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Opinion: When All Neighbors Don’t Count
Many 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?
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.
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
Council Meeting: “Structure” & Matters From the Floor
The Council discussed the structure of agenda, resident participation in meetings and Matters from the Floor. View the conversation here. Matters from the Floor* presentations from residents is “painful” (watch the Apr. 10, 2023 work session starting at hr. 2:04:10)
The Benefits of Conifers
Planting a tree can provide many benefits to the environment and overall quality of life. Trees are typically divided into two main groups, deciduous and coniferous.
In the summer, all of our plants help to keep the air around us safer and cleaner. In the winter, while many trees and plants are hibernating, conifers continue their good work.
Get Smarter: What it Means to be a “Plan A” City
Shorewood is a Plan A statutory city. Plan A is the most common type of city government in Minnesota.
These cities operate with a weak mayor-council structure, have between four to six elected members, and the city clerk and treasurer are appointed from within the staff. The clerk and treasurer positions are not members of the council.
The Cost of Reclaiming City-Owned Right-of-Way
Above: A trail crossing sign covered by ROW overgrowth, first reported to ClickFix in 2021, was reported twice more, and finally cleared in summer 2024.) The city has right-of-way (ROW) along almost every public street within its boundaries. City Ordinance
“Weather Whiplash” Impacts Minnesota Trees
Adding trees to your landscape is a great way to help fight climate change. But the already changing climate has affected the choices you make in local tree selection. Diversity is key, which is why Hennepin County forestry discourages the planting of some tree species.
A Council Tied in Knots Over Hearing From Residents
“Every resident should be welcome, feel welcome, approached kindly, listened to, actually considered, and given the same amount of time on the floor as millionaire developers.” – Shorewood Resident
