06-09 - 02-07 - Establish an Ad Hoc Deer Task Force Resolution 06-9 February 7, 2006
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC DEER TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council desires community input on the current status of the
deer population in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City Council could gain this input through the establishment of an
Ad Hoc Deer Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the mission and responsibilities
appropriate for such a Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that an Ad Hoc Deer
Task Force is hereby established with the following mission, responsibilities, membership,
meeting and reporting requirements:
I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Ad Hoc Deer Task Force shall study and report back to the Council on the
current status of the deer population in Golden Valley as well as make
recommendations for control of deer, if it is deemed necessary.
A. Review aerial deer survey date
B. Review deer vehicle accidents
C. Coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources
D. Recommend standards for acceptable numbers of deer in Golden Valley
E. Consider options for control of deer
F. Discuss the possibility of joint efforts with neighboring communities
G. Review educational material for residents
II. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
A. Membership
1. Membership shall consist of the following:
a. Representatives from the Environmental Commission and Open
Space and Recreation Commission.
b. Residents balanced geographically within the City and with
persons who favor and oppose herd management.
c. The Task Force will be staffed by the Director of Parks and
Recreation and the Environmental Coordinator.
Resolution 06-9 - Continued February 7, 2006
B. Meetings and Time Frame
1. The Task Force shall develop a schedule to complete its charge
in a six (6) month period.
2. Meeting dates shall be determined by the group.
3. A quorum must be present to conduct business.
4. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the
requirements of the State Open Meeting Law.
III. REPORTING
A. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings.
B. A report shall be due following the final meeting and be presented to the
City Council.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.