WORKSHOP ITEM Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
CONCERT EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
Background
With submittal of the 2019 Joyful Noise concert application and the likelihood of other concerts at the National Sports Center with the PGA tour, staff wanted to provide an opportunity for Council discussion regarding noise concerns, stage location, traffic control, etc.
The Joyful Noise concert has been held at the NSC since 2008 and expanded to the current two-day format in 2013 after Council adopted a resolution outlining concert guidelines (attached). Staff received noise complaints from this year’s Joyful Noise concert. Organizers were aware of the noise concerns which seemed to be attributed to relocation of the stage to the east side of the stadium field, facing west, sending noise to the residential homes in the west. Reasons for stage relocation included better seating and stage views.
With the potential of additional concerts the NSC may need to consider a more permanent stage location or set-up for concerts.
Recommendation
Council discussion is requested.