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018 COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 1985 Page Five and met subdivision regulations and the remaining 61.1 acres also met subdivision regulations and frontage requirements. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the division of the Lundgren property into two parcels; 1) parcel E, 16.9 acres with the buildings; 2) the remaining property of 61.1 acres or lots A, B, C, and D, with the understanding that the 61.1 acres can be subdivided in the future as approved by City Council on April 22, 1985. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Bob Rypekma of Schwan Sales and Mrs. Mary Sundell - Mr. Kluegel told the Council that Mrs. Sundell has issued complaints against Schwan Sales because they take delivery of materials between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. and the noise interrupts her sleep. Mr. Kluegel has had PCA monitor Schwan Sales for noise levels and during periods of unloading materials the noise reached unacceptable levels. Both Mr. Rypekma and Mrs. Sundell have received copies of these letters from P.C.A. Mr. Kluegel had talked with Mr. Rypekma about reaching an agreement to keep the noise levels down. Apparently the noise continues as Mrs. Sundell still has complaints. Mr. Kluegel asked Mr. Rypekma to attend tonight. He has asked Mr. Rypekma to take deliveries at times other than between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Mr. Rypekma said this was not feasible. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Rypekma what he is doing to control noise levels. Mr. Rypekma explained what happened when the police were last called to check the noise level. Now Mr. Rypekma has instruc- ted his semi truck drivers to turn off the refrigerator portion of the semi truck when exiting 35W at Lake Drive. This should bring the noise level under the 50 decibels required by P.C.A. regulations. Mayor Benson suggested that another reading at night when the semi truck is coming in be taken by P.C.A. 1 1 Mrs. Sundell asked if it was possible to use the door on the south side of Schwan Sales. Mr. Rypekma said no, the north door is the only unloading door. Mrs. Sundell said the noise problem is not only the trucks, but banging of boxes, conveyor belt, yelling, scream- ing, and loud music. Mrs. Sundell had a copy of the building applica- tion for Schwan Sales which indicated it was to be a warehouse, not a trucking terminal. Mayor Benson said deliveries once or twice a week would not constitute a trucking terminal. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Kluegel if some sort of barrier could be errected. Mr. Schumacher suggested Mr. Kelso from P.C.A. could make some recommendation along this line. Mrs. Sundell said that the police do have the authority to enforce noise regulations. To date they have not done so. Mr. Kelso said that in not enforcing the regulations, the police are siding with Schwan's or are being selective. 1