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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 9,2015 Page 9 Commissioner Stoner responded that, for those wanting a hunt immediately, the process would move more quickly than having to compile information again and by the time the process was completed, the cycle could be no longer a valid issue without an ordinance in place to address any potential problems within a much shorter time fame. While recognizing that the Commission's recommendations were broad-based at this point, Chair Holt asked the City Council to provide their feedback on whether or not the Commission was meeting their charge. Chair Holt noted that, if so di- rected, the Commission could consult with the City Attorney or look into further penalty options. Mayor Roe advised that further direction would come from the City Council after their April 13, 2015 discussion. Reiterating that this opportunity for public comment was only informal and pre- liminary tonight with receipt of the information, Mayor Roe opined the meeting for public comment at this time. Public Comment Timothy Callaghan,3062 Shorewood Lane Mr. Callaghan provided a bench handout and referenced information from the Minnesota Horticulture Society. Mr. Callaghan expressed his disappointment that the Parks & Recreation Commission had offered their information as a compre- hensive study, while not contacting or involving the Horticulture Society, one of the largest local organizations in the area with information on deer populations. Mr. Callaghan opined that he found a lot of misinformation in the Commission's report, and suggested consulting with the Horticulture Society on deer eating from bird feeders and droppings around them, creating a considerable portion of the problem in isolated cases. Councilmember Willmus arrived at this time, approximately 6:14 p.m. Mr. Callaghan referenced photos provided previously by Mr. Roger Toogood of deer in his yard eating from his bird feeders; further opining that the problem of bird feeders needed to be addressed rather than the deer population and inadvert- ent feeding of deer due to these activities. Mr. Callaghan questioned the validity of accusations of deer eating rhubarb, since their leaves are toxic and, as confirmed in his consultation with the Horticultural Society, knew of no deer doing so, as it would be similar to them eating needles. Mr. Callaghan opined that the City didn't need another ordinance, and if not wanting residents to feed deer, they should simply talk to those residents doing so and ask them to stop. Mr. Callaghan opined that deer should not be fed other than