a minimum clearance of 7 feet between the
ground level and the lowest point of the awning or support structure.
4. Customers shall be provided with single service articles such as plastic utensils and paper
plates. All mobile food vendors shall provide a waste container for public use which the
vendor shall empty at its own expense. All trash and garbage originating from the
operation of mobile food unit shall be collected and disposed of off-site by the operators
each day. Spills of food or food by-products shall be cleaned up and no dumping of waste
water on the streets is allowed.
5. No mobile food unit shall make or cause to be made any unreasonable or excessive noise.
The operation of all mobile food units, including generators, shall meet the Village of Elk
Rapids noise ordinance. Loud music, or other high deciblel sounds, horns, or amplified
announcements shall be prohibited.
6. Signage is only allowed when placed on mobile food unit. No separate free-standing
signs are permitted.
7. Flashing, moving, blinking, or strobe lighting is prohibited on mobile food units or on
related signage when the unit is parked and engaged in serving customers. All exterior
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lighting over 60 watts shall contain opaque, hood shields to direct the illumination
downward.
8. Mobile food units when parked on public streets shall be parked in conformance with
all applicable parking restrictions, and shall not hinder the lawful parking or operation
of other vehicles.
9. A mobile food unit shall not be parked on the street overnight or left unattended and
unsecured at any time. Any mobile food unit found to be unattended shall be considered
a public safety hazard and may be ticketed and impounded.
10. A vendor shall not operate a mobile food unit within 500 feet of any fair, festival, special
or civic event that is licensed or sanctioned by the Village unless the vendor has obtained
permission from the event sponsor.
11. Mobile food units shall not be parked within 150 feet of an existing brick and mortar
restaurant during the hours when such restaurant is open to the public for business.
12. The issuance of a mobile food vendors license does not grant or entitle the vendor to the
exclusive use of any service route or parking space to the license holder.
13. A vendor shall not operate on private property without first obtaining written consent
from the affected private property owner. A private property owner shall not permit
the operation or parking of a mobile food unit until a Zoning Compliance Permit has
been obtained from the Planning and Zoning Administrator to allow such use.
14. Power required for the mobile food unit shall be self-contained, no cable or equipment
shall be extended at or across any Village street, alley or sidewalk, and a mobile food
vehicle shall not use utilities drawn from the public right-of-way unless authorized to do
so by the Superintendent, Department of Public Works. Mobile food units on private
property may use electrical power from the property being occupied or an adjacent
property, but only when the property owner(s) provide written consent to do so.
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TO:
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
HOUSING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
HARBOR COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
FROM:
VILLAGE DEPUTY CLERK
DATE:
MARCH 4, 2016
RE:
2015 ANNUAL REPORTS PRESENTATION & RECEPTION
Please plan to attend the presentation of the Commission Annual Reports to Council
and reception for all commission members on May 2, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. This reception,
held in your honor, allows us to show appreciation for your commitment to the Village of
Elk Rapids.
.