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STAFF REPORT <br />TO:Parks & Recreation Commission <br />FROM:Bryce Shearen, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager <br />DATE:July 9, 2019 <br />RE:Spooner Park Buckthorn Removal Update <br />The Munch Bunch dropped off 28 goats at Spooner Park on Thursday, June 20 at Spooner Park. <br />The goats will be working hard in the northeast corner of the park eating invasive species and <br />non-native plants (i.e. buckthorn) that have overtaken that area of the park. An electrical fence <br />contains the goats, with an abundance of warning signs for the onlookers. There are also signs <br />up in various locations that explain what the goats are doing. <br />On Monday, July 1, five goats were added to the “crew” and moved to the second area just south <br />of the original area. They will be in the new area for approximately 2-3 weeks before heading to <br />another area to the south. The goats will be removed during Canadian Days if they are still <br />working and come back after the event. A second grazing is scheduled for late summer to go <br />back through all of the areas. <br />Staff has received a lot of positive feedback on the goats and it has been a popular attraction for <br />people visiting the park. Information about the goas can be viewed on the city’s website, <br />including photos and names of the goats.