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July 2006 Shore Report o ~ r:/) THE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ..0 'r} Co... """'; ~ . '5 ~ E ~ ~ ~ ~~ ;... 'r} ~ ~ ~ ~ ',.,. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ .o~ '5 :: ~ ~ INSIDE Community Events. . . . . . . 2 Music in the Park. . . . . . . . 2 Picnic Shelters . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adopt-A-Garden . . . . . . . . 2 Council Activities. . . . . . . . 3 Road Construction. . . . . . . 3 Fireworks Donations . . . . . 3 Senior Corner. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Keep Our Water Clean. . . . 4 Recycling ..... . . . . . . . . . 4 National Night Out. . . . . . . 5 Fireworks Safety. . . . . . . . . 5 Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Auto-Pay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Public Hearings/Map . . . . . 6 July 2006 Elections 2006 Primary Election Day - September 1 2 General Election Day - November 7 Filing to Run for City Office City Office Filing period is August 29 - September 1 2 THIS IS THE SECOND year that Shorewood residents will elect their Councilmembers by Ward. The Mayor will continue to be elected at-large. Every person who is entitled to vote in Shorewood at any election, is twenty-one (21) years of age when assuming office, and will have been a resident in their district for at least 30 days before the General Election is eligible to file as a candidate for city office. The following city offices for Shorewood will be included on the November 7 General Election Ballot: · At-large, Mayor, 2-year term (This office will appear on the ballot in each ward) · Ward 1, Councilmember, 4-year term (this office will appear on the Ward 1 ballot) · Ward 3, Councilmember, 4-year term (this office will appear on the Ward 3 ballot) Note that Wards 2 and 4 will not have a Councilmember office on the November 7 ballot. as these Council Ward seats are not up for election this year. Eligible individuals who reside in Ward 1 or Ward 3 who wish to run for councilmember, or eligible individuals who reside anywhere in the City who wish to run for Mayor, must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a $2 filing fee at Shorewood City Hall. Candidates may file beginning Tuesday, August 29. The closing date for city office candidate filing is at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. If you have any questions about filing to run for municipal office, please contact City Hall at 952/474-3236. Filing resources for all governmental offices are available on the Secretary of State's web site at WWW.sos.state.mn.us. Demonstration of New Voting Equipment NEw THIS FALL will be voting equipment designed to assist voters with disabilities. The new equipment, called the ES&SAutoMark. will be available to allow persons with disabilities, such as visual impairment and dexterity issues, to mark their ballot privately and independently. Once their ballot is marked, voters will then feed the ballot into the ballot tabulator machine to be counted as usual. Residents interested in trying out the new equipment may do so at a public demonstration on Tuesday, August 8, from 10:30 AM - I :30 PM at the Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road in Shorewood. The equipment will also be on display at Shorewood City Hall starting early July. Call 952/474-3236 for more information or to schedule a demonstration time at City Hall. See page 5 for more on elections! Meetings and Events Park Commission Opening 7/3-7/4 HOLIDAY-City Offices Closed 7/10 7:00 PM City Council Meeting 7/11 7:00 PM Park Commission Meeting 7/18 7:00 PM Planning Commission Meeting 7/19 11 :30 AM Children's Music in the Park 7/21 6:30 PM Music in the Park 7/24 7:00 PM City Council Meeting THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD needs a Shorewood resident with a vision for great Shorewood parks to join the Shorewood Park Commission. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month, with other meetings called as needed. Interested residents should send a letter of interest to City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road, 55331; or e-mail the City at cityhall@ci. shorewood.mn.us. For more information, contact City Hall, 952/474-3236. Up-to-date information and meeting agendas may be found on the City web site: WlNW.ci.shorewood.mn. us. THE SHORE REPORT I JULY 2006 4th of July RUN, WALK, BIKE, BOAT to Excelsior Commons on Tuesday, July 4, for day of activities. Live music all afternoon including Rachel Kroog KidPower Band, a teen bands showcase, Minnesota Police Pipe Band, Trampled By Turtles Band and the Minnesota Orchestra! Concession food stands are open all day/ evening. Fabulous fireworks shot from Excelsior Bay at dusk. For a complete schedule of events go to www.south/ake- exce/siorchamber. com. Fireworks Donations EXCELSIOR AREA FIREWORKS depend upon the generous donations oflocal residents and businesses. Donations may be made to the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber, P.O. Box 32, Excelsior, MN 55331, mark the memo: "Fireworks Fund 2006." VVizard of Oz MINNETONKA COMMUNITY Theater presents this great family musical at the Arts Center Theatre at Mtka High School. Reserved tickets $10. July 21,22, 27,28,29, Aug. 3,4 & 5 at 7:30 PM; July 26, 30,Aug. 2 & 5 at 1 PM. Dress as your favorite character for matinee shows! For tickets call 952/401-5898. Firefighters' Dance JOIN FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS at the Excelsior Firefighters' Relief Association dance, Fri., July 21, 5 PM- midnight at Fire Station # 1, 24100 Smithtown Road. Children's activities begin at 5 PM and include face painters, a jumping bubble, and an obstacle course. There will be beer, soda, brats, hotdogs, and many other food items available for sale. The dance will feature music from the Whitesidewalls Rock 'N' Roll Revue, 8 PM-midnight. There are Park and Ride sites for your convenience. Shuttle buses will start at 5 pm and will run every 15-20 minutes. Shuttle stops include: Minnewashta Elementary School, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Excelsior Elementary School, Lyman Park, Manitou Park and Deephaven Community Education Building. Handicap parking is available on-site. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD PRESENTS MUSIC; PARK Children's Events Wednesday, July 1 9; 11 :30 AM Magician Nathan Stockwell Master Magician Nathan Stockwell gives children an important motivational message through the use of magic! Evening Events Friday, July 21 , 6:30-8:30 PM Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchants Minnesota's most honored and recognized bluesman! ~'. Friday, August 1 8, 6:30-8:30 PM The Divers Full of upbeat tunes and lots offun! Cancelled in case of rain! Plan Your Picnic ~ . .. SUMMER IS NOT complete without a picnic. There is any number of reasons to get a group together-a family reunion, a celebration of a community group, a gathering of friends-and Shorewood Parks offer the amenities to make your picnic perfect! Of course, this is Minnesota, and an occasional summer rain shower can pop up at anytime. To protect your event, don't forget to reserve one of the picnic shelters offered for a minimal fee by the City of Shorewood. Reservation forms and complete park and facility information may be downloaded from the City web site, .www.ci.shorewoodmn.us. or contact City Hall at 952/474-3236. Council on Cable Adopt-a-Garden THE CITY IS looking for an individual or group to plant a garden to complement and beauti fy the Plaza at Freeman Park. For more information on this rewarding volunteer opportunity, call 952/474-3236. THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL CABLE ACCESS SERVICE TO TilE CITY OF SIIOREWOOl). CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CIIANNEL 8. A COMPLETE LIST OF TIMES SIIOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.L.HCC- n".ORG. CLICK ON CHANNEL 8. You MAY ALSO GET PLAYI3ACK TIMES I3Y CALLING THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471- 7125. COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY ALSO I3E VIEWED ANY TIME AT WWW.LJfCC-TV.ORG VIA VIDEO STREA!\lING ON THE WEB. 2 Planning Commission Notes .. Jeff Bailey, Planning Commission Chair, is taking the summer off. Watch for more planning wisdom in September. ~~ Lake Minnetonka VVine Cruise JOIN MEMBERS OF Shorewood Wine Club on a wine tasting cruise on the Queen of Excelsior, Wednesday, July 12,7-9 PM. Cost is $25 per non-member, which includes the cruise and tasting a variety of wines, plus all participants get a 20% discount on bottled wine purchases that evening. Cost may be put toward a one-year membership in the Shorewood Wine Club. For more information, or to register for the cruise, contact Shorewood Liquor, 952/474-6869. Road Construction Update . The County Road 19/5mithtown Road/Country Club Road intersection project is essentially complete. The City is working with Hennepin County on some remaining details of the project. . Bids have been awarded for the interconnection of the Southeast Area and Amesbury water systems on the east side of Shorewood. This project will include the installation ofwatermain under parts of St. Albans Bay Road, Suburban Drive, and Manor Road. . The design process has begun to provide City water to the Woodhaven well area (the Apple Road area west of Mill Street) from Chanhassen. Shorewood's existing well would be abandoned. Construction is anticipated to begin in September. · Wedgewood Drive, Teal Circle, and Mallard Lane is slated for reconstruction starting late summer. Assuming favorable bids, new roadways and City watermains will be built for this neighborhood. Seal Coating EACH YEAR, A NUMBER OF roads are scheduled for seal coating maintenance. Homeowners are sent a notice of specific dates and procedures. The following roads are scheduled for 2006 seal coating: Apple Road Bracketts Road Stratford Place Deer Ridge Cardinal Drive Murray Street Murray Court Galpin Lake road Chaska Road Murry Hill Road Summit Avenue Glencoe Road 3 THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2006 Council Activities Since the last newsletter the City Council: . Held a Public Hearing on the proposed watermain installation as part of the Wedgewood Drive, Mallard Lane, and Teal Circle road reclamation project. Council also approved the plans and specifications and ordered the Advertisement for Bids for this project. Construction is anticipated to start in late summer. . Heard a presentation of the 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the City's audit firm, Abdo, Eick and Meyers. A copy of the 2005 CAFR will soon be on the City's web site at www.ci.shorewood. mn. us . Approved the 2006 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and report. . Approved licenses and permits for the Excelsior Firefighters Relief Association Dance for the event to be held on July 21, 2006, at the West Fire Station located at 24100 Smithtown Road. . Approved a donation of $2,200 for the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration. . Heard a report from Minnetonka Community Education (MCE) Representative Tad Shaw on MCE board matters. . Approved a Conditional Use Permit for accessory space in excess of 1200 Square Feet at 5985 Cajed Lane. . Approved minor subdivisions for 5705/5725 Smithtown Way and 6180 Cathcart Drive. Recycling Reminder The July fourth holiday on Tuesday, July 4 will delay recycling collection by one day during the first week of July. Pick-up for mainland residents will be Thursday, July 6; island residents pick-up will be on Friday, July 7. wwwci.shorewood.mn.us THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2006 Senior Corner New!! ! INTER-GENERATION WOOD CARVING CLASS every Thursday through the summer- 9:30 - 11 :30 AM. The classes are bi-generational classes: kids, parents, grandparents together.Cost is $5 per two hour session with a maximum of $1 0 per family to cover the cost of wood, and tool maintenance. AAA DRIVING REVIEW CLASS. AAA is offering Senior Driver improvement classes. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling AAA toll free at 1-888-234-1294. Completion of the course entitles you to a 10% discount on your insurance for three years. Limit 30. Monday, July 10, from 1-5 PM. FREE PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE will be available for seniors and low-income individuals, July 13, from 9 AM - noon at the SouthShore Center. Reservations are required. ALL FIRED UP ABOUT RED WING POTTERY TRIP TO THE MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER. Bring in that unusual piece that's been hidden in a cupboard or basement with your questions for the experts. Date: July 11; reservations needed by Wednesday, July 5. Bus pick- up 9: 15 AM at Southshore (back by 3 :00) Price: $15. Cool Off with a TRAVELOGUE BY HELEN McNULTY, Monday, July 17 at 12:45 PM, featuring Switzerland. The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is open dai/yfrom 8:30AM to 4 PM. Formore information or to register for classes call (952) 474-7635. The IleaI'I or (leI/V!! living wwwci.shorewood.mn.us Recycling and Household Hazardous VVaste CURBSIDE PICK-UP of trash and recycling is so convenient, that sometimes it is tempting to put items in the trash or recycling bin that do not belong there. Some items, while recyclable, cannot be collected curbside. That does not mean that we should just throw them in the trash. It might take some extra effort, but recycling scrap metal, electronics, plastic bags, and numerous other recyclable items can make a huge impact on the growth of our landfills. Hazardous waste items, such as paints, solvents, oils, and others can actually harm the environment. In Hennepin County we are lucky to have drop-off facilities which collect many recyclable and household hazardous waste items for free, or for a small fee. Hennepin County Drop-Off Facilities do not accept: ./ Ammunition ./ Explosives ./ Friable asbestos ./ Infectious waste (including needles/sharps) ./ Most pressurized cylinders ./ Radioactive waste Contact point of purchase, manufacturer or Hennepin County office for disposal options. For a complete list ofrecyclables and household hazardous waste items that can be dropped off at the Hennepin County sites, contact Hennepin County Environmental Services, 612/348-3777, or online at www.hennepin.us; Key Word Search: A to Z or Drop Off Facilities. Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington Hours: Tue, Th. Fri, 10 AM-6PM; Wed, 10 AM - 8 PM; Sat, 8 AM-5 PM Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. For shorter wait times, visit our facilities on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Help Keep Our VVater Clean RESIDENTS CAN MAKE a big impact on the water system for the entire area. How you dispose of household chemicals, what you put on your lawn, and how you landscape are three major areas that individual households affect our water supply. A few simple reminders to help you make a difference include: · Keep storm drains clean and do not rake or blow lawn debris into the street. . Sweep grass clippings off of paved surfaces. . Sweep up and dispose of any lawn care products that get on streets or driveways. . Follow label instructions on lawn care products and dispose of them properly. · Direct water from downspouts onto your lawn and away from the house and paved surfaces. · Reseed bare spots on your lawn and mow high and often. Grass height should be between 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 inches. . Collect oil and other automotive products for recycling or hazardous waste disposal. . Wash cars on the lawn, where soapy water can't quickly run toward the nearest storm sewer. . Clean up pet wastes and dispose of in your trash. 4 National Night Out TUESDAV,AUGUST 1, between 6 and 9 PM, Shorewood residents are encouraged to show their concern for safety in the community by participating in National Night Out. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and ...,.." drug prevention ~~ awareness'~"" , generate support' f, 1./, /1, and participation " ~~ in local anti- ~".,.".,"".^<.,"<.".., crime efforts; strengthen police/community relations; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Residents are asked to leave their front lights turned on the evening of August 1 to show support for National Night Out. Crime is everywhere, and we are not immune to crime in our community. For great neighborhood party ideas, and a number of safety tips, go to www. nationalnightout.org. Fireworks Safety 1. Use fireworks with adult supervision 2. Read/understand fireworks directions 3.KEEP FIREWORKS AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Sparklers burn at 20000H 4.Neverplace any part of your body over a fireworks device. Approach and light from the side. Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or on your person. 5.NEVER aim or throw fireworks at a person, animal, building, or vehicle. 6.Stay away from a failed fireworks devise for an extended amount of time. Never re-light a failed device and always soak with/in water before handling. If you need additional information, about legal fireworks and safety guidelines contact the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office @ 651/215-0500, or by e-mail atfirecode@~tate.mn.us. THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2006 More Elections 2006 Campaign Sign Rules POLITICAL CAMPAIGN signs shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from any city street surface, and shall not be placed in front of any property without the consent of the property owner. Campaign signs must contain the name and address of person responsible for the sign, and that person shall be responsible for its removal. Signs are permitted from August 1 until ten days after the state general election. Pre-Register to Vote IF VOU ARE NOT REGISTERED to vote in Shorewood, eligible voters may pre-register to vote anytime, except during the 20 days immediately preceding any regularly scheduled election. If you are currently registered to vote, you do not need to register again unless you have moved to a different address, changed your name, or not voted at least once within the last four years. A voter registration application is available at city hall and on the city's web site at www.ci.shorewood.mn.usin Elections. Voting by Absentee Ballot ELIGIBLE SHOREWOOD voters may vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to vote in person on Election Day for any of the following reasons: . Out of town . Illness or disability . Unable to go to the polling place due to a religious holiday or beliefs . Serving as election judge in another precinct Absentee voters must first complete and submit an Absentee Ballot Application, available at City Hall and on the City's web site. Absentee ballots are available for 30 days prior to each election. Absentee Ballots for the September 12 Primary Election will be available starting August 14. You may absentee vote in person at Shorewood City Hall during regular business hours before Election Day. Additional absentee voting hours at City Hall will be: The Saturday prior to Election Day - lOAM to 3 PM The Monday prior to Election Day - Until 5 PM or Absentee vote by mail. Allow at least ten mailing days for the entire process if applying for an absentee ballot by mail. College-bound residents will want to be especially aware of this option. To vote by mail, you may request an absentee ballot by submitting an Absentee Ballot application, available at City Hall or on the City's web site in Elections; The Absentee Ballot Application may be mailed or faxed to City Hall at 952/474-0128. Armed Forces Residents ARMED FORCES RESIDENTS living outside the United States may vote by absentee ballot using the address where they last lived in Minnesota. A Federal Postcard Application form is required and may be obtained on Hennepin County's web site at www.hennepin.us(look in Your County Government - Voting and Elections -External Links). This form is also available from the voting assistance officer in the military unit. The parent, spouse, brother, sister or child at least 18 years of age may also request an absentee ballot for the anned forces resident by completing this same form. Apply early so you will have time to receive the ballot and mail it back before Election Day. 5 wwwci.shorewood.mn.us VI :J C VI ~ E =! ClI "ti c: .:) OEM o "C N ~ 0 M ~ 0 I o ~ ~ ~ ~ '<t oN .~ ~ 10 ~ 'u ~ ~-t:i- 2"i6..c 'Vi ~ .,t ~'O ~ ~ ClI ... 'iij .~ g ~ ~ - w 0 'Vi 1:. :> (/) 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 ,... Council Members Woody Love, Mayor; Christine Lizee, Ward 1; Laura Turgeon, Ward 2; Paula Callies, Ward 3; Martin Wellens, Ward 4 City Administrator: Craig Dawson'" Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore To SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHORE REPORT BY E-MAIL: CITYHALL@C1.SHOREWOOD.MN.US What's Happening in the City? W1 P1 : Ward 1, Prednct 1 W1 P2: Ward 1, Prednct 2 W2P1 : Ward 2, Prednct 1 W3P1 : Ward 3, Prednct 1 W4P1: Ward 4, Prednct 1 X Polling F1a ce PubUc Safety ... BuJldlng *~~~re Center Map Descriptions The following items are on the July 1 8, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda: 1. St. John the Baptist Church is requesting an amendment to its Conditional Use Permit to change the location and size of a proposed storage building previously approved for the Cemetery of the Resurrection property located at 5555 Covington Road. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 PM. Automatic Bill Payment Plan is Coming! THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD staff is studying implementation of an Automatic Utility Bill Payment Plan for residents to pay their quarterly City utility bills. An Auto-Pay Plan would offer a free and easy way to pay your utility bill. Forget about checks, stamps, or late charges--just have your bill automatically deducted from your checking or savings account! To get started on the Auto- Pay Plan, residents will complete an authorization form and submit it to the City with a voided check (for checking accounts) or deposit slip (for savings accounts). After verification, the first automatic payment begins with the next quarterly billing. Your monthly bank statement will reflect the automatic payment. The City hopes to have the Automatic Utility Bill Payment Plan program implemented by this fall. More information and authorization forms will be available soon in a future Shore Report and online at www.ci.shorewoodmn.us. THE SHORE REPORT / JULY 2006