HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-048CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-048
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
FOR CANADA GOOSE POPULATION MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, there is a problem with overpopulation of Canadian geese in the Twin Cities
metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, as Canadian geese are federally regulated for population management; and
WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, has a
program in place and much research for conducting population management; and
WHEREAS, as part of this program, municipalities can contract with the University of
Minnesota for humane trapping and removal of groups of Canadian geese; and
and
WHEREAS, this agreement covers the period March 15, 1999 through March 15, 2001;
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees this is a beneficial program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter
into a contract with the University of Minnesota, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife for the
purpose of Canada Goose Population Management.
Adopted by the City Council on January 18, 2000.