Downtown pigeon control contract
Summary
A pest removal contract with Mike Wathen was proposed for the zoo but was still pending legal review.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The contract would cost the city $19,500 over the contract term, billed at $1,625 per month.
The zoo grounds, animals, and visitors benefit from effective pest control.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Works - Mar 5, 2026
The city proposed paying Wathen Environmental Services $19,500 over a year to trap and dispose of pigeons downtown. It's a quality-of-life and sanitation issue for downtown visitors, businesses and workers.
Mesker Park Zoo Advisory Board - Mar 3, 2026
A pest removal contract with Mike Wathen was proposed for the zoo but was still pending legal review.
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