Live in Shorewood? How You Can Get Involved in City Government

It's easy to ignore how things get done in the city: streets get plowed, toilets flush and everything goes away, parks are mowed and potholes get filled. Now you can be a part of the system by joining one of Shorewood's commissions or representing the city on a board. 

Planning Commission

There are currently a pair of three year openings and one two-year position available on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City Council on planning and development issues. This year you will be involved in not only residential construction projects, but also in the Smithtown Crossing Redevelopment project and the city's trail plan. The Planning Commission meets first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. A tentative second meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday as needed.   

Park Commission

There are currently three-three year positions open on the city park commission. The Park Commission serves as an advisory commission to the City Council on park and park programming issues. This year the commission is working on developing updates to current parks along with the usual programming and park recommendations. The Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.

Board Appointments

The City Council appoints representatives to several boards each year. Currently, Shorewood is seeking representatives to serve on the Lake Minnetonka Communication Commission board and the Minnetonka Community Education board. Both representatives would serve one year terms and would attend board meetings. Representatives report back to the City Council as needed.

To apply for any of these volunteer positions, please send a letter of interest to the city. You may attach a resume if available, but it is not required. For more information contact city hall by email, or call 952.960.7900.