Smithtown Pond/Shorewood Oaks drainage update, March 11, 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Smithtown Stormwater Pond Project

Shorewood Oaks Drainage Improvements

Western Shorewood Drainage Study implementation

Tree removal and preservation plan

Construction timeline and phasing

Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail detour

Groundwater and well water impact analysis

Mosquito control and pond maintenance

Native habitat and pollinator restoration

Notable Quotes (3)

The hydraulics and water quality of the overall watershed will be greatly improved.
— Andrew Buddy

Drainage improvementsDescribing project goals.

They are still considered moving water because there's enough water moving through those on a regular basis that you're not creating the stagnant condition.
— Larry Brown

Mosquito controlReassuring residents about mosquitoes.

If I don't see them there I will feel as though additional review is going to be required.
— Mr. Yelsie

Engineering accountabilityDemanding inclusion of concerns in design documents.

People (6)

Greg LarueCity Administrator

City of Shorewood administrator facilitating the open house meeting.

Andrew BuddyCity Engineer

Lead engineer overseeing the design and technical aspects of the drainage projects.

Larry BrownDirector of Public Works

Public works official addressing maintenance and operational concerns.

Mr. YelsieResident

Local resident concerned about maintenance, flooding, and water table impact.

AmyResident

Local resident inquiring about water levels and maintenance protocols.

Jim ElderResident

Resident living adjacent to the project site concerned about erosion.

Places Mentioned

Shorewood OaksSmithtown stormwater pondFreeman ParkLake Minnetonka Regional TrailGrant Lorenz ChannelPebble CreekStrawberry Lane

Events & Meetings (1)

Open house meeting regarding Shorewood Oaks and Smithtown pond projects

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