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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
SEPTEMBER 1S, 2008
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BILL O'ROURKE, CHIEF OF POLICE
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
HUNT
Introduction
Mike Vierling has applied for a special hunt to be held on his land this fall, just
as he did last year.
Historv
Except as provided for as a "special hunt," Prior Lake City Code 804 prohibits
the discharge of a firearm within the corporate limits of the City. A "special
hunt," as defined under Section 804.500, has the purpose of reducing animal
populations that create potential health, safety or general welfare problems in
the City. The City Council may by resolution authorize a special hunt as long
as such hunt is in compliance with State Law and hunting regulations.
Current Circumstances
A resident, Mike Vierling, 13985 Pike Lake Trail NE, has applied for a special
hunt on two pieces of his property for the purpose of reducing the number of
geese and ducks that are creating general welfare problems on his farm land.
Mr. Vierling states that these fowl are eating the corn intended for his cows
and that the waste from the birds is making the water unfit for consumption by
his cows.
He is asking for permission to hunt at two locations on his property. The first
on the SE quadrant of CR 21 at CR 42, and the second in a wooded pasture
area N of CR 42 and E of Pike Lake Trail. Mr. Vierling is aware of the
ordinance limiting the hunt to a shotgun loaded with shot shell (City Code
Section 804.501), that hunting regulations prohibiting hunting within 500 feet of
an occupied building, and that shooting must happen so that the shot does not
leave the approved hunting area. He is asking for permission to hold the
special hunt throughout the early goose season which runs September 6 to
September 22, 2008; the regular waterfowl season from October 4, 2008 to
November 30, 2008; and during the late goose season, December 12 to
December 18, 2008. He intends to have no more than three licensed hunters
and would like to hunt seven days a week between the hours of 9 a.m. and
noon.
Mr. Veiling's application meets all the requirements of Section 804.501.
The primary issue is safety. There are trails along the east and west side of
County Road 21. When the hunt is active the discharge of firearms is quite
loud but there does not appear to be any overspray as we verified last year
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FINANCIAL
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MOTION:
when a city employee was on both trails during one Saturday of the hunt. After
reviewing the area to be hunted and the proposed restrictions, we believe
adequate steps will be taken to protect the public.
None
1) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the special hunt for Mike Vierling.
2) Deny approval
Alternative 1.
Frank BUil
4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION OB-XX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL HUNT FOR MIKE VIERLING
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
WHEREAS, the discharge of firearms is prohibited by ordinance in the City of Prior
Lake; and
WHEREAS, Prior Lake ordinance allows the City Council to authorize special hunts for
the purpose of reducing health, safety and general welfare problems in
the City; and
WHEREAS, Mike Vierling has applied for permission to hold a special hunt on his
property, located at the SE quadrant of CR 21 at CR 42 as well as an
area N of CR 42 and E of Pike Lake Trail, to reduce the problems created
by a large waterfowl population, during the upcoming Minnesota
waterfowl season. Mr. Vierling's application meets all the requirements of
City Code Section 804.501.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR
LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council authorizes a special hunt to be conducted on the Vierling property
daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, seven days a week during the early
goose season, ending September 22, 2008; the regular waterfowl season running
from October 4 to November 30, 2008; and the late goose season from December
12 to December 18, 2008.
3. The location of the hunt is restricted to two locations on his property: 1) the SE
quadrant of CR 21 at CR 42; and 2) N or CR 42 and E of Pike Lake Trail.
Adopted this 15th day of September 2008.
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