Zorn Park Geese Management — Deterrent Lighting and Ongoing Problem
April 20, 2026 City Council: Patrick Ryan presented the goose problem and a solar/amber LED deterrent-light proposal. June 1, 2026 City Council: council report noted additional goose-control ideas from another community and staff reported that the infrared/deterrent lights were on order and expected to ship that Saturday. June 9, 2026 Parks & Rec Board: staff reported the solar lights for geese had arrived and that they needed to coordinate with Patrick O'Brien for installation and then monitor success.
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April 20, 2026 City Council: Patrick Ryan presented the goose problem and a solar/amber LED deterrent-light proposal. June 1, 2026 City Council: council report noted additional goose-control ideas from another community and staff reported that the infrared/deterrent lights were on order and expected to ship that Saturday. June 9, 2026 Parks & Rec Board: staff reported the solar lights for geese had arrived and that they needed to coordinate with Patrick O'Brien for installation and then monitor success.
- Jun 2026 · Parks & Rec reported solar goose deterrent lights arrived and installation coordination is needed.
- Jun 2026 · Raised or discussed by Parks and Recreation Board; recurrence count 3.
- Jun 2026 · Raised in Parks and Recreation Board; recurrence_count=3
- Jun 2026 · Staff reported deterrent lights are on order.
- Jun 2026 · Zorn Park Geese Management — Deterrent Lighting and Ongoing Problem raised or updated in city-council/2026-06-01--city-council-meeting.
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Status: open (solar deterrent lights received; installation and effectiveness not yet confirmed) First raised: 2026-04-20 (City Council) Last raised: 2026-06-09 (Parks & Recreation Board) Recurrence count: 3
Why it matters
Goose waste at Zorn Park is a persistent health and recreation problem. The park is heavily used for swimming and community events. The city previously tried a sweeper/vacuum that was ineffective, so the new deterrent-light approach should be tracked until its summer effectiveness is known.
What resolution means
Resolved when deterrent lights are installed and monitored for effectiveness through summer 2026, or when another effective deterrent is implemented.
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