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50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 o Toogood recognized that he was speaking for himself as well as a group of neighbors who were not able to make it to tonight's meeting. All are in support of an ordinance banning deer/wildlife feeding. ■ Too good also spoke to the need for some sort of harvest as well as the feeding ban to manage Roseville's deer population. Commissioner Newby referenced that a controlled hunt could be added to the feeding ban ordinance. Discussion followed on the tuning of a hunt and how the soonest timing for this would be next fall. • Mary Jo Schreiber recognized the depth of knowledge by Commissioners and extent of research done by those working on this topic. Ms. Schreiber is concerned about possible safety issues with the Metro Bow Hunting Resource Base based on photos and information found on their web site. Schreiber also feels the sharp shooting option rs disturbing. Ms. Schreiber asked all to keep in mind the need to find balance between human hfe. and property and hopes we can coexist with the deer. Schreiber also conunented on the use,of planting options that are deer resistant. o Ms. Schreiber supports a feeding Uan ® Melissa Jordan shared recent driving issues in Roseville that have involved deer and pointed out the lack of warning/awareness signs for deer along roads in areas of Roseville that have a heavier deer presence. o Ms. Jordan supports a feeding ban ® Ginger Seybold lives by a homeownerwho feeds the deer. She feels that because of this feeding there is an overpopulation of deer m her neighborhood leading to deer obstructing the walking path of walkers. She referenced a`specific instance where the deer were protecting their young and became aggressive to her while she was waUg her dog o Ms. SeyUo . suppo -ts efforts to flan the deer population so the community and deer can better cohabitate. _ • Andy • czyk has; a deer feeder, support Suggests trying the feeding ba appreciates the beaufful envirc )mmrssion to recognize that the rhood as.ai calm, rational group Lundin supports a f6l ing ban. gun hunt rather than a bow hunt and supports a before considering a hunt. Zest in Roseville and loves the deer. Ms. Lundin ire several points of view. Ms. Lundin described Zoseville is not a kill community." • Kris Simonson loves the wildlife in Roseville. Kris commented that there is a problem with the quantity of Veer created by?human actions. Ms. Simonson is in favor of a feeding ban for all wildlife. The problem has gone on too long resulting in the overpopulation of deer in Roseville. o Ms. Simonson encourages the use of a 2 prong approach that uses a feeding ban to maintain thepopulation followed by control methods to reduce the population. • Adele Kaufman is worried about personal safety because of the deer in Roseville. o Ms. Kaufman supports a feeding ban and methods to thin out the herd. • Mary Lou Mohn is concerned that Roseville is becoming a deer park. You cannot scare deer any longer; the deer are becoming too tame. Ms. Mohn wondered if the recent coyote problem in the City is related to the increased deer population. o Ms. Mohn is interested in the City looking at comprehensive wildlife management including support of a feeding ban and methods to cull the herd. • Jamie Becker -Firm has seen 21 deer at one time near her home in Roseville. Becker -Finn is a life-long deer hunter. Recognized.the threat of lymes disease from deer.