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Spring Clean -Up May 20
M ARK YOUR CALENDAR and start cleaning out the basement, garage, and other parts of the house
and yard that have the need for a good spring cleaning. The Shorewood Spring Clean -Up is
scheduled for Saturday, May 20. Specific details are on the insert in this newsletter, or can be found
on the City web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us.
No yard waste is accepted at either the curbside or drop-offsite of Spring Clean -Up. Residents
are encouraged to compost their yard waste whenever possible. Complete compost information is
available online at www.greenguardian.com, or stop by City Hall for a flyer.
Both licensed garbage haulers in the City (Allied Waste Services, 952/941 -5174; Waste
Management, 1-800-450-9378) offer compost service to their customers. NRG Processing Systems,
952/446 -1056, also offers a drop -off site. Contact the various providers for fees and service
specifications.
Watermain Flushing in May
C REWS FROM THE City Public Works
Department will be flushing watermains
beginning in May. Residents should be aware that
the process causes household water to become
discolored for a short time. If you see the Public
Works Department flushing the watermains in or
around your neighborhood, check your water for
discoloration before washing light -color loads of
laundry. The discolored water is unappealing, but
not harmful to drink. If you have any questions,
please contact City Hall, 952/474 -3236.
May Flushing Schedule
Dates subject to change due to weather conditions, and
public works emergencies. Watch the City web site, www.
ci. shorewood. mn. us, for updates.
Woodhaven
May 3 -5
Amesbury
May 8 -12
Waterford SE
May 15 -19
Boulder Bridge and Badger
May 22 -26
Music in the Park
G ET READY For the 2006 season of Shorewood's Music in the Park! This year, the program has
been expanded to include two children's events during the noon hour, along with the three
eveing concerts. All performances are at Eddy Station in the central portion of Freeman Park. There
is plenty of free parking, easy access to the bike trails, a playground and picnic area adjacent to the
concert- -the perfect excuse for family and friends to gather for a free evening of entertainment!
Complete information is on the enclosed flyer. If you have any questions regarding Music in the
Park, or if you would like to make a tax- deductible donation toward the program, please contact
City Hall, 952/474 -3236. See you in the park!
Part -Time Position
Council Activities ..........2
7:00 PM
Hazardous Waste .........
.2
Rain Barrels ...............2
City Council Meeting
Burn Permit ...............3
7:00 PM
Planning Notes ............3
5/16
Public Hearings /Map .......4
Planning Commission Meeting
Spring Clean-Up .......
Insert
Music In the Park ......Insert
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T HE CITY OF Shorewood is in need of an
individual for part-time clerical and front -
desk receptionist help. Times and days can
be arranged. To learn more about the position,
please call Jean at 952/474 -3236.
Commission Opening
A N OPENING EXISTS on the Shorewood Park
Commission. Residents interested in
serving in this volunteer position should send
a letter of interest to the City. This position
has a term ending February, 2007. For more
information, call 952/474 -3236.
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5/2
7:00 PM
`Planning Commission Meeting
5/8
7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
5/9
7:00 PM
Park Commission Meeting
5/16
7:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
5/20
Spring Clean -Up
5/22
7:00 Pm
City Council Meeting
5/29
OFFICES CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY
Up -to -date information and
meeting agendas may be found on
the City Web site:
vvvm�ci.shorewood.mn.us.
THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2006
Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter
the City Council:
• Held a public information meeting on
the Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program (SWPPP). The City and the
local watershed districts participate
by regulating and implementing
options from the National Pollution
and Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Phase II, to promote a
regional approach to storm water
management.
• Approved the Animal Impound Services
Agreement with Auntie Ruth's, 12207
Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Dogs
impounded by Animal Control will be
brought to this impound facility.
• Approved the Goals and Priorities for
2006 and through first quarter 2007.
• Held work sessions on capital
improvements and bonding for the
City water system, and on the City's
water connection and extension policy.
Discussion on the water policy will
continue at a future Work Session.
• Approved an agreement with
Minnetonka Community Education for
Lifeguard Services at Crescent Beach
for the summer of 2006.
• Approved the contracts for 2006
Spring Clean -up services. Council
will review the goals and expectations
of this service before the year end, to
determine what level of service will be
provided for residents in 2007.
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.[,MC('-
TKORG. 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.ORG VIA VIDEO
STREAMING ON THE WEB.
Household Hazardous
Waste Events
H ENNEPIN COUNTY is offering its household hazardous waste events in May. This
program provides drop-off locations to neighboring communities. Residents must
show proof of county residency. for complete information on Household Hazardous
Waste, visit the Hennepin County web site, www.co.hennepin.mn.us, KEYWORD:
Spring HHW Events.
All collections are Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM. The collection
dates and locations are:
May 4 -6
Independence City Hall Parking Lot
1920 County Rd 90, Independence, MN
May 18 -20
City of Minnetonka Public Works Dept.
11522 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
June 8 -10
Louisiana Oaks Park — South Parking Lot
3500 Louisiana Ave, St. Louis Park, MN
Rain Barrels: An Old Idea
With a New Following
D in You KNow residential water use increases 40 to 50% during summer months
due to outdoor watering? And, did you know stormwater runoff is the leading
type of residential non -point source pollution? Be a wise water user: capture runoff
and use less water with a rain barrel
What is a rain barrel?
A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from rooftops
to use later for lawn and garden watering. Water collected
in a rain barrel would normally pour off your roof and
become stormwater runoff. This runoff can travel onto
hard surfaces, pick up pollution, and flow untreated into
a nearby waterbody.
• Rain barrels conserve water and help lower costs (a rain
barrel can save approximately 1,300 gallons of water
during peak summer months).
• Rain barrels reduce water pollution by reducing
stormwater runoff, which can contain pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, bacteria
and nutrients.
• Rain barrels are inexpensive and easy to build and install. Ready -made rain barrels
range from $89 to $135 each depending on size, style and added features. For local
suppliers, inquire at your local home and garden supply store, garden center, nursery,
or hardware store. Or you can make your own from a 55 gallon drum and other
easily obtainable materials. Do an internet search on rain barrels to learn more.
Adapted by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District from: URI Greenshare Program, Cooperative
Extension Center, http: // www. uri. edu/ ce lhealthylandscapeslrainbsources
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us 2
T OPICS INVOLVING the City's
Comprehensive Plan have made
frequent appearances in this space. The
Comprehensive Plan (or Comp Plan as
it is affectionately known by planning
geeks) is the City's blueprint that guides
development within the community.
Each local unit of government in
the seven - county metropolitan area
is required to prepare and regularly
update a comprehensive plan. Any
discussion of planning in Shorewood
necessarily references the Comp Plan,
either implicitly or explicitly. Thus, it
is imperative that residents desiring to
better understand the planning process
in the City should take the time to review
the Comp Plan. Unfortunately, that
review has been easier said than done.
To date, the document has only been
available to those persons willing to visit
City Hall and request a copy. This is the
age of the Internet, however, and in the
next 60 days the Comp Plan will finally
make its debut on the City's website at
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us.
A thorough examination of the Comp
Plan is highly recommended. While no
normal person will ever describe the
text as scintillating, the document is
mercifully brief. It is divided into five
chapters: Natural Resources, Land Use,
Transportation, Community Facilities,
and Housing. Each chapter is further
segmented into three primary sections:
goals and objectives, issues, and policies.
For those with a short attention span or
simply not enough time to spend on
the entire document, a quick skim of
the chapter summaries can give one a
reasonably good overview of the City's
approach to planning.
Perhaps just as informative as the text
(and certainly more fun) is the many maps
describing key elements of the City's
planning process. The following are some
of the interesting maps accompanying the
Comp Plan text.
Planning Districts
Shorewood is a long, narrow city wrapped
around Lake Minnetonka. Different parts
of the city have different development
needs. As a result, the city is divided
geographically into various districts for
planning purposes. This map shows the
boundaries of those districts.
Land Use
All land in the city is designated as
residential, commercial, public, semi-
public (e.g., golf courses, churches,
cemeteries), or wetlands. Within the
residential category, land is further
classified by density (that is, the number
of housing units per acre). This map
shows how all properties in the city are
categorized by land use (both current and
proposed).
Shorelands and Wetlands
As residents know, Shorewood is blessed
with many wetland areas and miles of
shoreline along lakes. The wetlands and
shorelands (that is, land within a certain
distance from a lake or stream) are
displayed on this map.
Transportation
Roads in Shorewood are designed to
handle varying levels of traffic. This
map identifies local streets, collector
streets, minor arterials, and intermediate
arterials.
Trail Concept Plan
The City has approved a system of
trails throughout the city. Some have
been developed
(for example,
the Hennepin
County
Regional Trail)
while others
are proposed
and await
funding and
neighborhood
support. This map illustrates all current
and potential trails.
City Water System
The City's water system has grown
considerably over the last twenty years.
Many parts of the City, however, are
still served by local wells. The extent
of the water system is portrayed on
this map.
Park System /Open Space
Shorewood has an extensive park
system, ranging from Freeman Park
(the large community park on the west
end of the city) to smaller neighborhood
parks such as Manor Park or Silverwood
Park. The location of these parks and
areas permanently designated as open
space are delineated on this map.
While not officially part of the Comp
Plan, interested readers will also want
to access the City's zoning map. All
properties in the city are assigned
a particular zoning category. Each
category has its own set of rules
delineating how owners of property
within a particular zone can make
use of their property. The zoning map
corresponds closely with the Land Use
map (and, in fact, both are required to
be consistent with one another).
Jeff Bailey, Chair
Planning Commission
Get Your Burn Permit!
A LL RECREATIONAL FIRE pits in Shorewood must have a burn permit filed each year. The burn permit is free of charge
and available at City Hall or from the City web site, www ci. shorewood. mn. us. Once completed, the burn permit
is signed by the Fire Marshall and returned to you. You must keep the copy of your burn permit and be able to show
it if asked by public safety personnel. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall, 952/474 -3236.
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us
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JOIN US FOR OUR MUSIC SERIES DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS!
WEDNESDAY JUNE21; 11:30 AM
NANCY, EDDIE & FRIENDS
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PUPPET FRIENDS TO ENTERTAIN THE ENTIRE FAM-
ILY! NANCY WILL HOST A PUPPET MAKING WORK-
SHOP FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE. REGISTER BY
JUNE 5 BY SENDING $2 PER CHILD WITH THEIR NAME,
ADDRESS OR EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER TO CITY
HALL, 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD, 55331.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19; 11:30 AM
MAGICIAN NATHAN STOCKWELL
MASTER MAGICIAN NATHAN STOCKWELL GIVES CHILDREN AN
IMPORTANT MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE THROUGH THE USE OF MAGIC!
ALL AGES WILL LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE!
THESE GREAT PERFORMANCES ARE LOCATED AT
EDDY STATION NEXT TO THE FREEMAN PARK PLAYGROUND
CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS ARE ADJACENT
DON'T MISS THE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS ON THE BACK!
CANCELLED IN CASE OF RAIN. CITY OF SHOREWOOD, 952/474 -3236
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD PRESENTS
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD PRESENTS
EDDY STATION IN FREEMAN PARK
LOCATED IN THE NORTH CENTRAL SECTION OF FREEMAN PARK JUST
NORTH OF STATE Hwy 7 AND EUREKA ROAD IN SHOREWOOD.
EASY ACCESS FROM THE LRT TRAIL_
FRIDAY, JUNE23, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
CYRIL PAUL $t THE CALYPSO MONARCHS
ENJOY THE TOE TAPPING CALYPSO MELODIES AND ALL THE OTHER TYPES OF
MUSIC FROM THE ISLANDS, INCLUDING RUMBA, BOLERO, CHA CHA AND REGGAE.
HEAR THE MUSIC: WWW. CYRILPAUL. COM
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 6:30 - $: PM
BIG WALTER SMITH $t THE GROOVE MERCHANTS
MINNESOTA'S MOST HONORED AND RECOGNIZED BLUESMAN AND THE FIRST
MUSICIAN INDUCTED INTO THE MINNESOTA MUSIC HALL OF FAME!
HEAR THE MUSIC: WWW.BIGWALTERSMiTH.COM
01i FRIDAY, AuuusT 18 6:30 - 8:30 PM
THE DIVERS
THIS GREAT FOLK BAND IS FULL OF UPBEAT TUNES, GOOD PLAYING ANI
LAUGH-OUT -LOUD SHTICK! FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
HEAR THE MUSIC: WWW, THEDI VERS, COM
DON'T MISS THE CHILDREN'S CONCERTS ON THE BACK!
CANCELLED IN CASE OF RAIN. CITY OF SHOREWOOD, 952/474 -3236.
jr �. Drop -Off
The Annual Shorewood Spring Clean -up offers a combination of curbside pick -up of small household items,
and a drop -off site at our Public Works Facility at 24200 Smithtown Road. Curbside pick up will be
conducted on Saturday, May 20 beginning at 7 am. Our Public Works facility will be open for residents to
drop off items between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. Be prepared to show an ID with proof of residency.
The following items will be accepted at the Public Works Facility for the fees shown below:
ELECTRONICS
CD Pl ayer
Cell one
- FREE —
Copier (small)
C opier (Medium s
- $5T —
Copier (Large Over 50 lbs
omputer ap op
1
Fax Machine
Monitor up to
Monitor and u
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1
P rinter (large/laser
canner
UTe
Sm Radio
Stereo Receiver
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Stereo (Console
$13.
- T eTephones
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readmill
TVs (Under 13)
15
TVs
TVs
TVs and larger
FV' conso e
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- Vacuum Cleaner
Pl ayer
SAM -4 PM
MISC. ITEMS
Air Compressors
enerators
ower Tools
Propane Tanks Under
Propane Tanks Over
a e Saws
1
Tool Box
Light Fixtures
Ballasts
Appliances and water heaters
1
Air Conditioners/Water softeners
Mattresses and Box springs
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Large furniture items
Automobile tires
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Truck tires
$13.
Carpet1padding, rolled/tied with twine long an
12" diameter
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A uto batteries no dry ce
LAWN AND GARDEN
All equipment must be completely drained of gas, oil
and other fluids or it will not be accepted.
BBQ Grills
Chain Saws; no gasl
L awn Mower (Push); no gas/oi
awn Mower (Rid er); no gas/oi
Leaf owers; no gas/
Mosquito Magnets
1
Pressure Washers
0 0 Tillers; no gas/oil
Snow blowers; no gas of
Weed Whackers; no gas/oil
1
Saturday, May 20, 2oo6
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Curbside Pick -Up
The Curbside Pick -Up will be conducted on Saturday, May 20. Items to be disposed of must be curbside
no later than 7 AM. It may take more than one day to service the entire City, so please leave items out
through Sunday evening. If your curbside items are not picked up by Sunday night, please call City Hall at
952/474 -3236 before noon on Monday, May 22.
Only general household items small enough
to be handled by one person should be placed
curbside.
Other Disposal Options
Before bringing material to one of the following
facilities, you should call to confirm what is currently
accepted at a given facility, whether they have a
ITEMS NOT MEETING THIS CRITERIA WILL BE
LEFT CURBSIDE AND MUST BE PROPERLY
DISPOSED OF BY RESIDENT.
For hard -to -get- rid -of items not found on this
sheet go to www.co.hennepin.mn.us KEYWORD:
A -Z Guide.
Items Not Accepted Curbside:
Appliances Mattresses Auto Batteries
Carpet Auto Tires Upholstered Furniture
Items Not Accepted Curbside or at Public Works:
Construction debris (lumber, cement, sheetrock,
cabinets, railroad ties, etc.)
Household Hazardous Waste
Yard Waste
YARD WASTE
Please contact your garbage hauler or NRG for rates
and service:
BFI .................. ............................ 952 /941 -5174
NRG ............. ............................... 952/446 -1056
Waste Management ...................1 -800- 450 -9378
pick -up service, fees, etc.
Wood Waste
South Metro Sort & Recycle
3230 W. 130th St., Shakopee; 952/445 -5755
Concrete & Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
6401 Industrial Dr., Eden Prairie; 952/937 -8033
Barton Sand & Gravel Co.
7200 Hemlock Ln., Maple Grove; 763/425 -4191
Commercial Asphalt
7200 Hemlock Ln., Maple Grove; 763/424 -5400
Building Materials
The ReUse Center
2216 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; 6121724 -2608
Bauer Brothers Salvage
2432 -2nd St. N., Minneapolis; 612/521 -9492
Scrap Metal
Ledar Bros. Iron & Metal Co.
3240 Snelling Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/721 -6244
Kronick Industries Inc.
3101 Hennepin Ave. E., Minneapolis; 612/331 -8080
Saturday, AM
Items left curbside by 7 AM Saturday and not picked up by
Sundav Night? Call City Hall before Noon on Monday. Mav 22.
Council Members
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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
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The following item is on the May 6, 2006 Planning
Commission Agenda:
1. The property owner of 6180 Cathcart Drive is requesting
approval to subdivide the property into to lots.
Stay Informed
• Approved Meeting Minutes and meeting agendas are available
on the City web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
• View City Council meetings via the web on www.imcc- tvorg.
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Shorewood
Wine Club
S HOREWOOD LIQUOR is offering
memberships to the Shorewood Wine
Club. Cost is $65 for the first person, with
the option of signing up one "buddy" for
an additional $25. The club offers 6 wine
tasting events per year, including a July
boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka, plus
wine discounts!
For a membership brochure go to www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us or stop by either
Shorewood Liquor location.
THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2006
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS • 1956 -2006
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128
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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 EMAIL: CITYHALLQCI.SHOREWOOD.MN.US
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W1 P1: Ward 1, Precinct 1
W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2
W2P1: Ward 2, Precinct 1
W3P1: Ward 3, Precinct 1
W4P1: Ward 4, Precinct 1
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The following item is on the May 6, 2006 Planning
Commission Agenda:
1. The property owner of 6180 Cathcart Drive is requesting
approval to subdivide the property into to lots.
Stay Informed
• Approved Meeting Minutes and meeting agendas are available
on the City web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
• View City Council meetings via the web on www.imcc- tvorg.
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Shorewood
Wine Club
S HOREWOOD LIQUOR is offering
memberships to the Shorewood Wine
Club. Cost is $65 for the first person, with
the option of signing up one "buddy" for
an additional $25. The club offers 6 wine
tasting events per year, including a July
boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka, plus
wine discounts!
For a membership brochure go to www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us or stop by either
Shorewood Liquor location.
THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2006