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Amending section 293.02(d) of the Legislative Code to remove the requirement for a sound level variance in the Downtown Entertainment District during the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship.
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Section 1
WHEREAS, the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship (“World Juniors”) will be held in the Twin Cities, including the City of Saint Paul, during the last week of December 2025 and the first week of January 2026; and
WHEREAS, the World Juniors presents an extraordinary opportunity to highlight Saint Paul’s hospitality, cultural vibrancy, and commitment to public safety while welcoming visitors from around the world; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates increased activity in the downtown area and other public spaces during a period when staffing levels for permit processing and inspections are traditionally limited; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that temporary modifications to certain permitting, licensing, and enforcement provisions are necessary and appropriate to facilitate a safe, efficient, and festive atmosphere during the event period while maintaining the City’s commitment to safety, accessibility, and decorum; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does ordain:
Section 2
Section 293.02(d) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended as follows:
(d) Amplified sound. Amplified sound may not exceed the noise source limitations outlined in section 293.07 unless it is permitted under section 293.09, Amplified Sound Permits, or section 293.10, Variances.
During the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship, which lasts from December 24, 2025, through January 5, 2026, in the Downtown Entertainment District, as defined by section 409.02 of the Code, the following exceptions are made:
1. An Amplified Sound Permit or Sound Level Variance, as provided for in sections 293.09 and 293.10 of the Code, is not required for amplified sound if the sound will not and does not exceed ninety (90) dBA at a distance of fifty (50) feet measured from the source of the sound between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
2. The Department may revoke or limit this allowance for individual sites if necessary to prevent a public nuisance or address a safety issue.
Section 3
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage, approval, and publication.