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Policy Changes Without Process
When Policy Changes Without Process Someone, at City Hall, may have made a few changes in right-of-way enforcement policy without a public process. Read the SeeClickFix thread below. Warning: It’s long as it covers two years from the initial submission.
CLASS II E-BIKES: Parents, Policy and Policing
Had any talks about e-bikes lately? Was the focus on youth, speed and dangerous behavior? Welcome to the public conversation permeating parties, social media and police calls.
First thing to know, even though these bikes are powered by battery, they are considered true bicycles, not motor vehicles.
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.
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,
Threat to Minnesota’s Maple Forests
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
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.
Shorewood’s only plan for dealing with the EAB is through treatment of approximately 28 trees considered to be valuable for shade and aesthetics in Cathcart, Freeman and Manor parks.
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
