The city officials say they want to ban the carts because sometimes vendors are known to sell more than just ice cream. They sell corn, burritos and even tamales and officials are concerned they are not meeting proper health codes. But vendors say they follow strict health codes and are licensed to sell the ice cream. They say the city should worry about more important issues. Those who sell drugs, those who sell cocaine to kids.
Many residents agree saying it's a treat when the vendors come by.
I think they should sell it. But the city says some residents have complained about the carts in neighborhoods and want them banned. Rodriguez says he'll wait to see what happens. He says what he'll miss the most if he's forced out of business are the smiles he sees every day on children's faces. City officials will give their report Wednesday to the Arlington City Council.