HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081103 - VIII-C-3CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
VIII-C-3
RESOLUTION No. 11- -08
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIREARMS BUFFER
WITHIN THE FREITAG /GORES STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has purchased 300
acres of the Freitag Property for use as an Aquatic Management Area and a Wildlife
Management Area.
WHEREAS, The Wildlife Management Area, based on City Council Action on
October 6, 2008, allows for the discharge of firearms and use of bow and arrows within city
limits, but limited to the identified boundaries of the former Freitag Property known as the
Gores State Wildlife Management Area.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings,
Minnesota;
1. That during limited shotgun control deer management hunts within the
Freitag/Gores State Wildlife Management Area managed by the Department of
Natural Resources, the DNR shall be encouraged to establish a 200-foot buffer
for each property at 1621 4th Street East and 2900 4th Street East.
2. That the Department of Natural Resources shall be encouraged to post
identification marking the 200-foot buffer zones; and
3. That the Department of Natural Resources shall be encouraged to, create, during
the limited shotgun deer management controlled hunts, an only shoot north zone
at the property of 2900 4th Street East (identified on attached map).
Adopted this 3`d day of November, 2008
Paul Hicks, Mayor
Attest:
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk