4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 07-20-2015

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City Council Minutes Page 10 June 15, 2015 ----------------------------- Councilmember Westgaard stated he is fine with continuing this item if the Council wants to look into obtaining more information. He stated there does seem to be a noise issue when the doors are open and he wasn’t sure how this could be monitored. He expressed concerns with continuing this item for a long-term period because once the monitoring time is over; the issues could come back again. Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with open doors and noise issues. She questioned the type and disposal of chemicals from Mr. Wells’ property. She stated she is in favor of second chances and letting someone do their business but feels there is an issue and would like to continue this item to July 6. George Anderson,16783 Yale Street – asked that Picture #14 be shown and stated the large fans in the dyno room may be causing the noise issue. He stated he is located 300 feet from the back fence of Mr. Wells’ property and asked for noise testing before the continued hearing date. He stated two of Mr. Well’s employees came over to him questioning if a noise they had just made was the noise he had issues with. Mr. Anderson told them yes. Mr. Hoverson questioned the qualifications of the person who would be performing the noise testing. Mr. Carlton and the applicant stated they would work together on the noise testing. Council concurred on the following items:  Continue the public hearing to July 6.  Staff to perform soil testing.  Staff to determine a way to test the noise levels. There was discussion on whether city staff or a consultant could perform the testing. It was noted there would be costs associated with a consultant and questioned as to who would be responsible for paying the costs. Attorney Beck stated Mr. Wells could agree to work with the city regarding payment for a noise expert. Councilmember Westgaard stated it would be nice to have the noise testing completed prior to the next meeting and suggested Council could authorize up to $1,000 out of the Council Contingency budget if it can’t be done in-house. Attorney Beck suggested that if the property owner is convinced he is in compliance with noise levels, and wanted an independent third party consultant; he could step- up and pay for the consultant. Attorney Beck stated it may be best to review a quote for a consultant at the next Council meeting, then decide if testing is necessary and give staff time to talk with the property owner to see if there is an agreement about paying the costs.