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City of Cottage Grove
Public Safety Memo
To: Members of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare /I Commission
From: Deputy Director of Public Safety Peter J. Koerner PJ K
Date: July 10, 2013
Re: DESIGNATED HUNTING ZONES
Cottage Grove City Code's Hunting Ordinance was amended August 10, 2005 by
the City Council. Cottage Grove ordinance 5 -3$ 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,
designating 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 prior to publication.
Under the amended language, if 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'. 0 complaints
2007 -2008 season'. 6 complaints
2008 -2009 season'. 5 complaints
2009 -2010 season'. 1 complaint
2010 -2011 season'. 5 complaints
2011 -2012 season'. 6 complaints
2012 -2013 season 2 complaints
There were two hunting hall complaints for the 2012 -2013 hunting season.
The following is a brief summary .
• 1 report of a question on hunting areas. Officer spoke with citizen and
answered questions. Found the area in question was an approved
hunting zone and the hunter was in compliance ,
• 1 report of hunters in the area of the Mississippi River. Officers and DNH
confirmed hunters were in approved areas and were in compliance.
Landowner controlled access of hunters within the designated areas continues to
be well received by landowners, police officers and persons wishing to take
advantage of this recreational opportunity.
For the 2013 -2014 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 Depadment also reviewed and
were given the opportunity to provide comments.
Forthe Archery Hunting, the areas North of 70" to Military and Jamaica to Keats
have been adjusted to the housing developments. Many of the areas are no
Iongerthe 5 contiguous acres required.
For Firearm Hunfing, the area near the 70 /Keats roundabout has been adjusted
due to areas no longer the 40 contiguous aces required.
Attached you will find the designated archery and hunting maps that would apply
to the 2013 -2014 hunting season.
Recommendation — approve the 2013 -2014 maps designating boundaries for
discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting.
oc: Directerof Public Safety Craig A. Wcolery
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