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September 2006 Shore Report o ~ rJ) THE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ .0 Y') uo-., ~ ~ . ~ ~ -- :..;; :: ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ Y') ~ ~ ~ ~ ... .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ :::: ~ ~ INSIDE Public Safety News . . . . . . 2 Planning Notes. . . . . . . . . . 3 Council Activities . . . . . . . . 3 Eradicate Buckthorn . . . . . 4 Fall Lawn Care . . . . . . . . . . 4 Community Events. . . . . . . 5 Recycling ... . . . . . . . . . . . 5 South shore Rental. . . . . . . 6 Ward Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recycling Changes. . . . . . . 6 Election 2006 September 2006 Vote on September 12 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, September 12. Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM for voting. Vote at the polling location in the ward and precinct in which you live. The following are the polling locations in the City of Shorewood: Ward 1 , Precinct 1 Residence, 4445 Enchanted Point Ward 1 , Precinct 2 Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62nd St. Ward 2, Precinct 1 Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road Ward 3, Precinct 1 Excelsior United Methodist Church, 840 Hwy. 7 Ward 4, Precinct 1 Excelsior Covenant Church, 1 9955 Excelsior Blvd. ~fEmm ~~ ~~ ~iErm ~~ Call the City at 952/474-3236 to determine your voting location, or check the Secretary of State web site at WWW.sos.state.mn.us. The Primary Election Ballot THE PRIMARY ELECTION Ballot contains a partisan and non-partisan ballot. On the partisan ballot, voters are permitted to vote only for candidates of one political party. Offices on the state partisan primary ballot include Federal Offices for U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative District 3; State Offices for State Representative District 33B, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. The nonpartisan ballot includes the County Sheriff office. Sample Ballots for the Primary Election are posted in City Hall and on the City's web site. Absentee Ballots ELIGIBLE SHOREWOOD voters who are not able to vote on election day due to absence from the precinct, illness or disability, religious beliefs, or if serving as an election judge in another precinct may vote by Absentee Ballot. Absentee ballots are available at City Hall during regular business hours until the day before election day. Extended absentee voting hours for the Primary Election will be Saturday, September 9, from 10 AM - 3 I'M and Monday, September 11, until 5 PM. Pre-Register to Vote OCTOBER 17 is the deadline to pre-register to vote for the November 7 General Election. Pre-registration is encouraged, and it is easy to do. Voter registration applications are available at City Hall, or on the City's web site, www. ci.shorewood.mn.us - click on 2006 Election. Pre-Register. . . Continued on page 2 Meetings and Events 9/4 9/5 9/9 9/11 9/12 9/12 HOLIDAY-City Offices Closed 7:00 PM Planning Comm. Meeting 10 AM-3 PM Open for Absentee Voting 7:00 PM City Council Meeting 7 AM-8 PM Primary Election Day 5:00 pm Deadline to file for City office Park Commission Meeting Planning Comm. Meeting City Council Meeting 9/13 7:00 PM 9/19 7:00 PM 9/25 7:00 PM Up-to-date information and meeting agendas may be found on the City web site: wwwci.shorewood.mn.us. THE SHORE REPORT / SEPTEMBER 2006 Public Safety News Contacting Police THE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA Police Department would like you to know that when you need a police officer, please do not call the SLMPD administrative office or Shorewood City Hall. For ANY in-progress or time-sensitive calls for service, dial 911. Non-urgent calls requiring police response may be placed by dialing the dispatch center at 763/525-6210. This is the Hennepin County Sheriff's Dispatch Center in Golden Valley - SLMPD's dispatch provider. Some phone directories have this number listed with the incorrect area code. Administrative requests only can be made by calling the SLMPD office at 952/474- 3261 between the hours of8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Fire Knowledge Can Save You UNCONTROLLED FIRE is the enemy. Having fire knowledge is your best defense in fighting and surviving a fire. Fire is both destructive and dangerous. It will destroy anything and kill anyone wherever the opportunity exists and it will compete for the air you breathe and the space you need to escape. Firefighters spend hours of extensive training on fire behavior and fire science education to prepare them to fight a fire. Fire is FAST In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. In minutes thick smoke can fill a house, and the house can be engulfed in flames. Most residential fire occurs when people are asleep. There is only time to escape--do not try to save material objects! Fire is HOT Heat is more threatening than flames. A fire's heat alone can kill. Room temperatures in a fire can be 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling super-hot air will scorch your lips, mouth, throat, and lungs. Fire is DARK Structure fire is not bright like a campfire. A fire starts out bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete darkness. The black smoke can turn a house you have lived in for years into a disorientating maze. Smoke travels ahead of the flames. Fire is TOXIC Along with smoke, toxic gases kill more people than flames. Most people who die in a fire never see the flames. Fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces poisonous gases that kil1. Those gases can make you drowsy, disorientated, and short of breath. The odorless, colorless fumes can lull you into an unconscious state. SAVE LIVES Working smoke detectors are the most important means to prevent death in a house fire. Smoke detectors provide an early warning allowing time for escape. The more detectors you have in your home the earlier the warning will be. Always follow the manufacture's installation instructions. For more information on fire safety and how to protect your family contact Kellie at 952/960-1692 or e-mail kmurphyringate@Excelsiorjire.org or go to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal web site at http://www.dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal/fmarshal.html. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us 2 There are several ways to access City Hall to comment or ask questions related to the upcoming election: Telephone - (952) 474-3236 The Shoreline - (24-hour message center) (952) 474-3236,ext. 1 Fax - (952) 474-0128 E-mail -cityhall@(i.shorewood.mn.us All questions will be answered during normal business hours (8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday). Pre-Register. . . Continued from page 1 If you are not pre-registered, you may register on election day with one of the following identifications: · A valid MN driver's license or Learner's Permit or MN lO card or receipt for either which shows your current name and current address; . A Tribal lO card containing the name, address in the precinct, signature and picture of individual; . Current students may provide a dated Student lO with a valid address in the precinct or dated registration card with a valid address in the precinct or dated fee statement with a valid address in the precinct; . A Notice of Late Registration received from your City Clerk; · A Voucher - oath of a pre-registered voter who registers on election day with one of the above identifications; · One of the following documents that contains your name and photo: a MN driver's license, MN lO card, U.S. military lO, U.S. Passport, Tribal lO, or a student lO card from a MN college; AND a current bill (either electric, gas, phone, cable TV, sewer, water, or solid waste services) with a due date within 30 days of the election. The bill must contain your name and current address. Planning Commission Notes AT ITS JUNE 20th meeting, ......... specific to activity that ~:~~E;~~~~;::::: J~,r;l ~~;:E~;!~:~E: uses allowed In the city's .i/'.,w....^'^.~.:.,.:.. :/: self-storage facIlities were commercial zoning districts.:t . ..::/9 contained as a conditional As discussed in this space in '.:.. .... use in another infrequently previous months, the primary . .. :.: .. .... .......::::::::::::\::::)? applied commercial zoning purpose of those changes is district. By moving the use to bring up-to-date the list of business to the R-C zoning district, it allowed activities in which properties owners the elimination of the under-utilized can engage in the City of Shore wood. zoning district, thereby simplifying A secondary benefit of those changes the zoning code. That may seem like is to streamline the commercial district zoning code. Zoning District Changes The Commission recommended that virtually all business uses be brought into two zoning districts: the renamed C- I General Commercial District and the R-C Residential-Commercial District. (A C-2 district remains, but its purpose is to address two existing unique businesses and expansion of this district is not anticipated.) The changes culminated several months of deliberations on the part of the Commission and City planning staff and it is expected that the revised commercial zoning code will serve the City well for the foreseeable future. As a result of the changes, the C-l district will contain regulations relating to the vast majority of the commercial uses allowed in the City. Shorewood is a residential community and the commercial zoning code reflects that fact. With only very limited exceptions ("grandfathered" businesses present before the current zoning code was adopted), industrial activity is not permitted in the City. In virtually all situations, Shorewood businesses must be service or retail oriented. Self Storage Facilities As part of the recommended commercial zoning changes, self-storage facilities were added to the conditional uses of the R-C district. (A conditional use means that the City can add regulations The Commission recommended that virtually all business uses be brought into two zoning districts. . . a trivial accomplishment (and OK, in the grand scheme of things, it is), but anyone who has had reason to read a city's code of ordinances knows that the code can be long and complicated, so eliminating any part of it is one small step toward conciseness. More importantly, self-storage facilities are an ideal example of the type of commercial activity appropriate for the R-C district. The R-C district is designed as a transitional area, between higher intensity businesses (for example, shopping centers) and residential neighborhoods. Self-storage businesses don't involve high traffic volumes and its noise level is relatively low. Through landscaping, the storage buildings can be shielded from residential neighbors. If a neighborhood has to have businesses located next to it, most residents would agree that a self-storage facility is a relatively unobtrusive choice. Jeff Bailey. Chair Planning Commission 3 THE SHORE REPORT / SEPTEMBER 2006 Council Activities Since the last newsletter the City Council: . Appointed Josh Trent to serve on the Park Commission through February, 2007. Accepted bids and awarded the contract for the Wedgewood Dive, Teal Circle and Mallard Lane improvements. This improvement project is in progress. . Authorized the bidding process to start for the ChanhassenlWoodhaven Well Interconnection project. · Held a work session with representatives of Senior Community Services, the Southshore Center, and the Friends of the Southshore Center regarding future funding for the Southshore Center. · Held a work session to review the City's Benefits Consultant report; the 2007 proposed SLMPD budget; and the 2007 proposed City general fund budget. . Received an update from the City Engineer on traffic counts on Country Club Road, Lake Linden Drive and Yellowstone Trail. The update was provided in response to an earlierrequest from residents in the neighborhood regarding traffic concerns. Council directed that further meetings be held with the residents. . Approved several zoning text amendments relating to commercial zoning districts · Approved an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for S1. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery of the Resurrection located at 5555 Covington Road. Council on Cable THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL CABLE ACCESS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CHANNEL 8. A COMPLETE LIST OF TIMES SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW./MCC- IY.O!iCi. CLICK ON CHANNEL 8. You MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY CALLING THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471- 7125. COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ANY TIME AT WWW.LMCC-TV'()!iG VIA VIDEO STREAMING ON THE WEB. wwwci.shorewood.mn. us THE SHORE REPORT I SEPTEMBER 2C06 Eradicate Buckthorn B UCKHIORN, ORIGINALLY brought to the area as a quick growing shrub, has quickly and uncontrollably spread, taking over areas once inhabited by native plants. Homeowners are encouraged to begin removing buckthorn from their properties whenever possible to eliminate complete eradication of native species. Keep in mind that intensive vegetation clearing is prohibited within 75' of Lake Minnetonka, so lakeshore property owners should contact the City before beginning lake shore vegetation clearing activities. . For buckthorn stands containing individual plants 3/8-inch in diameter or less, hand pulling may be the most effective method of removal. Uprooting the small plants can be aided by using a weed wrench or shovel to help loosen their roots. Two sizes of weed wrenches are available for no charge at City Hall. Simply reserve the wrench and make a $20 deposit per wrench, refunded when the wrench is returned. Before digging contact Gopher State One Call at 651/454- 0002. Stump Treatment When controlling large quantities of buckthorn, or trees too large to pull, cutting the "trees", then painting the stumps with the herbicide glyphosate (such as RoundUp) is quite effective. You will need to buy a concentrated form containing 25 percent or higher amounts of the active ingredient, glyphosate. Stores may carry concentrated forms containing smaller percentages, so it is important to read the fine print on the label. Farm and landscape supply stores often sell this more highly concentrated glyphosate. The proper time to cut buckthorn and apply glyphosate is when the plant is active or when the leaves are fully expanded and temperatures are above 320 F. The herbicide must be applied within 24-hours of cutting, but applying it immediately after cutting is best. Always read and follow label direction carefully to protect yourself and the environment. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Fall Lawn Care From the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 'NWWmda.state.mn.us Mowing Your Lawn IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP your grass ~ to 2-1/.2 i~ches tall th~ougho~t the fall. If your grass gets much longer (more than 3 mches) It Will mat, leadmg to wmter lawn disease ?robl~~s such as snow mold. If you cut it shorter than 2 inches, you'll severely limit Its ability to make and store food for growth in the spring. Raking/Recycling Leaves Lawn raking in the fall removes excess organic debris, and can help maintain water quality. In winter, freezing and thawing can cause leaves, dead grass plants, and other organic debris to release soluble forms of phosphate (and nitrates). I f these chemicals run off frozen ground during spring snow melt and early spring rains, they can end up in surface water. Keep grass clippings, leaf litter, and other organic debris off driveways, sidewalks and streets. You have several options when it comes to disposing of fallen leaves. The preferred way is to compost them, because composting keeps leaves out of streets and storm sewers. You can also use fallen leaves, whole or chipped by a power mower, as winter mulch around rose bushes and landscape plants. Leave fallen leaves on your lawn and make several passes over them with a power mower, chopping them into a thin layer fine enough to stay on the lawn without causing damage while providing nutrients for the grass. You can also bag leaves for disposal by your garbage hauler. Contact your hauler for costs and instructions. Watering Your Lawn Even though temperatures might be cooler than in summer, your lawn still needs water. Since lawn grasses continue to grow throughout the fall, watering is still important to sustain growth. Go ahead and water as needed until the ground is cold and beginning to freeze. Fertilizing Your Lawn Apply a final dose offertilizer in mid- to late October. You'll provide your grass with nutrients that will be absorbed and stored until needed for spring growth. Lawns that have received late-season fertilizing are often the first to begin growing in the spring. Remember that fertilizers must be phosphorus free. Broadleaf Weed Control Fall is a good time to control perennial broadleafweeds such as dandelions, plantain, clover, and creeping charlie. Limited numbers of weeds can be removed by hand. If your weeds are few and scattered--or confined to a few small areas---spot-treating them with herbicide is usually sufficient. Weed-control products sold in ready-to-use spray containers make spot treatment easy. Be sure to complete treatments when temperatures are above 50 degrees-your herbicide needs time to do its job before winter cold sets in. Don't worry about controlling crabgrass-that's done more effectively in spring. The first hard frost will kill annual weedy grasses. Seeding and Sodding Your Lawn Fall is the best time of year to establish or repair lawns by seeding or sodding. Seeding should be completed by mid-September. Cool temperatures usually make fall seeding or sodding successful. Be sure to complete your sodding before very cold weather sets in. 4 Community Events Excelsior Library 343 Third St. Used Book Sale Sat., Sept. 9; 8 AM-4 PM Book donations accepted at the library through Sept. 7 (no textbooks, magazines or phonograph records please). 102 Senior Surf Days Thurs., Sept. 14; 9:30-11 :30 AM Register at 952/847-5450 Working hands-on at a computer, seniors will learn the basics about operating a computer, how to use the Internet. Westonka Library 2079 Commerce Blvd. 202 Internet Lab Sat., Sept. 9; 1 0:30-11 :30 AM Practice using a mouse, learn to type, sign up for a free e-mail account, or search the Internet or Hennepin County Library databases. Gala Celebrating State Fair Art Winners Wednesday, Sept. 1 3; 6 PM .~ Meet State Fair-winning :,:" .~..... artists from the Mound j~~~. Westo~ka Primary, Middle C .; > . and HIgh Schools at a 6- 7:30 PM reception. Their art will be displayed throughout the library Sept. 11-15. Data and Dessert Monday, Sept. 25; 6:30 PM Munch on dessert and other treats while learning how to help your kids with online research using free databases available through the library. Location: 1881 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN. Minnetonka Library 17524 Excelsior Blvd. Used Book Sale Saturday, Sept. 1 6; 9 AM-3 PM Book donations accepted at the library Sept. 14-15. For more Iibary events, go to http://www.hclib.org. Apple Day Saturday, Sept. 9; 9 AM-4 PM Excelsior FALL IS HERE AND IT'S time to get out and enjoy the harvest weather in downtown Excelsior. Enjoy apples, antiques, art, accessories, awesome edibles, entertainment, family fun, Red Wagon and Doll Buggy Parade at Noon. Shorewood Wine Club Wed., September 13; 7 - 9 PM Spanish Wines f I. Members of the~...~ ....::Z::. S h 0 r e W 0 0 d . .. ....... ... ... ..... .. .. ',' ............ . . . . . . . . .. "- Wine Club will have the opportunity to learn . from the best! Guest speaker Victor Hugo Gonzalez-Torres. Complimentary for wine club members. For information on joining Shorewood Wine Club, stop by either Shorewood Liquor Store, or go to Liquor Stores on the City web site. Taste of the Lakes Friday, Sept. 1 5; 6:30-midnight Bayview Event Center AN EVENT OF THE Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, this evening features samples offine cuisine from local establishments, live music by the Tropics Steel Drums, dancing and a silent auction. For tickets or more information, call 952/472-5622. MHS Homecoming Parade Downtown Excelsior Friday, September 29; 4 PM EVERYONE LOVES a parade, so bring the entire family to this annual M innetonka High School Homecoming event!! The Varsity football game is at 7 PM. 5 THE SHORE REPORT / SEPTEMBER 2006 Recycling: Just Do It! THE CITY OF Shorewood makes recycling easy--just prepare your items for curbside collection each week. Yet many still do not participate 100% in the curbside recycling program. What are you throwing away? · Throwing away a single aluminum can, versus recycling it, is like pouring out six ounces of gasoline. Last year, Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to conserve the energy equivalent of more than 15 million barrels of oil. · The EPA estimates that 75% of what Americans throw in the trash could actually be recycled. . Incinerating 10,000 tons of waste creates one job; landfilling 10,000 tons of waste creates six jobs; recycling 10,000 tons of waste creates 36 jobs. . The national recycling rate of 30% saves the equivalent of more than five billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels. What could 50% save? . The aluminum can is 100% recyclable and can be used to make new beverage cans indefinitely. . According to the EPA,. recycling, including composting, diverted 68 million tons of material away from landfills and incinerators in 200 I. · Recycling 35% of our trash reduces global warming emissions equivalent to taking 36 million cars ofthe road. . Every Sunday 500,000 trees could be saved if everyone recycled their newspapers. Go to www.earth911.org to learn more! ." wwwci.shorewood.mn.us VI .... =! c VI ..: E ::l X Cll "'0 C .t5 8 E "ri M ~ ('II 0 M Cll ~ I ~ <<t 0 " J: Cll <<t II! ~ '0 0 N J: I II! LO '0 ~ ~ ;.:. Qj VI iii ~ ... J: J: '(jj , ><<t .0 .'!: ('II Cll u...... ~ Cll ~ ';0 .!: ::l E ~ 0 I ... W 0 '(jj J: :; (/J 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 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 ftlllng Ploce Pl.tJl" Safety ... Buldhg *~~eCenter Southshore Center for Rent S OUTIISHORE CENTER, a convenient and beautiful facility located next to Badger Park in Shorewood, is available to rent for business functions, team parties, neighborhood and community meetings and celebrations, plus any other events requiring space for up to 200 guests! The Southshore Center has kitchen facilities, a dining room, conference room and activity room. Most community functions are well suited for this facility, and the convenience of location cannot be beat! 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 952/541-1019. Wine Sale Through September 9 STOP BY EITHER Shorewood Liquor Store to see the great deals on wine through September 9! Ask how you can get free beer or everyday wine discounts! THE SHOIIE REf'O/lT I SEPTEMBER 2006 Recycling Changes DUE TO THE LABOR DAY holiday on Monday, September 4, recycling pick-up in the City of Shorewood will be delayed by one day. Mainland residents recycling should be curbside by 7 AM on Thursday, September 7; Island residents should have their recycling curbside by 7 AM on Friday, September 8. Please refer all recycling questions to Waste Management Recycling at 1-800- 450-9378.