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IN THIS ISSUE
Park Programs. . . ... . . . 2
Choose to Reuse. . . . . . . . 2
Police Reserves Needed. 2
Safe Summer... . . ... . . . 3
Council Activities. . . . . . . 3
Questions for City. . . . . . 3
Fire Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fireworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Spring Clean-Up... .Insert
Freeman Camp &
Skateboard Camp . .Insert
May 2008
Spring Clean-Up & E-Waste Drop-Off
MARK YOUR CALENDAR and think clean! The Shorewood Spring Clean-Up and E-Waste drop
-off is scheduled for Saturday, May .17, 8 AM-4 PM. This clean-up day will consist only of a
drop off location-there will be no curbside pick-up and no yard waste disposal. Specific details
inside!
Shorewood Goes Prairie
THIS MONTH, THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD will be converting two parcels of City-owned parkland
from lawn to prairie. Joe Pazandak, Shorewood's building inspector, has worked on the
development of his own prairie for several years. At the April 8 Park Commission meeting, he
presented the prairie concept for several parcels in Shorewood to commissioners.
The Park Commission and City Council agreed on converting two parcels: one location is at
Freeman Park near the entrance on Eureka Road, and the other is along the north side of Hwy 7,
west of the Skate Park.
PLANTING PRAIRIE IN PLACE OF LAWN GRASSES HAS MANY ADVANTAGES, INCLUDING:
. Reduced water run-off
. More snow holding capacity
. Reduced maintenance and cost after establishment
. Deeper root structure to hold soil in place
. Vegetation system that is more sustainable in difficult weather conditions
. Different, more natural aesthetics
. Reduced energy consumption due to less mowing and maintenance
. Reduced irrigation
. Reduce phosphorous
. Reduce pollution, carbon sequestration
. Reduced chemical applications
. Reduced weeds
Planting is expected to begin in mid- to late-May. Side Oats Grama and Little Bluestem are the
two warm season grasses that have been selected for these sites. According to Bill Olson of Feder
Prairie Seed Company in Blue Earth, Minnesota, during the first season, residents can expect to
see grasses reach approximately 6-10" in height. The growing season will continue into September,
when the grasses will begin to die back. The following spring, the grasses will initially be mowed
to encourage further growth. Eventually the plants will reach 2-4' high.
For additional information on prairie planting, go to www.mnnwgpa.org, or see the Feder Seed
web site, wwwfederprairieseed.com.
Coffee Events
Coffee With Mayor
Join Mayor Chris Lizee for coffee and conversation,
Saturday, May 10, at the Shorewood Caribou
Coffee (Hwy 7 and 41) from 8 to lOAM. Bring all of
your City questions, concerns and compliments!
Meetings and
Events
5/6 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
5/12 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
5/13 7:00 PM Park Comm. Meeting
5/17 8 AM-4 PM Spring Clean-Up
5/20 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
5/22 6-8PM Organic Lawn Care
Workshop
5/26 Memorial Day: City Hall Closed
5/27 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Coffee With WArd I Council
Member
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 9-10 AM at the Shorewood
Caribou Coffee (Hwy 7 & 41), Ward I and
other Shorewood residents are invited to bring
suggestions, issues or greetings to Dick Woodruff,
Ward I Council Member.
For meeting agendas and approved meeting
minutes, go to the City web site:
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
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Manor Park Garden Help Needed
THE CITY IS LOOKIl'iG for an individual or group to adopt the garden at Manor Park.
The volunteer(s) would plant and maintain the garden at the Manor Park sign.
For more information, contact Twila at 952.474.3236.
Fridays in Freeman Park
SEVERAL FRIDAYS this summer the City of Shorewood will sponsor children's
programs at the Eddy Station picnic shelter. So far, there are two scheduled:
Nancy, Eddie and Friends Ventriloquism, Friday, June 20, 11 :30 AM; and, Minnesota
Zoomobile, Friday, July 18, 11 AM. Watch the June newsletter for a complete schedule
and additional information and save the dates!
Freeman Park Volleyball Camp
THIS CAMP IS DESIGNED to introduce the young athlete to the sport of sand
volleyball through skill development and small group games. Sports Unlimited
staff will. focus on helping children learn the rules of volleyball while working on
team play and sportsmanship. Individual skills taught: spiking, serving, setting,
and hitting. Please bring a water bottle, snack, and sunscreen. To register, go to
www.minnetonkacommunityed.org, and look under Youth Programs, or call MCE at
952.401.4157.
Freeman Park Sand Volleyball, Ages 6 - 9, class ID: 78 165 V3, $105
July 28 - Aug. 1,9 AM - 12 PM
Freeman Park Sand Volleyball, Ages 10 - 12, class ID: 78 165 V4, $105
July 28-Aug.1, 1 PM-4PM
Cleaning out the clutter?
Rnd easy alternatives to the trash can
IN THE SPRING, many of us get the urge to clean out our closets, rearrange the furniture
and tidy the basement. Before you know it, you have C H 0 0 SET 0
a pile of stuff to get rid of. Before you put these items
on the curb for garbage pick-up or bring them to our
public works facility on clean-up day, consider these
easy, no or low-cost reuse options as an alternative.
Sell it
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Visit Hennepin County's "Choose to Reuse" online
directory at www.hennepin.uslchoosetoreuse for a list of businesses that buy used items,
or sell it yourself through a classified ad, list it on eBay, or host a garage sale.
Donate
Remember, donating usable household items to a charitable organization is a great way
to support these vital community resources. Things to consider:
. Make sure the organization accepts the items. Each organization has a different list
of acceptable items, so be sure to call first. For a list of donation opportunities, visit
www.hennepin.us/donationopportun ities.
. Can you drop the item off or do you need pick-up service? Some charities have
pick-up service, for example Arc's Value Village, Bridging, and Disabled American
Vets have routes that may be in your neighborhood once or twice a month.
Give It Away
Try the Twin Cities Free Market (www.twincitiesfreemarket.org). a free online exchange
bulletin board. You post the usable item you want to get rid of and interested parties
contact you about exchanging the item. Items move very quickly on this site, so it's a
good option if you need someone to pick it up or if you need to get rid of it quickly.
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SLMPD Seeking
Reserve Officers
SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police
reserve officers provide support
services that include such
duties as riding with
licensed officers on
routine patrol, traffic
and crowd control,
crime prevention,
residential and business
checks, bike patrol,
security assignments, and
emergency call-outs for disasters and
crisis situations. The SLMPD has a well-
established Reserve Unit and is currently
seeking interested applicants who meet
the following minimum qualifications:
. At least 19 years old
. Good physical condition
. Possess a valid Minnesota driver's
license
. Have no felony or gross misdemeanor
convictions
. Pass an oral examination
. Pass a background investigation
Reserve Unit members spend much
of their time riding with licensed
officers assisting them with calls and
traffic stops. The Reserve Unit holds
monthly meetings at which current law
enforcement and department issues are
discussed. Additionally, each meeting
features a training topic. Reserve
officers are unpaid volunteers. Some are
planning to enter the law enforcement
profession and are enhancing the pursuit
of their career. Others are citizens with a
variety of backgrounds and professions
not related to law enforcement,
who have a desire to give to their
community in a very interesting way.
For further information, contact
Community Service Supervisor David
Hohertz at 952.960.1619 or Officer Mike
O'Keefe at 952.960.1612. You may also
visit the department's website at www.
southlakepd.com and click on "Reserve
Unit".
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Materials may be brought to the
Shorewood Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road
8 AM-4 PM, Saturday, May 1 7.
Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only.
Prices subiect to change!
$10 Push Mower
$15 Rider Mower
$15 Leaf Blower
$10/ea Mosquito Magnets
$10 Roto Tillers
$10 Snow Blower
$15 Pressure Washer
$5 Weed Whackers
$13 Propane Tank
$10 Power Tools
$15 Auto Batteries
$10 Cell phone
Appliances
Water Softener
Air Conditioner
Mattress/Box Spr
Vacuum
Carpet 6' x 12"
Furniture
Car Tires
Truck Tires
BBQ Grills
Chain Saw GAS
Chain Saw ELECT
$15
$35
$10
$15
$15
$15
$10
$10
$10
$5
NO CHARGE
NO CHARGE
E-Waste Drop-Off · $S total cost per household load
Cameras
Radios
Telephones
CD Player
Comp/Laptop/Scanner
FAX machine
Pri nter
Computer Monitor
Stereo
General Rubbish other than
what is listed:
Car Load....................................... $20
Trailer4'X 8'X 1'............................$20
1.2 Yard Pick-up Truck Load .........$30
Full Pick-up Truck .........................$45
No Curbside Pick-Up in 2008'
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Summer Rec at Freeman
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Summer Rec at Freeman
Ages 4-11
Join us at Freeman Park for summer fun! Spend the
day outside enjoying games, arts & crafts, nature
activities and much more. Activities may include
kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag, water relays,
tie-dying, painting, and nature walks. Each session
will end with a Freeman Field Day and pizza party.
Participants will be grouped by age. Please bring a
snack and water bottle. In case of inclement weather,
please call the weather hotline at 952-401-5990.
Class meets at Freeman Park
Eureka Road at Hwy. 7, Shorewood, Fields 4,5 ,6.
Class Information:
Tuesdays, June 17-August 12
#78 174 FA 9 am -12 pm $95
Wednesdays, June 18-August 13
#78 174 FB 9 am -12 pm $95
Thursdays, June 19-August 14
#7R 174 Fe 9 am -12 nm $95
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Summer Rec at Freeman Registration Form
Register online at www.minnetonkacommunityed.orQ Questions? Please call: 952-401-6801
Mail forms to: Minnetonka Community Ed., 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331
Participant Name
Birthdate
Parent Name(s) Home Phone
Cell Phone E-mail Address
Check#
Visa/ MC card#
Exp. date
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. Parent/Guardian Signature
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Enjoy a Safe Summer
THE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police Department would like to offer some tips to
help keep everyone's summer activities safe and enjoyable.
Driving
Do not drink and drive. Even if you've only had a drink or two and you feel fine,
do not drive. Reflexes and judgment are altered after only a small amount of alcohol.
Take turns being a designated driver. In 2005, there were 16,885 alcohol-related
traffic fatalities in the U.S. Let's all work together to reduce that staggering number
of unnecessary deaths! The SLMPD has, and will continue to, aggressively enforce
impaired driving laws to keep our communities' streets safe for everyone.
The four most effective ways you can contribute to reducing traffic crashes are to
SLOW DOWN, BUCKLE UP, DRIVE SOBER, and PAY ATTENTION.
Make sure your kids are riding safely. SLMPD Community Service Supervisor
David Hohertz, 952.960.1619, is a certified child passenger safety technician and is
available to assist you with questions or with properly installing your car seat. Visit
www.bllcklellpkids.state.mn.lIs for further information.
Bicycling
Wear a helmet. For assistance with proper fit, simply stop by your favorite bike shop.
Children should not be allowed to ride bikes after dark. Bicyclists are required to adhere
to the same laws that pertain to motor vehicles, including riding on the right-hand side
of the street and stopping at stop signs and red lights.
Boating
Visit the Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol website at www.waterpatrol.org or
phone them at 952.471.1300 for information on boating safety or watercraft laws and
regulations.
Kids
Parents should know where their kids are, and who they are with, at all times. Kids need
to adhere to the uniform Hennepin County Juvenile Curfew law, which can be viewed
on-line at www.co.hennepin.mn.lIs.Click on "Ordinances" under the "Reference"
section (bottom, right side of home page) and go to ordinance 16.
Questions for the City
This new column will answer questions often heard by the City Councilor
City Staff. To submit a questionfor consideration in this column, please email
question to jmoore@ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call City Hall, 952.474.3236,
ext. 226.
Q: How do I get a street light added to my street?
A: If a neighborhood is interested in having a street light added, they must meet
the following criteria:
Location: The City does not install street lights for the purpose of deterring
criminal activity, rather, it is for the purpose of safe vehicular and pedestrian
traffic. Therefore, street lights will be placed only at intersections, the ends
of cul-de-sacs, at sharp turns, and at steep grades.
If you would like a street light installed and it meets the above listed criteria,
it is recommend that you first get a petition of neighboring residents and then
submit the petition and request to City Hall for review. The City pays monthly
electric service for the street light if installed. Cost of installation varies. To
discuss cost, please contact the Planning Department, 952.474.3236.
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Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter the
City Council:
o Appointed Councilmember Wellens
as Council liaison to the Park
Commission for the months of April
and September-December, 2008,
and Councilmember Bailey for the
months of May-August, 2008.
o Appointed Missy Vilett to the
Planning Commission for the term
ending February 28, 2011.
o Accepted the agreement with
Springsted, Inc. for the City
Administrator search.
o Approved agency review of the draft
Comprehensive Water Resource
Management Plan.
o Approved the Wetland Conservation
Act Joint Powers Agreement with
the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
o Approved an amendment to the
Waterford Planned Unit Development
that would allow a restaurant-business
to apply for a beer and wine license.
o Held a work session to review
the Comprehensive Plan roadway
template, the goals and priorities
timeline, and to discuss the scope of
the City survey.
o Received request for funding from the
Lake Minnetonka Assoc. for milfoil
treatment on Phelps Bay.
o Held an open house to receive
comments regarding the proposed
City Hall building remodeling
project.
Get Your Fire
Permit
ALL RECREATIONAL FIRE PITS In
Shorewood must have a recreational
fire permit filed each year. The fire permit
is free of charge and available at City
Hall or from the City web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.lIs. You must keep the
copy of your permit and be able to show
it if asked by public safety personnel. If
you have any questions, please contact
City Hall, 952.474.3236.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
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Planning Map
There are no public
hearings scheduled
for the May 6 Planning
Commission meeting.
Feed the
Fireworks
THE SECOND ANNUAL Feed the Fireworks
fundraiser will be held on Monday,
June 2 at area restaurants. Watch for more
information in local papers!
W1P1: Ward 1, Precinct 1
Wl P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2
W2P1: Ward 2, Precinct 1
W3P1: Ward 3, Precinct 1
W4P1: Ward 4, Precinct 1
X Polling Place
Public Safety
Jt;. Building
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Thinking Fireworks
THE SOUTH LAKE-EXCELSIOR Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the only public
4th of July clelebration on Lake Minnetonka. Please help us continue to offer this
exceptional celebration by donating toward the fireworks fund.
Each donation received before 6/20108 guarantees your name listed on donor banners
in Excelsior Commons on July 4th & in the official 4th of July program in Lakeshore
Weekly News. Contributions will be acknowledged by a receipt.
. SUPER STARS
. STARS
. STRIPES
. PATRIOTS
$500 & above
$100 - $499
$ 50 - $ 99
$ 25 - $ 49
Send a check to Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Fireworks Fund. VISA and Mastercard
accepted in amounts over $50. Call the Chamber, 952.474.6461, if donating by
credit card. Mail to: P.O. Box 32, Excelsior MN 55331. All donation amounts are
appreciated!
THE SHORE REPORT / MAY 2008