3.5. SR 10-23-2000
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City of 1Y
Elk
Item 3.5.
Memorandum
TO:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR S/?..
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2000
FROM:
SUBJECT: BILL FOR GOOSE TRAPPING
Back in June, the city retained Dr. Copper ofthe University of Minnesota to reduce the
goose population in selected areas of Elk River by trapping. The areas targeted were
locations with high recreational use (e.g. Lion's Park and Orono Beach).
Trapping Summary
Location
Lion's Park
The Elk RiverILake Orono
Lake Orono
Total
Adults
10
14
4
28
Juveniles
38
40
8
86
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The young geese that were trapped were relocated to Iowa and the adults were provided
to area food shelves. Geese return to the location where they learn to fly, so adults can
not be successfully relocated.
The idea is not to eliminate geese from Elk River, but to reduce them to an acceptable
number. The geese removed were locals. The number of geese in Elk River in the fall
greatly increases with migratory birds. To further reduce the goose population, the city
also opened up hunting in areas where it was formerly restricted, as long as it could be
done safely.
Attached to this memo is Dr. Copper's bill for his services, which is consistent with his
estimate. Staff recommends that the city pay this bill and retain Dr. Copper again
next year for more trapping. If trapping is not continued, at least for a while, the goose
population will quickly rebound to its former numbers.
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13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420. Fax (763) 441-7425
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Tuesday, October 3, 2000
Canada Goose Removal Services
Mr. Steve Rohlf
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
2000 Canada Goose Removal Services
Two sites at $1,000 per site
29 adult geese at $11 per bird processing cost
Total
$2,000
319
$2,319
Please make check payable to the university of
Minnesota and mail to:
James A. Cooper
Professor Emeritus
104 Hodson Hall
1980 Folwell Ave.
university of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
Thank you.
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