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Council approves Arcadia Park request for five‑year Canada goose egg destruction resolution
Summary
The Rochester Hills City Council unanimously authorized a resolution requesting an MDNR permit that would allow the Arcadia Park Homeowners Association to conduct Canada goose nest‑egg destruction for five years after the HOA said collecting signatures from 70% of homeowners was impractical.
The Rochester Hills City Council on March 17 voted unanimously to request a Michigan Department of Natural Resources permit allowing the Arcadia Park Homeowners Association to conduct a five‑year Canada goose nest‑egg destruction program.
Arcadia Park residents, represented at the meeting by a board member, told council the birds are a recurring nuisance and a health risk around two neighborhood ponds and on adjacent streets. The association requested the city resolution because the MDNR requires signatures from 70% of homeowners to grant a permit through citizen petition, and the association said collecting that many signatures was impractical.
Why it matters: The city resolution enables the HOA to apply for an MDNR permit under state wildlife rules; the council’s approval is required when an association cannot otherwise meet the signature threshold.
What happened at the meeting: The council heard from a representative of the Arcadia Park Homeowners Association, who said this is the third time the association has asked the city to support a five‑year authorization. A motion to request MDNR approval passed unanimously after Mr. Blair moved and Ms. Moreland seconded.
Recusal note: Mayor Barnett announced on the record that he would disqualify himself from the matter because he serves on the Arcadia Park board of directors; the resolution vote proceeded without the mayor participating in the decision.
MDNR requirement cited: The HOA representative stated on the record, "The MDNR does require 70% of signatures from homeowners or to obtain a resolution from the city," noting the association found the signature route impractical in this instance.
Outcome and next steps: The council’s resolution authorizes the city to request an MDNR nest‑egg destruction permit on behalf of Arcadia Park for a five‑year period. The HOA will proceed with the MDNR application; the MDNR will issue or deny the permit under its own rules and any state application requirements.
Ending note: The motion passed unanimously. The meeting record indicates no public opposition was entered at the council dais regarding this item.
