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Louisville City Council Meeting <br />September 19, 2000 <br />Page 27. <br /> <br />He urged Council to allow the Open Space Advisory Board the time to develop a <br />comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />Keany asked Dr. Stone if the colony includes prairie dog stragglers who have migrated <br />up the street and walkways and burrowed into surrounding homes. Dr. Stone stated that <br />those are considered part of the same colony. <br /> <br />Keany asked if there were ways to selectively eradicate the stragglers and close up the <br />holes to try to contain the colony so that it is closer to the open space areas and away <br />from residences. Dr. Stone stated that it could be an ongoing effort and noted there would <br />be no way to accomplish that in a one-time effort. He stated that the City of Fort Collins <br />attempted many times years ago, to figure out ways to contain colonies by building <br />structures and fences. Nothing however, was completely effective in their ongoing <br />attempt to move prairie dogs to the other side of the fence. <br /> <br />Keany asked, if the fire station was left as it is, and the church property completely <br />eradicated, wouldn't the fire station colonies repopulate the area across the street. Dr. <br />Stone stated that was likely, however, the church property is privately owned and has the <br />ability to immediately dispose of the prairie dogs. <br /> <br />Howard asked if prairie dogs could be relocated outside the County. Dr. Stone stated that <br />there is state legislation preventing relocation without the permission of the receiving <br />County. <br /> <br />Brown clarified his understanding that Council will allow twelve months for the <br />development of a comprehensive management plan, and after eighteen months move <br />forward. However, if the Open Space Advisory Board or Urban Wildlife Task Force <br />comes before Council and asks for another six months, Council will conduct a hearing to <br />determine if the additional six months is needed. He stated that it is important to take <br />action within that time frame. <br /> <br />Sisk called for question on the motion. <br /> <br />There was further discussion with regards to the Urban Wildlife Task Force and Open <br />Space Advisory Board recommendations and agreement that all four were accepted. <br /> <br />Howard called for question on the motion. <br /> <br />Davidson commented that the decision is basically no decision. He noted that sixteen <br />months from now, more time and funds will be requested. He stated that Council is <br />delaying action again. <br /> <br />27 <br /> <br /> <br />