Res 2018- 49 Authorize Deer Bow HuntCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2018-49
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEER POPULATION CONTROL BOW HUNT
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City, via a five year contract with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base (MBRB), has conducted
successful deer hunts;
WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain a reasonable deer population with the City boundaries; and
WHEREAS, such a balance can only be achieved through regular ongoing deer population control efforts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes to renew the contract with MBRB and
continue to conduct an annual limited deer hunt within Mendota Heights during the authorized
Minnesota Bow Hunting Season as set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, subject to the
following conditions:
a) The Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (MBHRB) receives written reauthorization from each private
property owner wishing to participate in the program once every five years.
b) MBHRB notifies the City in writing of the property they are authorized to hunt on before they begin
hunting.
c) The hunt is conducted by the Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (MBRB) who will certify and select
qualified bow hunters to participate in the hunt.
d) All deer shall be taken by bow and arrow in a safe and humane manner.
e) The number of deer taken shall not exceed that recommended by the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources. MBRB will notify the City of Mendota Heights of the number of deer taken during
the previous season.
f) Deer of any age or sex maybe taken; however, bow hunters shall not pass up shots at antler -less deer.
g) Hunters are authorized to shoot nuisance coyotes.
h) All hunters must be appropriately licensed and hold valid tags as issued by the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 2"d day of July, 2018.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, AND
METRO BOWHUNTERS RESOURCE BASE, INC
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights (City), a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, is in
need of services and/or goods (hereinafter "services") and Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc.,
located at PO Box 161, Circle Pines, MN 55014 (Contractor) is capable of, and desires to provide such
services, and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein the parties enter
into this Contract and agree as follows:
SCOPE OF SERVICES. The City requests and the Contractor agrees to be responsible for the following
services:
• Provide a crew of MBRB qualified archers with sharpshooter status.
• Provide certificate of liability insurance with the City listed as an additional insured before start of
hunt.
• Send a mailing list of MBRB hunt participants to City before start of hunt.
• Hold a Hunt Orientation Check-in and Meeting presentation before start of hunt.
o Provide agreed upon hunter identification to hunters
o Provide agreed upon hunter vehicle markings for each vehicle to be used in hunt.
o Post main entrances to public lands hunted at beginning of season advising of hunt dates.
• Have four hunt periods per season in Mendota Heights.
• Gather hunt data from each participant each day.
• Provide the City a verbal report on hunt progress and issues monthly.
• Administer hunts in accordance with hunt rules and other procedures necessary for a safe and
orderly hunt event.
• Assist in tracking and recovery of deer that are reported hit by participants.
• Provide liaison with the City and Police Department so that there is one point of contact for all
hunting activities.
• Report rule infractions and other pertinent incidents to City.
• Take nuisance coyotes during hunt and dispose of properly.
• Send final hunt summary data to City staff one month after completion of hunt.
• And other such services as may be mutually agreed upon.
The services provided under this Agreement will be conducted in a manner which is consistent
with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the Contractor's occupation while
performing services under similar conditions.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. The City agrees to pay for the services, including expenses in an amount
$50.00, and in accordance with payment rates or schedule as provided herein. The City will reimburse
the MBRB for the cost to list the City as an additional insured party on its
insurance policy for these services.
LIAISONS. The City and Contractor shall each provide a designated liaison to facilitate effective
communications between the two parties.
TERM AND TERMINATION. The term of this Contract is from the date of execution by all parties,
through December 31, 2022, unless otherwise terminated. Either party may terminate this agreement
upon providing 60 days written notice to the other party.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the date(s) indicated below:
FOR CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS: METRO BOWHUNTERS RESOURCE BASE
Neil Garlock, Mayor
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Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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I hereby certify that I represent the MBRB,
and have the authority to enter into this
document on behalf of the organization.
Signature
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