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Planning/Park Commission Openings
_nOSITIONS ON THE
Planning and Park
1 Commissions are open for application
to interested Shorewood residents through
Friday, January 20, 2006, 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, 2006.
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 @ci.shorewood.mn.us
Holiday Toy and Food Drive
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is a drop -off
site for toys to be given to the Hopkins/
Minnetonka Fanuly Resource Ce
The Toy Chest Drive provides toy
low income children up to age 18.
Volunteers for sorting, counting
and assisting with distribution
are also needed. Items for teens
are especially needed each year.
For information on volunteering, call the
Resource Center at 952/988 -5350. Toys may
be dropped off at City Hall during business
hours through Monday, December 12.
The City will also serve as a drop -off site
for the ICA Food Shelf. Non- perishable food
Truth -In- Taxation
Hearings
T HE SHOREWOOD CITY Council will hold
Truth -In- Taxation public hearings on
Monday, December 5, at 7 PM, at Shorewood
City Hall. If necessary, a continuation
hearing will be held on Monday, December
12. Residents are encouraged to attend the
December 5 meeting and to comment on the
proposed budget and tax levy.
The proposed 2006 budget is available for
inspection at City Hall during normal business
hours, or on our web site, www ci.shorewood.
mn.us. If you have any questions, please
contact Finance Director Bonnie Burton at
952/474 - 3236.5
items may be dropped off at City Hall and
will be delivered to the Food Shelf at various
during the holidays. Food items
hould be dropped off at City Hall
no later than Monday, December
12.
ICA staff reminds you that
cash donations are also welcome.
By making a cash donation, the
food shelf is able to purchase several times
the amount of food that you can purchase
for the same dollars. If you would prefer
to make a cash donation to the food shelf,
please contact ICA directly at 952/938-
0729. If you are able to volunteer your time
to ICA, please contact Marian at the same
number. Q
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Planning and Park
1 Commissions are open for application
to interested Shorewood residents through
Friday, January 20, 2006, 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, 2006.
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 @ci.shorewood.mn.us
Holiday Toy and Food Drive
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is a drop -off
site for toys to be given to the Hopkins/
Minnetonka Fanuly Resource Ce
The Toy Chest Drive provides toy
low income children up to age 18.
Volunteers for sorting, counting
and assisting with distribution
are also needed. Items for teens
are especially needed each year.
For information on volunteering, call the
Resource Center at 952/988 -5350. Toys may
be dropped off at City Hall during business
hours through Monday, December 12.
The City will also serve as a drop -off site
for the ICA Food Shelf. Non- perishable food
Truth -In- Taxation
Hearings
T HE SHOREWOOD CITY Council will hold
Truth -In- Taxation public hearings on
Monday, December 5, at 7 PM, at Shorewood
City Hall. If necessary, a continuation
hearing will be held on Monday, December
12. Residents are encouraged to attend the
December 5 meeting and to comment on the
proposed budget and tax levy.
The proposed 2006 budget is available for
inspection at City Hall during normal business
hours, or on our web site, www ci.shorewood.
mn.us. If you have any questions, please
contact Finance Director Bonnie Burton at
952/474 - 3236.5
items may be dropped off at City Hall and
will be delivered to the Food Shelf at various
during the holidays. Food items
hould be dropped off at City Hall
no later than Monday, December
12.
ICA staff reminds you that
cash donations are also welcome.
By making a cash donation, the
food shelf is able to purchase several times
the amount of food that you can purchase
for the same dollars. If you would prefer
to make a cash donation to the food shelf,
please contact ICA directly at 952/938-
0729. If you are able to volunteer your time
to ICA, please contact Marian at the same
number. Q
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THE SHORE REPORT/ DEcamER 2005
Parks Page
Buckthorn Education & Removal
ATURDAv NOVEMBER 5TH found an
eager crew in Freeman Park for
Buckthorn identification and removal
training. The weed wrenches purchased
by the City were a big hit and facilitated
removal of some of the larger bushes.
Buckthorn is readily identifiable
in late fall because its glossy foliage
remains green long after the rest of the
trees have dropped their leaves. And,
while many of our parks are in need of
buckthorn removal, residents who live
on wooded lots and have not begun
buckthorn removal should consider
doing so. Buckthorn will out - reproduce,
all other vegetation. Saplings will not
sprout. Ephemerals (short-lived plants)
lying dormant in the soil beneath the
canopy will not bloom in the spring,
and eventually nothing else will grow.
Buckthorn has no natural predators and
is not a source of food for any bird or
animal. The Buckthorn berries act as a
diuretic when eaten by birds and spread
even further through their droppings,
causing germination or staining of
automobiles and concrete pavement.
Several participants in this year's
Buckthorn removal pledged to plan an
event in their own neighborhoods. We
would love to hear your success stories.
Please email them in care of the Park
Commission to cityhall @ci.shorewood.
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Sue Davis, Chair
Park Commission
Lots of learning, fun, and hard work
was enjoyed by participants of the
first Shorewood Buckthorn Bust!
Those in attendance included:
Frank & Jean Reese; Jim Ludtke;
Bruce Gniffke; Jim Berdahl; Jeanette
June; Sue Thurston; Sue & Pete Davis;
Julie Westerlund; Ken Vogel; Mike, Sue
& Aleksei Hnastcher; Steve Loheit;
Claire Browning; Marty Wellens; Judy
Farniok; Director of Public Works
Larry Brown; plus many others who
walked or biked by to inquire.
Above: The group is ready to tackle
Buckthorn at Shorewood's first
Buckthorn Bust!
Right. Getting the hang of the new
weed wrench --the "easy" way to
pull Buckthorn!
Residents m
one of the weed wrenches
for a
City Hall for more information
or to reserve a wrench.
Skating Fun in the City
I T'S TIME TO SHARPEN those skate
blades and get ready to hit the ice
rinks of Shorewood! The 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, warming 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 .................... 10 AM — 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.
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THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER ZOOS
Planning Commission Notes
Multi - Family Housing
In total, multi- family housing makes
up only a miniscule four percent of
the total number of housing units in
the City. Still, Shorewood does have
many pockets of multi - family housing
scattered throughout the city. Most of
Shorewood's multi - family housing is
in the form of two - family dwellings
(aka: twin homes, duplexes, patio homes
and double bungalows). You can find
examples of these units to the northeast
of City Hall, west of Galpin Lake south of
Highway 7, northwest of the Shorewood
Village Shopping Center, south and west
of the Shorewood Yacht Club, north of
Highway 7 along Excelsior Boulevard,
and in Amesbury, located in the northeast
corner of Shorewood. Some of the newest
(and priciest) two- family dwellings are
contained in the Barrington development
going in just north of Highway 7 where
the old Carmichael's Auto Salvage Yard
was located.
While two - family dwellings constitute
most of the multi - family housing in
the city, Shorewood does have several
examples of structures designed to
house more than two families. For
example, the Amesbury complex in the
northeast corner of the city is composed
of townhouses, as well as patio homes,
while the Shorewood Pond senior housing
area near Freeman Park has structures
with four attached housing units. The
city has two apartment complexes, one
just to the west of the Smithtown Road/
County Road 19 intersection
and another north of that
intersection. Historically,
some areas of the community
were once designated for
multi - family housing, but
ultimately were developed at
lower densities due to a very
strong market for single -
family homes. Early plans for the
Waterford and Near Mountain projects
originally included multi - family units
in buildings ranging from four to eight
units per structure.
Renting Vs. Owning
Shorewood has no stated policy
preference regarding renting versus
owning in multi - family housing units.
Some of the city's two- family dwellings
are rented and all of the apartment
complexes serve renters. In general,
though, Shorewood tends to have a
higher percentage of multi- family
housing units owned than does such
neighboring cities as Excelsior.
Zoning For Multi - Family
Multi- family housing can only be
placed in those areas of the city zoned
for such structures. Shorewood's
Comprehensive Plan identifies areas
of the city considered appropriate
for multi - family structures and the
city's zoning map is designed to be
consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. As is the case with single- family
homes, the zoning code sets rules as to
how a property zoned for multi- family
homes can be used. The zoning code
for two- family units reads very much
like that for single - family units, with
respect to minimum total lot area, lot
dimensions, and setbacks from other
properties and roads. Units with more
than two families also have restrictions
on minimum average areas per unit on
the lot.
Jeff Bailey, Chair
Planning Commission
Since the most recent
newsletter, the Council
has:
• Requested an Appeal Hearing
regarding the Metropolitan Council
Systems Statement for Shorewood.
• Authorized professional engineering
services in consideration of the
Woodhaven Well System (south of
St. John the Baptist Church) water
interconnection with the City of
Chanhassen.
• Heard a report from Engineer Brown
on the first annual Buckthorn Bust
held on November 5, 2005. For a
$20 deposit, residents can borrow a
weed wrench to use for buckthorn
removal.
• Heard a staff report of
recommendations of the Employee
Benefits Committee.
• Reviewed the Proposed 2006
Enterprise Budgets, which includes
Water, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater
Management, Recycling and Liquor
Operations.
Art for the
Parks
N oviFmBER 5, 2005, marked another
successful Art for the Parks, a
fundraiser sponsored by the Shorewood
Parks Foundation and MCES.
Coordinators of this year's event would
like to thank the many volunteers and
sponsors who made this event happen!
Each year this event is growing.
If you have any ideas for the next Art
for the Parks, or are interested in helping
with the 2006 event, please contact the
Parks Foundation at 952/843 -0502, so
your name can be added to the list.
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THE SHORE REPORT /DECEMBER 2005
Holiday Fire Safety
T HE HOLIDAYS ARE A time to gather
friends and family together. A time
to make memories and celebrate. The
holidays are also a time that home
fires increase. The Excelsior District
firefighters want you to be safe during
the holidays. Here are some fire facts and
simple tips to follow.
Candle use has increased over
the last decade and so has the }
cause of fires due to candles. !:
In December, the number
of monthly candle fires
nearly doubles, and the
leading source of fuel is
holiday decorations.
• Candles should NEVER
be left lit in a room unattended. Blow
them out before you go out or go to
sleep.
• Cut the wicks of decorative candles so
children are not tempted to light them.
Trim candlewicks of candles you do
burn to a quarter inch before lighting.
• Keep candles at least one foot away
from anything that can burn -- Christmas
trees, decorations, curtains, and any
combustible materials.
• 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 sight
when decked out with all its trimmings.
A Christmas tree becomes a lighted torch
when it catches fire. When a Christmas
tree catches fire it can literally explode
in flames. The needles on a tree and the
sap are highly flammable. 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. A
simple shake at the tree lot is a good
test.
• Until you are ready to move your tree
inside, keep it outside in the cold and
sheltered from the sun.
• When you are ready to move it inside,
cut 1 inch off the trunk of the tree at
an angle. To avoid the trunk being
resealed by tree sap put it in water
immediately.
• Keep your tree watered! Your tree will
be very thirsty when you first place it
in water. Never let the water level go
below the cut. The trunk will reseal.
• Keep the tree from any heat source
that would dry it out, including heat
The Fire District would like to suggest
an addition to your holiday gift- giving
list. Wrap up a smoke detector, carbon
monoxide detector, or afire extinguisher
for your family and friends. Let them
know you care by giving them gifts that
could save their lives.
Information and brochures on holiday
safety are available by calling Kellie at
952/960 - 1692.19
Excelsior Fire District
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Protect Your
Home From
Ice Damage
N ICE DAM IS AN accumulation of
ice at the lower edge of the roof,
often at the gutter. When heat is released
from the attic warming the roof, it causes
snow and ice on the roof to melt, run
down the slope, and refreeze at the roof's
edge. Eventually, the ice builds up and
water cannot drain from the roof. The
result causes water and ice to force itself
under the roof covering into the attic or
down the inside walls of your house.
Once an ice dam forms, damage can
be serious and expensive. To avoid
this problem from occurring in the first
place, follow these easy steps:
• Keep the attic well - ventilated. The
colder the attic, the less melting and
refreezing on the roof. If you have
recently had a re -roof project, make
sure that the vents were not covered.
There are also vents on the overhang
outside your house. Make sure these
are clean of dust and lint so that there
is proper ventilation.
• Keep the attic floor well - insulated to
minimize the amount of heat rising
through the attic from within the
house. It is also helpful to caulk the
attic opening to prevent heat loss.
• If you have recessed lighting near
the roof, do not use them during the
cold months if possible. The heat
from these lights will create the same
melting and icing effect.
These simple steps can save you a
lot of headaches, and some major cash,
during the next several months.
Council on Cable
THE LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMISSION
(LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL CABLE ACCESS SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CHANNEL S.
A COMPLETE LIST OF TIMES SHOREWOOD CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND
AT WWW.LMCC-TV.ORG. CLICK ON CILINNEL H.
YOU MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY CALLING
THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471 -7125.
City of Shorewood Dog License Application
T IS TIME TO RENEW your dog's license for the upcoming year. The City of Shorewood 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 form 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 licensetag 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.
(Please Print or Type)
1. Dog's Name: _ Breed: Color:
Age: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: _ Date Due: _Rabies Tag #:
2. Dog's Name:
Age: _
Breed: Color:_
Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Date Due: Rabies Tag #:
3. Dog's Name:_ — Breed: _
Age: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot:
Veterinarian / Clini
Owner's Name
Home Phone:
Address:
- Color:__
Date Due: Rabies Tag #:
Phone #:
Work Phone:
I plan to contain my dog(s) on my property by: Kennel Fence _ Electronic Fence System_
Tie it up Other
No Plans
Total Number of Dogs in Household:
Total Number of Dogs in Household:
Total Number of Dogs in Household:
X $10.00 = License Fee
X $ .55 = Mailing Fee
X $ 5.00 = Late Fee (after Jan. 31)
Lost Tag: X $ 1.00 =
Total Amount Due= $
(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.
I
For O ffice Use Ord
1. City Tag # Rabies Certificate Issued By: _
2: City Tag # — Y/ N Date: _
3. City Tag # Receipt #: - - -- -
All information collected by this agency is public pursuant to State Statute.
THE SHORE REPORT/ DECEMBER 2005
City of Shorewood 2006 City Budget
CITY PROPERTY TAXES PAY FOR SERVICE
Police and fire protection remains our top priority. Demands for these
services are increasing. Almost 2/5 of City taxes are allocated to public
safety.
Public Works are another high priority. Just under 1/3 of your City prop-
erty tax dollar pays for road maintenance, plowing and reconstruction.
Parks, trails and open space account for another 6% 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
and other resources.
Gen Govt/
Other /
27%
Police /Fire
37%
• s
Approximately 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.
Hennepin
County 35 %,
Other 6%
YOUR 2006 PROPERTY= TAx NOTICE
HE CITY ACCOUNTS for about one -
fourth of your total tax bill. The tax
notice you receive does not distinguish
between the components of an increase
or decrease.
is Works
30%
Parks
6%
Schools
34%
Your actual taxes may be lower than the Sample Proposed
proposed tax on your notice. These are 2006 Property Tax*
the maximum taxes that can be levied. (Shorewood median value home
Your actual tax statement will arrive in $385,000 in 2006)
the spring,
2005 2006:
County
$1641
$1592
City
1092
1122
School'
Voter Approved
1248
1128
Other
319
433
School Total
1567
1561
Metro Districts
121
113
Other Districts
176
165
Solid Waste Fee
59
62
TOTAL $4,65 $ 4,614
* #276 School District
* Source: Hennepin County
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THE SHORE REPORT DECEMBER 2005
M -1
I lealth Insurance Counseling
Schedule an appointment for free
I <'ledicare health insurance counseling
ervice, Thursday, December 15
and Thursday, January 19. Call
the Southshore Center to make an
appointment at 474 -7635.
Flace Holiday Cookie Orders
It is not too early to place your orders
for holiday cookies, the Southshore
Cookie Bakers are rolling up their
sleeves gathering eggs, butter and
dour to relieve a little of your holiday
Stress. Cost is $5 per dozen. The
Bookies will be available for pick up,
Friday, December 16. The event is a
Fundraising activity for the Center.
Center Holiday Dinner & Party
Tuesday, December 13, Noon.
Entertainment by Full Bloom. Sign up
by December 8; cost is $4 per person.
Santa Party at Southshore
Come for a free visit with Santa and a
treat. Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 AM-
1 PM; entertainment at 11:30 AM. Hot
Dog Lunch available for $2.50. Please
make a reservation for lunch by calling
474 -7635.
Wrapped in Love Project
The Southshore Center will be wrapping
holiday gifts at The Mill in Excelsior
on weekends between Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Proceeds from the gift-
wrapping project are donated to the
Southshore Center.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735
Country Club Road, Shorewood. For more
information or to register for classes call
(952) 474 -7635.
The heart of active laving
Room rentals are available at the
Southshore Community Center. Call
JoAnn at 952/541 -1019.
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Recycling /Environmental News
Christmas Tree Disposal
BFI
Christmas trees will be picked up the weeks of January 2 and
January 9 on your regular pick -up day, free of charge. The trees
must be clean of lights, plastic bags and any decorations and set
out curbside. No flocked trees will be accepted. After the week
of January 9 you must call BFI and arrange fo1" 10 k -up date
and there may be a charge. Call 952/941 -5174 for more information.
Waste Mgmt
Christmas trees will be picked up the weeks of January 2 and January 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 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
information or to report a missed pick -up. B
Why Recycle?
L IFE GETS BUSY— sometimes it's just easier to hit the garbage can than the
recycling bin. Or maybe you're away from home and you just can't find a
recycling bin. Is it really worth taking your can home to recycling because, after
all, it's just a can.
• 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 percent of what Americans throw in the trash could
actually be recycled. Currently, only 25 percent is.
• 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 percent saves the equivalent of more than five
billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 1.14 million
barrels. This could be even higher!
• The aluminum can is 100 percent recyclable and can be used to make new
beverage cans indefinitely — demonstrating recycling at its finest! "Every can,
every time!"
• According to the EPA, recycling, including composting, diverted 68 million tons
of material away from landfills and incinerators in 2001, up from 34 million tons
in 1990.
• Recycling 35 percent of our trash reduces global warming emissions equivalent
to taking 36 million cars off the road.
• Every Sunday 500,000 trees could be saved if everyone recycled their
newspapers.
• Think recycling is expensive? Consider this: aluminum cans are the most
valuable item in your bin. Aluminum can recycling helps fund the entire curbside
collection. It's the only packaging material that more than covers the cost of
collection and re- processing for itself.
Source: wwwearth9ll.org
A recent call to Waste Management Recycling confirmed that non -foil wrapping
paper can be included in paper recycling, tissue paper cannot.
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THE SHORE REPORT/ DECEMBER 2005
Winter Driving
Safety
M N /DOT HAS THE following
recommendations for safe winter
driving:
• Turn on your headlights, day and
night.
• Turn off your cruise control.
• Slow down.
• Stay behind the snowplow. The road
behind a snowplow will be safer to
drive on. Also, snowplows turn and
exit frequently.
• Never drive into a snow cloud.
• Test road surfaces frequently. Black
ice is invisible and may be present in
some areas, but not others.
Dial Up, Log On
OR INFORMATION on weather - related
road conditions, construction and
congestion in Minnesota, travelers can
call 511 on telephones or log on to
www.511mn.org.N
Snowmobile
Certification
HE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA
POLICE DEPARTMENT and the South
Tonka Snowmobile Club are offering
a MN DNR approved youth - operator
(ages 12 to 17) snowmobile safety
course on Saturday, December 10
from 8 AM to 4 PM at the South Lake
Minnetonka Public Safety Facility in
Shorewood. The snowmobile- riding
practical exam portion will be held
on Sunday, December 12. Time and
location of the practical exam will be
announced on the first day of class.
Class size is limited and pre-
registration is required. To register,
contact the South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department at 952/474 -3261.
The cost of the course is $10 for a
residents and $15 for a non - residents.
For more information, please contact
SLMPD, 952/474 - 3261.11
Stay Back, Stay Alive
ACH 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.
Sand & Salt Barrels
T 0 HELP KEEP YOUR driveway and walkway safe, residents of Shorewood 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 Shorewood, 5755 Country Club
Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. The Public Works Department will contact you to
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Important Safety Information
N ow IS THE TIME WHEN parents and caregivers should sit down with children and
remind them of important safety information for snow play, especially during
and shortly after a big snow. During this time, snow plows are out in force. Parents
know how difficult it is to see when driving through the cloud of snow created by
the snow plow. Children must be taught that this same cloud of snow prevents the
snow plow driver from being able to see playing children easily.
Children should also be prohibited from building snow tunnels in the big snow
piles along the road. If a snow plow drives by to push the snow further into the
curbline, children playing in tunnels could get buried alive.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has snow play /snow fort education
on its web site. See www dot. state. mn. us / kids /construction /snowfort.html for a short
online video to share with your children.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Coundl Members
Woody Love, Mayor
Christine Wde, 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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Map Descriptions
The following items are on the agenda for the 12/06/05 Planning
Commission meeting:
1.Lynne Fisher is requesting a text amendment to the Zoning Code that would
allow building/trade contractor shops in the C -3, General Commercial zoning
district by Conditional Use Permit.
2.Frostad Development Co. is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial
office building at 23505 Smithtown Road (Shorewood Nursery). The developer
has also requested an amendment to the Zoning Code that would allow up to 75
percent hardcover for commercial properties in the Shoreland District.
3. The minor subdivision application for 5840 Christmas Lake Road is continued
from the November 15th meeting.
4.The property owner of 23975 Yellowstone Trail is applying for a minor
subdivision to create one additional residential lot. A public hearing is not
required.
Holiday Recycling
T HERE ARE No CHANGES in recycling days due to holidays during December, 2005,
or January 2006. Recycling must be curbside no later than 7 AM on Wednesday
for mainland residents and Thursday for island residents.l
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Sunday, December 4
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