90-1097 . - � - 0 R I G I N A L , Council File /4^ n
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RESOLUTION
TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By �--�� �`�
Referred To Committee: Date
WHEREAS , Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
regulates noise and sound limitations within the City limits ;
and
WHEREAS , said Chapter provides for a variance, upon appli-
cation and City Council approval , after a showing that full
compliance would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the
applicant, other persons or the community; and
WHEREA5 , Jam Productions , Ltd. is promoting and staging
a performance by a rock group known as "New Kids on the Block"
on July 4, 1990 at Harriet Island and has applied for a variance
in connection with the performance ; and
WHEREAS , the City Council conducted a public hearing on
the variance on June 7 , 1990 and after being fully apprised
of the facts , determined that a variance should be granted
subject to the terms set forth herein; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED , that a variance from the noise limitations of
Chapter 293 is hereby granted in this matter subject to the
following conditions :
-1 ) This variance shall be granted from 6 : 00 a.m. through
11 : 00 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 1990.
2) There shall be a 105 dBA sound level limit at the sound
mix position.
3) Sound delay towers shall be used to provide better sound
coverac�e if the anticipa�ed attendance is 40, OG0 persons.
4) An acoustical curtain shall be suspended from the rear
of the stage roof, extending down to the stage floor and
covering the entire width of the stage , excluding the
speaker wings .
. 5) Jam Productions , Ltd. shall maintain continuous sound
level monitoring to ensure that sound levels comply with
the decibel limit iri the variance.
6) Jam Productions , Ltd. shall work closely and cooperate
fully with the Division of Public Health.
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7) The Division of Public Health shall have full access to
all locations needed to ensure compliance with this variance .
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PUBUSNfD J U L 7 1990
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OEPARTM[NTIOFFICE/COUNqI pATE INITIATED ^O��
Cormiuni ty Serv�ces - Heal th 6/22/9� GREEN SHEET No. �+
CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE IN171AU DATE INITIAtJDATE
�DEPARTMENT aRECTOR m GTY COUNGL
Peter Ki shel - 292-7776 �� �Grr nrro�er �qTN CLERK
MUST BE ON OOUNdL A4ENDA BY(OAT� p011TIN0 �BUDOET DIAECTOR �FIN.6 MOT.BERVICES DIR.
ASAP Q MAYOR(OR A881STANn �
TOTAL N OF SIQNATURE PAt�ES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR 81QNATURE)
�REpUESTED:
City Council resolution ratify'rng a variance to Ghapter 293 (St. Paul Noise Ordinance)
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_STAFF _ COMMENTS:
_D18TAIC'T COURT _
SUPPORTB WFIIGI COUNqI OBJECTIVE4
INITIATINO PROBLEM.�6UE.OPPORTUNITY(Who.WMt.N�hee�WMro.Why):
The sound level .variance will allow sound levels in excess of those in Chapter 293
(St. Paul Noise Ordinance) for a "New Kids on the Block" concert to be held Jul,y 4, 1990
at Harriet Island in St. Paul . The variance provides that from 6:00 p.m. throuah 11:OC� p.m
JAM Productions, Ltd. must conform to the conditions and limitations set forth in the attac ed
resolution. Public Hearing held June 7, 1990.
ADYMITA(�E81F APPROVED:
JAh1 Productions, Ltd. (New. Kids an the Block) will be able to provide entertainment that
produces sound levels exceedina the limits set in Chapter 293 (St. Paul Noise Ordinance) .
as�ov�wr�s���ovec:
A sound level limit at the mix of 105 dBA will be disruptive to some city r��idents durinct
the duration of the event.
DISADVANTAOE8 IF NOT APPROVED:
JAR1 Productions, Ltd. (New Kids oa the Block) would not be able to present a concert
within the sound limits of Chapter 293 (St. Pau1 Noise Ordinance).
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION a See bel ow c�n�,�NUE euooE��c��o� � ,�o
FUNDINO B�JRCE ACTIVITY NUMOER
flNANCIRI INFORMATION:(EXPLAII�
Expenditure may be necessary to enforce the conditions of the variance.
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NOTE: COMPLE?E DIRECTION3 ARE tNCLUDED IN THE t�REEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAL
MANUAL AVItILABLE IN THE PURCHASINt3 OFFICE(PHONE NO.2�-422�.
ROUTiN(i ORDER:
Below are prNerrod routin�s for the fivve most froqueM types of documerKS: '
OONTRACTS (a�umos authoriz�d COUNqL RE30LUTION (Amend� Bd�ts•/ :
budget exi�s) Accept. Cirents)
1. Outeids A�sncy 1. Departmsnt Dinctor
2. Initfatinp D�portmeM 2. Budgst Dincbr
3. (�ty Attomsy 3. City Attornsy
4. Mayor 4. MayoNA�nt
5. financs 8c Mqmt 9vca. Dir�scbr 5. City Coundl
8. Flnencs/►coou[��W 6. Chief Ik:counhM� Fln�Mgmt Svcs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budpst OOUNGL RESOLUTION (all others)
Revbbn) and ORDINANCE
�, p��M� 1. Inkiating DspeRmeM Director
2. a
3. DspsRm�nt Director� 3. M��
4. Budgst Diroctor 4. dty CtlUncil
5. City Clerlt
6. Chief/�ccountant, Fin 8 AApmt 3vca.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER3 (aN od�srs)
1. InkiMi�p�epartment
2. Gty Attomey
3. Mayor/A�staM
4. dty Clerlt
TOTAL NUMBER OF 31CiNATURE PAGaES
Indicate the N of psy�s on whfch signatures are roquired and eP pe Prcli
beioh of these pa�ss.
ACTION AEOWESTED
pescribs what the projscf/raqueet esaks W ecoomplish in efthsr chronobgl-
cai order w or�of importance�whkhevar�naN appropriate for the
i�us. Do not write oompleb se�snoss. Bspin eadt item in your list with
a verb.
REOOMMENDATIONS
Complste If the issus in qusstion t�es besn pr�sesntad before any bo�dy.Public
or private.
SUPPORTS WHICH COIJNpL OBJECTNE?
Indicate which Coundl objscUw(s)Y'rnu proJscth'sQtwst suPports by�ietin�
ths key word(s)(HOUSINt�, RECREATION, NEIOHBORHOODS,EOONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
BUOQET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COMPLETE U3T IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.)
COUNCIL OOMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL A3 RE�UESTED BY COUNGL
INITIATIN(i PROBLEM, ISSUE.OPPORTUNIIY
Explein ths situation or condlMone that cnetsd a need for your project
o►request.
ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED
Indicate whether this ia almply an annwl budqet procedu�e required by law/
chaRsr or whstl�th�ro are sp�CMC f�which tlw C�y of Safnt Psul
and Its dtizsns wiN bsnsllt fi+om tf�is p�Nactia�. °
DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVED
What ne�adive Nlects w major cherp�s to existing or past proceases migM
this ProJsct/►eQueet Produce if it ia pawd(e.g.,t►effic delays� nolee,
tex incrs�ea a e�ents)?To Whom?Whsn? For how lo�?
DISADVANTAC3ES IF NOT APPROVED
What wl8 bs the ne�ative conssqusnces if ths promfsed action is not
epprovsd7 InablNty to dNiver ssrviCe4 ConUnued high trafficc, noise,
axidsnt rats?L.o�s af rsvennire?
FlNANGAL IMPACT
Atq�ou�h you must tsilor the iM�matbn you provids here to the issue you
aro add�irp,in psnsral you mu�answer twa queationa: How much is it
�oiny to c�stT Wtw is�Ofrp to Pa�R
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June 8� 1990 ��
Ms. Jane !lcPeak �
. City Attorney _ .
Rvom 647� City Hall _ ,:
Dear Ms. McPeak:
After p�blic hearing on June 7, 1990, the CiGy Cow;cil granted tfie
appeal of J�n Productiaas, Ltd., for a variance from the nofse sou�ce
limitations for the New Kids on the Slock cancert to bQ held or� Eiarriet
� Island July 4th. in i►ccordancQ with ataf� r�oaodnerxl�►tione ae amendec9 ,
to allo�r 105 dB� level and to delate statf �ecomms�cla�tion No. 5.
will yau.please Prepnrw t,hQ Proper reeoYution i�eplao�t3ng,thia ection.
Please contact Peter Kiahel°For th� d�taila� an �the.eta�f �ec�om�asndation.
Siru:er+aly, .
Albe�'t B. Oloon
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
May 29 , 1990
T0: Council President William Wilson
Councilmember Thomas Dimond
Councilmember Roger Goswitz
Councilmember Robert Long
Councilmember Paula Maccabee
Councilmember Janice Rettman
Councilmember David une
FROM: Peter T . Kishel �
Safety & Health a yst
SUBJECT: Sound Level Variance Request for
Jam Productions, Ltd. "New Kids on the Block"
Concert, July 4 , 1990 at Harriet Island
We have reviewed the variance application and recommend that the
variance be granted with the following conditions and limitations .
1 ) This variance shall be granted from 6 : 00 a .m. through 11 : 00
p .m. Wednesday, July 4 , 1990 .
2 ) There shall be a 100 dBA sound level limit at the sound mix
position.
3 ) Sound delay towers shall be used to provide better sound
coverage for the anticipated 40 ,000 attendance.
4 ) An acoustical curtain shall be suspended from the rear of the
stage roof , exten.ding down to the stage floor and covering the
entire width of the stage, excluding the speaker wings .
5 ) A sound abatement wall constructed of 5/8" sheet rock,
laminated between two sheets of plywood, shall be erected not
more than 8 feet behind each speaker stack, and shall extend
3 feet beyond the outermost speakers and 3 feet above the
highest speakers .
6 ) Jam Productions , Ltd. shall maintain c�ntinuous sound level
monitoring to ensure that sound levels comply with the decibel
limit in the variance.
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Sound Level Variance for New Kids on the Block Concert
May 29 , 1990
7 ) Jam Productions , Ltd. shall work closely and cooperate fully
with the Division of Public Health.
8 ) The Division of Public Health shall have full access to all
locations needed to ensure compliance with this variance.
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Enclosure
c : Roy Garza
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DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
JAMES SCHEIBEL
MAYOR 1954 Universiry Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
RECEIVED (612) 292-7717
May 9, 1990 �nv����o
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T0: A1 Olson, City Clerk CITY CLERK
FROM: Peter Kishel ���j�
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SUBJECT: Sound Level Variance Public Hearing
Attached is a variance application from Jam Productions, Ltd. ,
Chicago, Illinois , for a "New Kids on the Block concert to be held
July 4, 1990.
Also attached is a copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to
property owners within 200 feet of Harriet Island.
Please have this item placed on the Council agenda for May 31,
1990 . If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 292-
7776 .
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Attachments
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Application for Sound �evel Variance
City of St, Paul Noise Ordinar�ce
Chaptcr 293 of chc Sc Paul I.cgisiativc Code
1. Organizadon or person seeking variance: < � � � �1� �1 �(F�
2. Address:���__ (,l�G ST ��r�-4-�`�._ �1 l c.4 C.G C7 �L� (o C�f,�. ( (� ._
3. Resposible pexson; � � l�� Y
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6. Briefty describe the noise source and equipnnent involved; �.� S��'(�7� �? _
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7. Address�r legal descripuon o�noise source:��2�E-� � ���-� S'� P��JL�
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8. Noise souxce time of o radon: � r'�-C � , OC�
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9. Briefly describc the stcps that will be takan to minunize the noise levols:_S((-��, . �,.�, �
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�0. Bricfly state reason for seeking vazia»ce: ��1��� � _�/� p�,�q�/ _
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i l. Dat�s dur�ng which the variance is rcquestod: _
Signature of responsible person Date � "-�G
Return compieted Appltcation and $150.00 fee to: �ffce Use On1y
City of St.Paul ,. f�
Departmcnt of Community Services Dace Roc'd. �• 3�
Divi�sion o!Pubiic Hca1�h Rcvicwcd —�— �
' Environmenlal Monitoting Dnte public Notice Scnt �
. 1954 Un[veraity Av�.Wcst Suitc 4 Rofcrrcd to Council -�
St,Pau1, MN 54�04
292-777b �
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May 9, 1990
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HBARING
Dear St. Paul Property Owner:
This is to inform you of an application to request a variance from
the noise source limitations as indicated in the St. Paul Noise
Ordinance {Chapter 293 of the St. Paul Legislative Code) .
A public hearing before the City Council on this variance request
will be held on:
Date: May 31 , 1990
Time: 9 : 00 a.m.
Location: 3rd Floor, City Hall Council Chambers
Written comments or objections may be filed with the:
Department of Community Services
Division of Public Health
Fnvironmental Monitoring Section
1954 University Avenue W. , Suite 4
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
Within fifteen (15) davs of �he mailinq date on this notice
Description of Variance:
Jam Productions, Ltd. , Chicago, Illinois, has requested a
sound level variance for a concert by the group, "New Kids on
the Block" at Harriet Island on July 4, 1990 . The variance is
requested for the hours of 6 :00 a.m. until 11 : 00 p.m. A 110
dBA sound level limit at the sound mix is being requested.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 292-7776 .
Yours ly,
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Peter T. Kishel
Safety and Health Analyst
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