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November 2007 Shore Report (lliJ ~ ~ o ~ rJ1 THE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :.... ~ ~ ~ ..0 U ~ ~ == ~ ~ ;... ~ ~ ~ ~ .0 ~ :::: ~ ~ IN THIS ISSUE Community Events. . . . . . . 2 ICA Foodshelf. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gideon Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rink Attendants Wanted . . 2 Council Activities . . . . . . . . 3 Recycling 101 . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Change a Light. . . . . . . . . . 3 Youth Snowmobile Class. . 3 Shorewood Gardens. . . . . 3 Recycling Changes. . . . . . . 4 Sand/Salt Available. . . . . . 4 Planning Commission. . . . . 4 November 2007 School District Elections Nov. 6 TilE CITY OF SHOREWOOD holds its City election in even years; therefore, there are no City offices on the Election Ballot in 2007. Both the Minnetonka School District #276 and the Westonka School District #277 will hold a General Election on November 6. For more school election information, contact your local school district. Minnetonka district #276: 952/401-5000; Westonka district #277: 952/491-8007. Polling locations for school elections in years that no City election occurs are different. To find your polling location, contact your school district, or go to wwwpollfinder.sos.mn.us. Rental Housing License Due THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD ADOPTED a rental housing code in 1993 that requires owners of all rental housing within City limits to be licensed by the City. The licensing procedure includes an application and inspection and was developed to correct and prevent housing conditions that may adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of Shorewood's rental population. The rental housing license pertains to all rental dwelling units, including apartments, duplexes, double bungalows, single family homes and accessory apartments within homes. Licenses must be renewed every three years or upon change of ownership, whichever occurs first. If you are a property owner and the City has your contact information, you should receive license application or renewal information by mail. If you own rental property and do not receive information by November 19, please contact the City Planning Department at 952/474-3236. If you are a renter in the City of Shorewood, please make sure that your property has been properly licensed. The license inspection protects renters and makes sure that properties meet code requirements. If you are unsure about whether or not your property has been licensed, please call the City of Shorewood at 952/474-3236. Holiday Food and Toy Collection TilE CITY OF SIIOREWOOD IS A drop-off site for toys to be given to the Hopkins-Minnetonka Family Resource Center. The Toy Chest Drive provides toys to low income children up to age 18. Items for teens are especially needed each year. Volunteers for sorting, counting and assisting with distribution are also needed. For information on volunteering, call the Resource Center at 952/988-5350. Toys may be dropped off at City Hall during business hours through Friday, December 7. The City will also serve as a drop-off site for the ICA Food Shelf. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at City Hall through Friday, December 7, and will be delivered to the ICA Food Shelf. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, contact the ICA at 952/938-0729. For additional information on Hopkins-Minnetonka Family Resource Center, see its web site, www. hopkinsfamilyresourcecenter.com; additional ICA information is available on its web site, www. icafoodshelforg. Recycling Changes DUE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON there will be the following changes in recycling pick-up: November 21 recycling will remain the same for Mainland residents; Island residents will have pick-up on November 24 due to Thanksgiving. Mainland and Island residents recycling pick- up will be delayed by one day Christmas week. Mainland residents pick-up will be on Thursday, December 27; Island residents will be on Friday, December 28. Mainland and Island residents recycling pick- up willl e delayed by one day New Years week. Mainland residents pick-up will be on Thursday, January 3; Island residents will be on Friday, January 4. Meetings and Events 11/4 Daylight Savings Time Ends: Clocks back one hour 11/5 7:00 PM City Council Meeting 11/6 School Board Elections 11/10 8-10 AM Coffee w/Mayor (see pg 1) 11/12 HOLl DAY-City Offices Closed 11/13 7:00 PM Park Commission Meeting 11/20 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting 11/22-23 HOLIDAY-City Offices Closed 11/26 7:00 PM City Council Meeting For meeting agendas and approved meeting minutes, go to the City web site: wwwci.shorewood.mn.us. THE SHORE REPORT / NOVEMBER 200 7 CCCIDJID'D11iIDDll11illl~ IEwce]])~ MHS Theater Kids Free Movie: Blood Brothers Happy Feet (PG) Nov. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17; 7:30 pm Sat., December 1; 9:30 am Nov. 11; 1 pm Dock Theater, Excelsior SO DID y' HEAR the story of the Johnstone twins? As like each other as two new pins, of one womb born, on the \ self-same day, how one was kept and one given away? Enjoy this great musical by Willy Russell preformed by Minnetonka High School students. Tickets: Adults $12; Seniors and Students $10; 952/401- 5898 to reserve tickets. EXCELsIOR FIRE DISTRICT invites you to celebrate the 36th Annual Kid's Free Movie sponsored by Excelsior Real Estate. Kids will receive surprises after the movie and Santa and Sparky will arrive to greet the kids at 11: 15 AM in a North Pole Edition Fire Truck. Admission is a non-perishable food, health and/or beauty item; cash donations to ICA will also be accepted. Gideon Glen Ready for Public IN OCTOBER, MINNEHAHA CREEK W ATERSIIED DISTRICT (MCWD) and the City of Shorewood celebrated the dedication of the Gideon Glen water quality improvement and wetland restoration project. Gideon Glen offers an interpretive trail, designed to offer an educational experience for adults and children, while using the beautiful resources of a stormwater pond and restored wetland to clean up runoff pollution from Highway 19. The site is located just north of the intersection ofHwy 19 and Smithtown Road, directly across the road from Tonka Village shopping center. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is the regional governmental unit responsible for managing and protecting the water resources of the Minnehaha Creek watershed, which includes nearly all of Shorewood. The complete District covers approximately 181 square miles that ultimately drain into Minnehaha Creek, which then enters the Mississippi River. The watershed includes natural treasures such as Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls. There are eight major creeks, 129 lakes and thousands of wetlands within the MCWD. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District protects and improves water quality, manages stormwater, manages levels of Lake Minnetonka and flow of Minnehaha Creek, restores and manages wetlands and lakes, and much more. For more information on MCWD, go to www.minnehahacreek.org, or call MCWD at 952/471-0590. Jim Calkins, MCWD Board of Managers; Mayor Chris Lizee; and, Commissioner Mary Hill Smith, Met Council, plant a tree to dedicate Gideon Glen. Rink Attendants Needed THE CITY OF SIIOREWOOD is accepting applications for a part-time Rinks Supervisor and Rink Attendants. The Supervisor position is open to people 19 years of age and older. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the work of Rink Attendants. Attendant positions are open to people 16 years of age and older and offers flexible hours in the afternoons, on weekends, and during winter break. The season generally runs mid- December through mid-February. For an application, call or stop by City Hall. Application deadline is December 3. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 2 leA Foodshelf Fundraisers Ic A , TIlE EMERGENCY foodshelf and financial assistance agency serving the Shorewood area, is having its annual fundraiser "ICA- Housing and More", Monday, November 12, 5:15-7:15 PM at The Old Log Theater in Excelsior. The event will feature a chili supper from 5:15-7:15 PM, with music by John Trygstad, Piano Man to Go. Dinner will be followed by the music of The Whitesidewalls. Tickets to the event are available with a $25 tax-deductible donation. For tickets or additional information, contact ICA at 952/938-0729, or online at www. icafoodshelf.org. Benefit Art Reception A second ICA fundraiser is on Friday, November 30,6-10 PM, at Your Art's Desire, 12928 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka. Admission is free and includes a wine and cheese reception featuring the work of eight artists who have donated pieces to be sold to benefit ICA. A portion of the proceeds from other sales during the event will be donated to ICA by Your Art's Desire. Foodshelf Donations While ICA always appreciates food donations, cash donations are also greatly appreciated and can increase the value of the food purchase up to five times, through government subsidy and food bank purchases. Checks may be sent directly to ICA at 12990 St. David's Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Credit Card donations may be made online at www.icafoodshelf.org. For more information on foodshelf donations, or to find out how your organization can arrange a food drive to benefit ICA, call 952/938-0729. Recycling 1 01 : Toss the Lids PLASTIC RECYCLING IN SIIOREWOOD only includes plastic bottles at this time. Other plastics, such as yogurt containers, margarine tubs and fast food containers are not recyclable curbside. Some yogurt companies, such as Stoneyfield and Wallaby, will now take back their own containers, but you must ship them. Check company web sites for more information. When there is a choice, purchase products in containers that can be recycled curbside. Always remove lids from plastic containers and put those in your garbage. The lids are often from a different plastic material than the bottle and cannot be recycled at this time. Removing them from the recycling stream eliminates possible contamination of the recyclable materials. It is also a good idea to rinse bottles. Residents are reminded that the first option is always to reduce the number of plastics going into the recycling bin or waste stream. If you can, use a reusable water bottle rather than buying bottled water, and look for other ways you can challenge your family to reduce waste coming from your home. Change A Light, Change the VVorld! HENNEPIN COUNTY RECENTLY won the National Association of Counties' Change a Light, Change the World Employee Pledge Campaign. Over 1,100 county employees went online and pledged to replace an incandescent bulb for a compact fluorescent. This simple switch prevents the release of 247 tons of greenhouse gas emissions! County employees have taken this mission to heart and made a commitment to do their part to save energy and help fight global warming. Now county residents can take the same pledge. Fill out the online pledge form and commit to making a change. For the form, go to www.hennepin.us. and type in the keywords change a light. You can also learn more about Energy Star products. Every ENERGY STAR qualified light bulb uses 75 percent less energy than a standard bulb, lasts up 10 times longer and can save about $30 or more in energy costs - while preventing more than 450 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime. Now is a good time to make the switch. Many retailers are offering discounts on fluorescent bulbs through the end of November. Check at your local hardware store or home center. Compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and should not be placed in the trash. Regular incandescent bulbs may be placed in the trash. For proper disposal information, visit the A to Z How-to-Get-Rid-of-It Guide on the Hennepin County web site, www.hennepin.us. keywords: A to Z. \ \ .,. .. I \ ~ Source: www.hennepin.us Youth Snowmobile Safety Class Youth Snowmobile Safety Training Certification Dec 8-9 2007 SOUTH TONKA SNOWMOBILE CLUB IS offering a local Youth Safety Training Certification course at South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Facility. Youth ages 11 -15 are eligible to complete the course. Students must pre-register at South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Facility, 24150 Smithtown Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. Class size is limited, so register right away to guarantee a spot is available. Parent or legal guardian signature is required on the registration card. Snowmobiles will be provided for the practical exam. For more information please contact South Tonka Snowmobile Club; 952/474-5043; Ddgeorge87@msn.com. 3 THE SHORE REPORT / NOVEMBER 2007 Council Activities Since the last newsletter the City Council: . Heard a report from Tim Litfin, Executive Director, Minnetonka Community Education, regarding MCE activities. . Approved $3,000 in funding for the 2nd annual Arctic Fever event to be held on January 19,2008. . Reviewed a Conditional Use Permit amendment for the Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club, 4580 Enchanted Point, and directed staff to prepare the Findings of Fact for consideration at a future meeting. . Approved an interim funding agreement for 2008 regarding the Southshore Center. . Held a work session to conduct an initial review of the 2008 enterprise budgets. . Approved an application for a special deer removal permit for the Minnetonka Country Club. Shorewood Gardens THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS planted by the signs at City Hall and Shorewood parks are the responsibility of a few very talented gardeners who volunteer their time and skill to further beautify our community. The City would like to thank these volunteers for all of their efforts, including not only the design and planting of the gardens, but also for hauling water, weeding, and continued maintenance of the project! City Hall South Shore Gardeners Freeman Park Entrance off Eureka Diane Agnew Southshore Center Karen & Dale Newberg Manor Park South Shore Gardeners Cathcart Park Lucinda Kircher & Lance Detrude Freeman Park--Garibaldi Plaza Girl Scout~ , L ~ (.;r1 \ \l ~ \' IN 0 (J v\ f O,,{ f-. - 0o.nJ.:j AI1't\)'I;(V' wwvv: ci. shorewood.mn. us III ::l C l/) ...: E ::l X Cl) -c c E ..0 a M a -c {'II ~ a M OJ a I ... "t a ~ r-.. J: OJ "t II'! ... a ...... 'u J: ('II ~ II'! II) 0' 'u ...... ~ ;.:.. III Qj ... !Ii J: ... J: 'iij I ,?:"t ..0 .- ('II Cl) 0...... ~ OJ ... '(ij .f ::l E ~ a I ... ... w a 'iij J: :> (/) 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 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS, MN (ounal Members Christine Lizee, Mayor; Richard Woodruff, Ward 1; Laura Turgeon, Ward 2; Paula Callies, Ward 3; Martin Wellens, Ward 4 City Administrator: Craig Dawson ... Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore SAVE PAPER AND MAILING COSTS! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHORE REPORT BY E-MAIL: CITYHALL@C1.SHOREWOOD.MN.US City of Shorewood Ward Map W1 P1 : Ward 1. Precinct 1 W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2 W2P1 : Ward 2, Precinct 1 W3P1 : Ward 3. Precinct 1 W4P1: Ward 4. Precinct 1 Planning Map Due to the November 6 school board election, there will be no Planning Commission meeting. The regular Planning Commission meeting will take place on November 20, where discussion will continue about the Shorewood Yacht Club. Talk With Mayor 2nd Saturday Coffee JOIN MAYOR CHRIS LIZEE for coffee and conversation every second Saturday of the month at the Shorewood Caribou Coffee (Hwy 7 and41) from 8 to 10 AM. She's looking forward to seeing you Saturday, November 10. X Pelting Place Public Safety ... Building *~~:'ore Center Sand & Salt Barrels To HELP KEEP YOUR driveway and walkway safe, residents of Shorewood can purchase a 50-gallon barrel filled with a sand and salt mixture. The cost is $40 for the initial barrel and $30 for refills. Send a check payable to City of Shore wood, along with your request (including your name, address and phone number) to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. The Public Works Department will contact you to schedule a delivery time.