City of Colorado Springs and Venu respond following Ford Amphitheater noise complaints

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, the City of Colorado Springs and Venu said they held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the Ford Amphitheater.

Mayor Yemi Mobolade, City Council President Randy Helms, J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Venu and Bob Mudd, President and Chief Operating Officer of Venu all attended the meeting, according to the City.

The City of Colorado Springs and Venu sent out this joint statement on Wednesday:

"Together, we are committed to addressing the experience of residents who have shared concerns about Ford Amphitheater. Sound reporting and all mitigation requirements following the first three weeks of operation have been confirmed to be in compliance with commitments. Nevertheless, we all recognize the need to try alternative mitigation strategies to address noise. Today we identified short and long-term strategies that aim to reduce unintentional impact on our community. We ask for the community's patience and grace as additional research is conducted and these actions are developed and applied."

They listed a few key takeaways:

Commitment to no fireworks

Venu committed to no fireworks except on Independence Day.

Increase Depth of Existing Eastern Sound Wall

Venu said they are in the process of increasing the sound wall from 2 feet to 50 feet

Enhance Sound Containment Measures

Venu has committed to reviewing performance data with their team of acousticians and production companies to explore how potential reconfiguration measures, such as adjusting positioning of speakers, may further reduce sound transmission outside of the amphitheater

Physical Mitigation

Venu will be working on the possibility and effectiveness of additional physical mitigation, pending the results of sound containment research.

City of Colorado Springs and Venu respond following Ford Amphitheater noise complaints

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