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May 2005 Shore ReportMay 2005 • THE INSIDE Park News ......... .. 2 Planning Notes ............. 3 Council Activities ........... 3 Tree Trimmers ............... 3 Recycling /Environment ..... 4 Senior Corner ............... 5 Summer Safety ............. a' Community Events........ . 5 Wine Club .................. 5 Public Hearings /Map........ 6 Spring Clean -Up ....... Insert No Yard Waste At Spring Clean -Up O d d . it� 1 4i ': B ECAUSE ALTERNATIVES are available to residents for the pick -up of yard waste, the Shorewood City Council decided that this year yard waste would not be included in the annual Spring Clean -Up on May 21. This means that no yard waste will be picked up curbside, and there will be no drop -off of yard waste at the Public Works site! Residents are encouraged to leave grass clippings on their lawn, and to compost yard waste whenever possible. If you have large amounts of yard waste that you need to get rid of, there are a few options available: • Contact your residential garbage hauler for pricing and compost service details. (BFI, 952/941 -5174; Waste Manangement, 1/800/ 450- 9378). NRG Processing Solutions, 4275 Creekview Circle, Minnetrista, 952/446- 1056. NRG accepts grass, leaves, sod, brush, logs, stumps, soil, old wood chips, and diseased trees. Prices vary. To reduce your need for yard waste removal, learn more about sustainable landscaping by visiting the Hennepin County web site, www. Hennepin. us, enter keyword search "eco- yard", or call Hennepin County Environmental Services, 612/348 -3777. Questions can also be directed to City Hall, 952/474 -3236. See colored insert for additional Spring Clean- Up information. Highway 19 Construction Continues 0 *v ONSTRUCTION AT THE County Road 1.9 intersection has started! Current work includes relocation of utilities and construction of retaining walls along the north side of the roadway. As part of this project, all overhead utility lines will be placed underground. Following the utility work, temporary bypass lanes will be put in. place. The next phase of contruction includes building bypass lanes. These lanes will allow traffic to continue. to flow during the construction process. ;'; Improvements to the County Road 19 /Smithtown Road /Country Club Road intersection will make it much safer. The four - way intersection will be replaced with a curving, signalized T- intersection, with Smithtown Road T -ing "into the center of the curve. Temporary traffic signals were installed in Fall'2004 to improve traffic safety in the short run. The T- intersection design is needed for long -term safety and efficient flow of traffic. Attention is being given to the aesthetics of this area. Retaining walls will have a rock pattern with ornamental railing on top of them. Streetlighting will be decorative, and very similar to what's in place along the Gray's Bay Bridge. Planting areas will be featured along the Shorewood side of the intersection itself. The design teams for the project have paid close attention to the aesthetics for the project. Realignment of the roadway to create a safer intersection has required the removal of some very significant and mature trees along the project corridor. While removal of mature trees is never an easy decision to make, the rmovals are required to construct the necessat decorative retaining walls and grading for construction of the roadway. Reforestation for the �rea includes the planting of conifer and deciduous trees along the entire project corridor.'In addition, the project includes several planting areas to enhance the aesthetics of the project. Construction updates are available on the City web page, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.& f, Ljp 'S 2 , J i v ,. , :1i? HCaL1D' •' -City C e s C10Se Vj(E t(fW A4in jtc_s i311C/Agc Idas are available. tl?e 0tv web G? +4 aftor ti are a�) ?, oved. wt/1/4/1. d. shor'C'1/VC:od. tT.in. us THE SHORE REPORT IMAY 2005 Parks News and Events Poe MUSIC . PARK T HE PARK COMMISSION HAS worked very hard to create a first -class Music in the Park program for the 2005 season! Mark your calendar now, and plan your get - togethers with friends and family at Eddy Station in Freeman Park for some great music, good food, and fun fellowship! You won't want to miss any of this year's music!! Friday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs Music "from the Islands ", including rumba, bolero, cha cha, reggae and calypso! Grab a flowered shirt, pack a Caribbean picnic or grab son stand, and be rea of the Caribbean Friday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants Minnesota's most honored and recognized bluesman and the first musician inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Big Walter is sure to delight the entire family! Bring a low sitting chair, a few appetizers, and be ready to groove to the blues! Friday, August 12, 6:30 p.m. Barbary Coast Dixieland Band End the concert season tapping your toes and moving to the Dixieland sound! No one will be able to remain sitting for these tunes! Pack an all- American picnic, or grab a snack at the Concession stand. The family will be begging for more!! Paul and the Calypso AA_ ing at the Concession to experience a taste rnival! narchs Donations Sought fir Wed., Jun 2,11:30 a.m. Children' oncert with Ms. therine Referred to as e ultimate pied piper of toddlers ", Ms. C herine encourages an interactive experience that has everyone dancing and playing along! Throw down a blanket and bring some sandwhiches or the fixings for a tea party! Everyone is guaranteed a good time! Music in the Park I T O HELP WITH costs associa d with Music in the Park, the P rk Commission is encouraging doliati ns from local businesses and residents. ax- deductible donations can be made through the Shorewood Parks Foundation in care of City Hall. If you have any questions about contributions, or if you have information on a source of contributions, please contact Twila at City Hall, 952/474 - 3236.i Park Shelter Reservations E NJOY YOUR FAMH,Y reunion, team or neighborhood picnic, or gathering of friends under the protection of one of three Shorewood picnic shelters! All shelters are located next to playground equipment and other park amenities! Residents may now reserve Park Shelters for the summer season by contacting City Hall, 952/474 -3236. Park Shelters are located next to several local playgrounds and ball fields and make a great spot for birthday parties, team picnics and family reunions. &r Park Commissioners to Tour Pond Sites E vERY sPRING THE Park Commissioners conduct a park tour to review improvements that were made the previous year as well as to determine what improvements may be necessary. This year the Commission will focus on water quality in parks that have ponds or wetlands. Wetlands and ponds are important park amenities, providing quiet open space for passive use as well as habitat for a diverse ecosystem. They are also part of nature's drainage system, capturing and filtering storm water runoff and allowing the water to absorb back into the earth. There are many measures that a city can take to maintain healthy ponds as well as reviving an ailing pond. This year's tour will be Tuesday, May 24, and will begin at Manor Park at 6 PM. The Commissioners will proceed to Silverwood Park at 6:30 PM and finish with a work session at Freeman Park from 7 -8 PM. Anyone interested in touring any or all of these parks are invited to meet the commission anywhere along the route. Commissioner Westerlund, also an educator with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, will be sharing her expertise in the field of water quality.& Sue Davis, Chair Park Commission Crescent Beach Opens C RESCENT BEACH will be open June 4 — August 21. Minnesota Safety Services (MSS) will provide Lifeguard Services and swimming lessons. Contact MSS at 952/470 - 4156.E 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 8. A COMPLETE: LIST OF TIMES SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND AT II'WII:LMCC-TV.ORG. CLICK ON CIIANNEL 8. YOU MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY CALLING THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471- 7125. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 2 Spring Clean Up 2005: Saturday, May 21 Mark your calendar and think spring! The Annual Shorewood Spring Clean -up offers a combination of curbside pick -up of small household items, and a limited drop -off site for appliances, furniture items, batteries, tires, and household electronics. Curbside Pick Up Service Begins at 7 Ann Saturday, May 21 T HE CURBSIDE PICK UP WILL BE conducted on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 7 am. Items to be disposed of must be curbside by that time. It may take more than one day to service the entire City, so please leave items out through Sunday evening if they are not picked up on Saturday. If your curbside items are not picked up by Sunday night, please call City Hall at 9521474 -3236 before noon on Monday, May 23. It is very important that only items small enough to be handled by one person are placed curbside. Larger items listed on page 5 may be brought to the Public Works facility for drop -off. Items not on the list must be disposed of in another manner. A list of disposal options is provided for your convenience. Curbside Collection Instructions ✓ General household rubbish including very small furniture items may also be placed curbside. Items must be small enough to be easily picked up by one person. Items not meeting this criteria will be left curbside and must be properly disposed of by the resident. Items NOT Accepted Curbside (See back for drop -off option) ✓ appliances ✓ mattresses ✓ auto batteries ✓ carpet ✓ auto tires ✓ upholstered furniture ✓ electronics Items NOT Accepted Curbside or at Public Works: ✓ Construction debris (lumber, ✓ Household Hazardous Waste blocks, cement, sheetrock, ✓ Yard Waste (NE WIN 20050 cabinets, railroad ties, etc.) ✓ Pressure Tanks ✓ Lawn Mowers or Small Engines Other Disposal Options: B EFORE BRINGING MATERIALS to one of the following facilities, you should call to confirm what is currently accepted at a given facility, whether they have a pick up service, whether they charge to accept materials, etc. Wood Waste Dem -Con 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 (The Green Institute) 2216 E Lake St., Mpls. 612 -724 -2608 Bauer Brothers Salvage 2432 2nd St. N., Mpls. 612- 521 -9492 Scrap Metal Ledar Bros. Iron & Metal Co. 3240 Snelling Ave. S., Mpls. 612- 721 -6244 Kronick Industries Inc. 3101 Hennepin Ave. East, Mpls. 612 - 331 -8080 Special One Day Drop Off SATURDAY, MAY 21 ONLY, residents may bring the following items to the Public Works facility, 24200 Smithtown Rd. between O N the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. Be prepared to show an ID with proof of residency: • Appliances and water heaters ......................... $12 /each • Cameras, Small Radios, Telephones .............. • CD Players, Vacuum Cleaners........................ $5 /each $10 /each • Air conditioners and water softeners .............. $20 /each • Computer /Laptop, Monitor (17" & less), • Mattresses and box springs ............................ $10 /each Scanner, Printer (small), Stereo Receiver, • Large furniture items ....... ............................... $15 /each TVs (13" and less), VCR ............................... $15 /each • Automobile tires .............. ............................... $5 /each • Fax Machine, TVs ( 13"- 19 ").......................... $20 /each • Truck tires without rims .. ............................... $13 /each • Copier (small), TVs (20 " -27 ") ....................... $25 /each • Carpet and padding, rolled/tied with • Monitor (19" & up), Printer (large /laser) ....... $30 /each twine; 6' long and 12" in diameter ................. $10 /each • Copier (30 -50 lbs.), TVs (28" and up) ........... $50 /each • Auto batteries (no dry cell ) ............................. Free • TVs (console) .................. ............................... $55 /each • Cell Phones ...................... ............................... www.Ci.shorewood.mn.us Free • Copier (Over 501bs.) ....... ............................... $125 /each Spring Clean lip 2005: Saturday, May 21 ENNEPLN C OUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES has two year -round locations for disposal of household hazardous waste. They are: South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop Off Center at 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington, and Hennepin County Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park. The 24 -hour INFOLine, 612/348 -6500, has complete information and directions. Hennepin County mobile collection sites to be held in May are listed below. The following items are accepted at these sites: • adhesives (petroleum based) • aerosols (pressurized or containing product) • auto wastes (lead -acid batteries, fuel additives, starter fluid, waxes,ete.) • household batteries (AA, C, D, rechargeable, etc.) • cleaning solvents • consumer electronics (TVs, radios, VCRs, computers, etc.)* • corrosives • drain cleaners • driveway sealers • flammable liquids • fluorescent and HID lamps • rechargeable appliances • paints and lead -based paint chips • paint thinners and solvents • pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.) • photographic and hobby chemicals • wood preservatives The following items are not accepted at the mobile sites: • asbestos (friable) • biological waste (medical & infectious) • business generated waste • compressed gas cylinders & tanks • construction debris • explosives • garbage /recyclables • major appliances* • oil (cutting, lubricating, etc.)* • oil filters /motor oil* • radioactive wastes • tires* • yard waste * Appliances, recyclables, tires, consumer electronics, motor oil, and oil filters can be dropped off year -round at the County's permanent facilities. Call Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services at 612/348 -3777 from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday for a more information. How to "Recycle" Usable Items HERE ARE MANY GROUPS who collect clothing, books, toys and household items. Check the telephone directory for names a numbers to call. A few include: ARC of Hennepin County ...............612 /866 -8820 Carpet Disposal ............... 763/441 -8300 (call for fee) Salvation Army ............. ...................612 /332 -5855 Goodwill (drop-off) 952/935 -2760 IMP i i items are out by s but. n ot p icked U ,r please cell City Hall at 5214'•'3236 - 0 �� � � ' N '' I' s a Household Hazardous Waste Community Events ` T r-NNEPIN COtj\T1' E\\ IRON IENTAI. SERVICES offers local collection sites In Various locations during the year. May 5 -7 - Directions_ ffiry 12 to Ctv Rd 90, north on City of Independence C4 Rd 90 ajy- wx .02 ofa mile to the Citjtl Hall City Hall Parking Lot parking lot. Follow the signs. 1920 Country Road 90 Independence May 19.21 Dircction.c. N7tka Blvd to Williston Rd, north Minnetonka City }Tail on Thilliston Rd to Imirking lot hervveen City Ice Arena Parking Lot 7fidl crud Iee,lrena. Tollniv the s gn.s. 14600 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka June 9 -11 Directions: Hicv 7 to Woodalc Ave; northwest � St. Louis Pars: Senior High School on IfOodale . -ve. to Da ilfota A ve, north on Nolth,� cst Parl im [_,ot Dak'ola ,1ve to 33rd .)t 0est, west on _33rd o425 W 3 3rd Street ,'o secorul parking lot entrance. Folio - w the St. Louis Park �idns: www. ci.shorewood. mn. us THE SHORE DEPORTI MAY 2005 Planning Commission Notes C, c1 I ti riti A CCESSORY STRUCTURES are buildings or uses that do not serve as the main structure or use on a property. From the perspective of a residential property owner, an accessory structure can be thought of as a building or use in which the owner and family do not live. Common examples of accessory structures are garages, storage sheds, patios and decks. Even an attached garage is considered to be an accessory structure. The City Zoning Code regulates how many accessory structures can exist on a lot, where they can be located, how high they can be, and how much square footage in total they can take up. The basic purpose of these regulations is to prevent clutter on a property that would be detrimental to neighbors. The regulations also prevent excessive hardcover, thereby allowing better natural filtration of storm water. Based on the description above, most people would think that accessory structures are fixed and permanent. This is not the case, however. Accessory structures also include "temporary" frame canopy structures. These units consist of a steel or aluminum frame with some sort of covering over the top. The inexpensive ones have polyethylene covers, while the more expensive ones may have a metal cover. Some people enclose them with plastic or polyethylene tarps. These structures can serve many purposes. In particular, they are often used as carports or to protect woodpiles. Despite the fact that these units are portable and can be easily disassembled, they fall under the category of accessory structures, just as does a shed or garage. As such, they are regulated by the same part of the Code that controls other accessory structures. There is good reason for this regulation. While the units can be easily moved, there is really no such thing as "temporary" when it comes storage units. Once put up, they have a tendency to remain in one spot for a very long time. (How often does a woodpile move ?) As noted, the regulations are in large part designed to prevent neighbors from inconveniencing each other through the size and placement of accessory structures. Typically, the most binding constraints are setback requirements that limit how close a structure can be to a property line or the street. Property owners should understand and respect the setback limits and avoid placing these structures closer to their neighbors' lots than the law allows. A call or email to the City's Planning Department before purchase and assembly can prevent a lot of problems. While Shorewood's regulations concerning the "look" of an accessory structure are quite liberal, one would also hope that the owner of a canopy structure would have some aesthetic common sense and see to it that the unit is attractive at initial assembly and remains well maintained over time. Since the last newsletter the City Council: • Recognized former Park Commissioner Paul Gilbertson for his dedicated years of service on the Park Commission. • Approved the 2005 -2025 Capital Improvement Program for the Excelsior Fire District. • Approved a motion regarding matching donations up to $1000 toward the Music in the Park Jeff Bailey, Chair Planning Commission Tree Trimmers For Shorewood program. • Approved purchase of a Document Imaging System that will allow all City records to be placed into an electronic format.They will be in compliance with the Records Retention Act directing agencies to have documents stored in appropriate archival form. Heard a report from the City Engineer regarding the construction schedule for relocation of a water main along the west side of County Road 19. Additional construction will proceed toward the Public Safety station to the east of the intersection. • Held a public hearing and adopted a resolution approving a request to vacate a portion of the public right - of -way of Ferncroft Drive. T REE TRIMMERS WHO work in the City of Shorewood are required to be licensed • by the City. Licenses must be renewed yearly. The following tree trimmers are licensed for 2005: AASPEN TREE SERVICE 952 /476 -1373 ARBOR CRAFT 763/286 -9305 DAVEY TREE 763/553 -9740 ENCHANTED FORESTS, INC. 612/747 -0031 FouR SEASONS TREE 952/938 -7708 MAJESTIC TREE CARE 612/522 -3210 OSTVIG TREE, INC. 763/479 -4090 RAINBOW TREE Co. 952/922 -3810 RON'S TREE SERVICE 1 /800 /660 -1718 SHOREWOOD TREE SERVICE 952 /955 -3018 TREECARE, INC. 612/719 -8733 VIKING LAND TREE CARE 952/474 -6651 0 Adopted a resolution regarding to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of tax exempt bonds that may be issued by the City related to future City Hall improvements. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us THE SHORE REPORTI MAY 2005 Recycling /Environment News Shorewood is Phosphorus -Free R ESIDENTS ARE reminded that the City of Shorewood and Hennepin County prohibit the use of fertilizers containing phosphorus on City property. Because of the number of restrictions on phosphorus use over the past few years, phosphorus - free fertilizers are becoming much easier to find, but you still have to be aware of what you buy, or what product commercial services are putting on your lawn. To check the phosphorus level of fertilizer, look at the three numbers on the front of the fertilizer bag. The middle number should be zero —this indicates the phosphorus content in the fertilizer. Residents who contract with a service should specifically request a phosphorus - free fertilizer. The middle dry number on the fertilizer bag should X . 55k be zero. Most soil in our area contains plenty of phosphorus naturally. If you feel that your lawn needs additional phosphorus, a nutrient that is necessary for plant growth, you should first have your soil tested. For $15 per soil sample, the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Lab tests for phosphorus, potassium and pH (the acidity level of the soil). With this information, you can custom feed your lawn! If the results of this test show that you need more phosphorus, get rates recommended from the U of M before applying the fertilizer, so you do not use more than needed. For more information, or for soil test forms and sample bags, contact the U of M Soil Testing Laboratory, 612/ 625 -3101, or visit the web site: http: Asoiltest. coafes. umn. edu /index. htm. wwwxi.shorewood. mn. us Shoreline Management for Water Quality R ESIDENTS WITH shoreline property, including lakes and wetlands, have the responsibility of managing their property keeping in mind the significant impact they have on water quality. There are several activities that are common to many properties that have a negative impact on water quality: • The use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. These pollute the water and disrupt the biology of the area. • Destruction and removal of native vegetation, eliminating a natural barrier for natural lawn pollution and excess nutrients which enter the water. • Mowing of plants along the shoreline, eliminating natural habitat for wildlife and creating ideal conditions for land erosion. If changes have already been made to your shoreline property that might have a negative impact on water quality, this is a, good time to start to remedy the problem. You should first review the rules and regulations regarding shoreline management on the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) web site, www.Imcd.org. For help with landscaping issues, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers information and workshops to improve the quality of shorelines and water. Visit the DNR web site at http: / /www dnr state, mn. us/shorelandmgmt/ ecosystems /natural_shoreland.html for complete information, or contact the DNR Information Center at 651/296- 6157. The University of Minnesota is also a great resource for free information. Visit www.sustland.umn.edu /related/ water5.html. Lawn Care Affects Water Quality H OMEOWNERS WITH property on lakes and wetlands are not the only resi- dents who need to be concerned with how their property affects water quality. The run off from your property runs directly into Shorewood lakes and wetlands via the storm sewer system. This means that each homeowner has the responsibility to keep the runoff from their property as pollution -free as possible. A few ways to accomplish this is: • Obey the law! Use only phosphorus - free fertilizers on your lawn. • Keep all downspouts draining onto lawns and gardens, not on hard surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways where the water collects chemical residue and other items as it drains into the street. • Keep pet waste in your yard picked up and dispose of it property in your garbage. • Sweep up spilled fertilizers and other chemicals that might be in your drive- way and on sidewalks. • Clean up any oil leaks that are in your driveway. A handful of kitty litter on the spot for a few hours will soak up most of the residue. Sweep up the kitty litter and dispose of it in your garbage. • Do not use the storm sewer for your car washing drain! Many soaps con- tain phosphorus and chemicals that we do not want in our lakes! If you must wash your car at home, pull it into the grass so the plants can pro- vide a natural filter of the chemicals. • Do not dump anything down the storm sewer! It is a direct line to our lakes and wetlands. • If your home has a storm sewer drain along the property line, make it your job to keep it free of debris that clogs the storm water system. Small steps can make a huge difference in the quality of our water. Once the quality is degraded, it is difficult and expensive to correct. By acting responsibly, we can keep our water fresh and clean for many years ahead. Q Enjoy a Safe Summer! T HE SOUTH LAKE MINNETONKA POLICE DEPARTMENT would like to offer some tips to help keep everyone's summer activities safe and enjoyable. Driving: O NOT DRINK AND DRIvE. Even if you've only had a drink or two and you feel fine, do not drive. Reflexes and judgment are altered after only a small amount of alcohol. Take turns being a designated driver. In 2002, there were 17,419 alcohol - related traffic fatalities in the U.S. Let's all work together to reduce that staggering number of unnecessary deaths! The SLMPD has, and will continue to, aggressively enforce impaired driving laws to keep our communities' streets safe for everyone. The four most effective ways you can contribute to reducing traffic crashes is to SLOW DOWN, BUCKLE UP, DRIVE SOBER, and PAY ATTENTION. Make sure your kids are riding safely. SLMPD Community Service /Crime Prevention Officer David Hohertz is a certified child passenger safety technician and is available to assist you with questions or with properly installing you car seat. Visit www buckl eupkidc.state.mn.us for further information. Bicycling: EAR A HELMET. For assistance with proper fit, simply stop by your favorite bike shop. Children should not be allowed to ride bikes after dark. Bicyclists are required to adhere to the same laws that pertain to motor vehicles, including riding on the right -hand side of the street and stopping at stop signs and red lights. Boating: V ISIT THE HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS WATER PATROL WEBSITE at www waterpatrol. org or phone them at 952/471 -1300 for " formation on boating safety or watercraft laws and regulations. They will be hold' g their 2005 Boat and Water Safety Seminar on Wednesday, May 11, 6 -9:30 PM. 110 ARENTS SHOULD KNOW WHERE THERE KIDS ARE, AND WHO THEY WITH, AT ALL TIMES. Kids need to adhere to the uniform Hennepin County Juv ile Curfew law, which can be viewed on -line at on -line at www.co.hennepin.mn.us. lick on "Ordinances" under the "Reference" section and go to Ordinance 16.' 3 Dave Hohertz, CSO & Crime Prevention Specialist South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Community Eveirits , Excelsior Fire Fighters Relief Association Dance Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce Boat Show S PRING IS ON its way and the Excelsior Fire District's Annual Dance is just around the corner! Make a date with the Excelsior District firefighters on Friday, July 15, 5 PM- midnight. At 8 Pm, dance the night away to the Whitesidewalls Rock -n -Roll Revue. Watch future editions of the Shore Report for more information! May 14 -15 E VERYONE LOVES a beautiful new boat! That's what makes the annual Boat Show so popular! Enjoy this in- water show, and see all of the new boats and watercraft! For more information, contact the Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce, 952/474 - 6461.1 J THE SHORE REPORT /MAY 2005 T he American Heart Association will present the program Stroke: When Minutes Matter, on Friday, May 6 at 10 A.M. There is no charge, but participants are encouraged to call the Center to register. trip to the Minnesota History Center n St. Paul will be offered on Tuesday, May 10 to attend the program Making Do: Hoover and the Home Front. The cost is $15 for transportation and program. The bus will leave the Center at 9:15 AM. T he Southshore Center will host the Excelsior — Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Meeting on Thursday, May 12 at 7 PM. The program will be "The Depression Years" presented by Bob Williams. There is no charge to attend. T he Southshore Center will honor its area residents over the age of 85 at a "Shining Stars" party on Friday, May 13 at noon. Barbara Huber will provide entertainment. RSVP to the Center by Tuesday, May 10. A 4 -hour refresher senior driving class will be offered on Monday, May 16 from 6 to 10 PM. To register for the Mass call toll free 1- 888 - 234 -1294. program based on MyAutobiogrcihy, y Life, the story of an orphan Lain rider, will be presented on Wednesday, May 18 at a noon luncheon. The cost is $7 for lunch and the program. Please RSVP by Monday, May 16. The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. For information on Senior Programs, or to register for programs, call the Center at 952/ 474 -7635. For building rental call JoAnn Kvern at 952/541 -1019. www.ci.snorewood.mn.us CITY OF SHO E4 OO Happening W1 P1:Ward 1, Precinct 1 W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2 1. The owners of 26055 Smithtown Lane are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow total accessory space to exceed 1200 square feet in order to build a detached screen porch. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 Pm. 2. The property owner of 5835 Eureka Road is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for additional accessory space to build a detached garage on the property. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 Pm. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, recycling for Mainland _*'. households isThursday, June 2; Island residents q ® pick -up is Friday, June 3. All recycling should be curbside no later than 7 am on recycling day. Missed pick -ups should be reported to City Hall as soon as possible after scheduled pick -up. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS, MN HOREwooD LiQuox will soon launch its new wine club. For an annual fee, members will receive a complimentary Lake Minnetonka �> boat cruise complete . with wine tasting _. several wine tasting " 5 and educational events throughout the year, and a daily discount on wine purchases at either of the two Shorewood Liquor stores. Shorewood Liquor is located at 19905 Highway 7 in the Waterford Strip Mal), and at 23670 Highway 7 in the Shorewood Shopping Center. For more information, stop by either liquor store, or see the June Shore Report. ED THE .SHORE REPORT I MAY 2005 Planning Commission Public Hearings Wine Club The following items are on the May 3, 2005, Planning Coming Soon Commission agenda: 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHORE OOD, MN 55331 s< (952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128 c Laura Turgeon, Ward 2 Public Works (952) 401.1637 " �? Monday - Friday 3 AAA to 4.30 Pm c� �T 6 o £ I! kn Council Members Happening W1 P1:Ward 1, Precinct 1 W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2 1. The owners of 26055 Smithtown Lane are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow total accessory space to exceed 1200 square feet in order to build a detached screen porch. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 Pm. 2. The property owner of 5835 Eureka Road is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for additional accessory space to build a detached garage on the property. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 Pm. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, recycling for Mainland _*'. households isThursday, June 2; Island residents q ® pick -up is Friday, June 3. All recycling should be curbside no later than 7 am on recycling day. Missed pick -ups should be reported to City Hall as soon as possible after scheduled pick -up. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS, MN HOREwooD LiQuox will soon launch its new wine club. For an annual fee, members will receive a complimentary Lake Minnetonka �> boat cruise complete . with wine tasting _. several wine tasting " 5 and educational events throughout the year, and a daily discount on wine purchases at either of the two Shorewood Liquor stores. Shorewood Liquor is located at 19905 Highway 7 in the Waterford Strip Mal), and at 23670 Highway 7 in the Shorewood Shopping Center. For more information, stop by either liquor store, or see the June Shore Report. ED THE .SHORE REPORT I MAY 2005 Planning Commission Public Hearings Wine Club The following items are on the May 3, 2005, Planning Coming Soon Commission agenda: Moody Lowe, Mayor Christine Lizee,Ward 1 Laura Turgeon, Ward 2 " Paula Callies, Ward 3 Martin Wellens, Ward 4 o £ I! City Administrator: Craig Dawson Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore This newsletter is printed on recycled. paper. Happening W1 P1:Ward 1, Precinct 1 W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2 1. The owners of 26055 Smithtown Lane are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow total accessory space to exceed 1200 square feet in order to build a detached screen porch. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 Pm. 2. The property owner of 5835 Eureka Road is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for additional accessory space to build a detached garage on the property. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 Pm. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, recycling for Mainland _*'. households isThursday, June 2; Island residents q ® pick -up is Friday, June 3. All recycling should be curbside no later than 7 am on recycling day. Missed pick -ups should be reported to City Hall as soon as possible after scheduled pick -up. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS, MN HOREwooD LiQuox will soon launch its new wine club. For an annual fee, members will receive a complimentary Lake Minnetonka �> boat cruise complete . with wine tasting _. several wine tasting " 5 and educational events throughout the year, and a daily discount on wine purchases at either of the two Shorewood Liquor stores. Shorewood Liquor is located at 19905 Highway 7 in the Waterford Strip Mal), and at 23670 Highway 7 in the Shorewood Shopping Center. For more information, stop by either liquor store, or see the June Shore Report. ED THE .SHORE REPORT I MAY 2005 Planning Commission Public Hearings Wine Club The following items are on the May 3, 2005, Planning Coming Soon Commission agenda: