Transparency Articles
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,
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.
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
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
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
How Shorewood’s City Council Limits Zoom Access
Shorewood residents have asked to not only keep Zoom attendance in place, but to add commission meetings, or at minimum a video record to offer options for resident viewing.
Here is why: The nuts and bolts of how the council makes decision on zoning or park matters are assembled at these commission meetings.
