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Council approves multiple sound variances for University of St. Thomas and two breweries
Summary
The council approved sound-level variances allowing amplified live sound for a series of University of St. Thomas stadium events and for events at Waldman Brewery and Wabasha Brewing Company; neighbors raised concerns about noise and the council noted past approvals and limited durations.
The City Council approved several sound-level variances that will permit amplified live sound at the University of St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium and at two downtown breweries.
Council approved variances authorizing amplified sound for University of St. Thomas stadium events on specified dates in September, October and November. Daniel Kennedy, a nearby resident, spoke in opposition and urged the council to apply the existing noise code and to require applicants to demonstrate an “unreasonable hardship” as specified in Legislative Code 294.1(e)(3). Kennedy argued that hosting rented events and repeated variances places burdens on nearby residents.
Councilmember Coleman said the council reviewed similar requests in the past and found limited, date-specific variances appropriate for stadium uses. She moved approval for the university requests; the council adopted the resolutions by voice vote.
The council also approved sound variances for Waldman Brewery (Waldman October Vets event series) at 445 Smith Ave. N. and for Wabasha Brewing Company (Saturdays on the Patio event series) at 429 Wabasha St. S. Those requests were presented without public opposition and were adopted by voice vote.
Council members acknowledged neighborhood concerns and said staff should continue to monitor impacts from amplified sound events when held near residences.
