Commissioners reviewed findings from a recent site visit to a cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) operation and agreed to add a draft noise-resolution to a future agenda so the planning commission can examine enforceability and zoning mechanisms.

What happened: Commissioners said they and two law-enforcement officers visited the mining site. A decibel measurement taken near the gate during an interview read in the high-50s (decibels) while the generator was reportedly under load. Staff said subsequent readings at other times showed higher levels. Commissioners stressed they want a resolution that addresses community concerns while remaining enforceable.

Why it matters: The proposed noise-resolution would provide the commission and staff a policy framework to address community complaints and to give the planning commission a clear direction for zoning or permitting changes. Legal staff cautioned that a resolution must be drafted carefully so that it is enforceable, and that zoning or permitting processes may be the most effective enforcement route.

Next steps: The chair said he would add a draft noise-resolution to the next agenda and asked staff to circulate a proposed draft. Commissioners also said the planning commission should review technical enforcement options, including whether to fold new language into the zoning code or to adopt an administrable local standard.

Speakers (attributed quotes come from these persons):
- Chair — government
- Commissioner (unnamed) — government
- Legal counsel / staff commentary was summarized by commissioners

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Provenance: [{"block_id":"block_02:06:40","local_start":0,"local_end":160,"evidence_excerpt":"...I believe...the decimeter read something like 58 decibels at the gate... it was noticeably quieter... they said it did go back up... that's what I was getting at on this when we start... I'll have the clerk add that to the next agenda for the noise resolution to be brought back up.","tc_start":"02:06:40","tc_end":"02:07:40","reason_code":"topicintro"},{"block_id":"block_02:18:20","local_start":0,"local_end":120,"evidence_excerpt":"I want you to understand that I spoke to legal about it... I have no issues with the resolution. I have reservations where the resolution is enforceable... best mechanism for enforcing something like that is through the zoning committee.","tc_start":"02:18:20","tc_end":"02:18:40","reason_code":"topicfinish"}]

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