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81 Next steps, include determining the reduction locations, considering the use of private property for <br />82 access and staging and determining the appropriate number of tags to request (considering cost, time <br />83 and weather). <br />84 <br />85 Sites that are under consideration for the 2020/2021 reduction include: <br />86 Villa Park <br />87 Reservoir Woods Park <br />88 Owasso Hills Park <br />89 Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) <br />90 Storm Water Pond along Western Avenue – utilizing private property for access and staging <br />91 <br />92 The Commission discussed the fetus count, the Roseville Police Department reported car incidents, <br />93 and ways to live with the deer versus removing them. <br />94 <br />95 Chair Hoag noted that he believes that 85 is slightly high for a removal target. <br />96 <br />97 Chair Hoag read an e-mail on behalf of Commissioner O’Brien who could not be present at the <br />98 meeting. Her comments are that “she fully supports following the experts guidance”. If she were in <br />99 attendance she would support the removal of 85 as that is what the experts recommend. <br />100 <br />101 Commissioner Dahlstrom cautioned the Commission about “feelings”. If the Commission chooses <br />102 not to go with the recommended 85 deer he questioned how it would be justified. He also noted, that <br />103 the USDA and the DNR study deer, habitat and lifecycle patterns of deer and they are professionals <br />104 who are providing a recommendation. <br />105 <br />106 Commissioner Brown stated that he concurs with Commissioner Dahlstrom on trusting the experts <br />107 and also noted that deer migrate from surrounding citiesand that would cause the population to grow <br />108 in the future. <br />109 <br />110 Commissioner Baggenstoss commented that the Commission can’t let feelings get in the way and <br />111 that they need to stick to the facts and move forward with the recommended number and should <br />112 target the areas that are known to have larger deer populations. <br />113 <br />114 Commissioner Dahlstrom motioned to request 85 deer tags from the DNR for the 2020/2021 <br />115 deer reduction in Roseville. The reduction possibly will include the potential use of private <br />116 property and will have an emphasis on the NE corner of the city. Seconded by Commissioner <br />117 Lenhart. <br />118 <br />119 Youth Commissioner Kim joined the Commission meeting. <br />120 <br />3 <br />6 <br /> <br />