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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 28 Council Deliberation Before beginning Council discussions, Mayor Roe asked staff to respond to the questions asked during public speaking. Specific to timing for bow hunting, Mr. Brokke advised that this was accom- plished through a special permit; and while not yet committed to this option, would like to have it happen before year end. Mr. Brokke agreed with the speaker that it was late in the season, but suggested a special permit might be granted at additional cost since it would be outside the season. Mr. Brokke noted the situa- tion would not be resolved with just one hunt, and would probably need to be re- peated. Mr. Brokke clarified that bow hunters typically pay for a special permit to hunt here rather than somewhere else, and since it’s outside the normal deer hunt- ing season, they paid an additional cost to do so. Specific to contraception and its effectiveness, as per past discussions on that op- tion, Mr. Brokke stated staff’s initial background information indicated this was not an option in Minnesota and only done out east in particular areas. However, Mr. Brokke stated it had proven ineffective, and from his research didn’t even be- lieve the option was permitted in Minnesota. Mr. Brokke noted this was similar to the option to relocate deer, and one of two other areas staff had researched that had been tried elsewhere but ultimately proven ineffective. Councilmember Willmus noted identification by staff of three areas for imple- menting control measures; but asked if Ramsey County properties were off limits going forward (e.g. area around Little Lake Josephine) that encompassed larger areas. Mr. Brokke responded that he thought those Ramsey County areas would remain open for deer management efforts as well. Councilmember Willmus noted some of tonight’s public testimony indicated this was affecting only a small area of Roseville. However, Councilmember Willmus stated it had been his understanding and observation that the deer population was pretty widespread, including his yard and those of his neighbors, indicating it was a citywide issue. While three areas had been identified as displayed on maps pro- vided by staff through aerial photos, Councilmember Willmus suggested there were other areas to consider as well if the city chose to move forward. Councilmember Etten noted online comments and one of tonight’s speakers, as well as comments he’d received while door knocking in SE Roseville during his re-election campaign. Councilmember Etten questioned if the three areas of high- est concentration identified by Mr. Brokke provided sufficient assessment, or if future assessment would indicate where to focus versus taking no action at all.