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Residents tell Jefferson council chippers installed by Queen Bedding are creating 24/7 noise; some cite ADA concerns
Summary
Neighborhood residents, including Ken Tomlinson and Dan Harrigan, told the council that chippers installed in March 2025 by Queen Bedding generate sustained decibel levels (reported in the high 60s–low 70s) and urged enforcement of the city's noise ordinance; one resident raised a possible ADA impact for people with PTSD.
Residents of Cedarwood North and nearby subdivisions pressed the Jefferson City Council to move more quickly on a months-long noise complaint tied to chippers installed in March 2025 by Queen Bedding.
A resident opened public comment saying the machines were "quite noisy" after they were installed and asked the council to record a previously submitted letter and set a time limit on the city's investigation and enforcement. City staff and the police chief have visited the neighborhood and the city…
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