A Winnipeg councillor wants the city to consider cutting grass more often on boulevards maintained by the city and in parks.
Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt introduced a motion at Wednesday's city council meeting calling on staff to find a way to increase the frequency of mowing in May, June and early July when he said the grass grows "rapidly."
According to Wyatt's motion, the city cuts the grass on an average 10-day cycle, however, he said weather and other factors may cause the cycle to reach as high as 14 days.
He's concerned longer mowing cycles causes the city to be "unsightly" and also causes problems for sporting groups that use parks and playing fields.
Regional parks, like Kildonan Park and St. Vital Park, are mowed more often than every 10 days, the city said.
It's not known how much money more frequent mowing would cost.
Wyatt said it may be a matter of scheduling staff to prioritize grass cutting earlier in the season and roll back the amount they do later in the season.
Wyatt asked the city to report back to council within 60 days.
His motion was referred to a city committee.
