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

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City Council Minutes Page 6 July 6, 2015 ----------------------------- Mr. Wells indicated he could also use a tug to pull the cars around the building so they wouldn’t create any additional sound and direct sound towards the highway and away from residential properties when cars are required to be operated. He indicated he is trying his best to limit the noise created on his property. Mr. Hoverson requested Steve Kedrowski, a witness who couldn’t testify at the last public hearing, speak and indicated his property was near area #2 on the map. Steve Kedrowski, 16811 Yale Street, indicated he has seen an open garage door at the business in the past, which at that time created a considerable amount of noise and affected his family, especially his autistic child. He stated he has not seen open doors recently and appreciates the noise reduction lately, but has concerns with the business complying with these conditions in the future. He indicated he would contact Mr. Wells when he felt concerned with noise levels. There being no one further to speak, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Mr. Hoverson requested Mr. Carlton revisit the property to retest noise levels using the exact same car, if possible, and backing it up to determine if lower decibel levels are registered. He indicated the applicant will do feasibility and cost analysis to see if a fence and garage door can be installed, as well as consult with industry experts to determine if other measures can be taken. He indicated if none of these measures are feasible, the applicant will tug the cars around the property as Mr. Wells would like to remain compliant. Mayor Dietz stated he felt Mr. Wells be given credit for his efforts in mitigating the business’s noise and good faith efforts to be a good neighbor by addressing the neighborhood concerns. Mayor Dietz stated he also understands the concerns of the neighbors. He stated he is willing to allow for a continuance of the public hearing until August 3, 2015, allowing the applicant additional time to research and implement noise mitigation efforts. Councilmembers Westgaard, Olsen, Burandt, and Wagner also agreed to allow for a continuance of the public hearing. Counselor Beck stated he will not be available at the August 3, 2015, council meeting, should the council want him at that hearing. He recommended reopening the public hearing and continuing it to August 3, 2015. Mayor Dietz reopened the public hearing and asked that it be continued. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to reopen and continue the public hearing for HiTech Motorsports Inc., to August 3, 2015, to allow the applicant additional time to research and implement additional noise mitigation efforts to comply with the conditional use permit.