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City Council Study Session - 04/17/06 Minutes - Page 4 requesting additional analysis by providing rationale for EMT training, and costs of that training. City Manager Beets noted that the request was not part of the motion at the August 22, 2005 meeting; and the information had been provided to Councilmember Schroeder as requested at that time. Mr. Beets volunteered to provide the information to the City Council at their direction. Councilmember Pust opined that she didn't need additional information at this time, pending her review of the spreadsheet analysis to be provided by the Fire Department to the City Council. 4. Citizen Report on Chickens and Bees Community Development Director Dennis Welsch provided the background of bee keeping and chicken raising issues and concerns in the City of Roseville. Mr. Welsch noted that several meetings were held by staff with interested parties to determine if current code needed to be clarified; and whether there was a need for regulation of these hobbies and/or industries. Bee Keeuine: Ian Burns, Alex Kiresuk, and Gary Reuter presented detailed information defining honey bees and comparison species; habitat of honey bees; winter storage equipment and habitat; harvesting of honey; beeswax; public misperceptions of bees and wasps and types of colonies; maintenance of colonies; and whether voluntary registration was necessary. Mr. Kiresuk noted that he and City Inspector Rick Talbot, had reviewed previous bee complaints, and only found two within the last five years; and consisted of placement of a hive on a highway easement (later relocated); and another hive located near a property line in the vicinity of a play area for children (later relocated). Mr. Kiresuk noted that there were minimal reports of allergies to honey bee stings, with the estimated general allergic reactions less than 3%, with precautions available. Further discussion included the estimated number of wild Citizen Report on Chickens and Bees