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Utility Bills Soar in Shorewood
Have you looked at your utility bill this past quarter?
Residents are stunned to find it’s costing more than $100 more per quarter or $400 more per year – never mind the city’s 9% property tax increase!
Apr. 27, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap
Some items from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 4th of July fireworks
– Annual deer harvest discussion
– Comprehensive Plan survey
Track the 2026 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.
Excelsior Fire District Chief Mackey Terminated
The Excelsior Fire District Joint Powers Authority board convened over multiple sessions to review independent investigation reports and consider disciplinary action against Fire Chief Curt Mackey.
On April 8, they voted 3–2 to terminate Chief Mackey, effective immediately.
Apr. 13, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap
The Shorewood council had some tough decisions to make at the Apr. 13 council meeting:
– Whether to build an $813k Mill Street water main serving only 25 homes.
-Whether to revoke an operating license for a massage business.
Mill Street Mire: Will You Pay for the Water Main?
Mill Street trail construction has started as part of a larger Hennepin County job. Shorewood owns a segment of the trail. As is now common with recent Shorewood projects, the council agreed it made sense to install the pipe.
But, the real question remains: Who pays and when?
Death Debt & Taxes
$34.5M Debt! 117% Tax Increase!
Shorewood is headed for a tsunami of debt. Based on city council’s approval of the 2026 Long-Term Financial Management and Capital Improvement Plans the city is continuing an unprecedented spending spree never seen before.
Robins, Hummingbirds & Eagles = 3 Things!
– Facts about robins
– Hummingbird migration. Facts and map.
– Eagle cam!
Help Save $55k Annually – Go Paperless!
It’s no surprise that eliminating paper, envelopes, printing, postage and resource time will reduce costs and provide funds for more useful projects.
The same is true for Shorewood and you can help save the city at least $55k/year in taxpayer money by going paperless.
