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r-Q --.\ \4 - F1k Item #: 9.C.5. ity of / Ri�ver MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning DATE: March 8, 2000 SUBJECT: Discuss Hunting Restrictions Request The Commission is asked to begin discussing the.City's hunting restrictions. Specifically, the Commission is asked to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding allowing bow hunting within the city limits. Attachments • Current City Ordinance • No Hunting Map 1111 • City of Ramsey Ordinance Regarding Bow Hunting Analysis The current city ordinance prohibits the discharge of dangerous weapons within 500 feet of any adjoining property, building, structure or the boundary of any platted area. As illustrated on the attached No Hunting map, this area encompasses a large portion of the city including platted areas in the Al and R1a zoning district. In recent years, the City has received a number of requests to allow hunting within and near the Pintail Pond area north of County Road #12. It is currently zoned Rte (east of Trott Brook Farm). The attached No Hunting map also indicates in gray shading areas in which bow hunting is currently allowed. The Commission is asked to consider the following questions: 1. Should bow hunting be expanded within the City limits? 2. Should bow hunting be allowed within City parks? 3. If bow hunting is expanded within the City limits, what type of permits should be required? The Police Chief would prefer that if bow hunting is expanded within the City limits that it be by permit only. This would require applicants to register with the City and require IPwritten permission from a landowner prior to allowing bow hunting to commence. The S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PARKNREC\NOHUNT.D 0 C 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425