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June 3, 1985 51 5.2 Bald Eagle Sportsman Assn. - Amended Special Use Permit (Public Hearing) The public hearing to consider the proposed changes in the BESA Special Use Permit was called to order at 7:30 PM. Ken Lorch, 13608 Homestead Avenue, submitted a letter to the Council regarding what he perceives to be an increase in the noise since 1984. His letter, on file at City Hall, also addresses changes in the entire operation that he would like to have implemented by 1990. Dick Houde, 7695 137th Street, stated that he had written letter of complaint rela- tive to noise from the club, in both 1984 and 1985. Jim Osiecki, 23135 Ethan Court, questioned Mr. Lorch's statrent regarding the level of sound he hears at his residence located two miles from the club. Grace Axelson, 12317 Goodview Avenue, stated that she has lived next to the club for 28 years, and has been bothered by the noise since it start operating. She would like to see the club phased out in the near future. Mike Prokosch, 1501 Highway 96, stated that the club has been trap shooting since 1971, and does not know why the residents seem to be bothered more in the last two years. Also, he stated that there would be no way the club could meet 40 decibels at the club's property line. Although they are doing whatever they can to try to appease the neighboring property owners, they have certain limitations. Bob Oswald, 14081 Hyde Avenue, asked if the club had changed their direction of shooting, and they replied "no". Brad Carpenter, 12821 Goodview, stated that the noise, and frequency of noise, has been increasing. Dave Holm, 6460 125th Street, stated that he was unfamiliar with the club's represen- tatives present at the meeting, because of his dealings with Mr. Timm. He thought everything was cleared when the neighbors worked out their compromise with the club. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 PM. The regular meeting was called back to order. MOTION: Schwab made motion, McAllister seconded, to approve the Amended Special Use Permit for the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association, with the following changes and additions: 1. Muzzleloaders will not be permitted to use the facility. 2. The BESA will absorb the cost to calcium chloride Goodview Avenue approximately 8/10's mile. 3. The club will close Memor 1 Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the week of the 4th of July. 4. The club will be opened one Sunday a month from the 2nd weekend in April until the 1st weekend in October, and will be allowed two Sun- days in October. 5. BESA will provide the names of three people responsible for main- taining the rules of the club so that they can be contacted in case of any rule infraction. The club will provide a copy of their (continued)