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noise ordinance waivers

Requests to allow louder live music or event noise past usual limits in mixed-use areas

What to Watch
Whether Council adds conditions (noise limits by time, enforcement, neighbor notice) to the Jul 2026 waivers, especially for requests running past 11 p.m.
Coming Up

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

The Story

Council is lining up three noise waivers for summer live-music nights in business-to-residential transition areas, including Heroes Venture Arcade’s request to go until 2 a.m. The city keeps handling these as one-off exceptions, so nearby neighbors are left watching each date and limit instead of having a predictable rule everyone can plan around.

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.

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

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

    City Council Special

  2. The meeting record for the Berserkers waiver lists a roll-call vote as carried, but shows an internal inconsistency with one member listed as both voting “yea” and “abstain.”

    City Council Special

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

    City Council Special

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

    City Council

  5. City Council is set to consider a noise waiver for Heroes Venture Arcade (2022 Washington St.) for July 25, 2026, allowing up to 75 decibels from 7:00–11:00 p.m. and up to 68 decibels from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; the site is in a business-to-residential transition area.

    City Council Special

  6. City Council is set to consider a noise waiver for Whisky D’s (1215 26th St.) for live music on July 18 and Aug. 29, 2026, allowing up to 75 decibels until 11:00 p.m. for each event; the site is in a business-to-residential transition area.

    City Council Special

  7. City Council agenda includes a noise waiver request for Berserkers (1811 19th St.) for Aug. 5, 2026, requesting up to 75 decibels from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; the site is in a business-to-residential transition area.

    City Council Special
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