The original item was published from April 11, 2022 9:39 AM to May 26, 2022 5:06 PM
DATE: April 8, 2022
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Rachel Leonard
(763) 295-2711 | rachel.leonard@ci.monticello.mn.us
City Council Approves ‘No Mow May’
Monticello, MN – On Monday, March 28 City Council approved ‘No Mow May’ in Monticello. For the first time, the City will suspend nuisance enforcement on grass lengths during the month of May.
No Mow May is a conservation initiative recommended by the Minnesota DNR and Wright County. The goal is to allow grass to grow unmown during the month, creating habitat and forage for early season pollinators.
Residents are encouraged to suspend mowing for the month, but there are other ways you can help Minnesota’s pollinators if you want to continue to mow. The public can also plant bee flowers and native plants as well as keep plants pesticide free.
During the month of May, City staff will continue mowing around rental structures, in the parks, and around City buildings to ensure accessibility. However, we’re excited to participate in No Mow May in other ways, like adding native prairie grasses and wildflowers throughout our parks system.
If residents plan on participating, please note that enforcement will resume on Wednesday, June 1. All lawns must be maintained per the City’s Code. For more information click here or check out the University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab for other actions you can take to help our local pollinators.