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INSIDE
Arctic Fever . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Storm Water Pollution . . . . 3
Poison Awareness. . . . . . . 3
Council Activities. . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . 4
Community Events. . . . . . . 4
Waste Reduction . . . . . . . . 5
Electronics Recycling. . . . . 5
Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Road Restrictions. . . . . . . . 6
March 2007
Spring Clean-up Changes:
No Curbside Pick-Up This Year
SPRING CLEAN-liP 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 items not accepted will be household hazardous waste, building
materials and yard waste.
Watch the April and May ShoreReport, 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.
Help Our Parks
THERE IS STILL one seat vacant on the Shorewood Park
Commission. This appointment is for a three-year term
running through February 28, 2010.
The Park Commission serves as an advisory board to
the City Council, making recommendations on park and
recreational needs of the City. The Commission meets on
the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. Occasionally
additional meetings are needed. Questions about the role
of a Commissioner can be answered by calling City Hall
at 952/474-3236.
Any resident of Shore wood that is interested in applying
for this volunteer position should submit a letter of interest as soon as possible to:
Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
You may also fax your letter to 952/474-0128, or email to cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us.
2007 Open Book Meeting
THE OPEN BOOK MEETING, scheduled for April 16, 5-7 PM at City Hall, is an opportunity for
taxpayers to discuss 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. Generally the
Assessor's Office is able to answer questions
over the phone.
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
Hennepin County Assessor's Office, 612/348-
Meetings and
Events
3/6
3/11
3/12
3/13
3/20
3/26
7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
Daylight Savings Time: forward 1 hour
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
7:00 PM Park Commission Meeting
7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Daylight Savings Time Begins
at 2 AM on Sunday, March 11.
Don't forget to set your clocks
forward one hour!
Up-to-date information and meeting
agendas may be found on the City
web site:
vvwwci.shorewood.mn. us.
THE SHORE REPORT / MARCH 2007
ARCTIC FEVER, the first South Lake
Minnetonka Community winter
event, was held Friday, January 19, and
Saturday, January 20. It turned out to be
a beautiful day filled with much winter
fun!
The event began January 19 with the
"Kick-off Ball" at S1. Alban's Boat House.
The event featured D.J. dance music, hors
d'oeuvres, prize drawings and more!
On Satuj.day, many activities took place
throughout Excelsior and Shorewood. The
Children's Ice Fishing Derby, organized
by Minnetonka Outdoors, was enjoyed
by many on the lake near downtown
Excelsior, as well as ice skating on the
lake and snow painting in the Commons.
Downtown businesses held sidewalk sales
and special store events.
At the Southshore Center and Badger
Park in Shorewood, entries for the
Children's Coloring Contest were judged,
and winners were selected in three age
categories. The ice rink was open all day
for skating, and a tasty $2 hot dog lunch
was served. Minnetonka Community
Education set up a car safety kit station,
and had a drawing for a free safety
kit. Snow removing equipment was
on demonstration by the Public Works
crew. Freeman Park hosted horse-drawn
sleigh rides, enjoyed by many, and
the Schutzhund Dog demonstrations
were fascinating! The day ended with
a community bonfire, s'mores and hot
chocolate.
Several local community businesses
and organizations contributed to make
the first Arctic Fever event a success!
Many thanks to all who volunteered and
contributed to the day's fun!
Arctic Fever 2008
IF YOU HAVE suggestions for next year's
Arctic Fever celebration, or if you
would like to work on the Arctic Fever
committee, please contact Shore wood
City Hall, 952/474-3236.
wwwci.shorewood.mn.us
Coloring Contest \Ninners
IT WAS DIFFICULT to make a choice among all of the contest entries. There are many
talented children in the South Lake Minnetonka area! But, winners were chosen,
and congratulations to all!
Age Group
0-5 years old
1st Place - Emily Joslin
Honorable Mention - Josh Helling
6-8 years old
1 st Place - Maddy Kohrman
Honorable Mention - Charlotte Brisley
Honorable Mention - Grace Justinak
9-12 years old
1 st Place - Haley Martin
Honorab]e Mention - Rebecca Moore
Honorable Mention - Mariah Laughlin
Over 12 years Old
1 st Place - Shelby Martin
Honorable Mention - Emily Halvarson
Maddy Kohrman shows off her prize
winning picture.
We would like to thank the following sponsors for
contributing to the Arctic Fever Event:
Sponsoring Events and Funding Promotional Materials:
. Wells Fargo
. Caribou Coffee
. St. Alban's Boat House
. Minnetonka Outdoors
. Castellanos K9 Schutzhunds
. Shorewood Public Works Department
. Friends of the Southshore Center
. Advisory Board of the Southshore
Center
. Minnesota Publishing-Southwest
Business
. Bo]ton & Menk Consulting Engineers
. Minnetonka Community Education
. Excelsior Public Library
. All of the Excelsior Merchants who
hosted in-store specials and worked
tirelessly to help make the first Winter
Party a success!
Contributing Prizes for the (lrawings and contests:
. Biella . Cold water Collaborative Yarns
. 318 Cafe . China & Crystal Center
. Maynard's Restaurant . Cherie Consignment
. Cub Foods . Perfect Pair Jewelry
. True Value Hardware . Water Street Clothing
. Kinko's Chanhassen . Bay Tree Home & Cabin Furnishings
. Leipold's . Excelsior Florist
. Excelsior Vintage Wines and Spirits . Gifted Basket Emporium
A Special Thank Youfor their generous financial and in-kind contributions to:
. The American Legion Post 259 . The City of Excelsior
. The Shorewood Parks Foundation . The City of Shore wood
And thank you to all the volunteers who helped make
this event a success!
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Storm Water Pollution Program
^ PUBLIC MEETING WILL be held on Monday, March 12,2007, at 7 PM at Shorewood
.L-\city Hall, 5755 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 Shore wood's web page at www.ci.shorewood.ml1.us. or e-mail Larry
Brown, Director of Pub I ic Works at Lbrown@ci.shorewood.mll.us. You can also leave
a message on the Shoreline, 952/474-3236, extension I.
Snow Melt Effects On Runoff Quality
SPRING SNOWMELT and early spring rainfall events contribute approximately 65%
of the annual sediment, organic, nutrient and lead load, and also virtually all of
the chloride pollutant. These pollutants cause clogging in the storm water system and
decrease the quality of water in Lake Minnetonka.
The residents of Shorewood can help keep some of those pollutants from reaching
Lake Minnetonka by:
. Dump snow in pervious grassy areas where runoff can infiltrate.
. Stockpile snow in flat areas at least 100 feet from streams and ponds.
. Remove sediments and debris from snow storage areas each spring.
. Plant snow storage areas with salt-tolerant plants.
. Choose areas with some soil filtering capacity.
. Blow snow from curbside to pervious areas.
. Use alternative de-icing compounds such as CaCL2 and Calcium Magnesium
acetate.
. Sweep accumulated salt and grit from driveways as soon as practical.
Source: Watershed Protection Techniques vol. I, ,,,"TO. 2 summer 1994 bi(/uenee (~fSno\l'me/t DYllLImies
on Storm water RunojfQuality. Gal)' L. Gherts
Children Act Fast. . . So Do Poisons!
MARCH 18-24 IS Poison Prevention Week. Each year, this week is used to encourage
parents and caregivers to take a look at their homes and make sure poisons are
not within reach of children.
Every home where children live or visit should
have a bottle of Ipecac syrup, used to make a
person vomit. Ipecac syrup should only be used
on the advice of a physician or Poison Control
Center, as some poisons will cause further injury
if the victim vomits. Syrup of Ipecac is available
inexpensively at most phannacies. If you suspect
a poisoning, call the Poison Center immediately at
1-800-222-1222. Poison Information Specialists are available at the Poison Center
seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Additional information is available online at www.mnpoison.org, or stop by the
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department to get a free poison information packet.
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1-800-222-1222
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THE SHORE REPORT / MARCH 2007
Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter
the City Council:
. Appointed Tad Shaw to the Minnetonka
Community Education Advisory
Council.
. Appointed Patrick Hodapp to the
Lake Minnetonka Communications
Commission Board.
. Appointed Tom Skramstad to the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District
Board.
. Appointed Martin Wellens to serve
as the City's Representative on the
Excelsior Fire District Funding
Allocation Discussion Group.
. Accepted final improvements and
authorized final payment for the County
Road 19 Intersection Project. The
City Council was presented with the
Minnesota Chapter of the American
Consulting Engineer Companies 2007
Engineering Excellence Award for this
project.
. Approved an amendment to the
Shorewood Comprehensive Plan as it
relates to buildings with architectural,
cultural, or historical significance.
. Scheduled March 22 as the date for
a neighborhood meeting with Amlee
Road/Manitou Lane. Council authorized
commencement of easement acquisition
for this road reconstruction project.
. Accepted Bids and Awarded Contract to
G.L. contracting for the Chanhassen /
Woodhaven Well Interconnect Project;
this project is scheduled to begin in late
spring/early summer.
. Held work sessions to review
a supplemental report addressing
additional drainage concerns within
the City; to discuss the City's recycling
services; to review the City's Goals
and Priorities; and to discuss the City's
financial reporting and expenditure
practices.
wwwci.shorewood.mn.us
THE SHonE REPonT / MAncH 2007
Home Electrical Safety Tips
ELECTRICITY IS SOMETHING we are so accustomed to that we can take it for
granted and forget the dangers involved with our home electrical systems.
Children should be taught electrical safety just as they are taught fire safety, and
adults should remember that, when improperly used, electricity can be deadly.
The following tips from the Excelsior Fire District can help keep you, your family
and your home safe.
Outlets
. Replace old outlets with modern ones
that accept three-pronged polarized
plugs (only if your circuit has a ground
wire)
. Teach children to respect
outlets. Installing plastic
safety covers in your home ..
will keep them safe while
they are at home, but they
must learn to stay away
from outlet when they are
in homes or businesses. ~
. Check for outlets that have
loose-fitting plugs, which can overheat
and lead to fire.
. Replace any missing, damaged, or
broken outlet, wall, or switch plates.
Cords
. Make sure cords are not frayed or
cracked.
. Cords should never be nailed or stapled
to the wall, baseboard, etc.
. Do not place cords under carpets or rugs
or rest any furniture on them. Make sure
they are placed out of traffic areas.
. Do not pinch, twist or crimp an electrical
cord.
. Extension cords should only
be used on a temporary
basis; they are not intended
to be used as permanent
household wiring.
. Do not use indoor extension cords
outside, only use extension cords
marked for "outdoor use".
. Make sure extension cords have safety
closures to help prevent young children
from shock hazards and mouth burn
lllJunes.
. Surge protectors should never be
plugged into each other.
. I f your surge protector is more then 10
years old, replace it with one bearing
the seal of a nationally recognized
certification agency.
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Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCls)
GFCls can help prevent electrocution.
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They should be used in any area
where water and electricity may
come into contact. When a GFCI
senses current leakage in an electrical
circuit, it assumes a ground fault has
)ccurred. It then interrupts power fast
:nough to help prevent serious injury
from electrical shock.
Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
(AFCI)
AFCls protect against fire by continuously
monitoring the electrical current in a
circuit and shutting off the circuit when
unintended arcing occurs. Unintentional
arcs can occur at loose connections or
where cords have been damaged. Such
arcs can lead to high temperature or sparks
that can start fires. The NFPA requires
these in the bedrooms of new homes.
Warnings
Recurring problems with blowing fuses
or tripping circuit breakers could be an
indication that there is an electrical
overload somewhere in your
home and/or there is too
much demand on the circuit
If your lights intermittently
flicker or flicker every
time an appliance turns
on or demands more power then
you must pinpoint the problem as soon
as possible. There may be a need to add
circuits.
wwwci.shorewood.mn.us
For additional information. pick lip an
Electrical Fire Safety Brochures in the
lobby at the Excelsior Fire District :s'
Station #1 on Smithtown Road.
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Community
Events
Landscape Arboretum
READY, SET, GARDEN:
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
Sat./Sun., March 3-Aprill, 12; 3 p.m.
Marion Andl"Us Learning Center
As THE SNOW begins to melt, prepare
for a summer of garden fun! Make
a garden plan, create colorful plant
labels, and put together your own seed
kit. Then, explore plant parts already
in the ground. How do bulbs grow into
blossoms? Take a close-up look to find
out!
Excelsior Library
PAWS TO READ
Thursday, March 1, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 1-3 p.m.
FOR AGES 4-10. Certified volunteers
help put young readers at ease so
they can cuddle up with an animal and
read.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior
Library in collaboration with the Animal
Humane Society
Meals On Wheels
IF YOU OR SOMEONE you know cannot
make nutritious meals on a regular
basis, Meals On Wheels - South Shore has
volunteer drivers who deliver hot meals
five days a week (M-F) over the lunch
hour in the Excelsior, Shorewood and
Tonka Bay area. Please call 952/474-5227
for more information.
Council on Cable
TilE LAKE MINNElONKA Cm.IMUNICATlONS
COMMISSION (LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL CABLE
ACCESS SERVICE TO TilE CiTY OF SIIOREWOOD.
CITY COU~C1L MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST ON
CABLE CHANNEL 8. A COMPLETE LIST OF TIMES
SIIOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE
BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.M -Tv.<<I G.
CLICK ON CIIANNEL 8.
You MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY
CALLING TilE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471-7125.
COU~CIL MEETINGS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ANY
[IME Ar WIl'IV.A1 -TVRiG VIA VIOI::O STREA;\IING
ON TilE WEB.
Reduce Your V\laste
THE SHORE REPORT / MARCH 2007
IN AN EFFORT TO reduce the amount of
waste going into landfills and waste
incinerators, the City of Shorewood has
worked hard to establish a simple method
of curbside recycling. But recycling at the
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amount of waste they
create in the first place.
During the past 35 years,
the amount of waste created by each
person in the U.S. has almost doubled
from 2.7 to 4.4 pounds per day.
Sourcereduction refers to any change
in the design, manufacture, purchase, or
use of materials or products (including
packaging) to reduce their amount or
toxicity before they become municipal
solid waste. Source reduction also refers
to the reuse of products or materials.
Waste prevention, also known as
"source reduction," is the practice of
designing, manufacturing, purchasing,
or using materials in ways that reduce the
amount or toxicity of trash created.
Source reduction, including reuse,
can help reduce waste disposal and
handling costs, because it avoids the
costs of recycling, municipal composting,
landfilling, and combustion. Source
reduction also conserves resources and
reduces pollution, including greenhouse
gases that contribute to global warming.
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Source Reduction and
Reuse Facts
More than 55 million tons of mWlicipal
solid waste (MS W) were source reduced
in the United States in 2000, the latest year
for which these figures are available.
Containers and packaging represented
approximately 28 percent ofthe materials
source reduced in 2000, in addition to
nondurable goods (e.g., newspapers,
clothing) at 17 percent, durable goods
(e.g., appliances, furniture, tires) at 10
percent, and other MSW (e.g., yard
trimmings, food scraps) at 45 percent.
There are more than 6,000 reuse
centers around the country, ranging
from specialized programs for building
materials or unneeded materials in schools
to local programs such as Goodwill and
the Salvation Army, according to the
Reuse Development Organization.
Source Reduction and
Reuse Benefits
Saves natural resources. Waste is not
just created when consumers throw items
away. Throughout the life cycle of a
product-from extraction of raw materials
to transportation to processing and
manufacturing facilities to manufacture
and use-waste is generated. Reusing
items or making them with less material
decreases waste dramatically. Ultimately,
less materials will need to be recycled
or sent to landfills or waste combustion
facilities.
Reduces toxicity of waste. Selecting
nonhazardous or less hazardous items
is another important component of
source reduction. Using less haiardous
alternatives for certain items (e.g.,
cleaning products and pesticides), sharing
products that contain hazardous chemicals
instead of throwing out leftovers, reading
label directions carefully, and using the
smallest amount necessary are ways to
reduce waste toxicity.
Reduces costs. The benefits of preventing
waste go beyond reducing reliance on
other fonns ofwaste disposal. Preventing
waste also can mean economic savings
for conununities, businesses, schools, and
individual conswners.
Source:
Envimnmental Protection A~ency. ww\t:epa.~ov.
Recycling Consumer Electronics
WITH NEW AND better technology options, consumers are in a constant state of
"upgrade". The problem is: What do you do with the "old" stuff! The answer
is: Do NOT put it in the trash!
Even if you find that your particular electronic item is not hazardous in a landfill,
often times parts many be recycled or reused. To find out where you can dispose of
your unwanted electronics, go to www.greenguardian.com and click on Know What
to Throw.
Some options include:
South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop Off Center
612-348-3777. Bloomington - 1400 W 96th St.
(No fees for Hennepin County Residents)
Hennepin County Recycling Center
612-348-3777 Brooklyn Park - 8100 Jefferson Hwy
(No fees for Hennepin County Residents)
Certified Appliance Recycling
952-898-1448 Burnsville - 14305 Ewing Ave
Carver COWlty Environmental Center
952-361-1835 Chaska - 116 Peavey Circle
WM Recycle America eCycling Service
(North Hennepin Recycling) 763-3736
Maple Grove - 10633 89th Ave N.
Many schools and localfood co-ops collect used cell phones and/or printer cartridges.
Contact them for availability.
Retail Programs
Some retail stores provide recycling services that are convenient for consumers
that want to get rid of various broken or unwanted electronics. Check with your
local electronic stores and office supply stores. Also check web sites of name brand
electronics for various programs they offer.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
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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
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City of Shorewood Ward Map
Planning Map
The following item is on
the Planning Commission
Agenda for March 6,
2007:
I. The Shorewood Yacht Club, located
at 600 West Lake Street, is requesting
an amendment to its Conditional Use
Permit to allow an additional dock
for the storage of the Excelsior Fire
District's fire/rescue powerboat. A
public hearing will be held at 7:00
P.M. (This item was postponed from
the February 6 Agenda.)
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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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Road Restrictions
March 1 Through April 30
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS (in excess of 8,000 pounds on
any single axle) are placed on local streets from
March I 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 / MARCH 2007