Correspondence SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Do you feel you have the time to make a commitment?
What is your impression of the current park and recreation
system and what do you feel you can add (expertise?
knowledge?).
What do you feel is the role of the Park and Recreation
Commission?
What are your feelings regarding conservation and environment,
and passive parks versus active parks?
Please elaborate on why you wish to serve on the Park and
Recreation Commission.
CRITERIA FOR COMMISSION SELECTION
Membership should, represent all areas of the City to the
extent possible.
me
Membership should be representative of al! areas in propor-
tion to the total population.
Membership should'consider re-appointment of current
'outstanding members wishi, ng to be re-appointed
Membership should be composed of a variety of careers and
interest groups throughout the community, i.e. business com-
munity, CAA, school representatives, lawyers, architects,
maintenance workers, etc.
Membership should, to the extent possible, include a variety
of age groups.
6. Candidate selection should be based on the interview.
CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Elizabeth Weber & Playground Staff
FROM:
Patty Dexter, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: July 31, 1996
SUB J: Commendation
I received the following telephone message from Dawn Henkel (443-3874) in Victoria regarding
the playground program:
"My son participated in the Summer Discovery Playground series at Lions Park in
Victoria. I want to tell you what a wonderful experience he had. The staff was
tremendous. He's five and truly looked forward to going every Tuesday. Elizabeth, Ann,
Serenity, Katie, Mark & Chrissy were just terrific. They had days filled with fun and we
will definitely sign up again next year. I truly appreciate having something like this in
our community where a child can look forward to a day full of games and nature
activities, playground time, and crafts. Again, thank you again."
Thanks for the great work! /~
't~. ~odd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director ,~~ ~'/'~/
BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIAT EC;~
A UNIT OF PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
INC.
111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 · Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 · (612) 332-0421 · Fax: (612) 332-6180
lVlE~MORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director, City of Chanhassen
COPIES TO: Mark Holden, Holden & Associates Consulting, Inc.
FROM: Wm. Scott Midness, ASLA
DATE: July 26, 1996
SUBJECT: Lake Ann Park Ballfield Lighting Project
Final Design, Bidding and Construction Timeline
Per your request, Mark Ho]den and I have prepared the following anticipated project
timeline for the above referenced project for final design, bidding and construction services:
July 22, 1996
July 29, 1996
August 9, 1996
August 23, 1996
August 26, 1996
August 29, 1996
August 30, 1996
August 30, 1996
September 5, 1996
September 6, 1996
September 19,-1996
September 23, 1996
September 26, 1996
October 1, 1996
~ PARSONS
Council Directive to Prepare Contract Documents
Perform Geotechnical Drilling for Light Pole Piers
Complete Geotechnical Evaluation Report and Structural Design for
Light Pole Piers
Complete Preparation of Contract Documents
Council Review of Contract Documents and Directive to Advertise for
Bids
Advertisement for Bids (Chanhassen Villager)
Advertisement for Bids (Construction Bulletin)
Notify NSP of Project Schedule
Advertisement for Bids (Chanhassen Villager)
Advertisement for Bids (Construction Bulletin)
Open Bids
Council Review of Bids and Award of Contract
Notice to Proceed with Construction
Begin Construction
JUL £ 9 1996
CiTY OF CHANHASSEN
(cont.)
October 7, 1996
December 2, 1996
January 31, 1997
Spring 1997
Approve Shop Drawings and Order Poles and Equipment
Complete Construction of Concrete Foundations, Underground Work
and Distribution Equipment
Complete Installation of Poles and Aiming and Perform Final
Inspection
Begin Night Use of Lighted Ballfields Number 4 and 5.
END OF MEMORANDUM
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July 10, 1996
July 17, 1996
September 9, 1996
September 9, 1996
September 16, 1996
September 15, 1996
September 23, 1996
September 30, 1996
September 30, 1996
October 7, 1996
October 21, 1996
November 4, 1996
December 3/5, 1996
December 10/12, 1996
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December 30, 1996
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REVISED 08/01/96
1997 Budget Calendar
What
Budget Worksheets Distributed to Departments
Budget Templates (financial & justification) made available
to Departments
Set Troth in Taxation Hearing Dates & Set Proposed Levy
Budget Templates to Finance for Summarization
& City Manager review
1997 Budget Work Session (Park & Rec and Public Safety)
Certify to County Auditor Maximum Proposed Levy
Budget Templates to Finance for Summarization
& City Manager review
1997 Budget Work Session (Planning & Administration)
Budget Templates to Finance for Summarization
& City Manager review
1997 Budget Work Session (Public Works, Special Revenue
& General Revenue)
1997 Budget Work Session (Prioritize Requests & Strategic
Plan)
1997 Budget Work Session (Present Balanced Budget &
Strategic Plan)
Troth in Taxation
Continuation Heating if necessary
Adopt 1997 Budget
Certify to County Auditor Adopted Levy
July 17, 1996
Mr. David Leschak
HGA, Inc.
1201 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55403
Re:
New Elementary School
Chanhassen, Minnesota
BORSON
C OM PAN I E
RECEIVED
JUL 2 2 REC'D
CiTY OF CH^NH^SSEN
Dear David:
This letter is in response to Todd Hoffman's letter (City of Chanhassen)
dated June 7, 1996.
We met with Todd today and now better understand Items 1, 2 and 3 in his
memo:
Item 1:
BOR-SON previously performed a site survey and feels the grading
is installed per the Construction Documents.
Items 2 and 3:
This miscellaneous work will be completed over the next 30-45
days. We understand seeding cannot start again until
approximately August 15, 1996.
%
Item 4:
The repair of the bird baths ~s currently underway.
Item 5:
We are waiting for the redesign of the concrete stoops from HGA.
This is an update for the above items. We will notify you when Items 1-
4 are completed. Please advise on the status of Item 5.
Sincerely,
Greg~ .~~i
Project Manager
GS/cme
Enc.
cc: Todd Hoffman
John Gockel
Roger Raaum
BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
P.O. Box 1611
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440 (612) 854-8444
FAX (612) 854-8910
Member: AGC-Associated General Contractors Equal Opportunity Employer
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
690 COULTER DRIVE ' P.O. BOX 147 ' CHANHASSEN. MINNESO_T_A__5531.7
RECEIVED (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612)937-57391-[~)'~ .... ~...
JUN 2 0 1996
BOR-SON
David Leschek, Hamel, Green & Abrahamson
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
June 7, 1996
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SUB J: \VarTanty Items for Chanhassen Recreation Center/Bluff Creek Eleme~!tary-School"
Thank you'for )'our call tiffs morning to discuss outstanding warranty items for ti'tis pr~_.~.~.~iL~.~_'..tS~'~.
Please ensure that the following items are included on Bor-Son's wan'anty Ii,st:
1. Concerning Site Grading: Ballfield No. 5 does not drain. Significant re-~ading needs to
occur on the left side of the field.
2. There are numerous holes and ruts scattered around the entire site that need filling and
seeding. ,.
3. There are numerous "choked" areas in the seeding wi'rich did not grow due to excessive
mulch coverage. These areas require raking and reseeding.
4. Concerning the Tennis Courts: The presence of significant "bird baths" on the tennis courts
is unacceptable.
5. Regarding Concrete: It should be noted that the concrete slab at the Recreation Shelter is in
need of replacement.
Dave, thei~'1t~ems may already be included in a published list; however, I wanted to double
check.
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CITY OF
690 COULTER DRI~le2;~)O3~,B1090X01e47F,~X~6H1A~ ~,~7S, S5~3N~ MINNESOTA 55317
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
August 19, 1996
Commendation
While visiting with the Senior Men's Club this morning, Marlin Stene discussed your role in the
city's Centennial Celebration. Marlin wished to ensure that I was aware of the effort and energy
you committed to the planning and implementation of this celebration. By this letter of
commendation, I wish to recognize the work you performed while helping to coordinate the
Chanhassen Centennial/4th of July Celebrations. Your knowledge as an organizer of special
events was essential in the success of the Centennial event. You should be proud of your
accomplishments~
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Centennial Committee
Personnel File
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CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE: July 19, 1996
SUB J:
Dean Schmieg, Park Foreman; Commendation
In the past xve have discussed the value of Dean Schmieg as an employee. The attached message
from Bill Johnson of Flannagan Sales was dictated off of my voicemail. We are truly fortunate
to have Dean working as foreman of our park and recreation system.
b, Dean!
C:
City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Gerhardt, Assistant City Manager
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
Personnel File
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Todd:
I was at Lake Ann yesterday and met with Dean and the guys putting in the play structure. You
have some good workers there. Dean is incredibly responsible and picky, which is unusual. A
lot of the city installs I do, nothing against cities of course, but sometimes they just want to get
them in and move on. He was very meticulous and wants it done right, more so than almost any
person I've seen. You've got a good guy and I'd keep him there.
Bill Johnson
July 19, 1996
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CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIV(~ 1e2;~I~O9~:Ie4~X~I1A~I~7SS5~3N~ MINNESOTA 55317
August 13, 1996
Mr. LeRoy Biteler
Chanhassen Snowmobile Club
910 Penamint Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear LeRoy:
Congratulations! The South LRT Trail was approved as a snowmobile route for the 1996-97
season. Thank you for being present at the August 12 city council meeting. Your ability to
organize and follow through is commendable. The snowmobile club is fortunate to have you
working for them.
I will submit the winter use permit to Hennepin Parks upon receiving the Certificate of Insurance.
Please note the new specifications for trail signage. All signage is the responsibility of the
snowmobile club.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Good luck with your season.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
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Karen Bowen, Hennepin Parks
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
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HENNEPIN PARKS
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LRT TRAIL CORRIDORS
WINTER USE PERMIT
Name of City
Street Address
Contact Person.
Chanhassen
690 Couiter Dr±ve
Todd Hoffman
City Hall Phone. 937-1900
Zip Code 55317:
937-1900 ext
Phone.
121
Authorization is hereby requested from the Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners to use portions of the
Southwest LRT Trail Corridor for winter use activities between November 15 and March 31 as determined by each
municipality within guidelines set forth herein on property located within individual City boundaries.
It is understood and agreed that approval from the Hennepin Parks Board of Commissioners is contingent upon
the following conditions:
The City will provide the Park District with a Certificate of Insurance, naming Hennepin Parks as an additional.
named insured. Such certificate shall provide at least $600,000 aggregate or combined single limit of general
liability coverage for the requested winter use activities.
The City agrees to maintain the trail, including, but not limited to, any plowing, sweeping, sanding, packing,
trash pick-up, and sign replacement, between November 15-March 31 pursuant to guidelines established by
the Park District. The City further agrees to immediately address all safety issues on or adjacent to trails as
part of this permit.
The City will provide signage at locations approved by the Park District notifying the public of authorized
winter activities within its city limits; activities may include hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, or pet walking. (Horses are prohibited on all segments of the trail throughout the year.) Winter
use signs must be installed by the City at designated locations prior to November 15 and removed by the City
no later than April 15. These signs are totally the responsibility of each municipality.
The City agrees to enforce rules and regulations established by the municipality as part of its request for a
Winter Use Permit.
· The City agrees to repair all trail surface damage that occurs as a result of winter trail activities, including, but
not limited to, grading or adding aggregate pursuant to guidelines established by the Park District.
The City agrees that winter trail use will be available to all persons, regardless of whether or not they are city
residents.
Each City is required to submit its annual permit requests including proposed rules and regulations by September
15, after which the Park District may take up to 45 days to process. Each permit request must be submitted as
a result of formal City Council action, with accompanying verification, agreeing to the terms and conditions
outlined by the Park District's Winter Use Permit. It should be further understood that no winter activity will
be allowed on segments of the Southwest LRT Trail Corridor where municipalities do not request permits.
The Park District reserves the right to terminate a permit at any time, if the conditions set forth herein are not
Signed: v Date: August 13.. 1996
Title:
City Manager
(Authorized Representative of the City) ohl/Irt/wntrprmt
HENNEPIN PARKS
Memorandum
TO: Southwest Regional LRT Trail Corridor
Advisory BoarI Mem~f
FROM: Karen Bowen
SUB& Winter Use Permit
August 8, 1996
Enclosed is a copy of the Southwest Regional LRT Trail Corridor Winter Use Permit, as
approved by the Hcnnepin Parks Board of Commissioners on June 27, 1996.
Please note the need to submit your community's request no later than September 15, 1996,
ALONG WITH a certificate of insurance, naming Hennepin Parks as an additional named
insured, AND your community's proposed rules and regulations for requested winter
activities.
Any and all winter activities (including walking) require a permit; if you do not submit a
request, the trail will be closed within the boundaries of your community.
Signage regulating winter trail useage is the responsibility of sponsoring communities.
Specifications for that signage arc as follows:
White letters on dark brown wooden or steel background, either screened or vinyl application
(no hand painted signs); Size-12xl8 or 18x24 (if necessary) mounted on 4x4 wooden posts,
steel tubing or standard U posts; there have been problems with stealing and vandalizing signs
so heavy-duty installation is critical. These are more options than the Park District allows
itself, but they may be necessary for winter conditions and, in some cases, motorized traffic.
The name of the sponsoring city should be included at the bottom of each posted sign.
All existing trail signs not authorized by Hennepin Parks will be removed by Park District
staff by September 15.
I thought we had a good discussion in May about the proposed permit and the problems we
all hope to solve through its implementation. Please keep in touch so we can WOrk out any-
kinks that we haven't already anticipated.
C:
~71rtpermit
Doug Bryant, Superintendent
City Mayors
Hennepin Parks Advisory Board Members
RECE' .
tVED
1 2 1996
CITy OF C't'I/4NblASSE&i
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
August 13, 1996
Mr. A1 Norby
Westwood Church
406 West 78th Street
P.O. Box 978
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Norby:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding volunteer opportunities for your high school members. The
City of Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department would be pleased to work with you. The
following menu of"jobs" is provided for your use in discussing these opportunities with your
members.
Please keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
C:
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
Patty Dexter, Recreation Supervisor
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
September 28
Fall
Fall
Day Care Volunteers, School District 112.
Contact Nancy Dilks at 368-3684
immediately.
Park/Open Space Clean Up. We identify a
site, provide you with refuse bags, and pick
the bags up when clean-up is complete.
Tree Planting. We provide you with a
location, trees, and instruction. You plant
the trees!
October 26
Winter
Spring
Halloween Party Volunteers. Greet
community children with a costume, a
smiling face and lots of candy.
February Festival Volunteers
February
Arbor Day Volunteers
April
CITY OF
August 13, 1996
Mr. John Dobbs
Heritage Development
450 East County Road D
Little Canada, MN 55117
Dear Mr. Dobbs:
It is with a high degree of urgency that I write to request that the Creekside Addition trail be
graded and rocked this fall. It is my understanding that you have been granted an extension on
the application of the final lift of asphalt for Stone Creek Drive. Accomplishing the preliminary
trail work (grading and rock) this fall will allow settling to occur over a winter season. Final
asphalting of the trail and street can then be scheduled for the spring of 1997.
Please inform me of your response to this proposed time line.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
'KateTAanenson, Planning Director
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: July 22~ 1996
MOTION BY: Dockendorf
RESOLUTION NO:
SECONDED BY:
96-66
Berquist
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPRAISAL OF THE NOTERMANN PROPERTY
AT LAKE ANN PARK
WHEREAS, the City Council has discussed the plight of the Notermanns in light of the
growing traffic counts in front of their property at Lake Ann; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes an appraisal of the Notermann property with the
intent that we would be able to enter into a purchase agreement providing a relatively small initial
payment with an agreed to final purchase price at the end of a specific time frame, i.e. 2-5 years;
and
WHEREAS, ifa purchase agreement could be achieved, the city/state would have a
relatively small investment in the property, with full knowledge that a reconnected driveway would
not significantly affect our long term ability to see the frontage road continue to the west.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council authorizes
City staff to prepare an appraisal of the Notermann property contingent upon the City approving
construction of the frontage road.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22nd day of July, 1996.
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth,
'~d J. Chr~ l~r ~
YES NO ABSENT
Chmiel None Mason
Senn
Berquist --~
Dockendorf
CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
;..Pa'~& Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE:
August19,1996
SUB J:
Pedestrian Bridge, Highway 101 South
I reported earlier that Hennepin Parks was to build a pedestrian bridge over Highway 101 south
at the LRT trail. This information was relayed via a newspaper article in your administrative
packet. Upon receiving bids, the Hennepin County Regional Park Board elected not to award the
Highway 101 bridge. The attached message, which was transcribed from a phone message,
explains the board's position. Del Miller is a staff member with Hennepin Parks.
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Del Miller, Hennepin Parks, 559-6754
The message says something about the 101 bridge and I'll just briefly hit it and call me if you
have further questions. Basically we awarded on two of the three bridges~t. Albin's Bay and
the Valley View Bridge. The 101 bridge never did have ISTEA funding, that was going to be our
funding. Our plan all along was that if the bids came in high, which we suspected because of
MnDOT's involvement on the other two bridges, well even on this one because it goes over a
trunk highway, but if funds fell short, we've had to hold on 101. That's what happened. As to
what we might when the project is done and we see where funds are and so forth, I'm not sure.
We'd like to do 101, but we just don't have the dollars. That's what our board's action reflected.
If you any other questions, give me a call.
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Team Number and Name
Pillsbury Doughboys
Rosemount West
Emplast
Milltronics
Dataserv Eagles
Rosemount Rockets
Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 93 7-1900
League Standings
Corporate (C) Men's Softball
1996 Corporate "C" Schedule
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
9 5 0 0.640
9 5 0 0.640
9 5 0 0.640
7 7 0 0.500
5 9 0 0.360
3 11 0 0.210
08/22/96
08:23:20
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Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
08/22/96
08:23:26
Team Number and Name
Rosemount Wrecking Crew
ABC Millwork
Emerson EMC
Rosemount ~ Pressure's On
MicroVision
Milltronics II
League Standings
Corporate (D) Men's Softball
1996 Corporate "D" Schedule
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
13 1 0 0.930
12 2 0 0.860
9 5 0 0.640
3 10 I 0.250
3 10 1 0.250
1 13 0 0.070
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Team Number and Name
Tolle's Landscaping
Merlin's
Frankies
DJ Construction
Klingelhutz-Geis
Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
League Standings
Women's (D) Softball
1996 Women's "D" Schedule
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
9 2 0 0.820
7 4 0 0.640
5 6 0 0.450
3 7 I 0.320
3 8 1 0.290
08/22/96
08:23:31
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Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Courier Drive
Chanhassen, MN 5531 7
(612) 93 7-1900
08/22/96
08:23:40
League Standings
Adult over 40 Softball
1996 Over 40 Schedule
Team Number and Name
Pauly's Restaurant
Chan Legion Decrepids
MGM
B&D Bombers
Brown's
The Press
The Riviera
Specialty Tool
Merit HVAC
Lenzen Chev/Buick
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
13 0 I 0.960
12 2 0 0.860
10 4 0 0.710
9 4 I 0.680
6 8 0 0.430
5 9 0 0.360
5 9 0 0.360
4 10 0 0.290
3 11 0 0.210
2 12 0 0.140
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Team Number and Name
Ultronics
Merlin's Rental Center
Schmitty's Tavern
Pauly's
The Four-Way Flashers
LCLC
Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 93 7-1900
League Standings
Open (C) Men's Softball
1996 Men's "C" Schedule
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
10 2 2 0.790
10 4 0 0.710
9 4 I 0.680
7 6 1 0.540
3 11 0 0.210
I 13 0 0.070
08/22/96
08:23:45
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Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 9574900
08/22/96
08:23:52
League Standings
Open (D) Men's Softball
1996 Men's Open "D" Schedule
Team Number and Name
Frankie's
Specialty Tool & Eng
Scott and Associates
Leisure
Backstretch
Fillys
DeWalt
Chan Fire
Westwood
Chanhassen Legion
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
11 3 0 0.790
10 3 I 0.750
9 3 2 0.710
9 5 0 0.640
9 5 0 0.640
6 6 2 0.500
6 8 0 0.430
3 11 0 0.210
3 11 0 0.210
I 12 1 0.110
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Team Number and Name
C.H. CARPENTER
BUCK'S EXCAVATING
MOUNT CALVARY
LCLC
MAXA'S
SOMEPLACE ELSE
EMPLAST
2ND SHIFTERS
ST. HUBERT'S
MICROVISION
UMI
PMT BREWERS
ROSEMOUNT ALLTALK
Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
League Standings
Co-Rec mixed 11/12"
1996 CO-REC 11/12 SCHEDULE
Won Lost Tied
Percentage
13 0 0 1.000
12 1 0 0.920
11 2 0 0.850
9 4 0 0.690
8 5 0 0.620
6 7 0 0.460
5 8 0 0.380
5 8 0 0.380
4 9 0 0.310
4 9 0 0.310
3 10 0 0.230
3 10 0 0.230
I 1 i 0 0.080
08/22/96
08:24:00
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Chanhassen Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 93 7-1900
08/14/96
15:35:46
1996 Tuesday Night
1996 Tuesday Fall Schedule
League Begins On Tue Aug 20, 1996 League Coordinator: Jerry Ruegemer
937-1900
Teams Listing
1. Chan Fire
2. The Smiths
3. Rosemount Inc.
4. LCLC
5. Dewalt
6. Chart Legionl
7. Chan Legion Ii
8. West wood
Jack Atkins 934-0501
Brian Smith 930-3128
Rob Sain 472-4499
Jeff Preseher 368-2876
Craig Brandt 934-5833
Denny Chadderdon 474-7203
Craig Heitz 949-3499
Kevin ShitTer 934-6323
Meeting Date
Tue Aug 20
Tue Aug 27
Tuc Sop I)3
Tue Sep 10
Time
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
06:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
07:00PM
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Site
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP 84
Ball Field LAP #5
Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP 84
Ball Field LAP #5
Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP 84t4
Ball Field LAP #5
Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP #4
Ball Field LAP #5
· Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP 84
Ball Field LAP #5
Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP 84
Ball Field LAP #5
Ball Field LAP #6
Ball Field LAP #3
Ball Field LAP g4
Ball Field LAP #5
Westwood
Chan Legion I
Chan Legion Il
Dewalt
Westwood
Dewalt
Chan Legion 1
LCLC
Dewalt
Chan Legion Il
Westwood
LCLC
Westwood
Dewalt
Chan Legion II
Chart Legion I
Rosemount Inc.
Westwood
Chan Legion I
Chan Legion II
The Smiths
LCLC
Chan Fire
Dewalt
LCLC
Rosemount Inc.
Chan Fire
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Chanhassen Park & Recreation presents...
Adult
lleyball
The fall season begins October 15
and runs through December 19 (10 weeks).
League meetings are on September 10 at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center.
Men's
Co-Rec
Women's
Tuesday Nights
Wednesday Nights
Thursday Nights
Leagues Fees: $200 (officiated)
League Fees Due: September 25
For more information, contactJerry Ruegemer
at 937-1900 ext. 126.
May Sales
Day
5/25/96
5/26/96
5/27/96
5/28/96
5/29/96
5/30/96
5/31/96
May Total
June Sales
Day
6/1/96
6/1/96
6/2/96
6/2/96
6/3/96
6/4/96
6/5/96
6/6/96
6/7/96
6/8/96
6/9/96
6/10/96
6/11/96
6/12/96
6/13/96
6/14/96
6/15/96
6/16/96
6/19/96
6/20/96
Daily
3154-3165
3301-3308
2067-2068
2069-2065
2098
3166-3168
3551-3557
3102
Daily
3169-3178
3192-3200
3309-3312
3557-3579
3580-3590
2086
3313-3135
3652-3653
2087-2091
3614-3645
3655-3675
3401-3465
3466-3539
3673
3201-3235
3236-3257
3901-3939
394O-3947
3801-3833
3835-3836
3838-3842
3843-3668
3103-3142
3142-3146
3316-3340
3341-3341
3676-3689
3006-3012
4002-4023
4O24-4034
Lake Ann Gate Attendant Sales
Soo
0
12
8
2
17
1
3
7
1
51
Sales Resident No, Sales
2515 1 $5
$24 2415-2422 8 $40
$16 2508-2514 7 $35
$4 2405-2411 10 $50
$34 2315-2339 25 $125
$2 0
$6 2504-2506 3 $15
$14 2516-2522 7 $35
$2 2340-2347 8 $40
$102 69 $345
Non-resident
3101
3201
SQ.
10
9
4
23
11
1
3
2
0
5
31
21
65
74
1
35
22
0
39
8
0
0
33
2
5
26
4O
5
25
1
14
7
22
11
Sales Resident No. Sales
$20 2425-2430 6 $30
$18 2431-2437 7 $35
$8 0
$46 2523-2535 13 $65
$22 0
$2 2348-2352 5 $25
$6 0
$4 2536-2539 4 $2O
0
$10 2403-2404 2 $10
$62 2540-2581 41 $205
$42 2582-2607 26 $130
$130 2438-2492 55 $275
$148 2493-2500 8 $40
$2 2462 1 $5
$70 2353-2397 45 $225
$44 2398-2400 3 $15
2824-2843 20 $100
$78 2724-2767 44 $220
$16 2767-2791 25 $125
2844-2856 13 $65
0
$66 2608-2610 3 $15
$4 2615-2638 24 $120
$10 0
$52 2639-2657 19 $95
$80 2857-2906 50 $250
$10 2907-2925 19 $95
$50 2792-2805 14 $70
$2 2807-2608 2 $10
$28 0
$14 2970-2979 10 $50
$44 2809-2819 11 $55
$22 2820-2824 5 $25
Non-resident
3102
3202-3203
3205 & 3604
3206-3207
3109-3112
3113-3115
3001-3005
3006-3010
3116-3121
3011
3208-3209
3210
3013-3017
3122
3093
3123-3132
No.
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
No.
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
3
0
5
5
0
6
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
5
0
0
1
0
1
10
0
Sales
$15
$15
$30
Sales
$15
$30
$30
$30
$60
$45
$75
$75
$90
$15
$30
$15
$75
$15
$15
$150
Page 1
6/22/96
6/23/96
6/24/96
6/25/96
6/26/96
6/27/96
6/28/96
6/29/96
6/30/96
June Total
July Sales
Day
7/1/96
7/2/96
7/3/96
7/4/96
7/5/96
7/6/96
7/7/96
7/8/96
6
7/9/96
7/10/96
7/1 2/96
7/13/96
3954-3996
3998
4151-4176
4177-4184
4351-4356
4357-4363
4051-4082
4083-4095
4101-4120
3751-3762
4301-4350
4364-4368
4369-4398
4801-4847
4848-4850
4753-4768
4701-4750
4552-4559
4651-4673
4451-4454
4501-4550
4401-4422
4455-4500
Daily
4121-4125
4126-4128
4560-4580
4581-4602
4851-4864
0001-0100
3365-3397
4603-4614
4614-4650
4674-4699
4424-4445
0151-0161
4769-4776
0401-0472
0473-0517
304
bus passes
4865-4866
4867-4876
4877-4885
3763-3769
0101-0104
0351-0365
0
43
1
26
8
6
7
32
13
20
12
50
5
30
47
3
16
50
8
23
4
50
22
46
1077
No.
5
3
20
22
14
100
33
12
36
26
22
11
8
0
72
45
1
6
2
10
9
7
4
15
$86
$2
$52
$16
$12
$14
$64
$26
$40
$24
$100
$10
$6O
$94
$6
$32
$100
$16
$46
$8
$100
$44
$92
$2,154
Sales
$10
$6
$40
$44
$28
$200
$66
$24
$72
$52
$44
$22
$16
$144
$90
$2
$60
$20
$18
$14
$8
$30
2931-2935
2936-2943
2944-2947
4031-4038
4039-4046
2658-2673
2674-2677
4145-4155
4196-4199
2648-2659
4047-4056
4056-4067
4201-4225
4224-4225
4068-4078
2025-2052
4156-4171
4172-4199
5
8
0
0
4
8
8
16
4
11
4
12
10
12
25
2
0
11
0
28
16
0
28
0
687
$25
$40
$20
$40
$40
$80
$20
$55
$20
$60
$50
$60
$125
$10
$55
$140
$8O
$140
$3,435
0
3133-3134 2 $30
0
0
0
0
3135 1 $15
3211 1 $15
0
3212 1 $15
3299 1 $15
3136-3140 5 $75
0
3141 1 $t5
3301-3304 3 $45
3304 1 $15
0
3142 1 $15
0
3199 1 $15
3219-3221 3 $45
3222-3225 4 $60
0
76 $1,140
Resident No, Sales Non-resident No. Sales
2718-2723 6 $30 3231-3232 2 $30
2717 1 $5 0
2053-2054 2 $10 3143 1 $15
2055-2062 8 $40 3144 1 $15
4226 1 $5 3305-3309 5 $75
2063-2072 10 $50 3418 1 $15
2101-2124 24 $120 0
0 0
2117-2124 8 $40 0
0 0
2678 1 $5 3233-3234 2 $30
2679-2681 3 $15 3298 1 $15
2305-2309 5 $25 0
0 3310 1 $15
4338-4351 14 $70 3149-3151 3 $45
4352-4360 9 $45 3152 1 $15
0 0
0 0
4227 1 $5 3311 1 $15
4228-4232 5 $25 3373 1 $15
4276 1 $5 0
0 0
4361-4365 5 $25 0
Page 2
0551-0600
0366-0369
7/14/96 4951-4994
7/15/96 0601-0619
0620-0627
7/16/96 4901-4919
4920-4926
7/17/96 4928-4931
7/18/96 0105-0133
0134-0144
7/19/96 4932-4934
3770-3774
7/20/96 0201-0233
7/21/96 0305-0318
7/22/96 3775-3780
7/23/96 0319-0324
0325-0334
7/24/96 0701-0707
0708-0711
7/25/96 0251-0261
0262-0263
7/26/96 0651-0660
0661-0665
7/27/96 0371-0378
7/28/96 1001 - 1016
1051-1063
7/30/96 0801-0804
7/31/96
J.~- To~i
0805-0808
50 $100 0
4 $8 4366 1 $5
44 $88 4233-4238 6 $30
19 $38 2101-2103 3 $15
8 $16 2104 1 $5
19 $38 0
7 $14 1842 1 $5
4 $8 4241-4242 2 $10
29 $58 2684-2685 2 $10
11 $22 2682-2683 2 $10
3 $6 4243 1 $5
5 $10 4277 1 $5
33 $66 1843-1846 4 $20
14 $28 4367-4368 2 $10
6 $12 0
6 $12 0
10 $20 4079-4080 2 $10
7 $14 0
4 $8 0
11 $22 4244 1 $5
2 $4 3312 1 $5
10 $20 2688 1 $5
27 $54 0
5 $10 0
8 $16 4369 1 $5
59 $118 0
16 $32 4245-4246 2 $10
13 $26 1865-1866 2 $10
4 $8 0
0 4088 1 $5
4 $8 0
925 $1,898 141 $705
August Sales
Day Daily No. Sales
8/1/96 1251-1284 34 $68
1285-1291 7 $14
8/2/96 0712-0723 12 $24
0724-0729 6 $12
~3/96 0235-0250 16 $32
1501-1540 40 $80
1151-1159 9 $18
8/4/96 1351-1379 29 $58
1380-1386 7 $14
8/6/96 0852:0871 20 $40
0872-0886 15 $30
8/7/96 1101-1108 8 $16
1109-1116 8 $16
8/8/96 1160-1165 5 $10
1166-1175 10 $20
8/9/96 0666-0687 22 $44
0688-0692 5 $10
Resident NO, Sales
2689-2694 6 $30
0
2695-2696 2 $10
0
1860-1864 5 $25
0
1847-1848 2 $10
0
0
0
4370 1 $5
0
4250-4251~ 2 $10
0
1850,1860 2 $10
2697 1 $5
2698-2699 2 $10
4239-424O
3245
3153-3154
3155
Non-resident
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
26
No.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$3O
$15
$30
$15
$390
Sales
Page 3
8/10/96
8/11/96
8/12/96
8/13/96
8/14/96
8/15/96
8/16/96
8/20/96
8/21/96
901
1451-1480
1481-1500
1201-1214
1551-1560
1561-1566
1299-1303
1304-1313
0809-0812
0813-0814
1117-1124
1125-1126
0264-0269
0270-0275
1215-1226
1227-1233
1234-1244
1
3O
20
14
10
6
5
10
4
2
8
2
6
6
12
7
11
$2
$6O
$40
$28
$20
$12
$10
$20
$8
$16
$4
$12
$12
$24
$14
$22
4272
2700
3313
3314-3315
4250
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
$5
$10
$5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
August Total
Summer Totals
4O7
2460
$814
$4,968
29
926
$145
$4,63O
o $o
104 $1,560
Page 4
Lake Ann Concession Sales
Summer 1996
May
Day Food Sales Boat Rental
5/27/96 13.23 13.75
May Total $13.23 $13.75
June
Day Food Sales Boat Rental
6/2/96 48.65 50.00
6/8/96 283.00 188.00
6/10/96 279.15 36.00
6/11/96 189.82 7.00
6/12/96 23.25 0.00
6/13/96 144.80 18.00
6/16/96 202.85 70.00
6/19/96 1.80 22.00
6/20/96 150.05 35.00
6/23/96 38.01 98~00
6/24/96 159.50 45.00
6/25/96 180.91 9.00
6/26/96 202.00 22.00
6/27/96 324.89 58.00
6/28/96 301.20 8.00
6/29/96 194.00 81.00
6/30/96 298.60 126.00
June Total $3,022.48 $873.00
July
Day Food Sales Boat Rental
7/1/96 89.25 70.00
7/2/96 171.00 49.00
7/3/96 185.71 34.00
7/4/96 658.25 187.00
7/5/96 235.80 96.00
7/6/96 202.85 113.00
7/8/98 98.85 2.00
7/10/96 136.62 14.00
7/14/96 191.25 20.00
7/15/96 197.10 46.00
7/16/96 250.05 90.00
7/17/96 52,20 0.00
7/18/96 186.19 45.00
7/19/96 69.60 4.00
7/20/96 122.00 38.00
7/21/96 102.30 117.00
7/22/96 159.55 26.00
7/23/96 134,00 8.00
7/24/96 46.12 8.00
7~25~96
7~26/96
7/27/96
7~30~96
7/31/96
July Total
August
Day
8/1/96
8/3/96
8/4/96
8/5/96
8/6/96
8/7/96
8/9/96
8/11/96
8/12/96
8/13/96
8/15/96
8/16/96
8/17/96
8/20/96
92.20
119.75
38.85
78.50
101.30
$3,719.29
Food Sales
240.35
49.29
145.20
39.85
243.60
91.00
143.49
105.20
98.15
90.00
113.58
72.85
102.00
123.70
0.00
35.00
49.00
47.00
36.00
$1,134.00
Boat Rental
17.00
100.00
80.00
16.00
56.00
14.00
20.00
104.00
30.00
32.00
25.00
8.00
137.00
32.00
Aug. Total
September
Day
$1,658.26
Food Sales
$671.00
Boat Rental
Sept. Total
Summer
Totals
$8,413,26
$2,691.75
CANADA GOOSE PROGRAM
2195 DUDLEY AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
Wednesday, August 14, 1996
Mr. Todd Hoffman
City Of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Todd:
REOE vr:n
AUG % 2 1996
~1~ ur bm~mnAaSEN
The 1996 Metropolitan Area Canada goose capture and removal program
was completed July 23rd. It was a good capture season with few problems
except for a Federal lawsuit°
Overall, we trapped at 104 sites in 1996 compared to 95 in 1995, captured
2,256 adults in contrast to 2,173 last year, but captured only 3,982 gosling
compared to 4,685 in 1995. The latter shows how a cold, late spring can
reduce productivity.
In late June, a lawsuit was filed in Federal Court by The Humane Society of
Minnesota, The Humane Society of the U.S., and Friends of Animals and
Their Environment (FATE). All are animal rights organizations with no
affiliation with county humane societies. The plaintiffs asked that goose
management program be stopped because 1. the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, the federal agency charged with migratory bird management, had
violated technical provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act when issuing
permits to process geese for the food shelves and 2. there would be fewer
Canada geese in the Twin Cities and their members would not be able to
find geese to view. The judge dismissed the suit after a short hearing. I
don't anticipate further legal action by animal rights groups; the program
has been subjected to suits at both state and federal levels and found
sound and in compliance will all animal welfare and environmental
statues.
We trapped and relocated the follow numbers of geese from Chanhassen:
Site Date Young Adults Total
Lake Lucy 7/08/96 14 15 29
Lake Lucy 7/16/96 21 6 27
Lake Minnewashta 7/02/96 44 29 73
Pond Near Mountain Blvd 7/02/96 53 17 70
Total 1 3 2 6 7 1 9 9
All adult geese are being processed for Twin Cities food shelves. We have
delivered 6,000 pounds to goose meat so far and predict that the final total
will be near 10,000 lb. The goslings were transported to Minnesota sites in
the north and northwest, to South Dakota, and to Iowa.
The 1995 capture crews trapped 98% of the geese they attempted to
capture, up from 96% last year. The cool weather was a major advantage.
Unlike 1995 when heat stress was common, the goose capture crews were
able to capture larger groups of birds. We had no moralities due to heat or
trapping. One adult and one gosling were captured with pre-existing
injuries that were so serious that they had to be humanly killed (Table 1).
As we anticipate, no state was willing to take the 1996 adult geese. Thus,
all adults are being processed at an Minnesota Department of Agriculture
inspected plant. The processing will be completed in early October and I
will forward a revised invoice to you at that time.
I have also enclosed a copies of the Homeowner's Guide to Goose Problems
prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and A Canada
Goose Removal Policies And Procedures . If you have questions, please feel
free to contact me at 624-1223.
Sincerely yours,
enclosures
Table 1. Adult and immature Canada geese captured and relocated from
the Twin Cities of Minnesota, and mortality during trapping or transport,
1982-1996.
Year Im. Ad. Total Mortality
Im. Ad. Total Percent
195
0
361
507
636
740
1,714
1 680
1 766
1 685
3 005
2 224
2 834
4 747
3 982
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
261
0
492
396
379
375
864
1,294
1,054
1,196
1,248
1,083
1,352
2,189
2,256
456
0
853
903
1,015
1,115
2,578
2,974
2 820
2 881
4 253
3 307
4 186
6 936
6 239
2 0 2
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 1 2
2 0 2
1 0 1
1 1 2
2 1 3
1 0 1
3 1 4
2 1 3
2 1 3
1 1 2
6 2 8
1 1 2
0.44
0.00
0.00
0.22
0.30
0.09
0.08
0.10
0.03
014
0 07
0 09
0 05
012
0 03
Totals 26,076 14,439 40,515 25 10 35 0.086a
aPercent mortality is less than 1 goose per 1000 trapped and transported.
Of the 35 geese that died, 29 were euthanized due to pre-existing injuries.
HOMEOWNERS' GUIDE TO GOOSE PROBLEMS
Most people enjoy seeing Canada geese. However, the
big birds often wear out their welcome when they
become too numerous and when yards, beaches and
docks become fouled with their feces. This guide
explains why problems with geese arise and how
homeowners can reduce these problems.
.~WHY ARE THERE SO MANY
GEESE?
Canada goose populations have dramatically increased
in residential and lake home areas because: I) habitat is
abundant; 2) geese have a high reproductive potential
and a-long life span; and 3) mortality from hunting and
other predation is Iow.
Geese live in a particular area that meets their needs for
food, reproduction and security. Together these f.actors
provide goose habitat. Geese are grazers that feed
primarily on short grasses such as tho~und in parks,
lawns and golf courses. They need .f"~g sites with
open vistas and access to lakes and ~ to escape
danger. Golf courses, parks and large,~lawns next to
ponds, marshes and lakes often pro'ida':of these
. . '-,7,q~: ....~-~ ,,:, ..: . ,.; ..
,ng ients. Docks, yards and de secure
"loafmg" sites for p~e~ning
Canada geese ared ~&ely prohfic. ~ reproduce
at 2 or 3 years o~f,~ ~d hvmg to over 10 years;~a pmr
of adult geese ~ ~..averagg,.o,f about 4 young per
year. At no~ !~uction arid:mortality, a pond or
· '- i ,.5. fiz~ ~--.'- .
lake w~th:~'~."~,.:~ .:adi~t geese can muluply to nearly
50 b~rds w~thin 5 ~ ~.ars,~tnd to over 300 mjust 10 years.
Being social birds l~'~ngregate in "flocks," except
during the nesting season:, Most b~rds ~n these flocks
are related and ret. urn to the same nesting and feeding
areas every year. Currently, about 25,000 geese spend
the summer in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area..
Without hunting seasons and efforts to trap and remove
geese, the goose population would likely number
100,000 or more. Without these constraints on the
population, the habitat in the seven-county metro
area could support an estimated 250,000 geese..
HOWCAN I GET THE GEESE
TO LEAVE?
Hazing
The simplest method involves frightening or hazing
geese. In some cases, repeatedly and vigorously
chasing geese from the property while armed with a
broom will cause the geese to relocate.
Noise-making scare devices are a type of pyrotechnics
and can sometimes be used to haze geese from your
property. Pyrotechnics are most applicable in rural
settings. These include "'bangers" and "screamers" fired
from a special launcher or "cracker shells" discharged
from a 12-gauge shotgun. These devices are often
offensive to neighbors. Check local ordinances before
purchasing or using pyrotechnic devices.. Use pyrotech-
nics consistent with manufacturers instructions and
safety precautions. These products are available from:
Margo Supplies, Ltd. ' Reed-Joseph International
403-285-9731 800-647-5554
Stoneco, Inc. S~.Ag Enterprises, Inc.
800-833-2264 40~.~2-9693
~..:
Some golf courses hav~e~..naa~s-_'!iazmg geese using
highly trained border~~~lled handlers to
repeatedly chase geese ~;m ~'~.and greens,
forcing the birds to relocate. Atl~o ~.l~e&, connnea or
chained dogs are not ettect~ve rleterrent~'smee geese
quickly learn that the threat is limited. Free running
dogs are not popular with neighbors and not allowed in
most residential communities. However, dogs confined
to the problem area bY an electronic "invisible fence"
may be useful in some situations. Careful selection and
training of a dog motivated to chase geese is necessary
to ensure success. "Invisible" dog fences are available
from:
Invisible Fencing Pet Containment
800-824-3647
20' ~
twists in
Figure 1- Bird Scare Tape fence installed using, lath boards for support. Secure bird scare tape to stakes
using duct tape or electrician's tape (do not tie bird scare tape).
Bird Scare Tape
Bird scare ta
emergen_c,
ef~
and rattlk
~ or bird flash tape is a short-term or
strategy to reduce problems from geese
tto your yard. Bird scare tape is most effec-
aall numbers of geese that have other mowed,'.
bey can move to. Bird scare tape is not
geese are flying into your yard.
~'is a thin shiny ribbon of mylar about
~~t~s silver on one side and colored, '
other. When properly used, the tape
and rattles in the breeze. The flashing
ens geese.
Us6 bird scare tape as illustrated in figures 1 & 2.
Inspect and repair the tape daily. Pets, people, wind,
and animals can break the tape. A broken bird scare
tape "fence" is not effective. Locate the tape where it is
visible to the geese. The fence should be long enough
so geese cannot walk around it into the yard.
Bird scare tape is available from:
Twin Cities Mail Order
Lyndale Garden C~t~':~ MDT and Assoc.
Wild Bird Stores ~ 612-529-4355
(See YeIlow Pag_~
~ ~urney's Seed Co.
B eiswenger's~5-665-1930
612-633-~
The Birdhouse
612439-1923
-,~ lg~qJutstate
Celebrations,
The Feed Store Brainerd*
6124734283 218-828-0803
Hennepin Coop
Seed Exchange
612-545-7702
Randall Valu Ctr.,
New Ulm
507-359-9514
Open
Lake Lawn
House
Figure 2- Suggested layout for bird scare tape, energized
.fencing or barrierfencing. It inay be necessary to extend
fence line along property line as shown to prevent geese from
walking around the fence.
Minnesota Greenery
612-459-3181
Robbinsdale Farm,
Garden and Pet
612-533 -2244
Coast to Coast,
Park Rapids
218-7324513
* Ask for silver and colored ribbon
Repellents
ReJex-iT® AG-36 is the only Canada goose repellent
registered for tuff and lawns in Minnesota. The active
ingredient is made from natural occurring biodegrad-
able food grade ingredients. ReJex-iT® must be care-
fully applied to be effective. Failure to properly apply
ReJex-iT® may not decrease goose problems, or may
"burn" turf or grass.
loafing mu,.t_ ~
For shoreline p~ ~
(25 feet wide).3~ ~
qua
ReJex-iT® with lo~
garden pump sprayer~
blower).
For best results:
-Carefully read and follow label and technical directions.
-If geese have used your lawn in the past,
apply before you anticipate their return.
-Apply only to dry and freshly mowed turf or
grass.
-Apply when temperature is above 45° E -Apply in full sunlight. -Allow 3-4 hours of drying time. -Use a sticker/spreader (available at your
local farm or garden store).
oApplieation may have to be repeated if rain
occurs within 24 hours.
-Repeat appliea,'.tipn every 3-4 days as needed. -An alternativ~]~i~n-treated area for food and
ivailable for the geese.
'apply repellent to a mowed strip
iike ae~:the entire width of
.~8..Jex-iT* AG-36 mixed with 3
~ 2,000 square feet Apply
~ spray equipment such as a
~'Wer blast sprayer (mist
Re.lex-iT* AG-36 is available from:
RJ Advantage
800423-2373
Energized Fencing
Energized fencing can effectively and practically reduce
goose grazing on your yard. It is useful in situations
more severe than hazing or bird scare tape can handle.
Most home owners prefer portable fencing that can be
set up in 1-2 hours and quickly taken down for storage
when not in use.
Key components of an energized fence for geese:
(1) Energizer - The energizer is the power source for the
fca;ce. Energizers can be battery powered or 120 yolt.
Low impedance energizers which deliver a short
electrical pulse of at least 4,000 volts once every second
are safe and effective.
(2) Fence wire~bst home owners prefer the ease of
using polyta~' ~."~".~xape is a In-inch-wide material
conslstlng o~l..'ylene fibers ln,.~te~i.-'~..~, ven with
conductive ~~yl .RSer m.~"~h~ands of
stainl=s_ tea ec , e. Stitch
two s~d 18 inch.S-the ground
(see figure-3). ~ to
energizer.
(3) C ounding Vhe voun g .. . .is a
series of three 6-foot galvanized steel rⅈ~-~'en into
the earth at 12-foot intervals. Connect the rods in
sequence using steel wire and connect the series to the
ground terminal on the energizer.
Energizer ]
(+)' ?l{-)
~Fiberglass or Plastic Posts ~' ](-)71 {'>ii
6' ,,,,,:< >,,,,
"12 - 12-
Ground Rods
Figure 3- A ~o stra~ ene~ized goose fence ~ ea~ to i~tall, safe a~ effective at deterdng geese ~om entedng your yard.
Figure 4- Use a dense hedge and a gate as a barrier to keeps,,.
geese off of your lawn.
(4) Voltmeter - A voltmeter is a device used to measure
voltage on an energized fence. A voltmeter is essential
to ensure that the system is working properly and to
pinpoint problems when they occur.
When a goose touches an energized fence, the electric
pulse passes from the energizer through the fence wire,
through the goose, into the earth, to the grounding
system, and back to the energizer (see figure 3). The
result is an uncomforta~., e, but harmless, "shock" that
geese learn t9 avoi~ i
Energized fencin~ ~ properly constructed and
mmntmned to be~]t'e~ ~e. Make the fence long
enough so gee~ '""" '
...... -arOund ut (see figure 2).
Measure voltage'~ fid keep fence wires clear of
x, egetatmn, lnstall~nei ~xl-fence warning signs at
least every 60 feet. Em ~ fencing ~s prohibited ~n
some cities. If you are m~.Lf.~,. :tgd m using energized
fencing for geese, check local ordinances and contact
your DNR Area Wildlife Office for more information.
Barrier Fencing
Baffler fencing is a very effective method for excluding
walking geese from your yard. This method consists of
placing a physical barrier that geese cannot pass
through between the water and the area to be protected
(see figure 2).
Barrier fences can be constructed from woven wire,
chicken wire, plastic snow fence, corn cribbing, chain-
link, netting, or a picket fence· An effective barrier
fence for walking Canada geese uses durable material
with openings no larger than 3 inches by 3 inches that is
at least 30 inches high. Before you build any fence,
check local ordinances at your planning and zoning
office.
Landscaping
Landscaping your shoreline to make it less attractive for
Canada geese and their broods is considered the most
effective long-term and environmentally sound method
of reducing goose problems to individual yards and
lawns. Canada geese avoid using areas where plants
obstruct their view of the surrounding area. Temporary
measures such as fences, or repellents may be necessary
to keep geese from your yard until landscaping is
established.
A hedge near the water with a gate to allow access can
be decorative as well as effective at reducing goose
access to your lawn (see figure 4). The hedge should be
30-36 inches tall and must be thick enough to exclude
geese. Check with your local nursery or greenhouse for
shrubs that will work in your yard.
Leave a dense strip of naturally occuring trees and
shrubs (20-30 feet wide) along the shoreline· A narrow
(3-4 feet wide) S-shaped footpath can provide access to
the lake. A continuous band of emergent aquatic plants
such as cattails or bulrush in the water in front of your
shoreline may reduce goose use of your yard (see figure
5).
An unmowed shoreline buffer of native grasses and
wild flowers that grow 20-30 inches tall in a strip 20-30
feet wide alon ~e shoreline can discourage goose
visits. Nati~ generally remain standing even
after have compacted most other grasses.
Use a footpath (3-4 feet wide) to
the shoreline.
as may be more
apg perennial
plan~..'.an~s available from the
Bookstore (800-
District's
Landscap-
Minnetonka,
POPULATION MANAGEMENT
The main drawback of avoidance methods discussed in
this brochure is that they merely cause geese to move to
another property. Increasing goose populations will
eventually create a larger "demand" for habitat. This'
demand, often called "pressure," causes geese to
become increasingly resistant to avoidance techniques.
or Bulrush ~i_~_~ ,~.{ n~.u~< house
Existing Cattail ' ~ ~'_~
or Bulrush ............ ~ ~ Hedge
Figure 5- Examples of using landscaping to reduce the attractiveness of your lawn to geese.
Hunting is .the most effective way to control goose
populations. Special hunting seasons that target local
geese have been established by the DNR. Early seasons
are limited to field or upland hunting to prevent conflicts
with other recreational uses of lakes. However, at the
request of local government, individual lakes and
wetlands may be opened.
Controlled hunting can be
successful in populated areas.
Local governments are encour-
aged to keep goose hunting open
where possible. Citizens
concerned with growing goose
populations are encouraged to
support local gove. mment efforts
to limit restrictions on hunting
where possible. The DNR will
provide technical assistance in
starting and managing hunts.
For more information, contact
your local DNR Area Wildlife
Office.
Listings of company aames and products is
for the readers convenience and is not
considered a comprehensive listing. The
state of Minnesota neither recommends nor
endorses specific products or companies.
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Canada Goose Removal Policies And Procedures
The removal of nuisance geese from Minnesota cities and towns
requires both a federal and state permit and is subject to Minnesota
Department of Natural Rescues (MNDNR) policies. Removal, the
trapping and relocation or trapping and processing for the food
shei~¢es, is considered when other methods of addressing the
nuisance are deemed ineffective. T° conduct a nuisance goose
removal within the Metropolitan Twin Cities of Minnesota, the
following MNDNR's policies must.be satisfied:
The removal of geese at any location within the
Metropolitan Area must be approved by the local
governmental unit (LGU) with jurisdiction over the site.
If more than one LGU has jurisdiction over the site, for
example Lake Owasso in Roseville and Shoreview, than
all LGU's must approve the removal: Removal approval
must include the establishment of a goose population
goal, for example, 25 geese on the lake in summer.
Municipalities with open space where goose hunting
might be done safely must provide an evaluation of the
potential for hunting if goose hunting is currently
prohibited by a firearm discharge ordinance. (See
attached hunting policy statement)
The steps for establishing and conducting a goose population
reduction program and the agencies involved are:
1. Determine whether your site is in a class 1, 2, or 3
goose hunting area. (check city shooting ordinances and
contact your MNDNR Area Wildlife Manager).
2. Establish target goose population reduction levels.
(MNDNR, city or township personnel, and University of
Minnesota) ~
3. Obtain city Council or 'township board approval of the
proposed goose management program. (city or township
and University)
4. Ascertain goose population and site characteristics
(University).
5. Prepare and approve removal contract (proposer and
University of Minnesota)
6. Obtain state and federal permits (University).
7. Capture and ship birds in summer (University with
cooperation of MNDNR).
8. Monitor population to determine effectiveness of
removal program (University and. MNDNR).
9. Conduct additional removal as needed under contract.
(University)
The services provided by the University include the design of the
removal program, public .meeting participation, technical information
on goose ecology and management, humane and professional removal
of problem geese, coordination of permits and bird disposal via the
MNDNR, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the removal program.
Based on our experience over the past 15 years, the cost will vary
depending on the number of geese and the difficulty of at the
proposed site. The 1996 costs ranged from $700 per site with fewer
than 50 birds on isolated small ponds surrounded by mowed grass to
$1,500 for locations with more than 200 birds on large cattail
marshes. These funds pay the capture crew salaries, transportation,
and equipment maintenance costs, bird care and processing, etc.
Capture and removal are done during the flightless period, extending
from the second week of June to the third week of July.
Research on past removals show a rapid reduction of the population
in the first 4 years (typically 70%) followed by a very slow decline
.thereafttrr~.(see attached). We recommend a 4-year adult and young
removal program to reduced the flock, followed by removals at two-
or thre. e-year intervals to maintain low numbers.
METROPOLITAN TWIN CITIES GOOSE HUNTING POLICY
It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to control and
maintain wildlife populations whenever possible through a hunting harvest.
There are three times Canada geese can be hunted in Minnesota: a regular
season from October to late November, and two special hunting seasons
specifically designed to harvest local Canada goose populations. The first
special season is held in early September before the arrival of migrant geese.
The second is held in mid-December after most migrants have left the
Metropolitan Area. Bag limits are set at five per day in the September season
and two per day in the December sea~on. Metropolitan Area goose harvest
surveys indicate that between 10,000 and 12,000 per year a taken in these
seasons. Increasing the harvest will help control Metropolitan Area goose
populations.
Based on the distribution open space, Metropolitan Area municipalities have
been classified by the potential for safe hunting. These classes are:
Class l o Open space is too limited for safe discharge of shotguns.
Class 2. Open space is patchy within the municipality but some areas
may be hunted safely with minimum of restrictions.
Class 3. Extensive open space where shotgun hunting can be done
safely.
The following priorities have been established for the nuisance goose
relocation program based on potential for hunting harvest:
Class 1. High priority
Class 2. High priority at public swimming beaches and airports; medium
priority at locations within extensive areas that cannot hunted safely;
Iow priority at other locations.
Class 3. High priority at public swimming beaches and airports; Iow
priority elsewhere.
If your municipality is rated Class 2 or Class 3 and has prohibited
the discharge of shotguns, it will be necessary for you to assess of
the potential for hunting prior to requesting approval of a relocation
program. For assistance, please contact:
Ms. Diana Regenscheid
Area Wildlife Manager
South Metro. Area
496-4151
Mr. Bob Welsh
Area Wildlife Manager
North Metro. Area
296-5200
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0
0
0
Canada Goose Removal Effectiveness, Twin Cities,
Minnesota, 1982-1994
1.0 ~
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0
= 0.92811 -
4.6661e-2x^2
= . 7
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I 2 3 4 5 6 7
0.30145X
2.4145e-3x^3
8 9 10 11
Years After Removal