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Just Answer the Question!

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The draft minutes from the July 9 Shorewood Park Commission meeting have just been released. Two items, subtly related, stand out in the 22 pages of the document.

STAND-OFF: Government v. Process

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Council Discussion of Agenda “Structure”

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Get Smarter: Street Reconstruction

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Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This

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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

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Get Smarter: What it Means to be a “Plan A” City

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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.

How Shorewood’s City Council Limits Zoom Access

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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. 

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