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Neighbor raises noise concerns while Hursh Iron Works permit work continues
Summary
Councilmember Sally Swanson said permit applications for Hursh Iron Works are being processed but will miss a Taylors Falls deadline; neighbor Mark Baumann reported increased noise and said he plans to contact the Chisago County Sheriff's Department.
Councilmember Sally Swanson told the Center City Council on March 3 that she has spoken with officials in Taylors Falls and that building-permit applications for Hursh Iron Works are being worked on but "they will not meet the deadline being 'substantially' in at Taylors Falls in April." Swanson said she believes the project will continue to move forward despite the timing.
Resident Mark Baumann told the council that noise levels from the site have risen with warmer weather and said he intends to contact the Chisago County Sheriff's Department to seek an ordinance violation. Mayor Jill Behnke acknowledged Baumann's statement; the council did not take enforcement action at the meeting.
The discussion was recorded under old business; no motions or staff directives were recorded in the minutes concerning enforcement or a change in permit status. The council will continue to track permit progress, and residents may pursue enforcement through county authorities as appropriate.
