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with MTS Sound Incorporated and they advise directing the p.a. systems towards <br />the spectators and not up into the air and turning down the volume. Mr. Heger <br />stated that the Lions are taking some action in an effort to reduce the noise. <br />Mr. Heger named some of the contributions the Lions are able to make towards <br />the community because of these fund raisers. Mr. Heger stated that the Lions <br />derive great pleasure from helping the less fortunate in the community. Mr. <br />Heger stated that the Lions' best fund raisers are Game Fair parking and the <br />Sand Races. <br /> <br />Douglas Fountain - 15255 Garnet St. N.W. - Stated that the philanthropy of the <br />Lions is not in question; the issue is the noise and disturbance the sand <br />races create. <br /> <br />Donna Hawkinson - 7030 149th Lane - Stated that her property abuts the sand <br />race property; the races disturb area wildlife; litter has been deposited on <br />her property during the races; people were parking on 149th and trespassing <br />across her property to get to the races; children afraid to play outside <br />during the races. Ms. Hawkinson added that fund raiser are good but an <br />alternative to sand races should be selected. <br /> <br />Rose Heruth - 14900 Kamacite - Stated that Lions contributions to the <br />community are wonderful but there must be an alternative location for the <br />races that would not create such a residential disturbance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox inquired that if the Lions can minimize traffic and reduce <br />the noise and exercise better control over parking, would the citizens have <br />any objection to the Lions attempting to conduct their sand races another <br />season. Councilmember Cox noted that last year was a trial season and the <br />Lions and City Council are concerned with citizen interest. Councilmember Cox <br />stated that the sand race fund raiser will not continue if it operates in a <br />way that is objectionable to the residents in the area. <br /> <br />Rose Heruth - Stated that she cannot give Councilmember COx an answer at this <br />time and added that it also concerned her that she was not made aware of the <br />races that were to be held so close to her home last year until they were <br />under way. <br /> <br />Ms. Anderson - 149th and Limonite - Stated she had a gathering at her home the <br />day of the races last year and the noise from the races was no more <br />objectionable than the aircraft flying overhead from the airport; it is <br />something that has been lived with for years. <br /> <br />Vic Buries - 7101 149th Lane - Stated that the noise is not the same as that of <br />aircraft overhead; commend the Lions for what they do for the community; <br />attended a Council meeting a couple years ago in which Council stated that <br />they would not put up with barking dogs all day and night -- barking dogs is <br />no comparison to the noise we put up with from the races; also had a gathering <br />the day of the races and it was embarassing to live in a community that would <br />allow this activity adjacent to residential neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Donna Bunes- Stated that when the p.a. system went on it was startling and <br />the engine roar was ~ Lions should research an alternate location or <br />look for a better type\of fund raiser. <br /> ~ ~ February 26, 1985 <br />  ~ Page 20 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />