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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 19,2011 Page 2 that the system was so loud during an athletic event that it could be heard inside his home with all the windows closed. Mr. Callahan advised that he had con- tacted the Police Department and had been told by the responding officer that there was nothing they could do about enforcing the noise ordinance in that situa- tion. Mr. Callahan opined that this situation was not acceptable to him and re- peatedly expressed his frustration. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the City had held conversations with Northwestern College's Athletic Director three (3) years ago and was under the impression that the situation had been addressed; however, he advised that he would review the file for the specifics of that conversation and would then contact the College again to discuss and alert them to the situation. Acting Mayor Pust advised that the Police Department would also review the sit- uation to determine the rationale for the responding officer's comments based on the actual records of the event. Acting Mayor Pust noted that this would be in ad- dition to the follow-up of Mr. Trudgeon with the responsible parties at the College to see what they're not doing that they should be doing to comply with the City's noise ordinance. Councilmember Willmus questioned the time of day that this occurred; with Mr. Callahan responding that it was at 2:00 p.m. for a duration of approximately two (2)hours during a football game. Councilmember McGehee asked that Chief Mathwig comment on the situation; and how such a complaint would normally be handled. Police Chief Rick Mathwig advised that, since the Police Department is the divi- sion that is open 24/7, they often handled noise complaints. Chief Mathwig ad- vised that, while he had seen the call for service relative to this issue; but that normally an event held by the College and its football program and any related complaints would not be handled by one officer on the scene, but referred to the institution for a systemic resolution. Acting Mayor Pust concurred that it seemed that additional discussion should oc- cur between Mr. Trudgeon and the appropriate Northwestern College personnel to ensure enforcement in the future; and that staff would then report back to Mr. Cal- lahan on the results of those discussions. Acting Mayor Pust reiterated the steps being taken by the City staff; assured Mr. Callahan that his concerns had been heard; and that if he chose to not hear the as- surances that his concerns would be addressed, then that was his prerogative. Mr. Callahan continued to express his frustration; and advised that if the City chose to have selective enforcement, he would take legal action against the City.