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City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2019 Page 5 of 12 7. Wildlife Management City Manager Balser stated this was added due to recent issues. She noted this would require a significant effort by staff with consultants and engaging the public. This would take a lot, of staff time and likely take six months to a year if Council wants to have good public engagement. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated there are those passionate about this but he does not think the majority of residents feel this is a priority. Councilmember Leh stated he doesn't think this has to be so complicated; there may be more simple ways to address this. Perhaps just do a ban on certain chemicals, not complete a huge process. Deputy City Manager Davis stated the state is looking at repealing the local preemption on this regulation. She suggested maybe waiting to see what the state does. Councilmember Lipton stated this is a passionate issue for people and there is no way to keep it simple. It would take a huge amount of time. In addition, we would have to address our own practices on open space. He suggested removing it from the list. Mayor Stolzmann suggested she and Councilmember Leh follow the bill at the state to see where it goes and focus on the herbicide issue this year and do this next year. Members decided to remove it from the list. 8. Open Space Management PlanNision City Manager Balser stated this will be the recommendations corning from the Open Space Board; it can be handled with memos to Council and possibly some meetings. Mayor Stolzmann stated most of this will be addressed in the budget discussions. Members agreed to take it off the list. 9. Open Space Zoning Mayor Stolzmann stated this is required by the charter and should be done. Councilmember Lipton stated staff can work on this in the background and bring it to a Council meeting if needed. It will be a significant conversation when it comes to public hearings. Members decided to leave it on the list. 10. Open Space Zoning/Annexation of Enclaves.