During the City of Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting on December 18, 2024, members focus on several key issues. The meeting opens with a discussion on urban deer management, featuring a presentation by Don Poppy from the DNR on deer population control strategies. The committee then deliberates and votes to recommend a bird-friendly building design ordinance to the city commission, which aims to reduce bird collisions with buildings. Additionally, the committee conducts interviews with applicants interested in joining the committee, as two positions are available. The meeting also covers routine updates from various subcommittees, including waste management and air quality.