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Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 # of Deer 36 lack 15 34 44 51 44 50 lack 57 61 snow snow # of cars hit - - - - 3 3 2 0 0 3 1 Roseville PD # of cars hit - - - - 0 11 * 16* 16* 15* 9* 0 – State patrol # of dead - 2 3 3 5 6 3 5 6 6 10 deer picked Roseville - Public Works * These figures are inclusive of all animals hit by vehicles, including deer, but not exclusively deer. Criteria The general acceptable number of deer criteria used by Ramsey County and guided by the MN DNR is 20- 25 deer per square mile of habitat. The habitat area in Roseville is considered to be .77 sq. miles (see � yellow highlighted areas on map) of wetland and park areas. According to the guidelines, Roseville's � population is considered to be over the optiinal carrying capacity of 15-19 deer and the deer appear concentrated in particular areas. Authorization and Control Requirements The decision to control deer is up to individual cities. To authorize a hunt, in all cases, the City i.e. City Council, City Manager, Police Chief would need to approve a cooperative agreement subject to all requirements. If a hunt is desired on private land, all land owners would need to sign an agreement. For any type of control by hunting, an amendment of the City weapons ordinance would be required. �_ A framework far a Wildlife Management Ordinance should be considered. Deer are the issue at this time however; other wildlife control areas have previously been requested by residents including goose, turkey and most recently coyotes. Control Options The options for control include feeding restrictions, repellents, introducing predators, relocation, contraceptive, sharp shooting or bow hunting. Based on research of other communities including Ramsey �� County and the DNR, the most common, successful and preferred types of control are sharp shooting or bow hunting. Relocation and contraceptive control have been unsuccessful, expensive and are not used in Ramsey County or in the metro areas. More specifics on each control method are as follows: l. Feeding restrictions/ban ■ To include all wild animals including deer, geese, coyote with exceptions and � penalties for violations 2. Options for repelling deer from property ■ Organic repellents are marketed across the country, with anecdota] evidence to their efficacy: compounds using garlic, rotten eggs, blood-meal, and capsaicin (the heat in hot peppers) appear to be the most effective. ■ Adequate fences around property or vegetation. ■ Presence of —predatory animals: e.g., dogs. Page 2 of 5