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Council hears update on generator noise study and pool‑boiler procurement; staff to return with ratification items
Summary
Staff circulated an air/noise‑permit scope for a proposed generator near the high‑school substation and will run an internal sound check before contracting a third‑party consultant; pool boilers have been ordered and a contract will be presented for approval at a future meeting.
City staff circulated a draft agreement for preliminary air‑ and noise‑permit work connected to a planned generator near the high‑school substation and said the city will perform an internal sound study next week using staff equipment before hiring a third‑party consultant for verification.
Why it matters: Staff said the city must demonstrate permit compliance and avoid undue noise impacts on nearby residential areas and the school. They described steps to collect baseline measurements, run internal instruments and then have the third‑party report for an air permit. Staff asked if any councilmember objected to placing the consultant agreement on a future agenda for formal ratification; no member voiced opposition at the workshop.
Pool boilers and other operations: Staff reported that boilers for the municipal swimming pool have been ordered and that the council previously declared the bidder successful; the formal contract is expected at the next meeting for approval.
Parks and recreation note: Parks staff also presented field‑prep fees, said they have manpower constraints, and will coordinate with neighboring venues and Robbie (grounds staff) to schedule spring tournaments and determine charges.
Ending: Staff will run the internal sound checks, finalize consultant scopes for the air and noise permit, and bring the contracts and pool‑boiler documents forward for formal action at a subsequent council meeting.
