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Council grants noise-ordinance variance for Joe's Bar event on Aug. 15

City of Alpena City Council · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a noise-ordinance variance allowing Joe's Bar to extend amplified noise from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 (going into Aug. 16). The item was added to the agenda at the start of the meeting.

Council added a late request to the agenda for a noise-ordinance variance submitted for Joe’s Bar and voted to approve the extension for the event on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. The variance allows amplified sound to continue from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. City staff noted the standard municipal noise ordinance starts its variance period at 10:00 p.m. and the request seeks a 3-hour extension.

Council discussed timing and confirmed the date; no additional conditions were recorded on the record. The motion passed with multiple affirmative votes.