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Commissioners say urban-deer work will continue; staff to seek funding next year
Summary
Commissioners discussed a resident email about urban deer and said a subcommittee is drafting a history and options; staff indicated a funding request for addressing deer will be proposed next year but no amount was specified.
Commission members reviewed an email received through 311 about urban deer and said a subcommittee is actively investigating options. A commissioner said the subcommittee is assembling a brief history of the issue for the ECC and city commission and that city staff (Justin) will provide budgeting information in a future request.
Why it matters: Urban deer are a recurring, divisive local issue with both safety and ecological implications; the commission said it expects the topic to require extended work and community engagement.
Commission members agreed the topic will be contentious. One commissioner said the subcommittee will present background and-options material to the ECC and that Justin plans to request money in the coming year's budget to address deer issues. No amount or specific program was specified at the meeting. Members encouraged creative thinking and broad options to prepare for community debate.
Ending: The commission will continue work through the subcommittee and will return to the issue as staff develops funding proposals and research materials for public discussion.
