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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 9, 2018 Page 13 Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, moving forward with a removal of 20 deer in 2018/2019 and to continue with an ongoing reduction effort based upon the analysis and survey numbers. Council Discussion Councilmember Laliberte commented the deer counts are a snapshot in time, and they are under-represented. But it is on the only data available now. She is sup- portive of the proposed steps so there is consistency going forward, and deer and people can safely live amongst each other. Councilmember McGehee stated it does look like there was a reduction from 52 to 43 with the last effort, so progress was made with the last reduction. The cur- rent population is just a hair below the 2008 level for total number of deer. She requested that staff create a specific plan for taking does so that progress is made. She also requested that staff look into the possibility of birth control to keep the herd healthy and at a reasonable size. She understands the problem, but the City has yet to have a serious accident reported, where someone is seriously injured. Mr. Brokke stated there have been reports of vehicles hitting deer, though no seri- ous human injuries. Councilmember Etten expressed support for the motion. He is supportive of con- tinuing to look at data as the program proceeds. He noted there has to be a bal- ance with nature, and the goal should be stable population. He asked about loca- tion of the reduction. Mr. Brokke stated staff is working closely with other agencies, but the Reservoir Woods area is a priority. Mayor Roe expressed support of the motion and also alternative methods that have been considered earlier in the process, such as birth control. The issue comes down to cost effectiveness. Mr. Brokke commented that the flyover is not real scientific. It is a simple heli- copter flyover, and what is seen is counted. It is after a fresh snowfall, so the tracks are easier to see at that point. It is a minimum number for sure. Regarding the contraceptive method staff is continually looking at that, and if it seems like something will work in Roseville, staff will pursue it. It has also been suggested by community members that Roseville act as a test site for birth control, and if there are opportunities for that, staff will pursue it. In terms of male/female, that conversation was had with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sometimes it is difficult to identify the difference between male and female. Roll Call