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Resident Birgit Johnson raises wildlife and firearms-ordinance concerns at Richfield open forum
Summary
At the Richfield City Council open forum on April 28, resident Birgit Johnson said a proposed viewing platform at Betts Park had been moved to avoid nesting black-crowned night herons and urged caution on a proposed ordinance that would restrict firearms in certain city-owned buildings and parks; she said some residents have threatened lawsuits if the city proceeds.
During the April 28 open forum, resident Birgit Johnson told the Richfield City Council she and others were relieved that a proposed viewing platform location at Betts Park had been moved after concerns it would interfere with nesting black-crowned night herons. Johnson also addressed a proposed ordinance discussed at the April 14 work session that would prohibit firearms in certain city-owned buildings, parks and civic spaces, including a list…
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