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Buckthorn Workshops .. 2
Garden Volunteers. . . . . . 2
Community Events. . . . . 2
Road Restrictions. .... ..3
Right-ot-Way Ordinance 3
Council Activities. . . . . ..3
Don't Flush It........... 3
Coffee With Mayor. . . . . . 3
Electronics Recycling. . .4
February 2008
Storm VVater Pollution Program
^ PUBLIC MEETING WILL be held on Monday, February 25, 2008, at 7 PM at Shorewood City Hall,
J-\.s755 Country Club Road, in the Council Chamber. The purpose of this meeting will be to
review the City of Shorewood Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program.
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) is a document required by the State and
Federal governments that outlines how the City will work towards reducing pollution in rainwater
runoff. This plan will be reviewed at the meeting and public comment received.
Attendance from City residents is strongly encouraged, as the City seeks your input into the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. For more information, please feel free to visit the City
of Shorewood's web page at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. or e-mail James Landini, City Engineer,
atjlandini@ci.shorewood.mn.us. You can also leave a message on the Shoreline, 952/474-3236,
extension 1.
Attend Your Caucus
THE DFL, INDEPENDENCE, AND REPUBLICAN PARTY caucuses will be at 7 PM on Tuesday, February
5. Green Party caucus will be Tuesday, March 4, at 7 PM. The location depends upon which
political candidate you plan to support. You attend the party caucus you intend to support in the
November election.
What Happens at a Caucus?
You sign in, agreeing to support the political party that is sponsoring the caucus you are attending.
Prior to the 7 PM start time, many attendees will bring platfonn resolutions and will encourage
your support. This is also a time where you may bring copies of your own resolutions. Forms for
your resolutions are usually available on the party web sites, or by calling the party you intend
to support.
Once the caucus begins, the following generally occurs:
. Election of Delegates and Alternates . Discussion of Issues
. Presidential Preference Balloting . Other Business
. Election of Local Party Leadership
The caucus is where candidates and issues affecting party platforms are discussed. This is one of
the greatest opportunities you as a citizen have for a voice in your government. If turnout is low,
there will be a minority group making major decisions for the majority of the people. The process
is not complicated, so no one should be intimidated about attending.
Who Can Attend a Precinct Caucus?
Anyone can attend the precinct caucus to observe. You can participate and vote in a party's caucus
if you will be eligible to vote on November 4, 2008, and if you support or are likely to support
that party's candidates. For more information on caucuses, including the location of your caucus,
contact the Secretary of State's Office, or you individual political party. A list of caucus locations
can also be found at Shorewood City Hall.
Contact information :
Minnesota Secretary of State
651-215-1440; www.sos.state.mn.us
Democratic- Farmer- La bor
651-293-1200; www.dfl.org
Green Party
651-288-2820; www.mngreens.org
Independence
651-487-9700; www.mnip.org
Republican
651-222-0022; www.mngop.com
Meetings and
Events
2/5 7:00 PM Caucuses
2111 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
2/12 7:00 PM Park Comm. Meeting
2/18 HOLIDAY-City Offices Closed
2/19 7:00 pm Planning Comm. Meeting
2/25 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
3/4 7:00 pm Planning Comm. Meeting
For meeting agendas and approved meeting
minutes, go to the City web site:
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
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Get Rid of the Buckthorn
THE FRIENDS OF BIRCH ISLAND WOODS is offering Buckthorn and Garlic Mustard
removal workshops. Birch Island Woods Conservation I
Area consists of 36 acres of this sanctuary of trees and ,
wetlands have been protected by the City of Eden Prairie. ~
If you are considering Buckthorn removal from your ~.
property, these workshops might prove helpful. The
Friends web site, www.jbiw.org, also has information
about invasive species common to our area.
How to Rescue Wooded Areas from
Buckthorn
Thursday February 21, 7 pm - 9 pm (doors open at
6:30 pm)
Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road (1/2 mile south of Hwy 5)
Forestry expert Janet Larson (City of Minnetonka Natural Resources Restoration
Specialist and noted invasive species authority) will present her new program on
buckthorn removal and planning for effective woodland restoration. And there's
more: Eden Prairie Forestry Technician Jeff Cordes and other buck veterans will be
on hand to answer your questions before and after the presentation. This event is free
and includes buckthorn and garlic mustard handouts. Pre-register by contacting Jeff
Strate at 952/949-8980 or bukumi@infionline.net.
Looking ahead:
Buckthorn & Garlic Mustard Boot Camp
Wednesday May 7th, 6 pm - 8 pm
Eden Wood Center, 6350 Indian ChiefRd, Eden Prairie (just south of Glen Lake Golf
Course). Eden Prairie Forestry Technician Jeff Cordes and other experts will take you
into Birch Island Woods Conservation Area to learn how to identify woodland plants
and trees from buckthorn and garlic mustard. You'll get the basics on mechanical and
chemical buckthorn and garlic mustard removal techniques. Dress for garden work and
bring gloves. There is a $5 fee. Pre-register by contacting JefT Strate at 952/949-8980
or bukumi@infionline.net.
\Need \Nrench Available
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD owns two weed wrenches, medium and large sizes, which
are extremely effective in pulling Buckthorn up by the roots. Weed wrenches are
available at no charge to residents, although a $20 refundable deposit is required. Please
reserve the weed wrench by calling City Hall, 952/474-3236.
Volunteer Gardener Needed
TilE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS planted by the signs at City Hall and
Shorewood parks are the responsibility of a few talented volunteer
gardeners. The City is in need of a volunteer to plant and maintain a
garden at the Southshore Center. For more information, contact Twila
at 952/474-3236. The City would like to thank the volunteers below
who will once again plant and maintain a garden in 2008:
City Hall Manor Park
South Shore Gardeners South Shore Gardeners
Freeman Park Entrance off Eureka Cathcart Park
Diane Agnew Lucinda Kircher & Lance Detmde
Freeman Park - Picnic Plaza Silverwood Park
Girl Scouts Sandy Ahlstrom
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
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Community
Events
Excelsior Library
343 Third St.
SchiffeIly Puppets
Monday, Feb. 18, 10:30 am
Join Harry (yes Harry!) as he tries to
discover what's at the top of that crazy
magical beanstalk in "Harry and the
Beanstalk." Audience participation, loads
of laughs and an important lesson on
sharing. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Excelsior Library.
Influential Women...
Then and Now Essay Contest
Entries accepted through Feb. 15
at all suburban Hennepin County
libraries
For teens in grades 6-12. Submit an
essay about an influential woman in
celebration of Women's History Month.
The Influential Women Essay Contest
has two categories (grades 6-8 and
grades 9-12). Prizes in each category
are: first place: $100; second place: $50;
third place: $25; honorable mention.
Essay entries accepted at any suburban
Hennepin County Library Jan. I-Feb.
15. For complete details and contest
guidelines, pick up an entry form at the
library or log onto TeenLinks. A public
reception to recognize the winners will
be held at Ridgedale Library on Saturday,
March 15, 10 a.m. First and second place
winners in each category will be invited to
read their essays. Sponsored by the Hennepin
County Library in collaboration with AA UW
(American Association of University Women).
Minnetonka High School
Black Box Theatre presents
Neil Simon's Fools
Feb. 1,2,7 & 8....................... 7:30 pm
Feb 9 ............................................ 1 pm
NEIL SIMON'S FooLs--Taking
foolishness to new heights. Don't
miss this performance from our local,
award-winning theater! For tickets,
contact the box office at 952/401-5898.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for
studen ts/ children.
Road Restrictions
March 1 To May 1
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WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS are placed on local streets from March
I to May 1. This measure is taken each year in order to
preserve the condition of City streets from serious damage and
destruction. Exceptions are made for necessary vehicles, such
as school buses and garbage trucks. Exceptions are not made for
vehicles such as moving trucks, delivery trucks and construction
equipment. Please remind any delivery personnel or workers on your property of
the restriction so smaller trucks can be used as necessary. All streets are posted
with the allowable weight limits. Please call City Hall if you have any questions,
952/474-3236.
Right-of-Way Ordinance in Effect
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD has adopted a new right-of-way ordinance to better manage
what is placed in of the right-of-way. Right-of-way consists of the strip of land
over which things such as highways, railroads, or power lines are built.
Right-of-way is land usually 50 feet in width with the road center being the beginning
point of the measure. Usually the right-of-way extends 10 feet behind the edge of the
road. Small utilities, such as electric, gas lines, and cable television, are usually located
within the non-paved 10-foot-wide strip.
Many items get installed by homeowners that fall within the right-of-way and obstruct
efficient use of the land. Retaining walls and fences inpair the ability to clear snow
from the road; irrigation lines impair the installation of telephone, and cable. If you are
going to install an obstruction involving fences, retaining walls, and pet containment
fences you must first file for a permit at City Hall. Irrigation systems always need a
permit. Excavations within the right-of-way require annual registration and pennits
from the City.
Although the City of Shorewood owns the right-of-way in trust for the public, the
residents customarily maintain the vegetation to the edge of road. If you have any
questions regarding landscaping within the right-of-way, please contact the City of
Shorewood Engineering Department, 952/474-3236, before you landscape.
Simple Home Maintenance
Periodic Cleaning of Home Vents Necessary
HOME OWNERS SHOULD CHECK the dryer hood on the outside of their house to see if
the flapper is working properly. Many times the hood is damaged or lint build-up
has impaired the flapper from closing properly. Just a few minutes with a pliers to bend
the hood or a piece of wire to fish out built-up lint will put the dryer exhaust hood
back into operation.
Combustion air and ventilation inlet ducts allow air to enter your house in a place
that will provide ventilation, reduce draft problems and provide oxygen for water
heaters, furnaces or other fuel burning equipment. These ducts also provide an inlet
for air exhaust fans such as stove hoods and bathroom fans. Air inlet ducts can help
reduce interior-exterior air pressure differences caused by wind and attic bypasses.
Ventilation inlet hoods that are blocked will cause reduced ventilation rates, stress
on the ventilation equipment and higher electrical costs.
Screens under the combustion air and ventilation inlet hoods should be checked
monthly to make sure they do not become blocked with a build-up of fibers or paint.
A fine fibrous mat can be easily removed with an old toothbrush. Provide area around
the ducts on the outside and inside of your home to allow the air to enter your home.
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THE SHORE REPORT /FEBRUARY 2008
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Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter the
City Council:
. Held a work session to discuss the
City Hall building renovation.
. Set the City Council regular meetings
dates for the 2nd and 4th Mondays of
each month, except for May, when
the 4th Monday falls on Memorial
Day, so that meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 27.
. Approved the Elected Officials Travel
Policy.
. Set February 25, 2008, as the Public
Information Hearing date for the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program.
. Made appointments for various
positions for 2008.
. Approved an Amendment to the
Excelsior Fire District (EFD) Joint
Powers Agreement (JPA). The
Amendment provides updates on
matters that are included by reference
in the JPA and improve the financial
management of the District.
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Don't Flush It!
THE JANUARY ISSUE of the Shore
Report included an article on the
local sanitary sewer system and problems
that have occurred due to the flushing of
rags and Swiffer@ cleaning products. To
clarify, residents should not flush the
products down the toilet. If you have any
questions, please contact the City public
works department at 952/401-1637.
Talk VVith
Mayor
JOIN MAYOR CHRIS LIZEE for coffee
and conversation, Saturday, February
9, at the Shorewood Caribou Coffee
(Hwy 7 and 41) from 8 to 10 AM. Bring
all of your City questions, concerns and
compliments!
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
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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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City of Shorewood Ward Map
Planning Map
Due to the February 5 Caucuses,
the February Planning
Commission meeting for that
date has been cancelled.
The following item is on the
Planning Commission Agenda
02-1 9-08:
I. The owner of 5925 Christmas Lake
Road is requesting approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow total
accessory space over 1200 square
feet in order to add onto the existing
attached garage. A public hearing is
scheduled for 7 P.M.
Wl Pl : Ward 1, Precinct 1
Wl P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2
W2Pl: Ward 2, Precinct 1
W3Pl: Ward 3, Precinct 1
W4Pl: Ward 4, Precinct 1
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Electronics Recycling Facts
I. Electronic equipment contains heavy metals and other materials that can become
hazardous to human health and the environment if they are not properly managed.
These include cadmium, lead, and mercury.
2. Worldwide PC sales are projected to total 255.7 million units in 2007, a 10.5 percent
increase from 2006.
3. Americans bought 2.5 million TVs for the 2007 Super Bowl. That's up from 1.7
million bought for the 2006 Super Bowl.
4. The average lifespan of personal computers has fallen from 4.5 years in 1992 to an
estimated 2 years in 2005.
5. In 2005, US households generated 2.6 million tons of electronics waste. Only 12.6%
of this amount was recycled, according to the EPA.
Do not throw your electronics in the trash! For disposal options,
go to www.hennepin.us and type in keywords IIA-Z Guide", or
contact Hennepin County at 612/348-3777.
THE SHORE REPORT / FEBRUARY 2008