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Pet 10 ...... . . . . . . . . . . .2
Fireworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Building Permits. . . . . . . . . 2
Gardening Assistance . . . . 2
Storm Water Pollution . . . . 3
Compost Bin Sale. .. . . . . .3
Council Activities . . . . . . . . 3
Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Waste Reduction . . . . . . . . 5
Hazardous Waste. . . . . . . . 5
Smoking Fires. . . . . . . . . . . 5
April 2007
Recycling Provider Changes
BEGINNING APRIL 1, the City of Shorewood recycling will be picked up by Veolia. Service days,
times, and methods will remain the same, but questions and missed pick-ups should now be
reported to Veolia at 651/459-3029.
Complete recycling information may be found on page 4 of this newsletter. Please take the time
to review the recycling infOlmation so that we can keep our recycling waste stream as pure as
possible for the maximum benefit. To find recycling information for items hard to dispose of, see
www.greenguardian.com. and enter "recycling" into the search.
VVatch Out For Potholes!
OUR WINTER WEATHER created some dangerous potholes on the roadways. It takes some time to
find and repair the many potholes, so motorists should be extremely careful driving. To report
extremely dangerous potholes you must first determine the correct entity.
State roads are identified with one of three types of signs: Em ~]] .,
County roads are identified with a blue Hennepin County sign: .
Other roads are most likely City roads.
To report potholes:
State Send an email withpotholeaddress/locationtokeith.jacobson@dot.state.mn.us.
County Access report form at www.hennepin.us. keyword pothole, or call 612/596-0299.
City Email addressllocationtocityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us. or call 952/474-3236.
Spring Clean-up Changes
No Curbside Pick-Up This Year
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY IS SET FOR MAY 19! The biggest change this year is that there will be no
curbside pick-up service. Late last fall, Council discussed the cost effectiveness of curbside
pick-up service, and consensus was to discontinue this part of the spring clean-up program.
On Spring Clean-up Day, residents will still be able to bring items to the drop-off site located at
Shorewood Public Works. The following items will not be accepted: household hazardous waste,
building materials and yard waste.
Watch the May Shore Report, and the City's web site, for more details about what items can be
brought to the drop-off site on May 19, and the fees to dispose of those items.
2007 Open
Book Meeting
THE OPEN BOOK MEETING, scheduled for April
16, 5-7 PM at City Hall, is an opportunity
for proeprty owners to discuss taxable value
concerns and sales information with an appraiser
from the Assessor's Office. Individuals with
questions about their assessment are encouraged
to call the Hennepin County Assessor's Office,
612/348-8968, upon receiving their valuation
notice. If questions are unable to be resolved
through a phone call to the Assessor's Office,
individuals should schedule an appointment
for the Open Book meeting. If you have any
questions regarding this process, please contact
the County Assessor's Office, 6.HB4~68.
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Meetings and
Events
4/3 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
4/6 City Hall Closes at Noon
4/9 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
4110 7:00 PM Park Commission Meeting
4/15 5-7 PM Open Book Meeting
4/17 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
4/23 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
5/1 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
Up-to-date information and meeting
agendas may be found on the City
web site:
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THE SHORE REPORT / APRIL 2007
Our Pets are Precious!
Now THAT SPRING has arrived, people
and their pets want to get outside
to enjoy the warmer temperatures.
Sometimes our pets might "sneak" out,
and before you know it, they are gone.
Some precautions Shorewood residents
can take to aid in the safe return of their
pets include:
License your Dog
Dogs are required to have a license tag,
which pet owners can purchase at City
Hall. The annual dog license fee is $10
(there is a $5 late fee after January 31).
If you have not yet licensed your dog,
you can do so by stopping in at City Hall,
or complete the entire process by mail.
One benefit of licensing your dog is that
the license tag number can be traced back
to you. This may avoid a trip to the dog
pound for your dog, as well as impound
fees for you. The Dog License application
is available on the City's Web site; just
print out and complete the application, and
send it in with your dog's current rabies
vaccination certificate and appropriate
license fee.
Microchip IDs
Pet owners can contact their veterinarian
office to inquire about another form of Pet
Identification - a Microchip. Microchips
are about the size of a grain of rice. The
microchip is inserted with a needle deep
under the skin between the shoulder
blades of your dog or cat. The microchip
has a unique number embedded on it. The
number is registered with a microchip
company, and linked to the owner of
the pet. The Animal Control Officer has
a scanner, and it is standard operating
procedure for a lost dog to be scanned for
a microchip. This form of identification
comes in handy if your pet is lost and is not
wearing or loses its tags and/or collar. The
microchip lasts for the life of your dog or
cat. It can cost around $60 to microchip
your pet at your veterinarian's office, plus
a one-time $15-$20 registration fee with
the microchip company. The Microchip ID
does not take the place of your required
City dog license; it serves as an additional
form of identification.
To report a lost or found dog in
Shorewood, residents should contact
Animal Control at 763-525-6210.
Don't Forget the Building Permit
ANOTHER BUILDING season is approaching us, and residents have many construction
activities planned in Shorewood, including the building of new homes and making
improvements to existing structures. Examples of building projects that require
permits include a structural change, windows, re-roofing, siding, plumbing, heating,
new additions, decks, yard sheds over 120 square foot roof area, finishing basements,
remodeling, retaining walls over 4 feet high, pools or hot tubs over 36 inches deep or
over 1500 gallons, and construction of a fence. If you are unsure if you need a building
permit for a project, please contact City Hall before you start.
The purpose of a building permit is to provide the Building and Planning Departments
with an opportunity to inspect for safety and compliance with City ordinances and
building codes. This is for your protection and safety.
State law requires contractors to have a license for most residential construction
projects.
Building permit applications are available at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us or at
Shorewood City Hall between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Please allow 7 to
10 days for a permit to be issued.
If you have any questions you can contact Pamela Helling or Patti Helgesen for
zoning regulations and Joe Pazandak for building code matters at 952/474-3236.
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Thinking
Fireworks
It's Never Too Soon to Fund
the 4th of July Fireworks
THE SOUTH LAKE-ExCELSIOR Chamber
of Commerce intends to launch a
$25,000 fireworks show on July 4th,
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Each donation received before
611 2/07 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 also 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
Need Garden
Assistance?
THE SOUTHSHORE Garden Club, a
group of six avid Shorewood flower
gardeners who currently are responsible
for tending the gardens at Freeman Park,
Shorewood City Hall and Manor Park,
are interested in helping a Shorewood
senior citizen or disabled citizen with
spring and fall clean-ups in their flower
gardens. The garden club is willing to
spend 4-6 hours in the spring and again in
the fall to work in any established flower
garden at your home. This service does
not include lawn work or planting. If
you are interested in having this help,
please contact Donna Woodruff at 952-
470-6832. The Garden Club will be
responsible for making a final choice, if
there are multiple requests for help.
Are You a Source of
Stormwater Pollution?
As THE MELT BEGINS, our lakes, streams and wetlands fill with water. But is the water
fresh, or are you causing severe damage to our lakes because of your neglect?
Storm drains in Shorewood connect directly to Lake Minnetonka and Purgatory Creek.
ANYTHING that goes down the storm drains becomes the swimming, boating and
fishing water this summer. Your help is needed!
Please make sure that you do not destroy the beauty of our waterways through simple
neglect. The following seven items can make a huge impact:
. Wash your car at a commercial carwash or on an unpaved surface (such as in your
grass) to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain.
Use only non-phosphorus cleaners.
. Check your vehicles for leaks and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible. Clean
up spills with absorbent materials and properly dispose them. Do not rinse spills to
nearby storm drains.
. Select native plants and grasses for your landscape projects. Native plants require
less water, fertilizer and pesticides. (For more information, go to www.co.hennepin.
mn.us, keyword: landscaping reference.)
. Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste
when possible.
. Before beginning an outdoor improvement project, locate the nearest storm drains
and protect them from debris and other materials.
. When walking your pet, remember to pick up the waste and dispose of it properly.
Keep all feces picked up from your yard.
. Drain your swimming pool only after the chlorine levels are not detectable.
For more information, visit http://cfpubl.epa.gov/npdes/stormwatermonth.cfm
Source: EPA 833-B-03-003 JanuGlJ' 2003 Make your home the solution to storm water pollution
Get a Compost Bin Dirt Cheap
HE~NEPIN COUNTY HAS joined forces with Lakewinds Natural Foods to sell compost
bms. Backyard compo sting is an easy way for residents to turn much of the
waste from their yards and kitchens into a rich material that can be used to improve the
soil. Using finished compost on lawns and gardens will provide an organic fertilizer,
suppress weeds, and hold moisture in the soil.
The bins are being sold at a reduced cost of only $30. The compost bin features a
13-cubic- foot capacity, a sturdy, easy-to-open lid, two harvesting doors, and is made of
black recycled plastic. There is a limit of one bin per household. The bins are available
two ways:
. Lakewinds Natural Foods in Minnetonka (17501 Minnetonka Blvd., phone number:
952-473-0292) and Chanhassen (435 Pond Promenade, phone number: 952-697-
3366). Residents must pre-order by May 3 by stopping in or calling the store, or by
registering online at www.hennepin. us keyword search "compost bin". Payment
will be made at the time of pick-up on or after May 19 during regular store hours.
(see www.lakewinds.com)
. Hennepin County's Drop-off Facility in Brooklyn Park. Bins will be available for
purchase on a first come, first serve basis on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 8
pm, beginning May 23. No pre-order is necessary. Bins are available while supplies
last.
For general questions about the compost bin sale, see www.hennepin. us keyword search
compost bin or call Hennepin County Environmental Services at 612-348-9266.
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THE SHORE REPORT / APRIL 2007
Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter
the City Council:
. Heard a report by Peter Willenbring of
WSB and Associates, on storm water
management regulations
. Approved the City's Goals and Priorities
for April 2007 through March 2008
. Appointed Sue Davis and Josh Trent
to the Park Commission for three-year
terms ending February 28, 2010
. Approved the City's Financial Internal
Control Policy
. Held a work session with City
representatives to Minnetonka
Community Education, Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission, Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District,
and the President of the Friends of the
Southshore Center Board, to discuss the
current issues of each organization
. Held a work session to review the City's
Engineering Projects matrix
. Approved Agreements for Concession
Operation Services; Park Coordinator
Services; and Lifeguard Services at
Crescent Beach for 2007
. Approved a 33-month Recycling
Services Agreement with Veolia
Environmental Services beginning
April 1, 2007.
. Held a Public Information Hearing
regarding the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP).
Hydrant Flushing
THE SHOREWOOD Public Works
Department will flush fire hydrants
during the months of April and May.
Exact dates are not yet available, but
they will be posted on the City web site,
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. Residents are
reminded that when they see flushing
occurring in their area, they might
notice discoloration and rust particles
in the water at home. If you notice this
discoloration, let the water run on cold
only until clear (an outside faucet works
best). The water is safe to drink, but
residents should refrain from washing
light colored clothing during this period if
possible, as the rust can stain clothing.
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THE SHORE REPORT / APRIL 2007
SHOREWOOD RECYCLING
R!CYCLlNG HAS BECOME a necessity in communities, due in part to space shortages and high cost oflandfills.
Bad publicity in past years has made some people apathetic about recycling, thinking that the recyclable
aterials are actually landfilled or incinerated. This is no longer the case, and there is actually a shortage
of many recyclables in the marketplace.
Residents are encouraged to take a good look at what they are adding to the waste stream, and see if it is possible
to divert some of that garbage from the trash can to the recycling bin. In the City of Shore wood, curbside recycling
is offered to every household. If you do not have a recycling bin, one is available for $8 at City Hall.
Recycling is picked up on the mainland each Wednesday beginning at 7 AM; Island pick-up is on Thursday at 7
AM. As with your garbage pick-up, major holidays delay the pick-up by one day.
Please direct all recycling questions, including missed
pick-up notification, to Veolia, 651/459-3029.
PUT IT IN THE BIN!
Metal cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars
Please co-mingle and accumulate in your recycling container to be placed at the curb on collection day.
Includes:
· Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans - rinse clean
· Glass bottles and jars - three colors: brown, green, and clear. Discard lids and caps - rinse clean
· Plastic bottles - remove and throwaway all caps, lids, pumps and metal handles - rinse clean. Common
plastic bottles are: soda, milk bottles, water and laundry product containers.
Paper
· Newspaper and inserts
· Office paper - Envelopes, computer paper, adding machine tape, letterhead paper, typing paper, copier paper,
ledger paper, NCR paper and receipts.
· Glossy paper- magazines and catalogs less than W' thick, direct mailing advertisements, brochures, pamphlets
and booklets.
· Other papers - construction paper, bills, post-it notes, paper bags, and boxboard (such as clean cereal
boxes ).
Corrugated cardboard
Flatten in 3 'x3' pieces. Remove all contents. Please tie into bundles and place next to recycling container. This
does not include cereal boxes, paper tubes, or other non-corrugated paper. Material should be clean.
Keep Your Garbage Clean
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS should never be put in your trash. See page 5 for hazardous waste disposal information,
or contact Hennepin County Environmental Services, 612/348-8100, for more information on how to dispose
of any of these items, or go to www.greenguardian.com.
Batterv acids
Brake fluid
Paint
Disinfectants
Drivewav sealers/tars
Fluorescent Iiaht bulbs
Motor oil/filters
Cleanina Solvent
Finisherlvarnish
Photo chemicals
-Needles/Infectious waste
Glues/Cements
Solvent-based adhesives
Gas/kerosene fuels
Household batteries
Medical Waste
Oven Cleaners
Poisons
Insecticides
Thinner/turoentine
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Cleaning out the clutter?
Find 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 a pile of stuff to get rid of. Consider
these easy, no or low-cost reuse options as an alternative to the trash can.
Sell It
Visit Hennepin County's Choose to Reuse Online Directory (www.hennepin.us
keyword search "Choose to Reuse") for a list of businesses that buy used items, like
consignment or used goods stores. 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 keyword search "Donation Opportunities"
. Can you drop the item off or do you need pick-up service? How fast do you need to
get rid of it? 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. If you need to get rid of the item quickly, you may have to
drop it off.
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.
Outdoor Smoking Poses Dangers
MANY BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE HOMES are becoming smoke-free and many
employees, home owners, and house guests are moving outside to smoke
cigarettes. With the migration of smokers from the inside to the outside there are new
cigarette safety tips everyone should know.
Fires caused by discarding cigarettes carelessly outside are on the rise. Fires that
start on the outside of businesses and homes are on the increase. Cigarettes that are
carelessly thrown to the ground are starting the exteriors of the structures on fire when
they roll under or next to the outside walls. A cigarette can burn to temperatures up to
700 degrees and a cigarette can smolder under or next to a structure for hours before a
fire starts. These types of fires may not start until after a business is closed or people
have gone to sleep in their homes. Because the fire starts in-between the walls or on
the outside of a structure, smoke detectors can not detect the fire until the smoke and
heat have made their way into the structure. A fire on the outside of a building can be
undetected for an extended period of time.
Structure fires are not the only danger related to people smoking outdoors. Grass, wild
land fires, and fires along roadways can be cause by drivers hanging their cigarettes out
of the windows or drivers who are simply being careless smokers. Any fire involving
brush, wooded areas, grass, leaves, and other organic materials can threaten homes,
businesses, people, and wildlife. Even areas that appear to be green can hide years of
dry underbrush beneath them. Hundreds of fires are stared every year from cigarettes
lost by mistake or thrown from people's vehicles.
Kelli Murphy-Ringate
Excelsior Fire District
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THE SHORE REPORT / APRIL 2007
Hazardous
\Naste
Collections
Hennepin County and the cities
of Rogers, Independence,
Minnetonka, and S1. Louis Park are
sponsoring spring community collection
events for county residents to safely
and properly dispose of their unwanted
garden and household hazardous wastes.
The collection events will be held
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through
Saturday:
. Rogers: April 26-28
City of Rogers- Public Works Facility,
22350 South Diamond Lake Road.
. Independence: May 3-May 5
Independence City Hall parking lot,
1920 County Road 90
. Minnetonka: May 17-19
City of Minnetonka-Public Works
. St. Louis Park: June 7-9
Louisiana Oaks Park - south
parking lot, 3500 Louisiana Ave.
The county will accept many household
hazardous wastes, including mercury
items (fluorescent bulbs and HID lamps,
thermostats and thermometers); pesticides;
electronics (computers, televisions,
VCRs, stereos, etc.); automotive wastes
(fuels, fuel additives, starter fluid, waxes);
aerosol cans, paint, lead-based paint chips,
solvents and thinners; pool, photographic
and hobby chemicals; rechargeable
tools, household batteries and lead-acid
batteries. Business waste cannot be
accepted.
Call Hennepin County Environmental
Services at 612/348-3777 from 8 AM
to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday,
for a more complete list of what is
accepted and what is not accepted at
the collections or visit www.hennepin.
us keyword search: HHW events.
Hennepin County provides residents
with permanent drop-off facilities located
at 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington; and
8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park.
Residents should call 612/348-3777 or
visit www.hennepin.us keyword: drop-
ofj'facilities for the hours, directions and
materials accepted at these facilities.
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City of Shorewood Ward Map
Planning Map
No Hearings Scheduled for
the April 3 Meeting.
Police
Auction
THE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police
Department will be holding a public
auction on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the
police facility located at 24150 Smithtown
Road in Shorewood, Miscellaneous
property, including bicycles, will be sold.
Items may be reviewed beginning at 9 AM
and bidding will begin at lOAM.
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
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Road Restrictions Through April 30
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS are placed on local streets through April 30. 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,
THE SHORE REPORT / APRIL 2007