March 2005 Shore ReportMarch 2005
Storm Water Pollution Program
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Senior Corner ...............
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Recycling /Environment .....
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Chamber Letter .............
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Storm Water Pollution .......
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Poison Control Week ........
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Community Events ..........
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Road Weight Restrictions....
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A ru8L'C MEETING WML be held on Monday,
arch 14, 2005, at 7 Pm at Shorewood
City Hall, 5755 Country
Club Road, in the Council
Chambers. The purpose of
this meeting will be to review
the City of Shorewood Storm
Water Pollution Prevention
Program.
The Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP)
is a document required by the State and Federal
government that outlines how the City will work
towards reducing pollution in rainwater runoff.
This plan will be reviewed at the meeting and
public comment received.
Attendance from City residents is strongly
encouraged, as the City
seeks your input into the
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program. For
more information, please
feel free to visit the City of
Shorewood's web page at
ww ci.shorewood.mn. us,
or e -mail Larry Brown, Director of Public
Works atLbrown @ci.shorewood.mn.us. You
can also leave a message on the Shoreline,
952/474 -3236, extension I. N
Property Tax Statements To Arrive
PROPERTY VALUATION NOTICES will be mailed to residents of Hennepin County over the next few
weeks. The taxes to be collected in 2006 are based on the estimated market value of the property
in 2005. Questions about your property valuation notice should be directed to the Hennepin
County Assessor's Office, 612/348 -3046.
Local Board of Review April 18
R ESIDENTS WHO HAVE questions regarding their property tax valuation notice, or wish to
discuss the estimated market value for their property, are asked to call the Hennepin County
Assessor's Office, 612/348 -3046. If you are not satisfied after discussing the information with an
assessor, you may appeal your valuation at the Local Baord of Review. The Shorewood Board
of Review is scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 7 PM in the City Council Chambers. Anyone
who is unable to attend on that date may retain their right to proceed to the County Board by
submitting their objection in writing to City Hall prior to Thursday, April 14.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact City Hall, 952/474 - 3236.0
Building Permit
Required?
B EFORE BEGINNING construction on your
property, whether it be new or remodel,
check with the City of Shorewood Planning
Department first! You will get the details on
required permits, setbacks, inspection needs,
and state and local laws regarding your
project. It is also a good idea to check on
requirements before investing in remodeling
and building plans. Permits are for the safety
and protection of the property owner, and are
required for certain projects. Please call the
City at 952/474 -3236 to check on your project
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Parks News
Music in the Park
T HE PARK COMMISSION is very
excited to present this year's Music
in the Park series. This year there is a
lunchtime children's concert in addition
to three Friday night concerts, from 6:30
to 8:30 PM.
Concert Schedule
June 10, 6:30 Pm
Cyril Paul and the Calyx
Monarchs
June 22,11 :30 ,ter
Children's Concert with
Ms. Catherine
July 15, 6.30 PM
Big Walter and the Groove
Merchants
August 12, 6.30 PM
Barbary Coast Dixieland Band
has been providing the Dixieland
sound to the Twin Cities for 37 years.
(www barbary- coast. com)
Detailed information about these bands
as well as samples of their music can be
7F " on their web sites.
Ms Catherine is described
as the "ultimate pied piper
f toddlers ", encouraging
;ipation by dancing, playing
musical instruments she
des and by playing different
in her musical performance.
concerts will be held in
in Park at Eddy Station. The
ession stand will be open for
evening concerts, serving
`y' brats and snacks. Come early to
stake out a spot to enjoy the concert!
Music in the Park is underwritten by
generous donations from businesses and
private individuals within the community.
If you would like to help underwrite this
community event, your tax- deductible
contribution can be made through the
Shorewood Parks Foundation in care of
City Hall. M
• Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs
will bring "a taste of the Carnival
experience" playing all types of music
from the islands including rumba,
bolero, cha cha and reggae as well as
calypso. (www cyrilpaul.com)
• Big Walter Smith is "Minnesota's most
honored and recognized bluesman" and
the first blues musician inducted into
the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.
(www. bigwaltersmith.com)
• The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band
Sue Davis, Chair
What's New?
P ARK SIGNAGE WILL be updated this
spring with the addition of new
directional signs placed along routes to
several of our city parks. A park sign
analysis showed that, while general
entrance signage were adequate, signs
directing vehicles and
pedestrians to
some of the
parks were
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nonexistent.
Freeman:
Park will have
additional
sign age
on Eureka Road to direct vehicles
specifically to fields 1, 2 and 3 in hopes
of reducing automobile traffic through
Shorewood Ponds. Fields 1, 2 and 3
can only be reached by car via Park
Lane. Fields 4, 5 and 6 are accessed by
car via the main entrance to Freeman
Park. (All fields and trails within the
park are accessible on foot or by bicycle
from either entrance.) Additional signs
including a park directory and updated
park rules will be added in Freeman Park
later in the spring.
Park Commission Sue Davis, Chair
Park Commission
Lake Minnewashta Off -Leash Dog Park
C ARVER COUNTY PARKS Commission
U e 1A a public meeting February 9
at Chanhassen Rec Center to prepare
Park Plaza Dedication a "wish list" for amenities park users
would like to have in the dog
T HE NEW PARK plaza, located near
Eddy Station in Freeman Park, will
have a formal dedication on April 9.
Watch the April newsletter for additional
information.
park. County commissioners,
board members and over two
dozen dog owners heard
Barb Heideman, founder
and management.
Heideman's presentation was very
informative, even for experienced dog
owners and park users. Since this area
will be for the dogs, educating
t park users on canine behavior
will be essential to having a
successful facility with minimal
problems.
Visit ROMP'S web site
at www.dogROMP.org
for information about
dog parks in our region, or
go to the Carver Parks web site
at www.co.carver.mn.us /parks for
information and updates on the
Lake Minnewashta project. Another
meeting will be scheduled to review
design alternatives. 0i
Sue Davis, Chair
Park Commission
and executive director
of ROMP (Responsible
Owners of Mannerly
Council o n Cable Pets) present "The
Straight Poop on Dog Parks."
THE LAKE MINNETONKA CABLE COMMISSION Since its inception In 1996
(LMCC) PROVIDES LO(-AL cA13LE .ACCESS SERVICE TO ROMP has been at the forefront
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CHANNEL 8. nationally in the field of off-leash dog park
A COMPLFTE LIST OF TIMES SHOREWOOD CITY development and Heideman is called. on
COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND to consult with park commissions, cities
AT W* L.47CG- n'.0RG. CLICK ON CHANNEL 8. and private developers on issues of design
YOU MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY CALLING
THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471 -7125.
www.d.shorewood.mmus 2
Planning Commission Notes
T HE 2005 woRx plan was
recently completed by
the Planning Commission,
and members took stock
of the Commission's
performance during 2004.
In addition to its normal
activities associated with
reviewing requests for
subdivisions, variances, and
conditional use permits, the
Commission's 2005 work plan contains
several prominent items:
Criteria for Granting a Variance
The City code currently stipulates that
variances can only be granted if specific
criteria are satisfied. These criteria do not
reference the potential positive effects that
conditions attached to the variance might
have for the surrounding neighborhood
and the City as a whole. For example, a
variance might be granted if the applicant
agreed to replace an unsightly structure
with a structure in keeping with the
character of the neighborhood. The
Commission will explore whether it might
be useful to include such considerations
when it examines variance requests.
Comprehensive Plan Review
The Comprehensive Plan is the blueprint
that guides the City's development.
Annually, the Commission examines that
document to ensure that it is up -to -date
and consistent with the City's current
policies and objectives. In addition, the
Commission will be developing a planning
inventory that contains information related
to the current land use within the City as
well as a demographic profile of the City.
This planning inventory will be useful in
the next set of major revisions that will
take place later in the decade.
Signage Ordinance
A carry -over from last year, the
Commission wants to take an ordinance
that has certain outdated aspects and
refresh it to meet the needs of the City's
businesses, while at the same time
avoiding the introduction of unattractive
displays. In particular, the Commission
will review existing ordinances regarding
the number and size of
commercial signage in
various commercial zoning
districts.
County Road 19/
Smithtown Road
Intersection
The reconstruction of this
infamous intersection
finally began in 2004. The
project, which will take two years to
fully complete, involves landscaping and
entry-point designs that will be reviewed
by the Commission.
Gideon Glen Restoration
Two years ago, the City received a grant
from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District to undertake a preservation/
restoration program for the large wooded
area just north of the intersection of
Smithtown Road and County Road
19. The City purchased the land and a
conservation easement was placed on it.
In addition, a pond and drainage facilities
have been constructed on the eastern
portion of the site. The Commission's
emphasis will be on reviewing the
restoration and landscaping plans for the
site, particularly along its boundaries.
Your comments regarding the
Commission's 2005 work plan are
welcomed. Comments can be e- mailed
to planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us; or
leave a message on the Shoreline, 952/
474 -3236, extension LE
Jeff Bailey, Chair
Planning Commission
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Since the last newsletter,
the City Council:
• Heard a request from local residents to
review the ward system ofrepresentation
for Council officials.
• Adopted a resolution that made
appointments to certain commissions.
Tad Shaw was appointed as
Shorewood's Representative to the
Minnetonka Community Education
Services Advisory Board. Patrick
Hodapp was appointed as Shorewood's
representative to the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission, and
Tom Skramstad was appointed as
Shorewood's representative to the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District.
The City wishes to thank each of these
individuals for their continued volunteer
efforts on these commissions.
• Held a discussion on ongoing South
Lake Minnetonka Police Department
issues remaining with other member
cities.
• Adopted a resolution commending
the South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department for its investigation of
the 2003 murder of bait shop owner
Vermont "Ike" Isaacson.
• Received information regarding an
alleged cougar sighting in the vicinity
of Old Market Road in December of
2004.
Council Appoints Commissioners
A T THE FEBRUARY 14, 2005, City Council meeting, the City Council appointed
three Planning Commissioners to fill vacancies. Bob Gagne was appointed to a
two -year term, David Meyer was appointed to a three -year term, and Dick Woodruff
was appointed to a three -year term. Terms for these Commissioners take effect at the
March 1, 2005, Planning Commission meeting.
Thank You
Our thanks go out to Ann Packard who is leaving the Planning Commission after
four years of service. Ann has lived in Shorewood for twenty -five years and brought
a wealth of information to the Commission. She will be greatly missed, but we offer
best wishes for success in her new venture! `
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THE SHORE REPORT / MARCH 2005
he Southshore Center Attie Sale will
be held on April 7, 8 and 9. Items
are now being accepted for the sale.
Items needed are antiques, household
items, lamps, books, costume jewelry,
toys and small furniture items. No current
clothing, large appliances or upholstered
furniture please. Items can be brought to
the Center Monday through Friday from
8:30 AM to 4 PM or call the Center at 952/
474 -7635 to arrange for pick -up.
A AA will offer an 8 -hour senior
driver improvement class on
Monday and Tuesday, March 21 & 22
from 6 to 10 Pm. To register call toll free
1- 888 - 234 -1294.
T he Southshore Center has tickets
available for the Braschler Music
Show on Saturday, March 12 in Buffalo.
The costis $35 and includes transportation,
dinner and the show. Tickets are
also available for "Menopause, the
Musical" on Wednesday, March 16 at
The O'Shaughnessy at the College of St.
Catherine. The cost is $40 and includes
transportation and play ticket.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735
Country Club Road, Shorewood. The of f ice
is open dailyfrom 8.•30 ,imto 4 PM. For more
information or to register for classes call
(952) 474 -7635.
Recycling News
Spring Clean -Up
T HE ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN -UP for Shorewood residents is scheduled for Saturday,
May 21, 2005. Watch the May Shore Report for complete information. Until that
time, start going through the items you want to get rid of and make sure that someone
else can't use them before you decide the landfill is the appropriate spot for them!
Reuse Opportunities for Household Items
To the Residents From Your Chamber
Dear Shorewood Residents and Friends,
Where will you be on Monday, July 4, 2005? If the answer is Excelsior Commons
and Excelsior Bay, we'd like to hear from you.
• What's your favorite part of the day?
• What are your favorite foods for 4th of July?
• What's your favorite part of the fireworks show?
• Will you be walking or running in the Firecracker Race on July 4th ??
• Did you see /play on the Inflatable Games last year?
• Should we bring them back again this year?
• Should we invite the Minnesota Pipes and Drums Band for a bagpipes & drums
performance before the Minnesota Orchestra?
• Would you like us to bring back the Teen Bands Concert during the afternoon?
• And, most importantly, can you help fund the fireworks with a donation? Even the
smallest amount helps and all donations go toward the fireworks fund.
Send your ideas, your list of favorites... and if you can, please send us a check made
payable to: South Lake- Excelsior Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 32, Excelsior MN
55331. Please mark "Fireworks Fund 2005" on your check memo. All donations will
be acknowledged.
Thank you for your part in making the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July 2005 a fantastic
community celebration!
Sincerely,
Linda Murrell, Executive Director, South Lake- Excelsior Chamber of Commerce
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention
HEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, the
resulting precipitation flows into
local storm drain systems and, eventually,
into our lakes and wetlands. This runoff
can carry pollutants from your property,
such as fertilizers, pesticides, oil and pet
waste
Stormwater pollution not only impacts
our drinking water, but also an important
source of recreation in Shorewood —our
lakes. Stormwater runoff can pollute our
lakes with trash and chemicals which kill
fish and other wildlife, contaminate the
water for swimmers, and make shorelines
unsightly.
Although some pollution in runoff is
caused by nature, there are many things
you can do to protect the waterways and
prevent further pollution. This time of
year, it is especially important to pick
up any pet waste in your yard. The
runoff from this waste is harmful to the
waterways, not to mention the undesirable
thought of swimming in the lake after the
spring thaw!
Residents are also reminded that it is
illegal to dump anything into the street or
storm drain. If you have lawn chemicals,
oil, gasoline, or other cleaners that you
want to dispose of and do not know the
proper method, please contact the City of
Shorewood for disposal sites /methods.
Other things you can do to prevent
storm drain pollution include:
• Place litter and pet waste in trash
cans.
• Maintain your car and look for possible
leaks.
• Clean up spills with an absorbent
material (such as kitty litter) and
dispose of it properly.
• Keep driveways and sidewalks clear of
debris.
• Direct rain gutters and sump pump
drains into the yard and not onto
sidewalks and driveways.
As a community, we can make a big
difference in the quality of our water.
Once water quality degrades, it takes a lot
of time and money to repair the damage.
Educate yourself and your family on how
you can make a difference.
Children Act Fast ... So Do Poisons!
ARCH 2O -26 is Poison Prevention
Week. Each year, this week is used
to encourage parents and caregivers to
take a look at their homes and make sure
poisons are not within reach of children.
Many incidents happen when adults are in
the process of using a product or medicine
and are distracted for a few moments.
Children act fast, and many poisons are
colorful and look desirable.
Every home where children live or visit
should have a bottle of Ipecac syrup, used
to make a person vomit. Ipecac syrup
should only be used on the advice of
a physician or Poison Control Center,
as some poisons will cause further
injury if the victim vomits. Syrup of
Ipecac is available inexpensively at most
pharmacies.
In case of suspected poisoning, you
must know what to do and be prepared.
• Have the Poison Center's phone
number 1- 800 - 222 -1222 available or
programmed into the telephone You
do not want to look it up when you
need it!
• If there is a question on a potential
poisoning, call the Poison Center. It's
better to be safe than sorry. Do not wait
for symptoms to appear; symptoms may
often be delayed. Always call for help
if someone may have been injured or
poisoned. If you suspect a poisoning,
call the Poison Center immediately at
1- 800 - 222 -1222. Poison Information
Specialists are available at the Poison
Center seven days a week, 24 hours a
day.
Additional information is available
online at www.mnpoison.org, or stop
by the South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department to get a free poison
information packet, that includes
Poison Center phone stickers, a home
safety checklist, and other important
information.
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Events
Excelsior Library
Schiffelly Puppets
Wed., March 30,10:30 AM
J OIN THE FUN AS Schiffelly Puppets
stage "The Wonderfully Wacky Wizard
of Oz, " a parody of L. Frank Baum's
classic tale, with an important lesson on
friendship. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Excelsior Library. E
MN Landscape Arboretum
Maple Time
Saturdays and Sundays,
March 5 -20, 12 -3PM
Marion Andrus Learning Center
T HE MAPLE SAP is flowing! Taste maple
sugar, measure percent of sugar in
sap, make a traditional Native American
mukuk used to carry maple sugar, carve
your own spile, practice the drilling and
tapping process, observe how to identify
a maple tree when all of the leaves are
gone, then put your new knowledge to
work with our Twig Test. Spend time
in the "Please Touch" Greenhouse and
the "Sunshine For Dinner" exhibits, and
Kids Corner filled with books, blocks,
soft blankets and activities for the young
learner, only at the Marion Andrus Learn-
ing Center. Free with general admission.
For more information call 952/443 -1400,
or go online, www arboretum. umn.edu. S`'
South Lake - Excelsior
Chamber of Commerce
Parry of the Year
Friday, March 18, 6:30- 11:30PM
T his year, the party theme is A Saharan
Desert Experience! The event, held
at BayView Event Center, includes big
awards, little treasures and fun raffles!
Enjoy a little food, a lot of dancing, a
cash bar, and a great time! Tickets are
$45 in advance, or $55 at the door. Call
the Chamber office for more information,
952/474 -6461. ZD
www. ci.shorewood. mn. us
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W1P1:Ward 1, Precinct 1
W1P2:Ward 1, Precinct 2
Map Descriptions
The following items are on the March 1, 2005, Planning
Commission agenda:
1.A preliminary plat for five single - family residential lots, which was previously
proposed as "Sleepy Hollow Woods" will be reviewed for property located at
5610 Grant Lorenz Road. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 PM
2. The owners of 26500 Strawberry Court are requesting approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to allow total accessory space over 1200 square feet to build a
detached garage. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM.
3.An amendment to the Zoning Code regarding criteria for granting variance
applications will be considered. A public hearing will be held at 7:30 Pm.
4.A Zoning Code amendment regarding the C -2, Auto - Oriented, Zoning District
will be reviewed. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:45 PM.
There are no changes for recycling collection
due to holidays in March!
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S,POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #30681
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Road Restrictions
March 1 -April 30
W EIGHT RESTRICTIONS (In excess
of 8,000 pounds on any single
axle) are placed on local streets from
March 1 through April 30. This measure
is taken each year in order to prevent
serious damage and destruction of
City streets. Exceptions are made for
necessary vehicles, such as school buses
and garbage trucks. Exceptions are
not made for vehicles such as moving
trucks, delivery trucks and construction
equipment. Please remind any delivery
personnel or workers on your property
of the restriction so smaller trucks can be
used as necessary. All streets are posted
with the allowable weight limits.
Please call City Hall if you have any
questions, 952/474 -3236. l
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W1P1:Ward 1, Precinct 1
W1P2:Ward 1, Precinct 2
Map Descriptions
The following items are on the March 1, 2005, Planning
Commission agenda:
1.A preliminary plat for five single - family residential lots, which was previously
proposed as "Sleepy Hollow Woods" will be reviewed for property located at
5610 Grant Lorenz Road. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 PM
2. The owners of 26500 Strawberry Court are requesting approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to allow total accessory space over 1200 square feet to build a
detached garage. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM.
3.An amendment to the Zoning Code regarding criteria for granting variance
applications will be considered. A public hearing will be held at 7:30 Pm.
4.A Zoning Code amendment regarding the C -2, Auto - Oriented, Zoning District
will be reviewed. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:45 PM.
There are no changes for recycling collection
due to holidays in March!
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S,POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #30681
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Road Restrictions
March 1 -April 30
W EIGHT RESTRICTIONS (In excess
of 8,000 pounds on any single
axle) are placed on local streets from
March 1 through April 30. This measure
is taken each year in order to prevent
serious damage and destruction of
City streets. Exceptions are made for
necessary vehicles, such as school buses
and garbage trucks. Exceptions are
not made for vehicles such as moving
trucks, delivery trucks and construction
equipment. Please remind any delivery
personnel or workers on your property
of the restriction so smaller trucks can be
used as necessary. All streets are posted
with the allowable weight limits.
Please call City Hall if you have any
questions, 952/474 -3236. l
THE SHORE REPORT/ MARCH x005