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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — AUGUST 11, 2025 31 Councilmember Holden said now geese aren't going to be considered fowl. Councilmember Monson said this is feeding geese. Councilmember Holden asked if we are talking about wild geese. Councilmember Monson confirmed. She said this is the residents who feed geese on the lake, causing pollution in the water. Mayor Grant said he thought we already had something against feeding wildlife. City Administrator Jagoe confirmed. Mayor Grant said it's already in there. People can't feed them. Councilmember Monson said someone sent a letter to a neighbor who is feeding geese. A resident came forward with it but she doesn't know who the person is. City Administrator Jagoe said we have not received a complaint. It was an ask for the Council to discuss it. Mayor Grant said feeding of geese is a no. Councilmember Holden said that's in the ordinance already. City Administrator Jagoe said if the City receives a complaint we can follow the ordinance. Mayor Grant asked what is needed for the goats and buckthorn discussion. Councilmember Monson said it would allow for temporary use of goats to clear buckthorn. She thinks we can make that a policy. Mayor Grant asked if anyone is against using goats to remove buckthorn. City Administrator Jagoe said the context of that discussion is that our ordinance doesn't allow for electric fencing. That is where we would have to provide language in the ordinance to allow the electric fence. Councilmember Holden said they are not allowed to have goats, even temporarily. The policy would say you can't have an electric fence. Councilmember Monson said everyone is all okay with the goats. She would like to see Staff write some language and bring it back for Council approval. She doesn't think anyone is going to fight the removal of buckthorn. City Administrator Jagoe said Staff will bring the use of City logo discussion back on September 8.