HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-14 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 08/14/13 • �
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 2013-2014 maps designating areas to discharge
archery and firearms within the city.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass a motion to accept and approve the 2013-2014 maps designating areas to discharge
archery and firearms within the city.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
0 MEMO/LETTER: Memo from Captain Koerner and designated hunting zone maps for
archery and firearms
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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City Administrator Date
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
City of Cottage Grove Memo
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Deputy Director of Public Safety Peter J. Koerner
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Date: July 19, 2013
Re: APROVAL OF DESIGNATED HUNTING ZONES
On July 16, 2013, 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, 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, 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: 0 complaints
2007-2008 season: 8 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 related complaints for the 2012-2013 hunting season but
both were determined to be unfounded. 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.
i 1 report of hunters in the area of the Mississippi River. Officers and DNR
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 Department also reviewed and
were given the opportunity to provide comments.
For the 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
longer the 5 contiguous acres required.
For Firearm Hunting, the area near the 70 roundabout has been adjusted
due to areas no longer the 40 contiguous acres required.
Attached you will find the designated archery and hunting maps that would apply
to the 2013-2014 hunting season.
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.
Recommendation — approve the 2013-2014 maps designating boundaries for
discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting.
cc: Director of Public Safety Craig A. Woolery
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Firearm Hunting Rules 2013 - 2014 Season
1. Discharge of shotgun slugs only aliowed during big game season.
2. Recreational target shooting is not permitted within the city.
3. Discharge of Firearms for hunting is only permited in disignated areas.
4.Discharge of Firearms is prohibited within 500'
of any residence, building, stockade
or corral containing livestock.
5. Hunting is prohibited in ali Public Parks or Openspace.
6. All hunters must have written permission from land owner, g5TF
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