Received 13 noise complaints and 5 letters of support. Speakers cited economic benefits (about 387,000 first-season attendees, per a speaker); an attorney for Plaza Towers condominium owners said measured peaks were in the low 90 decibels, that a circuit court had ruled the noise ordinance (section 9.65) applies, and asked about enforcement and release of sound monitoring reports; another resident said the concerts were barely audible from his unit.
Plaza Towers residents described bass, profanity and decibel readings from concerts and urged the Commission not to exempt the venue from the noise ordinance, asking for sound walls and citing Austin as a model. The executive director of Grand Action 2.0 spoke in support of introducing the ordinance amendment for clarity and predictability. The Clerk received and filed communications on the proposed Section 9.66 amendments and the noise complaints.
Many residents urged rejecting the noise-exemption amendment; supporters cited economic impact. The Commission adopted the Chapter 151 clarification; the City Manager said venue representatives could return before next season.
Plaza Towers residents asked for a sound wall and cited a poll showing 74% support; a commenter criticized sewer costs and the 2023 noise study. Several noise complaints and support letters were received and filed.