Sound Level Variance Application Lao Family Community MN, Hmong Freedom Celebration 2015 Public Hearing Date Revision

  Event: Lao Family Community of MN, Inc. 35th Annual Hmong Freedom Celebration 2015,

 ***** Date Revision Public Hearing : Public Hearing Date is Wednesday, June 17, 2015 *****

 

 

Description of Variance

Location: Como Park, Como Pool Area by 1151 Como Avenue

Noise Source: Lao Family Community of Minnesota, Inc., represented by Tzianeng Vang, J4 2015 Event CEO, has requested a sound level variance in order to present amplified music and announcements during the Hmong Freedom Celebration 2015 at Como Park, Como Pool Area by 1151 Como Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015 and Sunday, July 5, 2015. The Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) recommends the following conditions: 1) The variance will only be for the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on July 4 & 5, 2015. 2) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices used in conjunction with the event must not exceed 85 dBA as measured at 50 feet from any stage. 3) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices used in the merchandise areas and on or near the sporting event fields, must not exceed 75 dBA as measured at the nearest residential receiver. 4) The applicant will provide personnel and equipment, who will conduct sound level monitoring during the event to ensure compliance with the variance conditions. 5) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices must be turned off no later than 8:00 p.m. on each event date.

 

A public hearing before the City Council on this variance request will be held on:

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: 3rd floor, City Hall Council Chambers

 

If you attend the public hearing, you will be given the opportunity to present verbal comments or objections

before the City Council. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may within fifteen (15) days of the mailing date on this notice, written comments or objections may be filed with the: City of St. Paul, Department of Safety and Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1806, attention Barb McMonigal-St. Dennis or by email to barb.mcmonigal-st.dennis@ci.stpaul.mn.us . Written comments or objections must be received on or before Tuesday June 16, 2015.