Shorewood Citizen Advocates

Building positive change through communication, education and advocacy
Scam

E-ZPass Text Scam

Scammers are sending text messages saying that you owe tolls to MnDOT or E-ZPass.
 
According to MnDOT, E-Z Pass will NEVER send notifications via text. Before you click on a link or send any money, contact E-ZPass or the jurisdiction in question.

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Notice

Be Ready: Important Change Proposed to City Ordinance

As previously reported by SCA, the Shorewood Planning Commission is hosting four public hearings tomorrow night, Apr. 1 2025.
 
The last hearing on the agenda (D) may have the greatest impact on property owners in the city because it relates to subdividing private property and municipal water hook-up:

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E-Bike

E-bikes and E-motorcycles: A New Enforcement Challenge

Both enforcement actions and electric equipment have taken a step forward this e-bike/e-motorcycle season.
 
Three Rivers Park District enforcement vehicles were on the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail the afternoon of Mar. 27, and had 4 bikes “corralled” for what appeared to be a serious discussion.

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brown and white humming bird

Track the 2025 Hummingbird Migration

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird?
 
These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way.
 
Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

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Editorial opinion

Public Hearing or Predetermined?

Shorewood residents that have signed up for Ordinance Notification/Public Notice from the city received an email on Thursday 3/20/2025.
 
This email contained a Notice of Public Hearing for the Shorewood Planning Commission to consider several items related to rezoning 6 individual land parcels, a conditional use permit on another and multiple potential ordinance changes.
 
Three problems stand out with this notice.

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