City Council Resolution 2025-55RESOLUTION NO. 2025-55
WRIGHT COUNTY
CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEER HUNTING AT MONTISSIPPI COUNTY PARK FROM
OCTOBER 17, 2025 TO OCTOBER 26, 2025 THROUGH THE WRIGHT COUNTY PARKS AND
RECREATION ARCHERY HUNT
WHEREAS, Monticello City Code, Section 132.03 gives the City Council the right to
authorize hunting of dangerous animals within city limits where hunting is otherwise not allowed
in the City under Monticello City Code, Section 132.01; and
WHEREAS, over the last few years, the City has experienced a noticeable increase in deer -
related public safety incidents, particularly motor vehicle collisions; and
WHEREAS, the Wright County Parks and Recreation Department intends to hold an
archery deer hunt from October 17, 2025 to October 26, 2025 that includes efforts to manage
the higher deer herd population at three parks, including Montissippi County Park located in the
City of Monticello.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello that:
1. The City finds deer constitute a dangerous animal for the public safety at their current
population level under Monticello City Code, Section 132.03.
2. Pursuant to Monticello City Code, Section 132.03, the City authorizes hunters selected to
participate in the Wright County Parks and Recreation Archery Hunt to hunt and destroy
deer at Montissippi County Park in compliance with the rules and regulations of the
archery hunt program and any other applicable laws or regulations, from October 17,
2025 to October 26, 2025.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota this 8t" day of
September, 2025.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Lloyd Hirgart, M yor
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