HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-08 PACKET 04.G.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 08/08/12
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PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Pass a motion to accept and approve the 2012 -2013 maps designating areas to discharge
archery and firearms within the city.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass a motion to accept and approve the 2012 -2013 maps designating areas to discharge
archery and firearms within the city.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
FXJ MEMO /LETTER: Memo from Captain Koerner dated 07 -30 -12 and designated hunting
zone maps for archery and firearms
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
Re: COMMENTS ON DESIGNATED HUNTING ZONES
On July 26 2012, the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission reviewed
the hunting ordinance. The Cottage Grove City Code's Hunting Ordinance was
amended August 10, 2005 by Council. Cottage Grove ordinance 5 -3 -6
addresses use of firearms and archery equipment in the city of Cottage Grove.
Ordinance 5 -3 -6 (c) 1 and 2 states that each year prior to the commencement of
the hunting season, designated hunting areas will be reviewed by the Public
Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. The City Council will review the
designated hunting areas for final approval.
Under the amended language, it has been shown to be very effective, adaptable
to development and addresses the safety concerns of the city. Since the
amended language complaints have been minimal.
2006 -2007 season
2007 -2008 season
2008 -2009 season
2009 -2010 season
2010 -2011 season
2011 -2012 season
0 complaints
8 complaints
5 complaints
1 complaint
5 complaints
6 complaints
There were six hunting related complaints for the 2011 -2012 hunting season.
The following is a brief summary.
1 report of hunter on unapproved area hunting geese — citation issued
3 reports of hunters in unapproved areas around Grey Cloud Island along
river— unable to locate and referred to DNR as well
1 report of hunter in unapproved area — officer found parties were in legal
hunting area
• 1 possible poaching incident — gun shot heard — unable to locate or
determine if someone was illegally hunting
Landowner controlled access of hunters within the designated areas has been
well received by landowners, police officers and persons wishing to take
advantage of this recreational opportunity.
For the 2012 -2013 season, the Public Safety Department has reviewed the
designated areas for discharge of firearms and archery equipment and has
approved the areas designated. The Planning Department also reviewed and
were given the opportunity to provide comments.
The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission did review the hunting
ordinance and maps. The Commission did not have any additional questions or
comments. The Commission did recommend that the designated archery and
hunting maps be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Attached you will find the designated archery and hunting maps that would apply
to the 2012 -2013 hunting season.
Recommendation — approve the 2012 -2013 maps designating boundaries for
discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting.
cc: Director of Public Safety Craig A. Woolery
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