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Council Member Pierce explained that in November 1999 the committee was appointed to oversee the evaluation of speed humps on Edgewood and the stop signs on Blandford to assess the impact on the neighborhood. After the evaluation and permanent status of the humps and signs, the Edgewood Traffic Calming Committee determined that most of the significant traffic mitigation requires full Council approval. The Committee further determined that a more effective way to handle traffic issues would be to develop some understanding among the full Council as to the impact of the mitigation and develop a full understanding about the goals for the City. The Committee also felt it would be easier for staff if they had a clear understanding of what they expected and tried to create. M/S Hartnett/Howazd to disband the Edgewood Traffic Calming Committee and thank the members for their work. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Consensus by Council was to direct staff to provide reports, and to receive direction on � significant traffic calming and safety issues at City Council Sessions on a quarterly basis. MINUTE ORDER 00-305 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None 12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST — A) Duck Hunting Memo (continued from 9/11/00); Mayor Ruskin explained the background dating back to the City's municipal code in 1974 regulating the dischazge of firearms within the City limits. The ordinance was amended in 1975 allowing the hunting of waterfowl to licensed hunters during waterfowl season in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Mayor Ruskin summarized the ordinance. The topic is brought up for discussion so Council can determine whether it intends any serious changes to the duck hunting regulations prior to the 2000 hunting season. Police Sergeant Blanc explained his memorandum dated June 27, 2000 that responded to specific questions from the Apri124, 2000 Council meeting. Public Comment: Dennis Haussler stated that sportsmen realized that there would not be ducks unless commercial hunting was curtailed and the sportsmen initiated the outlawing of commercial hunting. He explained his philosophy of duck hunting and stated the impact on the habitat in the area is minimal due to the need for knowledge and work necessary to hunt in the area. Knowledge of tides, equipment and a boat, a willingness to hunt, knowledge of the habits of the birds as to when they move, where they will move to, weather conditions, time and effort and sweat are all necessary. He stated a mandate of the State Government is REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 4