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Council discusses prairie dog control; vac-truck relocation mentioned
Summary
Council members discussed options to reduce the local prairie dog population, including relocation methods used elsewhere such as vacuum-style "Badger VAC" trucks that remove animals from burrows. No policy decision was made.
Council members discussed several approaches to reduce the prairie dog population, including mechanical relocation methods. Town Manager described companies that use vacuum trucks "like a Badger VAC truck" that can remove animals from burrows, saying "They just, like, come out of the ground with it." The comment was presented as an FYI rather than a directive.
Members acknowledged the issue is widespread and that different control methods have different legal and safety implications. The council did not adopt any new policy during the meeting and treated the information as part of ongoing discussion about pest management options.
