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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 14, 1995 where the projectile or pellets leave the premises upon which said person is authorized to hunt onto some other premises." (6) Relates to bow hunting regulations. Chief Pecchia explained that the added changes will assist the Police Department in the proper enforcement of the ordinance. The ordinances deals with such public safety issues as the "car hit deer" issue, the safety of the community and the perception of fear when they see a hunter within eye sight. By allowing hunting in portions of the City, it is hoped that the deer herd will be reduced. It was noted that the ordinance would become effective October 5, 1995. Council Member Bergeson asked if there would be some confusion by allowing the ordinance to become effective in the middle of a hunting season. Chief Pecchia explained that the Police Department's plan is to educate the hunter about the new ordinance and only take enforcement action in the event that there is a repeat offender. At the same time the Police Department is planning a study on the number of hunting ordinance violations and the type of violations. A report will be made to the City Council so that the ordinance can be reviewed prior to the 1996 hunting season. Mayor Reinert explained that these types of changes are difficult and asked that the Police Officers be patient and take the roll of educator at this point. This ordinance tries to reach the satisfaction level of both hunters and non -hunters. The City Council will review the ordinance following the current hunting season to address any issues that have not been resolved. Mayor Reinert thanked Chief Pecchia for taking the leadership in this matter and all of the citizens who were involved. He asked for patience and support and give the ordinance a chance to work. Mrs. Scharpen, a resident, asked that the maps be printed in the Quad Paper. Council Member Bergeson noted that originally the proposed ordinance contained mention of several areas of the City that were to be added to the no -hunting zone. This portion of the proposed ordinance was deleted. He explained, at some time in the future the City Council will find it necessary to add some areas to the no -hunting zone. He felt that a formula should be developed to implement this process. No -hunting areas should not be determined based solely on the opinion of persons who live in the area. One such criteria could be housing density. A fair way to identify no -hunting areas must be identified which are not related to the people in the areas. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 09 - 95 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 8