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7.a)1) Sponsorship of Gun Safety Class . Meeting Date: 8/21/2012 Agenda Item: r� � �� ��i , � City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209'h St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Committee that the City sponsor Youth Firearms Safety Classes. Deadline/Timeline: Classes are typically offered in the spring of the year. Background: • Recreation Coordinator Laurie Monson was contacted by volunteers who are certified by the Minnesota DNR to teach Firearms Safety Certification classes. The classes are primarily for children but adults are also welcome. • Classes have been offered at William O'Brien State Park in the past, but that location is no longer available. They are interested in using the Scandia Community Center. City sponsorship is requested so that it would not be subject to a rental fee and so the cost can be minimized. A $10 fee is charged, a portion goes to the state and the rest to cover expenses. The evening classes typically run 3 times a week for 3 weeks. • There would not be firearms and ammunition together during class time. However, the students would shoot pellet guns during one of the classes, but that part would be held out-of-doors in a safe location. • The Park and Recreation Committee discussed the program at their July 2, 2012 meeting and recommended that the city sponsor the program. • Staff reviewed this request with representatives of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT.) The City would have coverage for this type of activity. They recommended that if there is a written agreement it should be reviewed by LMCIT. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve sponsorship of the gun safety class as part of city's recreation program. Attachments/ • Sample of Firearms Safety Class syllabus Materials provided: Contact(s): Laurie Monson, Recreation Coordinator (651 271-8999) Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (gun safety class) Page 1 of l 08/06/12 . '� �� � I�� �� �� ,��� � , Fire�rms Safety Class William O'Brien State Park March 22-Aprii 21,2012 Thursday,March 22°d 6:30pm Registration Night Homework to be completed before class! Read Goal 1,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet.�o�ewurk co�eplehda�vi�be chccked. O Monday,March 26'� 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goa1 1 —Introducing Hunter Educarion (Ron Hanegraa� DVD—The Last Shot— 15 min. DVD—Chain of Respect—22 min. Glossary Homework:Read Goal 2,Units 1-4,and Goa17,Unit 3 Complete Student Worksheets Tuesday,Marcie 27`� 6:30g�—9:OOpm Goa12—Firearms 6:30: Jerry Cusick 7:30: Tom Hokenson DVD—Firearm Safety Begins in the Home—30 min. Homework:Read Goa13,Units 1-2 Complete Student Worksheets. Thursday,March 29�" 6:30pm—9:OOpm Special Speaker:Conservation Officer Alex Gurienez Goa13—Hunter Responsibility (Ron Hoheisel) Homework:Read Goal 4,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet **Wear warm ctothes,you will be outside. Please bring a compass to class or one will be provided for your use. Monday,April 2°d 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goa14—Personal Preparedness (Map and Compass) (Diane Hedin) DVD—Survival -22 min. Magazine Loading Practice Homework:Read Goa15,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet Tuesday,Apri13"' 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goal 5—Wildlife Conservation (Diane Hedin) One-hour Indoor Range:Gun Handling Homework: ** Prepare Survival Kit to bring to class. 1 � Thursday,Apri15"' 6:30pffi—9:OOpm Goa14—Personal Preparedness (Dan Knefelkamp) One Hour for Indoor Range -magazine loading and practice. Homework: Read Goal 6,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet Monday,Apri19`" 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goal 6—Hunting Opportunities (Craig Olson) VHS—Field To Feast—43 min. DVD—The Hunter's Path—20 min. Homework: Read Goal 7,Units 1-2,Complete Student Worksheets, Study for Ten Commandments Test! Tuesday,April 10"' 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goa17—Archery (Jerry Cusick) DVD—Safe Tree Sta.nd Hunting—35 min. ***�'en Ea�ffiandmeats �est! Homework:Review Worksheets and Manual! Parents or guardians may come a little early on Thursday nigbt. Thursday,April 12m 6:30pm—9:OOpm Goal'7—Muzzleloaders (Dan Knefelkamp) DVD—Wader Safety— 10 min. Review ** Test Time** Good luck! Sign—up for Field Test. �ieid '�'est—Aprii 21�`, Forest Lake Gun Range (All Instructors) Homework: Celebration Time! � 2