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and official complaints. Becker-Finn commentedthat deer move between Lake Owasso and Josephine. Brokke discussedhis attendance at the East Metro Deer Management Meeting. The DNR andthe Minnesota Department of Agriculture(MDA)werein attendance. The agenda included getting to hear one another’s managementoptions and survey review. Sharp shooting was recommendedas the most effective technique. Brokke confirmed that each city can decide what they think is in the best interest of the city. If the City Council authorizes a huntit can be completed during hunting season or off-season. Off-season would require a DNR permit. Bole inquired into additional information ondeer population andLyme’sdisease. Brokke responded that officials said this was not a significant problem in the Twin Cities Area. Brokke confirmed that Ramsey County does reduce the deer population andsurrounding communities do have controlled hunts. Becker-Finn asked what type of processesother cities utilizeand the cost estimates. Processes vary and cost wasestimated ata couple hundred dollars per deer. Gelbach notes the increased population in Lake Owasso area and questions the possibility of actively enforcing feeding bans in the area. Active commissiondiscussion,including: Continued education on CityOrdinance Deer complaints Potential futurepublichearing Measurements of success The need to give the feeding ban additional time to gauge success Potential impact of recent Natural Resource work Historical opposition to hunts Becker-Finn confirmed that she trusted the DNR numbers and Roseville is double the suggested population. Commission agreed to update the City Councilat the upcoming June joint meeting. 6.CEDARHOLM GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE REPLACEMENT PROCESS Gelbach and Stoner briefedtheCommissiononAdvisory Committee progress and upcoming meetings. Last meeting had 3 local golf professionalspresent. They helped to providebest practices and pitfalls. Next meeting will focus on partnerships. Heikkela inquired on what was learned from the previous meetings.Gelbach answered that the takeaways included: Cedarholm is a “community course” and the future plans need to focus on the needs of those specific customers Look to cluster services to minimize staff The importance of the patio area It was discussed that this building could potentially serve as an intermediate size facility. In addition, concerns over the maintenance storage and workspace were brought up.