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Survey – February, 2019 – 45 minimum Last reduction – March, 2019 – 10 taken Remaining herd 35 Assume ½ are female (17.5) Assume 2 fawns each (add 35)+35 Assumed population 70 Habitat support-17 Herd reduction number 53 Commissioner Stoner questioned the cost difference between the first and second season reduction efforts. Staff responded that the second season was higher mostly due to unfavorable weather conditions. As well as the city requested to target antlerless deer only. Chair Baggenstoss inquired if the staff recommendation number of 40 is from the experts or from staff. Staff noted that the number was determined by staff as a reasonable number keeping in line with the previous incremental approach that the city has taken. The Commission discussed the potential of requesting additional tags this year and adjusting the program in subsequent years based on future survey results. Commissioner Arneson asked about the cost difference of requesting 50 tags vs. 40 tags. Staff responded that the cost would not be different based on the amount of tags requested. However, the cost would be higher with the USDA for time and materials to bait, reduce and process the additional deer. Commissioner Brown noted that he feels the incremental approach of 40 is reasonable based on potential natural mortality. Commissioner Newby concurred noting that not all people agree with the removal of the deer in the city. He further noted that not removing the deer is no longer feasible to have a healthy herd but he views 40 as appropriate with the option to review the program next year and increase the amount as necessary. Commissioner O’Brien commented that she feels the only reason to modify the experts reduction recommendation would be if residents did not feel comfortable with the recommended number. Commission Stoner moved to recommend (to the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department) the reduction of 40 deer for the 2019/2020 season. Commissioner Brown seconded. Motion failed 3-6 with Stoner, Brown and Hoag voting in favor of the motion, and Arneson, Baggenstoss, Dahlstrom, Heikkila, Newby and O’Brien voting nay. 2