Wooly's liquor license is safe after noise complaint resolution

• The East Village staple, which offers a stage for local and touring artists, is one of the city's few midsize music venues.

Flashback: The recommendation had come after noise levels in the area immediately outside the venue exceeded 65 decibels, the most allowed by the city.

• Two complaints had been filed by nearby property owner Chuck Larson, who had argued that sound checks during the day were disruptive, Axios previously reported.

Driving the news: City officials spoke with "the parties involved and reached a solution that respects the interests of both our local businesses and residents," according to a statement released by the city Friday.

• "The intent was never to shut down Wooly's," the statement said, noting that Des Moines is home to "diverse industries" and a municipal code that attempts to balance them.
• The city did not respond to questions about the solution's specifics by publication time.

What's next: Des Moines officials say they plan to convene music experts and city staff to reexamine the city's sound ordinances for music venues.