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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 2011 he did not feel that was likely based on past experience where numbers declined dramatically after the first couple of hunts. Rocky Waite, 2651 Lake Shore Avenue, asked if the St. John's Cemetery property would be included in the hunt. Blesener indicated that the perimeters of the cemetery would be hunted, but not the burial area. The City Administrator noted that the City still has to ask St. John's if they would grant permission for the cemetery property to be hunted. Waite asked if initially St. John's approached the City to have the cemetery hunted. Blesener replied that the City asked the Church if the cemetery property could be included as a hunt site. Waite indicated that he was told differently by the City Council at previous Council meetings. He was told that the Church approached the City. Waite stated that he did not want City dollars going to pay for services for the Church. Blesener noted that the MBRB does not charge the City for the hunt. Waite pointed out that there are City costs in drafting the contract with the MBRB, etc. Waite felt this was a violation of his civil rights that tax dollars are being used for something for the Church. Blesener pointed out that the deer hunt, whether the hunt occurs on Church property, St. Paul Water Department property, or private property is a benefit to the citizens of Little Canada as it addresses a public safety issue. Waite again indicated that he was told the Church approached the City, and suggested that the Council watch the tapes of the previous meetings at which this discussion occurred. The City Administrator reported to the Council that a resident approached the City suggesting a deer hunt on the cemetery property after a near miss on McMenemy Road. Initially the City denied the request, but then did approach St. John's requesting permission to conduct a hunt on the cemetery property. The Administrator reported that there is some cost (about $50) involved as the City provides a Certificate of Insurance with St. John's named as an additional insured. There was additional discussion about whether or not it was St. John's that approached the City or the City that approached St. John's to conduct the deer hunt in the cemetery. Waite indicated that he would view the Council meeting tapes, find the discussion he is referring to, and invite the Council to view that discussion. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -8 -151— ADOPTING THE 2011 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY 9