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12e~ular City C®uncil eetin~ 1VI®nday, July 23, 2007 Pale 14 Councilmember Pust questioned if there had been any reported inci- dents of injuries, noting the densely-populated urban Roseville area; and noted prohibition in other municipalities of bows and arrows. Captain Mathwig advised that the majority of metropolitan munici- palities prohibited use of bows and arrows; differences in indoor and outdoor uses and practice ranges; and determining that ten pounds of pull appeared to be the crucial factor. Mayor Klausing opined that this wasn't just a ministerial change; not- ing that there were many backyard ranges with wooded areas, where safety procedures were followed; and sought time for additional pub- lic comment prior to adoption. Councilmember Pust also asked, if there were to be no action tonight, that staff provide a list of approved and safe uses on private property, not just for training in schools; at the discretion of the Chief. Coun- cilmember Pust noted that archery was an ongoing program in area schools in teaching hand and eye coordination. Mayor Klausing requested staff to provide additional City Code as referenced, to the Council could have that information before them when they considered the issue again. Mayor Klausing noted that the City of Richfield permitted bow and arrows, and. suggested a copy of their code as well. Councilmember Kough noted that there were two different types of archery bows and arrows: those used for hunting and those used for target practice; and further noted that Senior Olympics planned arch- ery qualifications next year; and that public comment should be sought prior to adoption of such an ordinance and actual interest. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with the initial framework of the proposed ordinance; and with seeking additional public comment; as well as a definition ruling out children's bows and arrows.