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E <br />Attached are maps of Roseville for the years 2004-201 1, with the exception of 2005, showing the <br />location where the deer were counted. <br />In recent discussions with Ramsey County, it maybe time for the City of Roseville to consider a <br />controlled hunt. This decision is up to individual cities. It is not completely clear on any specific details <br />on process or how or when this might occur. <br />The administration and the cost of this new program would be the responsibility of the City and it may <br />also require that the City Ordinance would need to be amended. <br />Staff has been in discussions with Ramsey County and other surrounding cities. Other cities in Ramsey <br />County as well as the County themselves have allowed controlled deer hunts on private property and/or <br />public property, either by bow hunters or sharp shooters. <br />Although the deer population is the issue at this time, other wildlife control areas have previously been <br />requested by residents including goose, turkey and most recently coyotes. <br />POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />This discussion is consistent with addressing resident's interests and desires. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />The future financial impacts would be the cost of beginning a new program. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Discuss wildlife management. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />Discuss wildlife management. <br />Prepared by: Lonnie Brokke, Director of Parks and Recreation <br />Attachments: Area maps indicating deer population <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />