City Council Special
Council approved two one-off noise waivers for summer events, but scaled back the late-night request for Heroes Venture Arcade after neighbors called in about sleep-disrupting noise. A third waiver request (Berserkers) was pulled by the owner, so Council took no action.
Key Decisions
Council approved Heroes Venture Arcade’s noise waiver only until midnight (not 2:00 a.m.), after residents called in about loud, disruptive noise near homes; the vote split 5-3, signaling real disagreement on how far to bend the rules for late-night events.
Council approved Whisky D’s request for two live-music nights (75 decibels until 11:00 p.m.) on an 8-0 vote, despite both supportive and critical written comments and a nearby-resident concern about ongoing noise.
City Manager reported early results from the beach pilot paid-parking program: 312 vehicles over two days and $3,120 in revenue, with lots filling by late morning/early afternoon; Council took no vote.
Public Input · 6 speakers
Called in to oppose raising allowed noise and extending hours to 2:00 a.m., saying noise from a nearby business disrupts sleep and use of her home (windows closed, fans and earplugs). Later added she supported a one-time event last year after being told the business would work with neighbors, but said that didn’t happen and the noise was highly disruptive.
Called in to oppose raising noise limits and extending hours to 2:00 a.m., saying there’s no clear need and it would mean longer noise disturbances for nearby neighborhoods; urged Council to weigh residents’ quality of life and noted some neighbors are reluctant to speak publicly.
Explained the July 25 event as an indoor arcade-based art show with electronic music (not live bands), said the location inside the building helps control sound, and asked for extended hours; said he has complied with past limits and answered questions about layout and sound management.
Asked for approval for live music on July 18 and Aug. 29, saying the events would support local business and attract visitors while trying to minimize impacts; also said she plans to close and relocate, citing ongoing complaints and challenges operating in Two Rivers.
In a written comment read into the record, supported Whisky D’s request but opposed extending other businesses’ hours to 2:00 a.m., warning it could set a precedent for future requests.
In a written comment read into the record, raised concerns about noise from events at Whisky D’s and the impact on nearby residents’ ability to enjoy their home.