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noise ordinance waivers

Allow temporary exceptions for live-music noise and vibration limits.

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Typically discussed at City Council Special. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

City Council approved a one-night noise waiver for live music at Berserkers (1811 19th St.) on July 20, 7–11:30 p.m. The minutes say it passed by roll call, but the recorded vote list doesn’t line up cleanly, which matters when the city is making exceptions to rules that affect nearby homes.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 8-0 City Council Special · Oct 13, 2025

    25-201 Consideration of a Request for Noise Ordinance Waiver for The Spruce Lodge LLC, 1110 30th Street, for Live Music on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM---- Waive the Provisions of Sections 9-2-5B(2)(b) Regarding Noise Audible Within an Enclosed Structure Used for Residential Purposes and Section 9-2-5D, Pertaining to Vibration

    Motion made by Petri, seconded by B. LeClair to approve the request.

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
  2. passed 6-0 City Council Special · Jul 9, 2025

    25-135 Consideration of a Request for Noise Ordinance Waiver for Heroes Venture Arcade, 2022 Washington Street, for Live Music on Thursday, July 17 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM----Waive the Provisions of Sections 9-2-5B(2)(b) Regarding Noise Audible Within an Enclosed Structure Used for Residential Purposes and Section 9-2-5D, Pertaining to Vibration

    Motion made by D. LeClair, seconded by B. LeClair to approve the request for waiver of the noise ordinance with the restrictions of between the hours of 7 PM – 9 PM a limit of 80 decibels and from 9 PM – 11 PM a limit of 70 decibels.

    Doug Brandt Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Mark Bittner Absent
    Shannon Derby Absent
    Adam Wachowski Absent
  3. passed 5-0 City Council Special · Jul 9, 2025

    25-136 Consideration of a Request for Noise Ordinance Waiver for Berserkers, 1811 19th Street, for Live Music on Sunday July 20, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM--Waive the Provisions of Sections 9-2-5B(2)(b) Regarding Noise Audible Within an Enclosed Structure Used for Residential Purposes and Section 9-2-5D, Pertaining to Vibration

    Motion made by Brandt, seconded by B. LeClair to approve the request for a waiver of the noise ordinance.

    Doug Brandt Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri Abstain
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Mark Bittner Absent
    Shannon Derby Absent
    Adam Wachowski Absent
Record

  1. City Council agenda included a request for a noise waiver for Heroes Venture Arcade (2022 Washington St.) for live music on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, seeking to waive the rules on noise heard inside homes and vibration.

    City Council Special

  2. City Council approved a noise waiver for Berserkers (1811 19th St.) for live music on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM, waiving the rules on noise heard inside homes and vibration.

    City Council Special

  3. The minutes for the Berserkers waiver state the motion carried by roll call, but the vote record is internally inconsistent (a member is listed as both voting yes and abstaining).

    City Council Special

  4. City Council agenda included a request to consider a noise waiver for The Spruce Lodge LLC (1110 30th St.) for live music on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, seeking to waive the rules on noise heard inside homes and vibration.

    City Council
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