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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,April 9, 2018 <br /> Page 11 <br /> • 20%made general observations <br /> • 18%made property damage comments <br /> • 9% expressed opposition to reduction efforts <br /> • 5%had questions about the deer management program <br /> • 5% commented on crash/carcass locations <br /> Mr. Brokke displayed maps showing 2017 deer sightings as well as maps showing <br /> where deer inquiries/comments came from. He noted that the Park and Rec <br /> Commission reviewed this information last week and suggested to move forward <br /> with the removal of 20 deer and to continue with an ongoing effort based upon the <br /> surveys, numbers, and analysis. The timing of this, if approved by the Council, <br /> would be between October 2018 and January 2019. The City would work with <br /> the U.S. Department of Agriculture again. The contract amount last year was <br /> $6,800, but the actual cost was about $3,772, working out to about $188 per deer. <br /> This deer removal was funded by the General Fund. It was less than the contract <br /> amount because not as much time was spent on the reduction as originally <br /> thought. <br /> Councilmember McGehee commented that she had exchanged emails with Mr. <br /> Brokke last year about only female deer being taken, if the goal is reduction. She <br /> reiterated that she is not in favor of this program. She suggested taking 10 instead <br /> of 20, on an experimental basis, while trying birth control injections as another <br /> methodology of reducing the population. <br /> Councilmember Willmus asked about neighboring communities' deer population <br /> control efforts. <br /> Mr. Brokke reported that many area communities have reduction efforts, includ- <br /> ing Minneapolis, St. Paul, Arden Hills, Maplewood, Little Canada, Shoreview. <br /> Most utilize the same method as used by Roseville, though some use bow- <br /> hunting. <br /> Councilmember Willmus asked about Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. <br /> Mr. Brokke responded they do not have reduction efforts. <br /> Councilmember Laliberte asked whether anyone from the Parks and Rec Com- <br /> mission wanted to say anything about their recommendation. <br /> Mr. Brokke pointed out several members of the Park and Rec Commission are <br /> present tonight, including Nancy O'Brien, the chair. <br /> Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment. <br /> Public Comment <br />