The Road Ahead: Hwy. 7 Study Update
MnDOT has developed a comprehensive website to keep the public informed and engaged as it progresses with the Hwy 7 Corridor Study.
It includes public feedback gathered via an online study of design alternatives, pop-up events, an online public meeting and online survey.
Essential Reading:118% Tax Increase
Shorewood resident Barry Brown has analyzed the Long Range Financial Plan (2026 – 2035) for Shorewood. It shows the Tax Levy skyrocketing from $7.5M in 2025 to $16.4M in 2035 – a 118% increase. Also, the city plans to increase its bond debt by another $21.6M between 2026 and 2031.
Shorewood “Reserve Funds” Scheme to Grab Your Tax Dollars
Read and watch Barry Brown’s presentation to the Shorewood council regarding his analysis, and the impact to Shorewood taxpayers, of the city’s growing Reserve Funds.
Shorewood City Council Never Says “NO” to spending YOUR MONEY
In 4 short years since 2022 Shorewood’s Administrative budget has increase $314,670 or 35.19% to a whopping $1,208,620 in 2025.
The city’s debt has more than tripled in the last 7 years.
Continuing on this spending spree will drive long-term residents and retirees out of the city.
2nd Annual Disappearing Intersections
Shorewood’s disappearing roads, intersections and traffic signs continue. This year, there are some repeaters and some newbies.
Deer Management: How it Works in Shorewood
Do you know how Shorewood’s deer management plan works? The ongoing plan was discussed at the May 22, 2023 Council meeting (start at min. 46:50) See the report from the planning director, and hear the representative from Minnesota Bow Hunters (MBI). MBI manages and conducts the hunt. In 2011 the Planning Commission studied the feasibility of a professional hunt. The Council passed an ordinance prohibiting feeding the deer in August 2011. The hunts and feeding restrictions started in Fall 2011. Deer feeders installed by residents on private property, throughout the city lure the animals in, where they collect as a group. While entertaining to the homeowners, feeding has serious downsides. First, the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) which has grown nationwide. Also, the accumulated feces can carry e.coli, which is harmful to humans. As the herd collects around feeders, they do not limit their grazing to the food at hand. Deer
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.
