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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.7 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> ConsentJuly 16, 2018 Tim Sevcik, Street and Park Superintendent <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Deer Herd Management Plan Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Approve,by motion, authorization to conduct controlled archery deer hunts within select park units. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In 2016 and 2017, the city conducted controlled archery deer hunts in an effort to control deer <br /> populations within city parks. Staff and volunteers have worked with hunters over the past years to <br /> modify and refine the hunts in order ensure public safety, hunt efficiency and effectiveness. <br /> In 2017, 60 hunters applied and 30 hunters were selected to participate in the hunts. Hunters observed <br /> 443 deer during the hunt period and harvested 15 deer; 6 does, 5 bucks, and 4 fawns. <br /> Following the controlled archery deer hunts, staff and volunteers conducted a post-hunt meeting with the <br /> selected hunters to gather feedback and recommendations. Following the meeting, staff and volunteers <br /> reviewed the recommendations and developed the 2017 Deer Herd Management Plan. <br /> Key changes for the 2018 plan include removing Meadowvale Heights Park, reducing Hillside City Park <br /> from four zones to two, and adding a sixth zone at Woodland Trails Regional Park. Additionally, the <br /> application fee was increased from $5 to $10 and the processing fee of$25 for successful applicants was <br /> eliminated in order to streamline the application process. <br /> Hunter selection will be conducted by lottery preference point with 26 total permits available. All hunters <br /> selected must complete an archery proficiency test and attend a mandatory pre-hunt orientation meeting. <br /> The parks will remain open to the public for the duration of the hunts. Public notification will be <br /> provided on the city website, through social media outlets and via signs located near access points to the <br /> parks. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> ■ $10 application fee due at time of application <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ 2018 Deer Herd Management Archery Hunt Rules <br /> POWERED 6T <br /> A IR <br />