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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 8.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business August 15,2016 Tim Sevcik, Parks 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 /> A deer herd management plan was discussed with the City Council at a work session on June 1,2015, and <br /> a draft plan presented to the Council at a Work Session on May 2, 2016. A final plan has been completed <br /> and reviewed by the city's legal counsel. <br /> The controlled archery deer hunts will take place each Monday,Tuesday, and Wednesday during the <br /> archery deer season, September 17 thru December 31, 2016. Hunts will be conducted in Woodland <br /> Trails, Harris Island, Camp Cozy, Sedge Meadow, and Birch Meadow parks. Selection for the hunt will <br /> be by lottery preference point and all hunters selected must complete an archery proficiency test and <br /> 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, Star Nears, and via signs located near access points to the parks. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> ■ $5 application fee due at time of application <br /> ■ $25 processing fee for successful applicants due at orientation <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Deer Herd Management Plan <br /> POWERED 6T <br /> A IR <br />