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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AUGUST 17, 2009
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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 has in previous years.
Historv
The Prior lake City Code 804 prohibits the discharge of a firearm within the
corporate limits of the City, except when authorized as a "special hunts.". A
"special hunt," as described 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 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 hunts on September 6, 13, and
20; October 17, 18,24 and 25; as well as on November 7,8,14,15,21 and
22. He would allow three licensed hunters and states that they would only be
there if there were birds present. He states that the hunters will conclude by
noon.
Mr. Vierling's application meets all the requirements of Section 804.501. Our
own observation is that there is a considerable number of waterfowl in the
area; and this is the last meeting to bring the request before the Council before
the hunt dates are scheduled.
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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 overs pray as we verified last year
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.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the special hunt for Mike Vierling.
2) Deny approval
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative 1.
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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 09-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, with the exception of an authorized "special hunt"; and
WHEREAS, The City Council, by ordinance, is allowed 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, on the following dates: September 6, 13,
and 20; October 17,18,24 and 25; and November 7,8, 14, 1521 and 22.
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 1 ih day of August, 2009.
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YES
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NO
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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