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V1 � ORONO COUNCIL 2�IEETING HELD FEBRUARY 14 , 1977 Page 5 � � s I�enry PSuhich, Building & 7oning Administrator, DUCK PROBLEM suhmitted Exhibits A through W as documentation (Cont.inued) on t�he adverse affects of feeding ducks. These Exhibits are made a part of the record and are on file in the City office. Mayor Br_ad Van N�st, at this t�_me, asked if the Lahites or the Nehrings had any conunents. There were no comments from the Whites or Nehrings at s this time. , S Councilmember Paurus stated that the LA1CD is s r_eviewing all the de-icing policies on Lake i��innetonka. Counci.lmember �9alt 2�assengale stated that it appear_s that the feeding of ducks is in conflict with other property owners and is in direct conflict with the public safety, health, and welfare of all residents in the area, and that � the level of duck f�edi_ng has become a problem. Councilmember Welsh stated that feeding of ducks is d�priving property ewners of their right to use . their land and that the feeding of ducks does , constitute a public nuisance. Councilmernber �3utler stated that the public safety, health, and welfare has to be addressed to. Mayor Brad � Van Nest asked again if the Whites or Nehrings had any com�-nents at this time. They did not. Dleither wished to coizu-nent. Councilmember Massengale, again, stated that he had reviewed all of the materials � submitted to the City Council by the Nehrings and Whites and all the nei_ghbors who have opposed the feeding of the ducks. He also continued by stating that after reviewing the numerous letters by experts who had been called by the City and others to comment concerning the feeding of the ducks. ; At these areas, it is his opinion that the feeding , of ducks does seriously constitute a serious health hazard to the general public. The feeding of ducks � has created problems on neighboring private property and also public property such as swimmi_ng beaches and public waters and has certainly created an immense problem in all the neighborhoods. Again, Councilmember Welsh stated that upon reviewing all the documentation as submitted by the staff, there is no question that the feeding of ducks is depr_iving adjoining property owners of their lawful use of the properties they have purchased and enjoy. It is certainly resulting in a diminution of value to the surrounding properties. Councilmember Butler, again, noted that after reviewing all materials, it is certainly clear to her that these activities are unsanita-ry and very unhealthy. (Continuc�d)