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Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting – April 28, 2025
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of April 28, 2025.
Links to the meeting video are included with each item.
Shorewood Parks Master Plan Update 2025: Building on the Vision
Shorewood completed a Parks Master Plan in 2002 with an update in 2009.
In 2024 the Park Commission agreed to extend the Master Plan to include concepts for South Shore Park with further planning, development, and enhancement of parks, trails, natural areas, and recreational facilities.
Droning Out Mosquitoes: MMCD’s New Aerial Advantage
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has proven its value treating for mosquitos, fleas and ticks.
Now, MMCD technicians are leading the way for drone surveillance and treatment.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Deciphering the [Zoning] Code
You have received a notice of public hearing for a zoning issue in your city. Now what?
Do you feel like it is code for something about something? Wondering how it affects you?
The Opposite of Transparency
On February 18, 2024 the Shorewood City Council, along with key city staffers, held what they referred to as a “retreat” at the Shorewood Community & Event Center. This was essentially an all-day work session to discuss strategic priorities and several other key topics.
What made this different from any other work session was that it was structured to discourage public attendance and the ability to review the meeting after the fact.
