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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Bow hunting in designated locations RESOLUTION NO. 10-360 RESOLUTION APPROVING BOW HUNTING IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, the community of Ames has experienced damage due to high concentrations of whitetail deer within the city; and, WHEREAS,in an attempt to reduce the community's deer population,a Special Urban Deer Task Force was convened in 2006, and this Task Force recommendations have included an annual survey of the deer population,a ban on deer feeding,public education,and limited urban bow hunting of deer;and, WHEREAS,urban deer hunting has been conducted in a limited number of locations under special rules administered by the Police Department, and under these rules, all participants must purchase a special tag and register with the Police Department; and, WHEREAS, in the 2009/10 Task Force Report to the City Council,recommendations were put forth, and the Task Force members continue to support the stated goals and the continuation of hunting in designated City parks(South River Valley,and Gateway Parks and Homewood Golf Course)and non- park/public locations (landfill in east Ames off Edison Street and the City property south of Hunziker Youth sports Complex); and, WHEREAS,the Iowa Department of Natural Resources(IDNR)establishes legal hunting hours and the dates for the City of Ames,however,the City can modify these hours and dates as long as they fall within the overall IDNR time line; and, WHEREAS,subject to the City Council action and taking the IDNR established hours and dates into consideration, staff recommends the locations, dates, and times for deer hunting as attached hereto and made a portion hereof by this reference; and, WHEREAS, in addition, the Urban Deer Task Force recommends continuation of the process allowing private property or other non-city,public property to be enrolled as urban deer hunting locations. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the bow hunting within the park system,City property,and other eligible property as detailed in the Urban Deer Management ordinance and rules(as attached)is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 27t'day of July,2010. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Davis Voting aye: Davis, Goodman,Mahayni, Orazem,Wacha Voting nay: None Absent: Larson Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27`'day of July, 2010.