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East Bethel council weighs conditions for large outdoor festival after neighbor complaints
Summary
City staff and the festival applicant discussed a permit that lists two deputies, independent decibel monitoring, and limits on amplified hours; staff will consult the sheriff’s office and may set objective decibel limits or return the matter to council if agreement is not reached.
East Bethel officials and the applicant for a large private festival discussed permit conditions at a work session, focusing on a clause that requires two deputies for events with alcohol, objective decibel monitoring and the hours during which amplified sound would be permitted.
The discussion began after staff (Speaker 2) told the council the application referenced a requirement that "2 deputies must be present" under the Anoka County extra-duty ratio and that the confirmation labeled "Attachment 5" — evidence the deputies will be provided — was missing from the packet. Staff also noted the application speaks to regular decibel‑meter readings and said those must be taken by an impartial, trained technician rather than a person on the event payroll.
The applicant (Speaker 5) described the…
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