City Staff Omissions: Mistakes or Intentional?

On June 22, 2026, resident Tom Murtha spoke to the Shorewood City Council about serious problems with the City’s actions in the appeal of the Council’s decision to require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Watten Ponds project. He submitted his statement to SCA for publication.

Watten Ponds 2nd Addition: Round 2

On February 23rd the Shorewood City Council voted 4-1 in favor of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Watten Ponds 2nd Addition. Four days after the vote, Gravity’s attorney notified the city that a lawsuit was imminent if the council did not rescind its resolution.

Trust Broken With Shorewood Administration

How can the city of Shorewood regain the trust of residents after what transpired with the Watten Ponds development project? One member of council said they have never seen an application brought before council with so many open issues and questions.

Watten Ponds 2 Development: Delayed

An organized group of residents has succeeded in delaying the Watten Ponds 2 proposed development by petitioning for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). Once completed, the document will guide future decisions on the project. For now, the petition puts the project on hold.

Residents Raise Concerns About Pending Development

The Eureka Neighborhood Association has asked SCA to publish this article. It explains their concerns for a new development known as Watten Ponds 2, and their frustrations with the city’s process used to gather public feedback.

Unintended Consequences: Subdividing Property & Municipal Water

7/13/2025 update: This proposed amendment to the Subdividion Ordinance is once again on the agenda for approval at the July 14th Shorewood City Council meeting. During the April 28th Shorewood meeting, the council discussed a proposed amendment to the subdivision ordinance, for 2.5 hours, before tabling it for future consideration.

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.

Land Use Variance 1.0

Few people have reason to know about variances if they have not needed one. The Shorewood City Council may want to allocate time to discuss an overall policy focusing on variances.

Higher Density: How it Applies to Shorewood

On October 1 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to amend the R-3 Zoning District to higher density development, consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as submitted to the Metropolitan Council. Specifically, the zoning change applies to three parcels on Smithtown Road, west of the American Legion. One of these parcels is currently being considered for a townhome development.

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