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Most South Lake residents don’t know that the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department uses automated license-plate-reader across all four Joint Powers Agreement cities: Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay.
Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.
Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.
Flock Surveillance Cameras: What You Should Know
Most South Lake residents don’t know that the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department uses automated license-plate-reader across all four Joint Powers Agreement cities: Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay.
Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Most South Lake residents don’t know that the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department uses automated license-plate-reader across all four Joint Powers Agreement cities: Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay.
Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.
Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.
Editor’s Note: On November 3, 2025, the City of Shorewood sent an email to subscribers regarding Hwy 7 improvements.
In response, Shorewood resident Alan Yelsey sent the following email to all city council members, City Administrator Marc Nevinski and City Planner Jake Griffiths.
In response, Shorewood resident Alan Yelsey sent the following email to all city council members, City Administrator Marc Nevinski and City Planner Jake Griffiths.
A Call for Clear Communication in Shorewood
Editor’s Note: On November 3, 2025, the City of Shorewood sent an email to subscribers regarding Hwy 7 improvements.
In response, Shorewood resident Alan Yelsey sent the following email to all city council members, City Administrator Marc Nevinski and City Planner Jake Griffiths.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Editor’s Note: On November 3, 2025, the City of Shorewood sent an email to subscribers regarding Hwy 7 improvements.
In response, Shorewood resident Alan Yelsey sent the following email to all city council members, City Administrator Marc Nevinski and City Planner Jake Griffiths.
In response, Shorewood resident Alan Yelsey sent the following email to all city council members, City Administrator Marc Nevinski and City Planner Jake Griffiths.
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of November 10, 2025
Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting November 10, 2025
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of November 10, 2025
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of November 10, 2025
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
• Are Woolly Bears Winter Predictors?
• Hennepin County Plans North Arm Access Improvements
• A Facelift for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
• Are Woolly Bears Winter Predictors?
• Hennepin County Plans North Arm Access Improvements
• A Facelift for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
Three New Things
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
• Are Woolly Bears Winter Predictors?
• Hennepin County Plans North Arm Access Improvements
• A Facelift for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
• Are Woolly Bears Winter Predictors?
• Hennepin County Plans North Arm Access Improvements
• A Facelift for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
• Are Woolly Bears Winter Predictors?
• Hennepin County Plans North Arm Access Improvements
• A Facelift for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail
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People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
Parks should be made for people. Why does such an obvious idea elude us?
We need to create spaces where people want to gather, as William H. Whyte argued, but the central requirements are sadly absent in Canadian public spaces
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
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Suburban resident starts "placemaking" through his repurposed wood art: shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/art-advocacy...
Art & Advocacy Builds Freeman Park Community | Shorewood Citizen Advocates
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function. The bench was designed, built, and donat...
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Suburban resident starts "placemaking" through his repurposed wood art: shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/art-advocacy...
Suburban resident starts "placemaking" through his repurposed wood art: shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/art-advocacy...
Art & Advocacy Builds Freeman Park Community | Shorewood Citizen Advocates
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function. The bench was designed, built, and donat...
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Suburban resident starts "placemaking" through his repurposed wood art: shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/art-advocacy...
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A letter from a Shorewood resident to the Shorewood City Council raised privacy concerns about the Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) installed in the South Lake area.
This letter triggered a work session being scheduled on 10/10/2025 to discuss those concerns.
This letter triggered a work session being scheduled on 10/10/2025 to discuss those concerns.
Automated License Plate Reader Privacy Concerns
A letter from a Shorewood resident to the Shorewood City Council raised privacy concerns about the Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) installed in the South Lake area.
This letter triggered a work session being scheduled on 10/10/2025 to discuss those concerns.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A letter from a Shorewood resident to the Shorewood City Council raised privacy concerns about the Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) installed in the South Lake area.
This letter triggered a work session being scheduled on 10/10/2025 to discuss those concerns.
This letter triggered a work session being scheduled on 10/10/2025 to discuss those concerns.
• A Full Moon
• $450,000 park proposal
• The LRT in winter
• $450,000 park proposal
• The LRT in winter
3 Things For This Week
• A Full Moon
• $450,000 park proposal
• The LRT in winter
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
• A Full Moon
• $450,000 park proposal
• The LRT in winter
• $450,000 park proposal
• The LRT in winter
Street reconstruction, water projects, new trucks, skid-steers, mowers and park equipment are a few items that the city wants residents of Shorewood to believe are in desperate need of replacement.
The city is planning to spend $45.9M in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) over the next 10 years.
The city is planning to spend $45.9M in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) over the next 10 years.
$45.9M Capital Expenses Projected in Shorewood
Street reconstruction, water projects, new trucks, skid-steers, mowers and park equipment are a few items that the city wants residents of Shorewood to believe are in desperate need of replacement.
The city is planning to spend $45.9M in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) over the next 10 years.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Street reconstruction, water projects, new trucks, skid-steers, mowers and park equipment are a few items that the city wants residents of Shorewood to believe are in desperate need of replacement.
The city is planning to spend $45.9M in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) over the next 10 years.
The city is planning to spend $45.9M in Capital Expenditures (CapEx) over the next 10 years.
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of October 27, 2025
Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting October 27, 2025
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of October 27, 2025
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of October 27, 2025
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
Art & Advocacy Builds Freeman Park Community
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
SCA provides a brief summary of Shorewood City Council meetings for transparency, accountability and resident education Due to technical changes at the LMCC website, please use the Chapters directory below the video to navigate to the referred content. Where applicable, links are included to the…
Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting October 14, 2025
SCA provides a brief summary of Shorewood City Council meetings for transparency, accountability and resident education Due to technical changes at the LMCC website, please use the Chapters directory below the video to navigate to the referred content. Where applicable, links are included to the documentation in the council packet. 1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING […]
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SCA provides a brief summary of Shorewood City Council meetings for transparency, accountability and resident education Due to technical changes at the LMCC website, please use the Chapters directory below the video to navigate to the referred content. Where applicable, links are included to the…
Dale and Karan Newberg attended the September 22, 2025 Shorewood City Council meeting.
Here are the observations and comments of that meeting they shared in an email with the City Council.
Here are the observations and comments of that meeting they shared in an email with the City Council.
Shorewood City Council Meeting Observations
Dale and Karan Newberg attended the September 22, 2025 Shorewood City Council meeting.
Here are the observations and comments of that meeting they shared in an email with the City Council.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Dale and Karan Newberg attended the September 22, 2025 Shorewood City Council meeting.
Here are the observations and comments of that meeting they shared in an email with the City Council.
Here are the observations and comments of that meeting they shared in an email with the City Council.
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.
It includes public feedback gathered via an online study of design alternatives, pop-up events, an online public meeting and online survey.
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.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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.
It includes public feedback gathered via an online study of design alternatives, pop-up events, an online public meeting and online survey.
The Shorewood City Council is set to approve bylaws to impose a code of conduct that outlines “appropriate behaviors and interactions of council members with each other, staff, and residents.” We disagree with the premise and find this to be inconsistent, open-ended and poorly planned.
Council Bylaws: Ethics or (In)Consistent Control?
The Shorewood City Council is set to approve bylaws to impose a code of conduct that outlines “appropriate behaviors and interactions of council members with each other, staff, and residents.” We disagree with the premise and find this to be inconsistent, open-ended and poorly planned.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Shorewood City Council is set to approve bylaws to impose a code of conduct that outlines “appropriate behaviors and interactions of council members with each other, staff, and residents.” We disagree with the premise and find this to be inconsistent, open-ended and poorly planned.
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.
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.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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.
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
Three Things
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
Shorewood resident Barry Brown has examined several years of Shorewood’s spending for engineering services and has identified a positive trend.
Read his analysis here.
Read his analysis here.
Shorewood City Engineering Spending Plummets
Shorewood resident Barry Brown has examined several years of Shorewood’s spending for engineering services and has identified a positive trend.
Read his analysis here.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Shorewood resident Barry Brown has examined several years of Shorewood’s spending for engineering services and has identified a positive trend.
Read his analysis here.
Read his analysis here.
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of September 22, 2025.
Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting September 22, 2025
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of September 22, 2025.
shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of September 22, 2025.
