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“Shorewood’s Reserve Policy”Put Through the AI Test
We asked ChatGPT to review Shorewood’s Reserve Policy. In its simplest term, reserves are a savings account that the city holds in case of emergency.
Shorewood City Council has adopted a Reserve Policy of 35% – 50% of next year’s expenses.
Disrespectful. Angry. Unprofessional.
Those are just three of the adjectives that come to mind when describing the behavior of Shorewood Mayor Jennifer Labadie at the Sept. 14, 2026 council meeting.
What should have been a routine clarification of the rules for Matters From the Floor became a demonstration of high-handedness by Labadie.
Sept. 14, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 2027 Preliminary Budget & Tax Levy
– SCEC Operational Analysis
– Galpin Lake Trail Grant
Shorewood’s Long-Term Financial Plan:What Will It Cost Taxpayers?
Shorewood’s 10-year financial plan provides a detailed look at where City finances are headed.
The numbers raise an important question for residents: “Are we planning to spend what we need—or simply planning to find the money to pay for what we want?”
August 24, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Shorewood Community & Event Center Support
– SLMPD Coordinating Committee Discussion
– Fire Department Amendment Review
The Mighty Oak Meets Road Construction
There are sixteen slabs of wood drying in Dan Malone’s garage on Strawberry Lane.
They’re all that’s left of a 250 to 300-year-old oak that stood on his property until the city of Shorewood decided it needed to come down.
Policing by the numbers: The SLMPD budget
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) dictates the management and funding of the department.
The JPA follows good governance principles like shared decision-making, but falls short on transparency and accountability.
