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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 1993 GOOSE RELOCATION PROGRAM — CONT. Hurr stated geese in her area also keep her up in the evening, but if she wanted to get rid of them, she would be willing to pay for the removal. She questioned whether Hartman felt they should subsidize all other requests the same, i.e. if Woodhiil Country Club requested similar support. Kelley said he lives on a private road where the homeowners must pay for snow removal. Many times they have asked the City to take over the road and the expense of the snow removal, but to no avail. He felt this was the same concept. Hurr said before she could approve this funding, the City would have to look at reimbursing all taxpayers equally for the removal of nuisances. Mayor Callahan reported the first year when the program was carried • out in another bay, many residents called to complain as they did not wish to see the geese removed. He said it appears that the program is not universally desired, and it appears that the program is not really helping to control the geese. Hartman reported the Pheasant Lawn area has many small children who cannot even play in their yards because of the goose droppings. He felt there was benefit in the program. Kelley stated swan decoys in the area may.help to deter the geese from using this area. Hartman noted they have tried this and many other remedies, but to no avail. Kelley noted the government cannot be asked to solve all homeowners problems. Hartman indicated they are very restricted in how they can solve the problem. Goetten urged him to contact the LMCD for support. Moorse suggested the Pheasant Lawn residents ask surrounding residents to help pay for the program. is Hartman asked if notice could be printed in the next City newsletter. Hurr felt that would be endorsing the program and was not in favor. 20