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Council broadens wildlife-feeding ban to cover all species, approves ordinance and summary publication

5841439 · September 10, 2025
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The council approved a second reading and summary publication of an ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife in Richfield beyond typical bird feeders, citing increased complaints about large congregations of animals; a typographical error noted in bird-feeder height will be corrected.

The Richfield City Council on Sept. 9 approved a second reading and summary publication of an ordinance that expands the municipal prohibition on feeding wildlife beyond deer and raccoons to include other species prompting neighborhood complaints.

Council member Christiansen said the city has seen a significant increase in complaints about residents…

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