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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 25 Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee and Roe. Nays: None. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:28 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 8:34 p.m. Due to number in the audience awaiting that item, without objection Mayor Roe amended the agenda to address item 14.e prior to Item 14.d (Recycling Contract). e. Roseville Deer Management Parks & Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke provided an update and deer popula- tion comparisons from 2004 to 2016 to-date provided by the Minnesota Depart- ment of Natural Resources (DNR). Mr. Brokke provided research and available options for deer control as identified by the DNR, Ramsey County, Department of Agriculture (USDA), Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (MBRB, and Nuisance Animal Removal Service (NARS). Mr. Brokke reported three options available for deer control in the metropolitan area include sharp shooting, bow hunting, and trapping; and reviewed timing and logistics for each option. Mr. Brokke noted an agreement would be required if deer control was chosen and between the city and a specific agency or contractor, as well as communications with local and area law enforcement agencies to define a safety plan. Public Comment City Manager Trudgeon noted two bench handouts, attached hereto and made a part hereof, consisting of emails dated October 24, 2016 from Tim & Patti Eckert, 2653 Matilda Street, in opposition to deer control; and another from Laura Sig- ler, 1857 Huron Street, in opposition to a controlled deer hunt. Kate Linder, 631 Heinel Drive As a 27-year resident of Roseville on Lake Owasso, and a gardener, Ms. Linder summarized her experience with her yard and garden, along with the excessive deer droppings, at a count of 57 piles when she last cleaned them off her yard. Ms. Linder stated she had noticed the problem getting worse over the last three years and had personally watched it deteriorate. Ms. Linder strongly urged the City Council to consider changes in Roseville to address the situation. Karen Rudd, 619 Heinel Drive As a 21-yer resident, Ms. Rudd stated she had seen a definite increase in the deer population problem over the last five years. Ms. Rudd referenced a letter she had sent to the Mayor and City Council; and thanked Councilmember Etten for re- sponding to her letter. Ms. Rudd verbalized the points of her letter, pointing out damage. Ms. Rudd opined that the rights of people are more important than ani- mals and opined with the totally fearless deer population in Roseville, it was time for the City Council to stop talking about it and take action soon. Ilona Rouda, 946 Lydia Avenue