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Shorewood’s Disappearing Roads & Intersections
Roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails are slowly disappearing due to creeping vegetation and low hanging tree limbs. Some trimming was done in Fall and early winter 2023-24. So why has it taken so long? It can’t be staffing. The City contracts with Davey Resource Group (starting at p. 34) for assistance in tree trimming and removal. Is the problem cost? In 2022 the Council indicated
Get Smarter: Street Reconstruction
“The Process of Street Reconstruction“ — courtesy of LMCC-TV.org) Three major infrastructure projects were completed in western Shorewood in 2023. More are on the horizon. This video helps residents understand the complexities of the projects. About roadway/infrastructure projects: They are really, really expensive and you are the payer. Such projects are emotional and invasive Most go on for months of dust, mud and aggravation. Here’s what
A Threat to the Maple Forest: Asian Longhorned Beetle
According to the MnDNR, the Asian Longhorned Beetle (AHB) has not been detected in Minnesota to date, but is expected to affect our forests, particularly maple (20% of our hardwood canopy), in about 3-4 years. Native to Japan, Eastern China and Korea, they have been spotted in Ohio and are believed to be moving west. The Asian Longhorned beetle is known to attack 29 species
Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been a concern in Minnesota since the late 2000s. EAB was confirmed in Ramsey County in 2009. The EAB guarantees the certain demise of the tree within 3-5 years of infection. Saint Paul has taken an aggressive stance with a “structured removal” program, starting in 2010. Learn more about structured removal here. In Southeastern Minnesota, LaCrescent saw its first EAB
Opinion: When All Neighbors Don’t Count
The “elders” among us remember a candidate for a Shorewood office running on the brand “All Neighbors Count.” All neighbors may have “counted” 25 years ago. What has happened since that mantra rang true with the voters of Shorewood? We don’t have the answer. But we have noticed that when it comes to commenting on, or showing up for Council meetings, we no longer all
Save Yourself From the Neighbor’s Dangerous Tree
Everyone loves their trees, well, in most cases. But then there are the neighbor’s trees, which can present danger to your property. What are the parameters in this instance? There is a specific rule referred to as the “Self Help Rule, that may save you from damage, injury, or financial loss. See the definition in Minnesota Statute. Read more about it here. Here is a
Why Shorewood Citizen Advocates (SCA)
https://youtu.be/IQBOUmoLBV0 Message from the SCA Editors: SCA was created to inform and advocate. Our purpose is to promote the transparency, consistency and accountability residents expect from Shorewood leadership. We educate residents on the processes used and decisions made at city hall. We hold our elected officials responsible for respect and civility toward residents and each other. We encourage residents to become more involved and
Growing the Mayor’s term; Downsizing the Commissions
The Mayor A reader may think this is old news, but it has a lasting effect on how votes count. At the February 8, 2014 City Council Retreat (p. 17), it was proposed that the Mayor’s two-year term be changed to four. The reasoning was that a Mayor barely learns the ropes in two years and then must run for re-election. Whereas, extending it to four
SeeClickFix: Give it a try
SeeClickFix.com Have you tried it? NOTE: To access the links in this article, register for ClickFix and receive notifications of reports in your neighborhood. “SeeClickFix … is a solution that empowers residents to report issues, identify repair needs, share feedback, and ask questions of their local government leaders. For local governments, it powers efficient and transparent workflows, fostering accountability and trust. The result is collaborative
