ADMINISTRATION Chris Olson, Police Chief
Title
SECOND READING
AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE V. - NONDOMESTICATED ANIMALS, ADDING SECTION 14-228, INTENTIONAL FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS
Background
At a December 2016 workshop, staff gave a presentation in regards to a wildlife management plan in controlling the deer population in the City of Blaine. In that presentation, a possible new ordinance was presented in regards to feeding of wild animals and it appeared to have council support at that time. Staff is now presenting the new ordinance for review and second reading.
Recommendation
By motion, adopt Ordinance No. 17-2374.
Body
THE CITY OF BLAINE DOES ORDAIN: (Added portions are underscored and deleted portions are shown in brackets with overstrike.)
Sec. 14-228. - Intentional Feeding of Wild Animals
Subd. 1 Feeding Prohibited. No person shall feed or allow the feeding of wild or feral animals or of small mammals within the City. Feeding shall mean the provision of any grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any other food that could attract wild animals. Living food sources such as trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered food for wild animals.
Subd. 2 Feeding Wild Birds. Bird feed may be placed in bird feeding devices and structures solely for the purpose of attracting and feeding wild birds. Bird feeding devices and structures should be placed at a sufficient height or designed to prevent access by wild animals.
Subd. 3 Exception. This provision shall not apply to employees or agents of the City, County, State, and the Federal government or veterinarians who are acting in the course of their official duties or have wild animals in their custody or under their management.
Secs. 14-22[8]9-14-260. - Reserved.
INTRODUCED AND READ in full the 2nd day of March 2017.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 16th day of March 2017.