HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 81-43 - Stating Council's Opposition to the Use of Leg Hold Traps - 02/17/1981 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY , MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 81-43
RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY COUNCIL ' S OPPOSITION TO THE USE OF LEG HOLD
TRAPS
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie, by adoption of Ordinance 80-27 ,
has established that trapping in City Parks will not be allowed , and
WHEREAS, the City Council is opposed to the use of leg hold traps
because of the inhumane manner in which they trap animals , and
WHEREAS, trapping is allowed in Eden Prairie only under very specific
conditions, and
WHEREAS, the City Council will recognize trapping only under certain
conditions in City Parks
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council opposes the use
of the leg hold trap except under emergency conditions which may be approved
by the Director of Community Services .
ADOPTED, by the City Council of Eden Prairie this 17th day of
February 1981 .
W fgaff H�jPenzel , Mayor
ATTEST:
J ane, C 1 e r k
SEAL