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River MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPherso , 'irector of Planning
DATE: June 14, 2000
SUBJECT: Gopher Trapping
Commissioner Dave Anderson provided the attached information regarding
pocket gopher trapping. It appears that Commissioner Anderson has suggested
paying $5 per gopher which also includes raking mounds in mowed areas.
Unfortunately, this is a maintenance issue, as opposed to a park development
issue. Therefore, I believe funds from the park dedication fund could not be used
for this activity, however, perhaps donations from the adopt-a-park program
could be used to fund this activity, should the Commission desire to see this
continue.
• Recommendation
Please provide direction to staff regarding this issue.
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S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PARKN REC\gophers.doc
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
• Pocket Gopher Trapping
Background
I have worked with various youth for the last 12 years trapping pocket
gophers on city property. The local bounty does not seem to be enough to
keep young trappers interested.
Last year I talked to Phil and suggested paying $5 per gopher which
would include raking mounds in mowed areas.
I am bringing this to Park and Rec to get Phil off the hook on figuring if
and/or how this should be funded.
The trapper I am working with is Ross Wood age 13.
1999 gopher count 12- City Garage
4- Woodland Trails
16X $5= $80
• 2000 gopher count is 2 so far
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