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Police Chief Way responded in the affirmative. <br />Councilmember Olson asked if this type of hunt has been done at the golf course before and if <br />the option of the DNR netting the geese at night has been considered. <br />Police Chief Way replied there has not been a shoot that he remembers. He explained the DNR <br />gets many requests to net geese, which is one reason to try this type of alternative. The DNR <br />also removes chicks in the spring so they don't come back to the same location. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the motion that has been drafted provides the Police Department <br />with enough authority to stop the hunt without question. <br />City Attorney Goodrich suggested the motion could be changed to include a statement that it is <br />under the direct supervision of the Ramsey Police Department. <br />Police Chief Way explained if there are any issues he will be able to take away an individual's <br />hunting license. People will be made aware of the times and it will be a very limited number of <br />hunters. It is hoped that the shoot will only be for a 20 to 30 minute time period. <br />Motion by Councilmember Pearson , seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to grant a special <br />permit to allow the taking of geese, with shotguns, at the Rum River Hills Golf Course and that <br />the activity be regulated and overseen by the Ramsey Police Department and the MN DNR. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Jeffrey, Olson, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Cook and Elvig. <br />Councilmember Pearson stated Mr. Nathe will be approaching the City for this same issue, and <br />will be requesting assistance regarding the goose and deer population. <br />Police Chief Way replied deer will be an issue due to the need to use rifles; there would also be <br />an issue with using slugs. <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />None. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The special meeting of the City Council adjourned at 5:52 p.m. <br />Special City Council / August 29, 2006 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />