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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JULY 16, 2007 <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead indicated support from Council. <br /> <br />C. Wild Animal Management Policy Recommendation <br /> <br />Mr. Henry reported the PTRC supported a Wild Animal Management Policy for aesthetic, public <br />safety, and long term water quality concerns. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead stated he received an email about rabbits. He would like comments about lake <br />. shoreline opportunities to prevent the nesting of geese. He asked if the Lake Johanna Lake <br />Association is working towards this. <br /> <br />Mrs. Jenny Michels, Lake Johanna Lake Improvement Association, reported if the geese are not <br />controlled, it would impact the use ofthe trails. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked why the City would concentrate on controlling only the geese at <br />Lake Johanna. <br /> <br />Ms. Michels replied the community would not use the park with the geese problem. <br /> <br />Mr. Crassweller stated it is only $500. He stated the PTRC is prepared to develop a Wild Animal <br />Management Policy. <br /> <br />Ms. Michels explained a group from the University of Minnesota rounds up the geese for <br />processing, and contributes the meat to food shelves. <br /> <br />Council reached consensus that the Lake Johanna Lake Improvement Association talk to the <br />County for funds also as it has a County park on Lake Johanna. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead asked that the Lake Association discuss improving the overall condition of the <br />lake. <br /> <br />Council did not reach consensus in contributing to controlling geese at this time. <br /> <br />D. TCAAP Parks and Trail Integration Discussion <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated it is important for City Council to define the role of <br />the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee relative to comprehensive open space and park <br />design discussions. She questioned when the PTRC should become more involved. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he believed the PTRC should be involved. <br /> <br />Mr. Crassweller stated the questions indicated on the staff memo are sincere from the PTRC. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant provided information relative to where the City is with TCAAP. <br />