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Police report notes civil disputes; council plans stricter noise-ordinance enforcement in 2026
Summary
Chief Cournyer presented combined monthly and annual statistics and noted 14 civil disputes; the council said it intends to enforce the city's noise ordinance more strictly next year while balancing enforcement for permitted park events.
Law-enforcement statistics were presented to the council by Chief Cournyer, who noted the report combined monthly and annual figures and that mixing the two initially caused confusion. The minutes record that there were 14 civil disputes recently and only one bar dispute — a point council members called notable given the city's past.
Council members and the chief discussed the importance of investigative follow-up on calls. The council said it plans to enforce the city’s noise ordinance more strictly in 2026, "especially regarding recurring loud parties at residences that disturb neighbors," while noting that organized events in city parks typically require permits and are treated differently.
