July 30, 2010 - I have been thinking about the noise ordinance and potential implications on the commuity if it becomes too restrictive. My concern is that if we reduce the volume too much it might render a park useless for venues that require amplified sound. For example, outdoor concerns, movies, festivals, etc. could be at risk.
As I think about what our community desires, I often refer to the bi-annual citizen survey as a point of insight. In this case, I reviewed the cultural section of the survey. When asked to rate the cultural and educational opportunities in Ankeny, it was rated very poorly. As a matter of fact, this was the lowest rating topic on the entire survey. Based on this report, it is clear that our community does not believe we are doing enough to create cultural activities.
My concern is, if we reduce the level of volume to a point that it becomes impractical to conduct a cultural event, essentially eliminated this type of venue, are we perpetuating/accelerating something already viewed as poor? Please send me your thoughts.
