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<br />City Council Regular Meeting - 02/13/06 <br />Minutes - Page 20 <br /> <br />Central Park, educational experiences for Kindergarten classes; <br />and interviews by the Minneapolis Star/Tribune. Mr. Bergman, <br />in light of his family's participation in an upcoming 4-H project, <br />asked that the City Council not limit his livelihood. <br /> <br />Ray Pugh, 2166 Marion Street <br />Mr. Pugh brought to the City Council's attention the <br />comprehensive educational benefit to young people in obtaining <br />life science experience through school projects and their future <br />skill development in biotechnology fields, currently being <br />emphasized by state and federal officials; spoke in support of the <br />experiences; and cautioned the Council's attempts to limit that <br />education. <br /> <br />Mike Wybierala, 237 County Road B W <br />Mr. Wybierala, a bee keeper, noted that at the time he began <br />raising them, there was no ordinance; and he'd experienced no <br />problems until a tax assessor reviewed his property and sent a <br />letter enforcing removal of the bees due to their danger to young <br />children. Mr. Wybierala noted his disappointment in this <br />requirement; noted his involvement with the Nature Center and <br />the State Fair; and expressed his willingness to assist the City <br />with this issue. <br /> <br />Steve Carlson, 1770 Lydia <br />Mr. Carlson provided pictures testifying to the developmental <br />behavior and educational experiences children achieved in <br />observing chickens; and asked that the Council not put <br />parameters on that education. <br /> <br />Todd White, 477 Woodhill Drive <br />Mr. White noted that the City's Nature Center had three bee <br />colonies; and cited the public misperceptions regarding honey <br />bees and wasps. <br /> <br />Dennis Dietzel, 2954 Ramline <br />Mr. Dietzel, as a beekeeper, opined that his neighbors were <br />unanimously appreciative of the bees on his property, especially <br />flower growers. <br /> <br />Mayor Klausing thanked the public for their comments and <br />