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season for the first time, we utilized private property for staging and an adjacent storm water area along Western Avenue where a large population of deer were identified in the 2020 survey data. Three deer were removed from this area. At this point, we have: continued to work with the DNR/USDA/Ramsey County (experts) to review the program, progress and plan for the upcoming season studied the current population survey resident input and observation information revisited other possible methods for deer herd management Included in your packet is a petition forwarded from City Council Member Jason Etten requesting that the city reconsider and evaluate the methods in which deer in the city are reduced. This request also includes a desire to have a feeding ban. At your joint meeting with the City Council, it was also suggested specifically that we reevaluate the sterilization/inoculation method. For your information, I am providing the 3/9/15 final summary report that was done as part of an extensive community process in determining the current approach for reducing the herd. The identified options included sterilization and feeding ban and are outlined in the report. A feeding ban was implemented as part of a Wildlife Management Ordinance (included in your packet). As the city is aware of violations, code enforcement is following up. This appears to be working well. In a follow up with the DNR, the sterilization/inoculation technique specifically would not work well in an open landscape like in Roseville. A high fenced pen situation may be different. There are no cities or vendors currently doing this or has it ever occurred in Minnesota that anyone is aware of. As part of an overall program evaluation process, we regularly and annually have conversations with the DNR and USDA about methods and options. Overall, nothing has changed since the 2015 report to suggest that anything different that is allowed and/or more efficient be done in Roseville. Our next steps in planning for the upcoming reduction season (12/1/21 through 3/31/22) is to: review the program (staff will plan to provide an overview at your meeting) consider locations identify an appropriate number to reduce the herd The overall vision/goal of the program is to maintain a healthy and reasonable size herd. That is achieved by working with the DNR, USDA and Ramsey County on an ongoing maintenance program.