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City warns public about feeding squirrels after recent attacks; ordinances cited
Summary
City Administrator Rusty Rives reported repeated squirrel attacks tied to feeding; the city consulted the Conservation Department and reminded residents that city ordinances prohibit feeding wild animals.
City Administrator Rusty Rives reported recurring incidents involving squirrels and said at least one person was attacked this week. Rives said the animals have become accustomed to being fed and can become aggressive when food is not offered.
Rives said the Conservation Department provided suggestions and reminded the public the city has ordinances against feeding wild animals. The minutes note the two-fold problem: nuisance wildlife and residents who feed them. No enforcement action or new ordinance wording was adopted at the meeting; the topic was presented for awareness and possible future ordinance review.
City leaders asked residents to avoid feeding wildlife and to report aggressive animals to appropriate departments.
