Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/25/2014

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City Engineer Westby stated the lighting, as proposed in the base cost, is only at the intersections. Mayor Strommen asked if there will be no lighting along the pedestrian bridge. Mr. Jischke stated that is correct, the cost of lighting is only for the three intersections. The consensus of the Council was to support the level of design as proposed including pour in place retaining walls, surface brick pilasters, decorative iron fence, with landscaping that will be discussed at a future meeting. 2.03: Review 2013 Hunting Season and Discuss any Changes to Current Ordinance Police Officer Webb updated the Council on the 2013 hunting season, advising that 179 permits were issued in 100 areas. He presented results of the hunter survey and explained the process followed to apply for and issue a hunting permit, including site visits. He reported on complaints received, mostly from neighbors about the size of property being hunted on, and how he has responded. Police Chief Way stated 54 deer were taken in 2013 and in 2012 and if done for a few more years, there will be fewer car accidents and car- killed deer. Councilmember Tossey arrived at 6:23 p.m. Police Chief Way displayed a map that identified locations of hunting permits and is used when complaints are received about shots fired. He reported on complaints received about hunting on Lake Itasca. He explained it is legal to hunt there by State Statute and City regulations but hunters must have a permit to do so. Police Chief Way used a map to point out land around Lake Itasca where it could be considered to prohibit hunting as it is along City parkland that includes a trail in the southeast corner. He pointed out other locations where hunting permits have been requested but denied due to close proximity to a City park. Police Chief Way stated the City has a good ordinance in place and the issue is how to enforce it. Councilmember Tossey stated he was told the hunter was actually on Association property by Lake Itasca and did not have permission from the Association. Police Chief Way explained that according to Anoka County records, Dennis Peck does own that property and even without the access, the trail comes within several feet of the water. He explained that the hunter was granted a hunting permit and in looking at the trail location, he thinks the hunter could get there legally even without Association permission. Councilmember Kuzma asked about the distance restriction from a house. Police Chief Way explained that the State Statute distance is 500 feet but the City decided to be more restrictive and set it at 1,500 feet. City Council Work Session / February 25, 2014 Page 6 of 10