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July 2007 Shore Report ~ ~ ~ x ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ',.. u ~ ~ s: ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,0 ~ rJl :I::: ~ THE ~ INSIDE Wine Cruise. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Senior Corner. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Garibaldi Plaza. . . . . . . . . . 2 Noisy Neighbors. . . . . . . . . 2 Public Works Update. . . . . 3 Fireworks Safety. . . . . . . . . 3 Recycling Don'ts. . . . . . . . . 3 Council Activities . . . . . . . . 3 Fire District Dance . . . . . . . 4 3rd Lair Camp. . . . .. Insert July 2007 Parks News and Events 3rd Lair at the South Shore Skate Park 3 RD LAIR WILL BE HOSTING a Skateboarding Camp at the South Shore Skate Park the week of July 23-27 from 9 AM - Noon, Monday-Friday. The participation fee is $160. See the registration flyer in this issue of the Shore Report. There is limited space, so register right away! Music in the Park Friday, July 1 3; 6:30-8:30 PM Blues and Barbeque event B IG WALTER SMITH AND TIlE GROOVE MERCHANTS will be playing from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Famous Dave's will be selling BBQ at the event, for the complete Blues experience! ""hen the Dog Bites THE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police Department (SLMPD) and Orono Animal Control would like to remind residents that when a dog bites a person, a police report MUST be made. The animal will then be quarantined for 10 days at a location determined by the animal control officer. Be cautious around strange dogs. Always assume that a dog who doesn't know you may see you as an intruder or a threat. For additional information regarding animal regulations, refer to Shorewood City ordinance chapter 700 via the City's web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.Animal control services are currently provided to the City of Shorewood under a contract with the Orono Police Department. The Orono Animal Control Officer can be reached via the Hennepin County Sheriff's Dispatch Center at 763/525-6210. National Night Out 2007 THE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police Department is proud to be participating in the 24th Annual National Night Out (NNO) campaign on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Although most Shorewood residents feel fairly safe from criminal activity, crime does occur in this area. One of the best ways to keep it from affecting you is to know your neighbors and your South Lake police officers, even if just on a casual basis. National Night Out provides an excellent opportunity for neighbors and police to become better acquainted. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights, neighborhoods celebrate NNO with a variety of evening activities such as block parties, cookouts, and visits from the police department. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, which serves the communities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, encourages you to organize a National Night Out block party in your neighborhood. South Lake officers are available to visit these NNO activities to answer questions, provide you with crime prevention tips, and get to know each other. Please contact Community Service Crime Prevention Officer David Hohertz at 952/474- 3261 for assistance organizing your event. POLICE-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Meetings and Events 7/3 7/4 7/9 7/10 7/17 7/23 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting HOLIDAY: City Hall Closed 7:00 PM City Council Meeting 7:30 PM Park Commission Meeting: 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting 7:00 PM City Council Meeting Up-to-date information and meeting agendas may be found on the City web site: wwwci.shorewood.mn.us. THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2007 Lake Minnetorika VVine Cruise JOIN ME~IBERS OF SnOREwOOD WINE CLUB fo~ a wine tasting cruise on the Queen of ExcelsIOr, Wednesday, July 11, 7-9 pm. Cost IS $30 per non-member, which includes the cruise and complimentary tasting of a variety of wines. All participants get a 20% discount off of bottled wine purchases that evening. Cost may be applied toward a one-year membership in the Shorewood Wine Club. Cruise is complimentary for wine club members. For more information, or to register for the cruise, contact Shorewood Liquor, 952/474-6869. Freeman Park Plaza Garden EACH YEAR, SEVERAL RESIDENTS and resident groups adopt gardens in local parks. They work all spring preparing the garden beds and planting the garden of their design. They then continue all summer taking care of the garden with weeding, watering and other garden maintenance. The Freeman Park Plaza, located next to the Eddy Station shelter in Freeman Park, has been beautified thanks to the hard work of some dedicated youth in our community. In 2006, Minnewashta Girl Scouts in Troop 1721 (currently going into 5th grade) planted and added the beginning touches to the garden. This group started the year adding to the garden. Girl Scout Troop 2378 (currently going into 6th grade) officially adopted the garden for this season, working with master gardeners to focus the plantings on the beautiful memorial rock and plaque placed in the plaza. Both troops will be sharing the weekly maintenance of the garden this summer. When you are at Freeman Park, take a moment to enjoy the handiwork of our youth, and relax in the plaza of our beautiful park! Are You A Noisy Neighbor? BUSINESS OWNERS AND RESIDENTS of Shorewood are asked to think about how their weekly chores might be affecting neighbors. City Hall continually gets complaints from residents about early morning and late evening noise that infringes upon the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. Is the best time for you to mow your lawn 7 a.m.? Do you let your barking dog out at 6:30 AM or 11 PM? Do you enjoy socializing around the bonfire until midnight or later? While all of these, and similar activities, seem harmless, they can disrupt others. If7 a.m. is the only time you are able to mow your lawn, talk with neighbors. Once you explain your predicament, most likely agreeing to a particular day of the week that you will be mowing could solve the problem. It's highly likely neighbors were not aware of your dilemma. Open communication can solve many misunderstandings. Late night noise is similar. Be respectful. If you are going to be entertaining late, mention to your neighbors that you will be having an event. They will then be aware that this might be an evening they will choose to close their windows. Even with open communication, be courteous. You might enjoy your late evening outside, but if the neighbor is going to be up at 6 a.m. for work, the outside activity is not going to be as enjoyable for them. Finally, be understanding if a neighbor calls and asks you to please stop the dog from barking or to keep the noise down. We all need a reminder and should not jump to the defensive when simply asked to be quiet. We live in a beautiful residential community, and we should be able to enjoy the surroundings without causing hardship for others. Take some time and think about your affect on your neighborhood, and ask yourself what you can do to make it better. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 2 Senior Corner July 9, 16, 30 and August 6 Square Dancing ABC Get an introduction to today's square dancing Open to the public; Cost: $3. Beginning July 9, 9 AM New Chair Yoga Class Cost: $65 for a 10 week class July 11 - August 1 Summer Watercolor Class Four week watercolor class with Nory McNelis. Cost: $50. July 1 2 Hot Summer Reading Join Jane Stein, Excelsior librarian, as she returns to highlight and review what's hot to read this summer. To register for these classes, contact the Southshore Center, 952/474-7635. Crazy Days THE EXCELSIOR Downtown Business Group will sponsor Excelsior Crazy Days Fair and Festival, July 19,20 and 21. Early bird sale begins on the 19th at 7 a.m. For more information, call the Event Hotline, 952/474-3400. Phone Solicitation THE SLMPD HAS BEEN receiving inquiries from residents regarding organizations calling to solicit funds for police organizations. If you would like to make a donation to a local, legitimate law enforcement-related cause, the SLMPD suggests that you direct your donation to the South Lake Minnetonka Crime Prevention and Criminal Apprehension Fund, which is a locally based nonprofit organization covering the cities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay. Its mission is to raise money to provide funds for rewards to solve crimes, enhancing crime prevention efforts and purchasing equipment to provide the police department with additional resources. Tax-deductible donations can be made to the South Lake Minnetonka Crime Prevention and Criminal Apprehension Fund, Box 461, Excelsior, 5533!. David Hohertz, CSO, SLMOD Skateboarding Camp July 23 - 27 South Shore Skate Park 5355 St. Albans Bay Rd, Shorewood' 3rd Lair will host a skateboarding camp for all ages at the South Shore Skate Park the week of July 23-27,2007 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate skaters. Experienced instructors will help each student learn tricks like Olie, kickflip, heelflip, ramp-riding and many more along with skatepark safety and skatepark etiquette. Bring a skateboard and helmet. Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended. In the event of rain the camp will take place at Manor Park Shelter. ----------------------- Registration Form Mail form and check by July 19 to: Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. Phone: 952.474.3236 Student Name: Age: Address: Email Address: ParenUGuardian Name: ParenUGuardian Work #: Cell: Home #: In Case of Emergency Contact: Name Phone #: Fee: $160.00 Make checks payable to City of Shorewood Skateboarding Camp: July 23-27, 2007 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon ParenUGuardian Signature: Please Return Registration Form By Thursday, July 19, 2007 Facility user shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Shorewood, it's Park and Recreation Depart- ment; it's officers, agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including attorneys fees, which they may suffer or for which they may be held liable and do thereby for myself, my heirs, executor, and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all claims for damages which may have or which may hereafter occur to a group, arising out of or con- nected with a group's participation at Shorewood's facilities. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Public VVorks Update Battling Dogs, and an Occasional Killer Thorn Bush! Each quarter, City utility personnel don bright colored vests and walk the ~eighborhood.s reading the water meters of those homes that have City water servIce. The practice of reading meters can often times be a real adventure for crew members! Meter readers have learned to carry dog treats, a few kibbles and bits and maybe even a fetch toy to distract a dog long enough to access and read the meter. The City has been fortunate to only have had a few instances where an animal has bit a meter reader. Mete~ re.aders must also deal with the occasional killer thorn bush to get to the remote I~dIcator or touch pad. Some homeowners also feel that having a meter reader enter their property may be an intrusion. Those days are slowly coming to an end. The City is changing over a portion of the system to an automated reading system. Utility personnel will be able to drive down th~ roadway ~nd collect the meter readings by radio. The ability to obtain readings wIthout entenng the property limits the inconvenience to property owners and keeps operators safe from property hazards. Northern ~at~r Works Supply has been contracted to change out approximately half of the eXIstmg meters to the automated meters. The water fund will cover the cost of the new meters so homeowners will not be charged for the new meter. A second project (timeline yet to be determined) will complete the change out of the remainder of the meters. A map of the areas currently under contract to be changed may be found on the City web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. ~he Ci.ty wi~l send ~ut a letter, via U.S. Mail, to homes in the first phase of the project. ThIs notice will provIde contact information for the firm that will be completing the meter ch~nge ~ver. Representatives will make contact with homeowners to arrange ~ conve~Ient ~Ime to enter the home and change out the meter. Other pertinent mformatlOn wIll also be included. This change should be beneficial for all: homeowners, utility personnel, pets, and those prickly bushes the landscapers love! Fireworks Safety THE EXCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT reminds residents of Minnesota fireworks laws. A summary of the Minnesota fireworks laws are: sales, possession and use of some non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks is permitted in Minnesota. Fireworks MAY NOT be used on public property such as the Commons, City-owned docks, beaches, parks, trails, bridges, parking lots, schools, roads, alleys, and other government-owned properties. This means that even sparklers should not be used on public roads or in p~blic parks. Examples of legal fireworks include sparklers, cones, and tubes ~hat ~mIt ~parks, novelty items like snakes, and party poppers. If they don't sell the Item m Minnesota, chances are it is illegal to have in the state of Minnesota. ",1,. n \;i f..: -:~~ "/ ' '\ t>:- \ i/ \l' j,,' SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Use fireworks only with close adult supervision; Read and understand each fireworks directions 2. KEEP FIREWORKS AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Sparklers bum at 20000.. 3. Never pla~e any part of your body over a fireworks device. Approach and light from the SIde. Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or on your person. 4. NEVER aim or throw fireworks at a person, animal, building, or vehicle. 5.Stay away from a failed fireworks device for an extended amount of time. Never re-light a failed device and always soak with/in water before handling. If you need additional information, a list oflegal fireworks, storage and transportation tips, and safety guidelines contact the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office at 651/215- 0500 or by email:firecode@state.mn.us. 3 THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 200 7 Council Activities Since the last newsletter the City Council: . Held a work session to review the Draft 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and heard from Glen Road residents regarding the Amlee Road, Glen Road, Manitou Lane road reconstruction and water main improvement project. . Granted conditional approval of the Excelsior Firefighters Relief Association's request for a 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License and Special Event Permit for its annual fundraising dance on July 20, 2007, at EFD Station #1, 24100 Smithtown Road. . Approved $2,200 in funding for the South Lake Excelsior Chamber of Commerce annual Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July celebration. . Held a work session to discuss City Hall building remodeling/construction. . Received a report from Minnetonka Community Education representative Tad Shaw, and Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission representative Patrick Hodapp, on the organization's current activities. Recycling Refresher Please remember that only plastics with a #1 or #2 and with a neck (such as a ketchup bottle) are recyclable in the Shorewood curbside program. Many yogurt containers, whipped topping containers, fast food containers, etc. are put curbside each week and contaminate the recycling. Also remember that corrugated cardboard is easily recycled. You must simply fold down the boxes into stacks no larger than 3 ft. X 3 ft. Secure the bundle with twine or packaging tape. Set it next to your recycling bin. If you have questions about exactly what you should recycle curbside, please contact City Hall, 952/474-3236, or see the City web site. www ci. shore wood. mn. us ~ ,I J · ., ~ " ]j, ...._ \ J . VI ~ c: VI ..; ~ ~ ~ o E ..0 o"ci~ ~ 0 M ~ 0 I o ~ 't ..c: Q) "" II! L. 't .~q ~ ~ .~ a- u......., ~~ ]!iii.c 'iij '5. ...t .g '0 ~ ~ Q) L. 'iij .5 ~ E ~ .. w 0 'iij ..c: :> lJ) 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 Council 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 X Polling Place Pubfic Safety .... Building * City HalV Southshore Center Planning Map The following items are on the July 3 Planning Commission Agenda: 1. The owners of 5625 Christmas Lake Point are requesting approval of variances to bluff setbacks and hardcover restrictions in order to rebuild a new home on the property. A public hearing will be held at 7 PM. 2. The owners of28100 Woodside Road are requesting approval ofa Conditional Use Permit to allow total accessory space over 1200 square feet on the property, under special circumstances pertaining to an existing nonconforming boathouse on the site. A public hearing is scheduled for 7: 10 PM. Recycling Changes: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, recycling for Mainlqnd households is Thursday, July 5; Island residents pick-up is Friday, July 6. All recycling should be curbside no later than 7 am on recycling day. Missed pick-ups should be reported to Veolia, 651/459-3029. THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2007 Firefighters Dance JOIN YOUR FRIENDS and neighbors on Friday July 20, beginning at 5 p.m. for the Excelsior Fire District's Annual Fund Raising Dance at Station # 1 on Smithtown Road in Shorewood. This year the dance will feature the music of Jonah and the Whales. This years dance will have more kids activities than ever before, great door prizes and plenty and food and drink for the entire family! Due to limited parking, it is recommended that you take the free shuttle busses from downtown Excelsior.