Saint Paul file RES PH 26-141, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-24.
Latest action: Passed
Your neighborhood near Shepard Road will be louder for two weeks. District Energy can run amplified sound tests from late June through early July 2026, possibly extending to mid-July, which will exceed the city's normal noise rules.
Boiler testing needs a temporary waiver from city noise rules. This variance lets a specific company test equipment that requires loud sound levels to work properly, which wouldn't be possible under standard city noise limits.
Neighbors close to 125 Shepard Road will hear the noise. Residents within earshot of the test site have no option to avoid the amplified sound during the approved dates, even if the noise affects sleep, work, or daily life.
Read the official record for RES PH 26-141
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