Some changes underway in Franklin to address noise complaints, but many neighbors still skeptical

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At the Franklin Common Council meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17, Mayor John Nelson gave an update on the joint efforts to mitigate sound coming from The Rock Sports Complex.

But neighbors again lined up to criticize the plan.

ROC Ventures owner Michael Zimmerman has turned the speakers at the complex inward, and decibel readers are being moved into place near neighborhoods impacted by the noise.

But neighbors still expressed lots of concern. They said every time it seems something is addressed, more issues arise.

Dale Kirner spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting, saying, "Do what you want up there, it's fine. Just don't let the noise touch my backyard."

Nelson said the wheels are in motion to make the fixes, adding, "Again, this is a start."

After public comment, Nelson gave an update on some of the items The Rock agreed to address.

"[The speakers] have been moved in. That was one thing that was done, I think, last week," said Mayor Nelson. 

Additionally, decibel readers are being moved into place to monitor sound levels near the affected neighborhoods.

But many in the audience remain skeptical.

Donnella McAdams said, "The city's response has been to continue to ignore our concerns."

And some pointed to another recent event they say again caused a nuisance.

Joy Draginis-Zingales told the council, "I looked at my clock, it was 12:25 and I still had music coming into my home from The Rock."

This meeting did not spark multiple shouting matches like the last meeting, but emotions still ran high.

Even with some of the changes underway, many are frustrated it's taken this long to start.

Dana Gindt said, "Citizens have been asking for relief and return of our quality of life and enjoyment for 10 years."

Zimmerman was in the audience but did not present at the meeting. But Nelson reiterated their joint efforts are ongoing.

He said, "We're going to move forward with more efforts and more accountability and an aggressive timeline."