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December 2006 Shore Report ~ ~ ~ o ~ r/) THE ~ ~ ~ = ~ ;... ~ ~ ~ .0 u ~ "5 \C ~ ~ ~ ~ ttj Q\ ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ;... ttj ~ ~ ~ ~ ..... ~ -= ;if;. ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ "5 ::: ~ ~ INSIDE Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Christmas Tree Disposal. . . 2 Light Bulb Switch. . . . . . . . 2 Heating Assistance. . . . . . . 2 Lock Your Doors. . . . . . . . . 2 Alcohol & Driving . . . . . . . . 3 Council Activities . . . . . . . . 3 Giving Treel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Speed Awareness ....... 4 Holiday Fire Safety. . . . . . . 4 Winter/Snowplow Safety. . 5 Senior Corner. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community Events. . . . . . . 6 Ice Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Budget .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dog License Renwal: Insert December 2006 Park and Planning Commission Openings POSITIONS ON THE Planning and Park Commissions are open for application to interested Shorewood residents through Friday, January 19,2007,4:30 PM. Both Commissions act as advisory boards to the City Council. The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month; the Park Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Additional meetings are sometimes needed. Questions about the role of a Commissioner may be answered by calling City Hall, 952/474-3236. The Council will appoint the positions in February and terms begin March 1,2007. If you are interested in serving a three-year term on either Commission, please submit a letter of interest and/or a resume to: Craig Dawson, City Administrator City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 FAX: (952) 474-0128 E-mail: cityhall@cLshorewood.mn.us Holiday Food and Toy Collection THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is a drop-off site for toys to be given to the Hopkins :. Minnetonka Family Resource Center. The Toy Chest Drive provides toys \ t 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 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, through Friday, December 8. 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 8, 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 more information on Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center, go to www.hopkinsfamilyresollrcecenter.com; for additional ICA information, go to www.icafoodshelforg. Truth-In- Taxation Public Hearing Meetings and Events B ECAliSE THE PROPOSED property tax levy does not exceed an inflationary measure set by the MN Department of Revenue, the City of Shorewood has been notified that it is exempted from the Truth-In-Taxation meeting requirement. The City Council has decided it will still hold Truth-In- Taxation public hearings on Monday, Dec. II, at 7 pm, at Shorewood City Hall; a continuation hearing is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18, if needed. Residents are encouraged to attend the December II meeting and to comment on the proposed budget and tax levy. The proposed 2007 budget is available for inspection at City Hall during normal business hours, or on the City web site. If you have any questions, please contact Finance Director Bonnie Burton at 952/474-3236. 12/5 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting 12/11 7:00 PM City Council Meeting: Truth-In- Taxation Hearing 7:00PM Park Commission Meeting 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting City Hall Closes at Noon HOLIDAY: City Hall Closed HOLIDAY: City Hall Closed 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting 12/12 12/19 12/22 12/25 1/1 1/2 Up-to-date information and meeting agendas may be found on the City web site: I/VVV'vv.ci. shore wood. mn. us. THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 Recycle Gift V\lrap WHEN WRAPPING HOLIDAY packages this year, take the time to look at the materi- als you choose. Many may be recycled curbside, reducing the amount of gar- bage going to our landfills. All non-foil gift wrap and gift bags may be recycled with mixed paper. Tissue paper should not be included. Gift boxes should be broken down and may be put with mixed paper. Cardboard toy packaging should have plastic removed when possible and may be put in with the mixed paper. With a little effort, your holiday season should not increase your garbage output. Christmas Tree Disposal Allied Waste CHRISTMAS TREES will be picked up on January 10 and 17, free of charge. If your tree will be out later than January 17, please contact Allied for pick-up information. The trees must be clean oflights, plastic bags and any decorations and set out curbside. No flocked trees will be accepted. If trees are taller than 6-feet, please cut in half. Call 952/941-5174 for more information. Waste Mgmt CHRISTMAS TREES will be picked up January 2 and 16. The trees must be clean of lights, plastic bags and any decorations and set out curbside. Garland and wreaths must be free of wire backing. Flocked trees will be accepted. If trees are taller than 6-feet, please cut in half. If you pay for compost service Christmas tree pick up is free of charge on the two pick up days listed. If you do not pay for compost service there will be a $5 charge per tree, garland and wreath. If you do not have compost service, you must call Waste Management to request a tree pick-up. Call 1/800-450-9378 for more infonnation or to report a missed pick-up. Project Switch: Change your light bulbs! MANY CONSUMERS DON'T know this, but there are now highly efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that last for years, use a quarter of the energy of regular bulbs and actually produce more light. Look for the government's ENERGY STAR label, which means the bulb has been tested for quality and efficiency. While each ENERGY STAR qualified bulb will cost more initially - anywhere from $3 to $9 a piece - remember that there are two price tags: what you pay at the register and what you pay in energy costs to over the bulb's lifetime. So you may pay more up front, but you will actually save hundreds of dollars in your household budget over the long term because of their long life. While CFLs were harder to find a few years ago, they're now widely available and much more affordable. You'll find them at major home improvement and hardware stores - even grocery and some convenience stores. Here's the impact. Ifevery household in the U.S. replaced a burned-out bulb with an energy-efficient, ENERG Y STAR qualified compact fluorescent bulb, the cumulative effect is enormous. It would prevent more than 13 billion pounds of C02 from entering the atmosphere - which is like taking more than a million cars off the road for an entire year. There are other, simple things with household lighting you can do to conserve: turn off unneeded lights, dim lights when you can and bring natural sunlight into your home when it is feasible. But changing those old light bulbs and replacing them with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescents that can last for a decade or more is by far the best thing you can do. * Source: EarthDay.net wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 2 ~~~ / " ~\ ~ Heating Assistance Available MINNEsoTA WINTERS and the heat bills that come with them can be a little hard for everyone to handle, but residents with f... '.......' limited or low incomes 1 ~ are especially hard hit \~ when the weather turns cold. Assistance is available to residents. Homeowners and renters who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for grants which will assist them in paying heating bills. Even if you do not qualify for one of the assistance grants offered, many times assistance and payment programs can be arranged. It is important to work with utility companies before a shut-off situation occurs. For complete information on Energy Assistance programs available, contact Community Action for Suburban Hennepin at 952/930-3541, or got to the Community Action web site at www. cashenn.org. Holiday Recycling RECYCLING COLLECTION will be delayed by one day for Mainland and Island resdients during Christmas and New Year's weeks. Recycling for Mainland will be on Thursday, December 28, and January 4; Island Residents will have recycling collection Friday, December 29, and January 5. Please refer any questions to Waste Management, 1-800-450-9378. Council on Cable TilE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL CABLE ACCESS SERVICE TO TIfE CITY OF SlIOREWOOD. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CIfANNEL 8. A COMPLETE LIST OF TIMES SIIOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND AT WWJV.LMCC-TV'()RG. CLICK ON CilANNEL 8. You MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY CALLING THE LMCC OFFICE AI' 952/471-7125. COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ANY TIME Al WWW.LMCC-TV.ORCVIA VIDEO STREAMING ON THE WEB. Don't Mix A.lcohol and Motor Vehicles HOLIDAYS ARE: A TIME: of celebration with friends, relatives and co-workers. Many celebrations include alcohol. When not drinking, most people know they would never drive drunk. Unfortunately, what constitutes drunk by law (.08 blood alcohol concentration) is not what many people think of as "drunk". Before going to any party, dinner, or get-together, know an alternative way to get home. This might be a designated driver, a cab or limo, or short walk rather than a short car ride. Do not assume you will be fine to drive unless you are not going to conswne any alcohol. It is better to err on the side of safety. Party Hosts If you arehosting a party where people will be driving, be cautious about the amount of alcohol you serve, and make sure there is plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages available. Mothers Against Drunk Driving has- a Safe Party Guide available online, which includes non-alcoholic drink recipes and party planning ideas for personal and office parties. Go to www.madd.org/party. Educate Kids Parents should make sure they talk with their children about drunk driving. Even if your child does not drink, he/she might be the person who can stop a drunk driver from getting behind the wheel. They should also be reminded never to get in the car with someone who has been drinking. Plan with them what they should do if they ever find themselves in the situation. And NEVER provide alcohol to a person under 21, even if you are not going to let them drive. It is irresponsible and illegal. For more information on how to talk to children about drunk driving, go to www. madd.org, or call them at 800-GET-MADD (438-6233). Myths and Facts from the Minnesota Safety Council My tit: "Drinking coffee sobers me up." Fact: Coffee cannot rid your system of alcohol. It just makes you a nervous, wide- awake drunk. Only time reverses impairment. My tit: "I always stay away from the hard stuff." Fact: Alcohol is alcohol. Beer has the same effect as straight scotch. One l2-ounce beer has as much alcohol as a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proofwhiskey or a 5-ounce glass of wine. My tit: "I'm bigger so I can handle my liquor better." Fact: Size is only one factor in how alcohol affects you. Body chemistry, how tired you are, and the amount of food in your stomach all playa part in how you handle liquor. Your reflexes and judgement can be affected with the first drink. My tit: "I just drive slower." Fact: Many people do, believing they can actually compensate for being impaired by creeping along at 22 mph. This can be very dangerous. Others race along at 75 mph. The truth is, impaired drivers are unsafe at any speed. My tit: "All I have to do is splash my face with cold water." Fact: Splash all you like. You can even take a cold shower. It may make you cleaner, but it won't sober you up or make you a safe driver. 3 THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 Council Activities Since the last newsletter the City Council: . Approved the Local Election Results from the November 7, 2006, General Election. . Approved a Hennepin County concept plan for the County Road 19 Southwest LRT trail crossing. . Awarded the sale of$l ,450,000 general obligation water revenue bonds to Piper Jaffray. The true interest cost of the bid was 4.05%, which is less than the budget amount of 4.31 %, resulting in approximately $40,000 in interest saVIngs. . Approved Licenses to Sell Tobacco Products to three establishments in Shorewood: Cub Foods, Oasis Market and Holiday. Shorewood Liquors West was granted a license for one more year to sell its remaining inventory of tobacco products; after this inventory is sold, it will no longer sell tobacco products. . Approved a request from the Friends of the Southshore Senior Community Center for the construction of a small storage building on park property. . Received an update from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District representatives on the Gideon Glen project. Established a conservation easement guaranteeing that the property wi II remain as conservation open space in perpetuity. . Received a report by LakeMinnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) representative Tom Skramstad on LMCD activities. . Approved a concept plan for a residential planned unit development of the property located at 20025 Manor Road. . Held a special assessment public hearing for the Wedgewood Drive, Mallard Lane and Teal Circle Road Reclamation Project, and approved the final assessment roll for this project. . Approved certification of delinquent utility charges to be placed on the 2007 property tax rolls. . Authorized application for a special removal permit for deer from the DNR. Up to 20 deer could be removed from the Minnetonka Country Club property at its expense. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 Giving Tree THE GIVING TREE PRO.JECT is a community driven charity that brings decorated Christmas Trees into the homes of our neighbors that are less fortunate. From December 1 -19, twenty small evergreens will be placed on the sidewalks of Excelsior. The transformation from evergreen to Christmas Tree happens when decorations are hung on their tiny branches by warm and caring hands. The Giving Tree Project is a simple, inexpensive way for you to give this holiday season. Just one ornament that is new, hand made, or has previous tree experience is all a Giving Tree needs. Because these trees are exposed to the elements during the first part of December, it is suggested that the ornaments, cards, and tree trimmings be placed in ziplocks or plastic bags. To identify a Giving Tree, look for the evergreen tree shaped Giving Tree poem tied to one of the highest boughs. If you have a scout troop or organization that would like to adopt a tree to decorate, contact Kellie, the Giving Tree Guardian, at 952/960-1692. Speed Awareness IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS, you may have noticed the City of Shorewood's Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer (SMART) monitoring motorists' speeds at various locations throughout the city. Since police officers can't be everywhere at once, SMART is designed to assist in promoting speed limit compliance and send a reminder to motorists to slow down. Traffic crashes killed 559 people on Minnesota roads in 2005. The two biggest culprits are excessive speed and driver inattentiveness. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department urges all dri vers to SLOW DOWN, BUCKLE UP, DRIVE SOBER, and PAY ATTENTION. If we all heeded these simple rules, the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads could be greatly reduced. Let's all do our part! To request radar trailer placement in your neighborhood, call Community Service/Crime Prevention Officer David Hohertz at 952/960-1619. Please visit www.dps.state.mn.us/ ots/ for information about bicycle safety, child passenger safety, impaired driving, motorcycles, seat belts and airbags, teen drivers, or underage drinking. Holiday Fire Safety THE HOLIDAYS ARE a time to gather friends and family together. The holidays are also a time that home fires increase. The Excelsior District Firefighters provide the following fire facts and simple tips to follow: . Candle use has increased over the last decade and so has the cause offires due to candles. In December, the number of monthly candle fires nearly doubles. . Candles should NEVER be left in a room unattended. . Trim any candlewick to a quarter inch before lighting. . Keep candles at least one foot away from anything that can bum. . Never place a candle in a window or near any doorway. . Use a sturdy, non-flammable candleholder that won't tip over easily and is large enough to collect dripping wax. A Christmas tree is a beautiful site when is decked out with all its trimmings. A Christmas tree becomes a lighted torch when it catches fire. Christmas tree fire safety starts before you place the first bulb on a branch: . Cut your own tree or buy a fresh tree that is not shedding its needles. · Until you are ready to move your tree inside, keep it outside in the cold and sheltered from the sun. When you are ready ::~.::;:;:;:::::;::';i::::::;:;:;:i::;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:::;:;:;:::;:::;,:;:;:;:;:;:;:; to move it inside, cut 1 inch off the trunk of the tree at an angle. To avoid the trunk from being resealed by the trees sap put it in water immediately. · Keep your tree watered! Your tree will wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 4 be very thirsty when you first place it in water. Never let the water level go below the cut. The trunk will reseal. · Keep your tree away from any heat source that would dry it out, including heat vents. . No part of an evergreen should be burned in a fireplace. The sap can collect in your chimney and eventually start a chimney fire. . Discard all cracked, damaged, and frayed light sets. Do not overload outlets or run extension cords under rugs, carpet, or across doorways. . Turn off or unplug the lights before you go out or go to bed. More information on holiday safety is available from Kellie at the Excelsior Fire District, 952/960-1692. City of Shorewood Dog License Application IT IS TIME. TO RENEW your dog's license for the upcoming year. The City of Shore wood requires all dogs kept in the City, and over the age of six months, to be licensed and registered, including those allowed by special permit. For your convenience, the application fonn is provided below, or come in and apply in person at City Hall on weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. If you have questions, call the City at (952) 474-3236. INSTRUCTIONS: For each dog, mail or bring in the Rabies Certificate, the completed Application Form and the Total Amount Due to the City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. A license tag will not be issued without a printed copy of the current rabies vaccination from your veterinarian. An additional' kennel license is required for owners with more than 2 dogs. This can be obtained at City Hall, or on the City's web site at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. (Please Print or Type) 1. Dog's Name: Age: Breed: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Color: Date Due: Rabies Tag #: 2. Dog's Name: Age: Breed: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Color: Date Due: Rabies Tag #: Veterinarian / Clinic: Phone #: Owner's Name: Home Phone: Address: Work Phone: Total Number of Dogs in Household: _ X S 10.00 = Total Number of Dogs in Household:_ X S .55 = Total Number of Dogs in Household: _ X S 5.00 = LostTag:_X S 1.00 = Total Amount Due = $ License Fee Mailing Fee Late Fee (after Jan. 31) (License, Mailing and Late Fees) THE DOG TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOG'S NECK AT All TIMES DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD. Expires December 31. For Office Use Only Date: 1. City Tag # 2. City Tag # Winter Outdoor Safety What seems reasonable to an adult often seems like nonsense to a child. This is especially true when it comes to winter weather. Please take a moment to review winter safety tips with your children. It could save their lives. . Dress children warmly. Clothing should consist of several layers and include boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. . Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play. Occasionally call children in to warm up. Provide warm drinks such as hot chocolate. . Limit the amount of time that infants are outdoors when it is colder than 40 degrees. Infants lose body heat quickly. . Children should skate only on approved surfaces. Check for posted signs or call local authorities to find out which areas have been approved. . Children should sled on gently-sloping terrain covered with packed snow (not ice). Parents and caregivers should look for terrain that is free of obstacles and far from traffic. . Sledding equipment should be sturdy and safely constructed. Avoid equipment with sharp or jagged edges. . Children should be encouraged to sit up while riding downhill. Lying flat increases the chance of head and abdominal injuries. . Sledding equipment should be easily steered. Avoid makeshift sleds. . Tell children never to ride in a sled that is being pulled by a motorized vehicle. Minnesota Safety Council Sand & Salt Barrels To help keep your driveway and walkway safe, residents of Shore wood 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 Shorewood, along with your request (including your name, address and phone number) to: City of Shore wood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. The Public Works Department will contact you to schedule a delivery time. STAYBAC Each year motorists are warned of the danger involved in following snowplows too closely. Unfortunately, while this warning is heeded by most, many years in Minnesota there are over 100 snowplow/vehicle accidents reported. Drivers new to Minnesota roads may not be aware of the' dangers involved, and many drivers, experienced or not, do not understand the limited field of vision experienced in the large plows required to keep our roads clear for safe winter driving. Drivers should remember to use the "eight second rule" when following a snowplow. This means that when you the plow passes a fixed object on the side of the road, your vehicle should not pass that same object for at least eight seconds. If you are'closer than eight seconds, slow down! You are driving too closely! Keep in mind, the average snowplow weighs 17 times more than your car. It is not a contest a car is likely to win. Snowplow Safety THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 ~ m& ~IVE Snowplows travel much slower than the posted speeds. As in most large trucks, the driver's field of vision is severely restricted to the immediate rear from the cab of the truck. The driver must rely on mirrors to see to the rear and to the side. Mn/DOT offers these safe driving tips for travelers negotiating roadways during snow storms: . Turn on your headlights. . Turn off your cruise control. . Slow down, allow at least an eight-second interval between your vehicle and a snowplow. . Snowplows travel much slower than the posted speed. . Stay behind the snowplow. The road behind a snowplow will be safer to drive on. Also, snowplows turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. . Never drive into a snow cloud. . Test the road surface frequently throughout your trip by tapping your brakes. Black ice is invisible and may be present in some areas, but not others. . In 2005-2006, there were 75 crashes involving snow plows and motor vehicles that resulted in five injuries. In the same time period, there were 34 crashes involving plows and motor vehicles in the metro and three injuries. All of the injured were primarily motorists, not plow drivers. . Call 511 or visit www.51Imn.org to get current information on road conditions. *Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation, www.dot.state.mn.us 5 wwvv. ci. shorewood.mn. us THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 Senior Corner For more information on Senior Events, or to get a complete list of October events, please contact the South shore Center at 952/474-7635. "Lutefisk Champ & Other Frozen Tales" Great American History Theater Thurs., Dec. 7, 10 AM COST: $28 includes transportation and ticket--Iunch on your own. Gillespie bus pick-up: 8:45 AM; Southshore bus pick-up: 9 AM. Return pick-up at 2 PM. Getting Fiscally Fit Wed., Dec. 13, 1 :00 PM SOCIETY FOR Financial Awareness Personal financial needs, including budgets, goals wise use of credit, savings, and handling debt will be covered. Reservation Required; Donations accepted at the door. Musical Therapy Tues., Dec. 19, 12:45 PM PRESENTED BY Amy Boss of Golden Living Center. Tai Chi Demonstration Wed., Dec. 20, 9:30 AM DEMOSTATION IS free, but reservations are required. South shore Center Closed: December 25, 26 and 29 Community Events Excel. Fire Relief Assoc. Kid's Free Movie at Dock Cinema: Disney's CARS Sat., Dec. 2, 9:30 am (Doors open at 8:45 am) THE FIREFIGHTERS invite you to join them in celebrating the 35th Annual Kid's Free Movie. The kids will receive surprises after the movie and Santa and Sparky will arrive to greet kids at II: 15 am in a North Pole Edition Fire Truck. Please bring cash, food, or heath/beauty items for ICA Food Shelf for admission. For more information, call Kellie at 952/960-1692. "Wrapping It Up" Holiday Party at the Southshore Center Sat. Dec. 9, 11 am - 2 pm EVERYONE IS INVITED to come! For children- come have snacks with Santa then pick out a present to wrap for your parents. Muslin bags (12" by 16") will be available for everyone to hand decorate. Start a tradition in your family by creating a unique gift bag to be used for years to come. Free hot dogs for lunch. Call the center to reserve a spot (952) 474-7635 This event is possible through a grantfrom the Hennepin County Environmental Services and Communi(v Power: Partners on Waste Education and Reduction. Holiday Lunch Tues., Dec. 12, Noon JOIN US FOR A Holiday celebration, Tuesday, December 12. Lunch will be followed with a program full of songs by the Chanhasson Chanolairs Choir. Cost for lunch and program $5. Save the Date: Jan. 20, 2007 Arctic Fever! WATCH THE NEWSLETTER for more information on the Arctic Fever celebration, January 20, 2007, hosted by the cities of Shorewood and Excelsior! An entire day of events are being planned, including ice fishing, sleigh rides, search! rescue dog demos, curling and much more! Watch for complete information in the January Shore Report. Southshore Rental SOUTHSHORE CENTER, located next to Badger Park in Shorewood, is available to rent for any event requiring space for up to 200 guests! The Southshore Center has kitchen facilities, a dining room, conference room and activity room. For complete information on facility rental, to arrange a tour, or to make a reservation, go to the Southshore Center web site, http://www.southshore- center.org. or contact the Southshore Center by phone at 952/474-7635. Skate Through \Hinter IT'S TIME TO SHARPEN those skate blades and get ready to get out on the rinks and bum that bottled up winter energy! The Shorewood Public Works Department is ready for a few days of below-freezing temperatures so they can begin the task of preparing the Shorewood ice rinks for skaters. Once the ice is ready, wanning houses will open at Cathcart, Badger and Manor Parks. Warming House Schedule: (Rinks open in mid-December depending upon weather conditions and close in mid-February.) Monday-Friday 3:30 PM - 9 PM Saturday 11 AM - 9 PM Sunday Noon - 9 PM Holidays lOAM - 9 PM Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not in use or an attendant is not available. Warming houses will be posted when closed. Note to Parents: Please make sure that arrangements are made for picking your skater up before closing times, as telephones are not available at the warming houses. Hennepin County has a 10 pm curfew regulation for juveniles 14 and younger. This will be enforced at the skating rinks. If you have any questions or comments regarding rink operations or maintenance, please call City Hall at 952/474-3236. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 6 THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2006 City of Shorewood 2007 City Budget CITY PROPERTY TAXES PAY FOR SERVICE Police and fire protection remains our top priority. Demands for these services continue to increase. More than 1 /3 of City taxes are allocated to public safety. Public Works are another high priority. Approximately 1/5 of your City property tax dollar pays for road maintenance, plowing and reconstruc- tion. Parks, trails and open space account for another 5% of City property taxes. Most park programs are fee-supported. General government/other consists of such items as salaries, adminis- trative expenses, buidling maintenance and other day-to-day items. Many services, like water and sewer utilities, are supported by user fees Parks Transfer for 5% Capital Funds 13% Public Works 21% Gen Govtl Other 25% PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS AT ~ORK Less than one-fourth of your property tax dollar goes to the City of Shorewood. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUDGET OR ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY TAXES, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AT (952) 474-3236. Other 8% Hennepin County 34% YOUR 2007 PROPERTY TAX NOTICE THE CITY ACCOUNTS for about one- fourth of your total tax bi II. The tax notice you receive does not distinguish between the components of an increase or decrease. Your actual taxes may be lower than the proposed tax on your notice. These are the maximum taxes that can be levied. Your actual tax statement will arrive in the spring. Budget Hearings CITY OF SHOREWOOD Monday, December II, 7 PM City Council Chambers 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 (952) 474-3236 MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT #276 Tuesday, December 5, 7 PM Community Room, District Service Centcr 5621 Co. Rd. 101 S Minnetonka, MN 55345 (952) 401-5024 HENNEPIN COUNTY Thursday, Dccember 7, 5:30 PM Commissioners' Board Room A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55438 (612) 348-5433 WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS No budget hearing this year due to a 2007 lax decrease. For more infonnalion contact Westonka Public Schools at 952/491-8021. 7 Sample Proposed 2007 Property Tax* (Shorewood median value home $419,000 in 2007) 2006 2007 County $ 1692 $ 1676 City 1177 1127 School Total 1655 1728 Other Districts 370 388 TOTAL $4,894 $4,919 o #276 School District . Source: Hennepin County wwwci.shorewood.mn.us VI ,.... ::l C VI ...: E ~ x (\) ,; c: .c 0 E M 0 "ci 3 CIl 0 C') (\) 0 I ... '<:t 0 3 I"- .I: ~ '<:t II! 0 ....... '0 .r:. CIl I II! LO 0- 'u '-' ~ ....... ~ VI 'iij ... .I: .'!::: .r:. I VI >'<:t .c .'!::: CIl (\)u'-' 3 .:..: (\) ... !tl .5 ::l E ~ 0 , - w 0 'iij .I: :> (/) CITY OF SHOREWOOD CELEBRATING 50 YEARS. 1956-2006 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 City Administrator: Craig Dawson'" Newsletter Editor:Julie Moore SAVE PAPER AND MAIUNG COSTS! SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHORE REPORT BY E-MAIL: C1TYHALL@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 Commission Agenda The following items are on the Planning Commission Agenda for the December 5, 2006 meeting: 1. An application has been submitted by representatives of the Excelsior Covenant Church at 19955 Excelsior Boulevard for approval of a conditional use permit to build an addition for a multi-use activity center. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 P.M. 2. A hearing will be held to consider a request by Mark Kawell for development stage (preliminary plat) approval of a residential planned unit development that would allow the property located at 20025 Manor Road, to be subdivided into four, single- family residential lots, one of which will contain the existing home. The three new lots are situated in the City of Deephaven, but will be accessed from Manor Road in Shorewood. A public hearing is scheduled for 7: 15 P.M. 3. An application will be considered for a minor subdivision of property located at 24995 Glen Road to create one additional lot. THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBEr< 2006 X pomng Place Public Safety .... Building * ~~:orc Center ~{s-IG, , Election 2006 S HOREWOOD VOTERS turned out in force for the November 7 election. 74% of registered Shorewood voters exercised their right to vote. Each of you deserves thanks for taking the time to get out and vote! Shorewood election results: Mayor: Chris Lizee Ward I Council: Dick Woodruff Ward 3 Council: Paula Callies Thank you to all candidates. It is people like you that make Shorewood a great place to live!