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February 8, 2011 <br />Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to adopt the Resolution <br />ordering Project 10-10, Old Highway 8 NW Sidewalk as proposed in the feasibility study, <br />authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications and <br />designate the City Engineer as the engineer for this improvement, with the following <br />conditions: <br />1. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed. <br />2. The City Engineer is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement and is hereby <br />authorized to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications. <br />3. City Staff is authorized to prepare a Feasibility Study for the southerly build out of the trail <br />along the east side of Old Highway 8 as State Aid funding becomes available. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration for Goose Management Practices. Report No. 11-057. <br />Director of Parks and Recreation Sandy Breuer gave the following background information <br />regarding <br />The goose management discussions so far: <br />June—Council received petition <br />June — Council directed PREC to study issue <br />November—Goose management speakers (5) <br />December—PREC develops recommewlation <br />' <br />February — PREC redefines recommendation <br />In 1985 Goose removal started in New Brighton with a budgeted expense of $3,000/Parks & 1,000/BWH <br />The average cost over the last 5 years has been $2500; with an annual average of 69 geese removed. It was <br />noted the goose is a federally protected bird PREC recommendation is that New Brighton continue with its <br />current program with the following addendums: <br />1) Limit goose management to public land <br />2) Develop alternative methods of goose removal such as egg addling. <br />3) Increase public education regarding goose management <br />John Taft reported he and his wife were very concerned with the City's prior Goose Management strategies, <br />and has been looking for more humane less costly options. Mr. Taft noted The State Veterinarian has indicated <br />there is no data to constitute goose droppings as hazardous. Mr. Taft also stated his opinion that it is financially <br />does not make sense to treat private property. <br />CouncihnemberBarnnan reported she has noted through research that there can be negative health effects <br />associated with geese. Coumcihnember Bauman stated she does not feel rounding up geese is inhu main, as the <br />meat is donated to a food shelter. Councilmember Bauman noted addling is a good solution for all. <br />Motion by Councilmember Phillips seconded by Councilmember Bauman to direct staff to <br />• Develop an egg addling program and implement in Spring 2011. <br />• Direct staff to develop a goose management education program, including the City <br />Website, and notification of affected owners. <br />• Staff be directed to conduct a goose survey, bringing back any further recommendations <br />• Direct PREC to revisit the issue at the conclusion of the 2011 season to review effectiveness <br />and make any further recommendations. <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration for <br />Goose Management <br />Practices. <br />ReportNo. 11.057 <br />