Just Follow the Law
With a vote during the June 9th regular Shorewood City Council meeting, council members appear prepared to ignore the clear and unambiguous laws that are in force for municipal water installation.
Step 1 Creating a Vision for City Water Funding & Expansion
Per Shorewood city staff, “Shorewood’s Water Enterprise Fund is projected to run a negative balance by 2026, reaching an approximate $4.5M deficit by 2035 if current policies remain unchanged.”
On June 9, the Shorewood City Council discussed options for funding and expanding municipal water.
Minnesota’s Vanishing Birds: Unraveling the Causes
Minnesota has been experiencing significant declines in bird populations consistent with broader trends across North America.
Causes are varied and complex, but key factors have been confirmed
Unintended Consequences: Subdividing Property & Municipal Water
During the April 28th Shorewood meeting, the council discussed a proposed amendment to the subdivision ordinance, for 2.5 hours, before tabling it for future consideration.
Two relevant questions:
– Where did this proposal originate?
– What is the ultimate purpose of the proposed amendment?
Bees Are Safe-Invasive Species, Not So Much
In a progressive leap forward, the city of Shorewood is developing a vegetation management plan.
The extensive document will focus on invasive species, “including management of buckthorn, field and park turf, emerald ash borer (EAB), park and ROW trees, invasive species, and more.”
Rabbit Rabbit, Oh no!
Admit it. Rabbits are overtaking the neighborhoods. Cute? Yes. Destructive? Oh yes! Rabbits are here in unprecedented hordes.
In spite of their “cuteness,” wild rabbits can pose problems, some serious, for humans and pets, primarily through the transmission of diseases and parasites.
A New Invader in Town: Wild Parsnips
The MnDNR says “Invasive species are species that are not native to Minnesota and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.”
Wild parsnips are one of the latest “invasives” to show up in the region.
