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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026 Malone asked if County Road B would be torn up. The City Engineer replied that all work would be internal to the lift station and the Lupe site. He hoped that the City's estimate is conservative, noting that there will be variability in the bid pricing, and they will talk more about the funding/budget once the bids are received. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2026-6-92 — APPROVING FINAL CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR THE COUNTY ROAD B LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN UPGRADES, AND AUTHORIZING PROJECTBIDDING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 2026 DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Parks and Recreation Director stated that the Council is asked to consider the 2026 Deer Management Plan, with no control measures proposed for 2026. He provided background information on the program, program goals, population management options evaluated, results of deer management efforts, and current conditions. He stated that at the June 4, 2026, Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission voted to support the program with no deer control measures recommended for 2026. Miller asked about the process of administering fertility control drugs. The Parks and Recreation Director provided additional information on those potential options, recognizing that those control measures are more invasive and expensive. Kwapick stated that when he was door -knocking in 2024, there were a number of neighbors who expressed concerns about the deer population. He was glad to see that staff are tracking this information and recognized that deer activity is often more concentrated in certain areas of the community. Mayor Fischer stated that he received similar feedback from residents in that area, but when he reviewed the options for controlling the population, those residents also did not want to see the deer eliminated. He recognized that the city is reliant on the County for supplying the population information and asked if the city could use drones to monitor deer activity. The Parks and Recreation Director stated that is something they could look into, as well as alternate measures of data that can be tracked and monitored. Mayor Fischer asked about residents feeding deer. The Parks and Recreation Director urged residents not to feed wildlife, as there is food available for them in the community. Mayor Fischer asked if there is a plan to address the goose population. The Parks and Recreation Director stated that staff is currently working to set up a Natural Resources Management Plan, and all wildlife management will be a part of that. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2026-6-93 — APPROVING THE 2026 DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES NO RECOMMENDED CONTROL IN 2026 3