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Shorewood Election
City Council Will Have Two New Faces
T HE CITY OF S HOREWOOD election results
were: Mayor Woody Love was re- elected
to a 2 -year term; Council Members Christine
Lizee, (2 -year term, Ward One) and Laura
Turgeon (4 -year term, Ward Two) were re-
elected to the City Council, and Paula Callies
(2 -year term, Ward Three) and Marty Wellens
(4 -year term, Ward Four) will be new Council
representatives.
City election results are posted at City
Hall and can be found on the City's web
site. Hennepin County election results
can be found on the County's web site at
www.co.hennepin.mmus. State -wide election
results can be found on the Secretary of State's
web site at wwwsos. state. mn. us.
Shorewood had an 86 %, voter turnout
Results
(compared to 80% in 2002) at the General
Election on November 2. Ward Four had
the highest voter turnout rate with 88% of
registered voters voting, but all Wards had
at least an 84% voter turnout rate. A total of
4,826 residents voted in the General Election;
547 were voters who registered on Election
Day.
Council member terms are effective as of
January 1, 2005, and members are sworn in to
office at the first Council meeting of the year,
January 10, 2005.
Residents may contact their Council
representatives by e -mail at City Hall,
cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or by leaving
a message on the Shoreline, 952/474 -3236,
extension I. El
Planning /Park Commission Openings
P OSITIONS ON THE Planning and Park
Commissions are open for application to
interested Shorewood residents through Friday,
January 21, 2005, 4:30 Pm.
Both Commissions act as advisory boards to
the City Council. The Planning Commission
meets the first and third Tuesdays of each
Snow Plow Season:
Stay Safe
HEN SNOW IS FLYING, and snow plows are
on the road clearing snow and sanding
slippery spots, drivers need to be especially
cautious, for their safety and for that of the
snow plow driver. Snow plows often turn on
the sanding mechanism when they approach an
intersection. Cars following too closely will be
showered with sand —not great for the paint on
a car! At the intersection, the large trucks might
not have the turning radius needed to complete
a turn. This might mean backing up before
completing the turn—not easy to do when a car
has pulled up right behind them —or making the
turn a bit wider than usual. If cars approaching
an intersection see a plow coming from one of
the other directions, give the plow a little extra
turning room when possible.
For more snow plow safety information, seepage 7.
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, 2005.
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
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THE SHORE REPORT/ DECEMBER 2004
Parks Page
Skating Fun in the City
TT'S TIME TO SHARPEN those skate
i 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.
Music in the Park 2005 Planning Underway!
HE PARK COMMISSION 1S pl
the 2005 Music in the Park
in Freeman Park and would 1
hear your ideas for next year
as well as your feedback on 'N
this year's concerts. The y
2004 opening night in
June with the Paul Cherba
Jazz Quartet was rained out
but was rescheduled for the
August 13th concert. On July 9th,
over 200 people attended the concert
with the Encampment River Boys
Bluegrass band and enjoyed a perfect
summer evening.
The Park Commission is interested in
ideas you have that will make
it more fun and convenient for
you to attend. Do you know a
musical group that would like to
iy or one that you would enjoy
wring? Is there another day or time
would more convenient for you?
)uld you be interested in a daytime
)ncert especially for kids? We
_ppreciate all ideas and comments!
E -mail the Park Commission at
cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us prior to the
January 11th meeting, or leave a message
on the Shoreline, 952/474 -3236, ext. 1.M
Sue Davis, Chair
Park Commission
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For Parks Thank You
HE SHOREWOOD PARKS Foundation is truly appreciative of the support by the
local community of the Fine Arts and Craft Show held on November 6th. The
event showcased 167 artists from the surrounding five state area. Thank you to
Bachman's, the MHS Chamber Singers and Donna Voce, Sara Doerfler— pianist, and
Minnetonka Booster Club for their participation; and to the many local businesses
who contributed donations for the prize drawings. A special thanks to the many
volunteers who worked on this event over the past year -- community participation
is the key to the success of this annual event. S
Off —Leash Dog Park
Design Begins
C ARVER PARKS IS PROCEEDING with
preliminary design for the Off -
Leash Dog Park at Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park. At the September Park
Commission meeting several residents
of both Shorewood and Excelsior shared
their opinions for and against the park.
In general, plans for the off -leash dog
area of the park have been met with
overwhelming support and enthusiasm
by dog owners in our area.
Because the park is located outside
of our community,
neither the Park 325 DOGS
Commission ARE LICENSED
nor the City of
Shorewood has IN THE CITY OF
any say as to $HOREWOOD.
whether or not this DOG LICENSE
park amenity is APPLICATIONS ARE
created; however, DUE JANUARY 31.
we do support
Carver Parks'
efforts to accommodate the growing
number of dog owners who want to
exercise their dogs off - leash. We do not
have adequate land within our borders
to provide this amenity to our residents.
The proximity of Lake Minnewashta
makes it extremely convenient for
Shorewood residents, many of whom
are already using the park to exercise
and socialize their canine friends.
In light of the intense residential
development along the Highway 5
corridor, Carver Parks has shown great
foresight and consideration in adding an
off -leash dog area to this park. Many
regional and city parks in our area do not
allow dogs at all, leashed or not. Dogs
will still be allowed in other areas of
Lake Minnewashta Park on -leash. When
complette, this will be one of the largest
off -leash properties in the region.
Sue Davis, Chair
Park Commission
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THE SHORE REPORT/ DECEMBEP 2004
Planning Commission Notes
T HE PROTECTION OF water quality has hardcover on water quality, Shorewood
been a prominent environmental has imposed limits on the amount of
theme for over 30 years. Numerous
techniques have been developed to
mitigate the introduction of pollutants
into the water system. Industrial sources
have been restricted, storm sewers have
been separated from sanitary sewers,
and wetlands have been protected from
development.
One of the simplest and most effective
means of protecting our water is to use
the natural filtration capabilities of the
soil to cleanse storm water runoff before
it reaches our lakes and streams. In order
to accomplish that goal, sufficient open
space has to be available. That's where
Shorewood's hardcover restrictions come
into play. Hardcover is defined as homes,
driveways, sidewalks, accessory structures
(such as garages and sheds), patios, and the
like that prevent storm water from seeping
into the ground. Even tightly packed dirt
(such as an unpaved driveway) can prove
to be resistant to water infiltration and
hence qualify as hardcover. (Interestingly,
the Commission has recently discussed
the use of "permeable" paving. That is,
paving stone whose composition and the
composition of the materials in between
the stones allows, under ideal conditions,
for a high degree of water infiltration.
The jury is still out on the effectiveness
of permeable paving.)
The more hardcover that exists on a
property, the more water is forced out
onto roadways, where pollutants are
picked up, and then into sewers or streams
that quickly flow into lakes, bypassing the
natural purification process. In response
to concerns about the negative effects of
hardcover that can exist on a lot. For lots
in Shoreland districts, hardcover can be
no more than 25% of the lot's size. (As
the name implies, Shoreland districts
contain land that lies near bodies of
water, either lakes greater than 10 acres
in size or streams draining areas greater
than two square miles.) Lots that do not
lie in Shoreland districts are subject to a
33% limit. The reason for the difference
in limits is that the proximity of bodies of
water to properties in a Shoreland district
call for greater infiltration capacity.
Environmental protection is the
primary, but not sole, rationale for
hardcover restrictions. In limiting the
amount of hardcover, Shorewood is able
to retain the open feel that the City has
enjoyed going back to its rural origins.
By preventing disproportionately large
homes being built on relatively small
lots, the hardcover restrictions leave
more open space between homes on
adjoining lots. Whether the neighborhood
is composed of relatively small lots, such
as in northeast Shorewood, or is made
up of the relatively larger lots found
the western part of the city, limiting
the amount of hard cover ensures
that a neighborhood will not feel too
cluttered. One can easily find examples of
communities that do not limit hardcover.
In those cities, it is common for mansions
to be built on "postage stamp" -sized lots.
As properties in Shorewood continue to
develop, hardcover restrictions play an
important role in ensuring that the City
remains an attractive place to live. NV
Jeff Bailey, Chair
Planning Commission
Positions Available
Rinks Supervisor /Attendants
T HE CITY OF SHO MWOOD is accepting
applications for a part -time Rinks
Supervisor and Rink Attendants.
The Supervisor position is open
to people 19 years of age and older.
The Supervisor is responsible for
coordinating and overseeing the work
of Rink Attendants.
Attendant positions are open to
people 16 years of age and older and
offers flexible hours in the afternoons,
on weekends, and during winter break.
The season generally runs mid -
December through mid - February. For an
application, call or stop by City Hall. f
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Since the most recent
newsletter, the Council has:
• Adopted a Proclamation in Support
of "Kids Vote ". This program allows
school age children to attend the
voting polls with parents and cast a
mock ballot for the election.
Recognized former Park
Commissioner Pat Arnst, and former
Planning Commissioners Deborah
Borkon and Donna Woodruff for their
time and talents in years served with
the Commissions.
• Appointed David Meyer to the
,Planning Commission for a term to
end on February 28, 2005.
• Received a report from Tim
Litfin, Executive Director for the
Minnetonka Community Education
Services (MCES) Board.
• Received areport from Tom Skramstad
regarding the recent activities of the
Lake Minnetonka Conservation
District.
• Approved the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission 2005
Operating Budget.
• Granted approval of Certification of
Delinquent Charges for the City.
• Received a report from the City's
engineering consultant regarding cut -
through traffic on Radisson Road.
• Approved plans, specifications and
estimates and authorized funds for
the Freeman Park/Shorewood Oaks
drainage project.
• Accepted bids and awarded contracts
for the County Road 19 /Country Club
Road/Smithtown Road Intersection
Project. Residents should expect to
encounter construction by year end
on these roadways, and should begin
to plan accordingly. (See article on
page 4 for additional information)
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THE SHORE REPORT/DECBABM 2004
City of Shorewood Natural
Resource Inventory
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD Will be
working with the Hennepin County
Department of Environmental Services
( HCDES) to complete a natural resource/
land cover inventory through a grant
that was awarded the county by the
Metropolitan Council and the Department
of Natural Resources.
HCDES will be gathering information
on land cover throughout the City of
Shorewood (examples of land cover
include maple- basswood forest, hay
field and cattail marsh). The collected
data will be mapped in a geographical
information system, and used by the
city for comprehensive planning and
conservation efforts. The inventory
work will take place this fall as well as
in the spring of 2005. This inventory
involves, in some cases, walking through
the property and observing trees, plants
and other vegetative cover. No plants
will be removed or disturbed.
This project is purely for informational
purposes so that you, the landowner, and
the city can do our best to conserve and
manage our precious natural resources.
If you are opposed to allowing access
to your property or have any questions
or concerns regarding the land cover
inventory please contact David Thill at
HCDES at 612/348 -0124.
Thank you in advance for your
cooperation and interest in the
preservation of our natural resources, as
it is vital to the success of this endeavor
and to help insure the continued high
quality of life that is currently enjoyed
by you and your fellow residents of
Shorewood.0
County Road 19 /Smithtown
Construction
A T THE NOVEMBER 8TH City Council
meeting, the construction contract
for the County Road 19 and Smithtown
Road intersection was awarded to Eureka
Construction.
The first phase of the project includes
temporary pavement widening along
the west side of County Road 19, .
utility relocation, excavation for
a stormwater treatment pond,
and wetland restoration on the
City's Gideon Glen property.
Work will continue as long as
weather conditions permit, and
will reconvene in the spring of
2005.
Funding for this project is obtained
from the Minnesota State Aid fund, and
Hennepin County. The State Aid fund
consists of taxes collected by the State
at the gas pump. The State then keeps
an account, for each municipality's use
that has a population equal to or greater
than 5,000. Cities meeting the criteria
can utilize State Aid funds to build or
reconstruct arterial roadways within
their city, without affecting local taxes.
This insures that there is a complete
network of roadways in and between
each State Aid community.
The project cost is
$3,147,978, with the City
of Shorewood's share of the
1 ' project being $1,032,730, of
which, $981,820 will be funded
using State Aid dollars and the
remaining $50,910 being funded by the
local roadway fund. Additional funding
is provided by the City of Tonka Bay and
Hennepin County. S
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Holiday Toy
and Food
Drive
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is a drop -off
site for toys to be given to the Hopkins
Minnetonka Family Resource Center. The
Toy Chest Drive provides toys to 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 y
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 13.
The City will also serve as a drop- offsite
for the ICA Food Shelf. Non - perishable
food items may be dropped off at City Hall
and will be delivered to the Food Shelf at
various times during the holidays. Food
items should be dropped off at City Hall
no later than Monday, December 13.
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.&
Council on Cable
THE LAKE MINNETONK.A CABLE
COMMISSION (LMCC) PROVIDES LOCAL
CABLE ACCESS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARE BROADCAST ON CABLE CHANNEL 8.
ACOMPLETE LIST OF TIMES SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST
CAN BE FOUND AT 6MWLMCC- 7I:ORG. CLICK
ON CHANNEL 8.
YOU MAY ALSO GET PLAYBACK TIMES BY
CALLING THE LMCC OFFICE AT 952/471-
7275.
Ti-E Svot?E REPORT DECEmBEn 2004
City of Shorewood 2005 City Budget
Proposed
Property "Tax
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ERTY TAXES, PLEASE
CONTACT THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AT (952)
474 -3236.
Less than one-fourth of your property tax dollar goes to
the City of Shorewood.
Commissioners Board Room
A -2400 Government Center
W Minneapolis, MN 55438
(612) 348 -5433
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Community Room, Educational Service Center
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E
Minnetrista, MN 55364
(952) 491 -8021
BUDGETS IS WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!
OU SHOULD HAVE received a notice
from Hennepin County about the
property taxes your school district, county
and city can collect in 2005.
Your actual taxes may be lower than
the proposed tax on your notice. These
are the maximum taxes that can be levied.
Your actual tax statement will arrive in the
spring.
Sample Proposed 2005
Property Tax*
For the median Shorewood home
($337,000, homestead, Mtka Schools)
County $1,482
City 985
School 1,422
Metro Districts 109
Other Districts 158
Solid Waste Fee 53
Total $4,209
The median value for a home in Shorewood has
increased from $326,000 in 2003 to $337,000
in 2004.
* provided by Hennepin County
Water Rate
Changes
T HE SHOREWOOD CITY Council IS
con sidering a water rate increase for
2005 as part of a gradual increase over a
three -year period. The base rate for water
in 2005 would change from $30 to $35 for
the first 10,000 gallons of usage. The rate
for 10,000 - 50,000 gallons usage would
remain $2.95 per thousand gallons. For
usage greater than 50,000 gallons per
quarter, the rate would remain $3.75
per thousand. The quarterly cost for
an average household that uses 30,000
gallons would be about $94.
Please contact the Finance Department
at 952/474 -3236 if you have questions
about the proposed rate change.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
MI NNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT #276
Monday, December 6, 7:15 PM
Tuesday, November 30, 7 PM
City Council Chambers
Community Room, District Service Center
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5755 Country Club Road
5621 Co. Rd. 101 S
Shorewood, MN 55331
Minnetonka, NIN 55345
474 -3236
(952) 401 -5024
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WESTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Thursday, December 2, 5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 7, 6:30 PM
Commissioners Board Room
A -2400 Government Center
W Minneapolis, MN 55438
(612) 348 -5433
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Community Room, Educational Service Center
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E
Minnetrista, MN 55364
(952) 491 -8021
BUDGETS IS WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!
OU SHOULD HAVE received a notice
from Hennepin County about the
property taxes your school district, county
and city can collect in 2005.
Your actual taxes may be lower than
the proposed tax on your notice. These
are the maximum taxes that can be levied.
Your actual tax statement will arrive in the
spring.
Sample Proposed 2005
Property Tax*
For the median Shorewood home
($337,000, homestead, Mtka Schools)
County $1,482
City 985
School 1,422
Metro Districts 109
Other Districts 158
Solid Waste Fee 53
Total $4,209
The median value for a home in Shorewood has
increased from $326,000 in 2003 to $337,000
in 2004.
* provided by Hennepin County
Water Rate
Changes
T HE SHOREWOOD CITY Council IS
con sidering a water rate increase for
2005 as part of a gradual increase over a
three -year period. The base rate for water
in 2005 would change from $30 to $35 for
the first 10,000 gallons of usage. The rate
for 10,000 - 50,000 gallons usage would
remain $2.95 per thousand gallons. For
usage greater than 50,000 gallons per
quarter, the rate would remain $3.75
per thousand. The quarterly cost for
an average household that uses 30,000
gallons would be about $94.
Please contact the Finance Department
at 952/474 -3236 if you have questions
about the proposed rate change.
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T , 4 SNOPE REPORT / DECEmER 2004
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F lu shots will be offered at the
Southshore Center on Wednesday,
December 1 between 10 Am and I PM. The
Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association
will offer the' clinic. Call the Center to
schedule an appointment.
E xcelsior Bay Books will present a
program on suggestions of books to
give for holiday gifts. The program will
be at the Center on Friday, December 3
at 12:45 Pm. There is no charge.
L earn how to make a French
Christmas Yule Log at a class
presented by Annick Pratbernon on
Monday, December 6, 2 -4 PM. Following
the class there will be coffee served and a
chance to taste the finished product. The
class cost is $12. Register at the Center.
O rders are being taken for the Holiday
Cookie Sale. The cookies will be
baked by the Southshore Cookie Crew and
are for sale for $5 per dozen. Orders will
need to be placed by Friday, December
3. The orders will be available for pick
up on Thursday, December 9.
rips: "Christmas of Swing" at the
Great American History Theater,
Thursday, December 9. The cost is
$39.50 and includes lunch at LeeAnn
Chin's at Union Depot. A Holiday Light
Trip is Monday, December 13, 4.45 to
9:15 Pmt. The cost is $33, which includes
dinner at Old Country Buffet in West St.
Paul. A trip to view the holiday display
of "Snow White" on the 8th floor of
Marshall Field's is Thursday, December
16. The cost is $7 and the van will depart
from the Center at 10 AM.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735
Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office
is open dailyfrom 8.•30 AMto 4 PM For more
information or to register for classes call
(952) 474 -7635.
Recycling /Environrnntl
Christmas Tree Disposal
BFl
Christmas Trees will be picked up on 115 and 1/12, your regular
pick up days, 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 1/12 pick up day you
must call BFI and arrange for a pick up date and there may be
a charge. Call 952/941 -5174 for more information.
Waste Mgmt
Christmas Trees will be picked up on 115 and 1/19. 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. Call
1- 800 - 450 -9378 for more info.
Hennepin County
Un- Decorate your Christmas tree before composting. Lights, tinsel, wire, nails,
ornaments, tree stands and plastic bags cannot be composted. For drop -off sites
call Hennepin County Environmental Services at 612/348 -3777 or visit its web site:
www Hennepin, mn and enter keyword "yard waste fact sheet ". n
Community Alert
O VER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department has
received numerous calls regarding suspected gunshots being heard in the Marsh
Pointe, Brentridge Drive, Pine Bend, and Cathcart Drive neighborhoods during the
late evening and early morning hours. Responding officers have been unable to locate
the source of the noise. SLMPD is seeking the assistance of you and your neighbors
in an effort to identify the individual(s) responsible for this dangerous activity.
Discharging a firearm within city limits is not only illegal, but has great potential to
cause serious injury or death to others. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
will be providing increased patrol in the area, and is asking residents to notify us
immediately by dialing 911 anytime you see or hear anything suspicious.
If you have questions or concerns of a non- urgent nature, please feel free to contact
an SLMPD officer via our dispatch center at 763/525 - 6210.E
Dave Hohertz, CSO
SLMPD
Snowmobile Certification Class
T 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 11 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 by December 3 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.M1
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THrz &&ORE REPORT/ DECEMBER 2004
Simple Home Maintenance
Periodic Cleaning of Home Vents Necessary
H OME OWNERS SHOULD CHECK the dryer
hood on the outside of their house
to see if the flapper is working properly.
Many times the hood is damaged or lint
build -up has impaired the flapper from
closing properly. Just a few minutes with
a pliers to bend the hood or a piece of wire
to fish out built -up lint will put the dryer
exhaust hood back into operation.
Combustion air and ventilation inlet
ducts allow air to enter your house in a
place that will provide ventilation, reduce
draft problems and provide oxygen for
water heaters, furnaces or other fuel
burning equipment. These ducts also
provide an inlet for air exhaust fans
such as stove hoods and bathroom fans.
Air inlet ducts can help reduce interior -
exterior air pressure differences caused
by wind and attic bypasses.
Ventilation inlet hoods that are blocked
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.M
Dial Up, Log On
F OR INFORMATION on weather - related
road conditions, construction and
congestion in Minnesota, travelers can
call 511 on telephones (not available
on Verizon) or by logging on to
www. 511mn.org.E-)
will cause reduced ventilation rates, stress
on the ventilation equipment and higher
electrical costs.
Screens under the combustion air and
ventilation inlet hoods should be checked
monthly to make sure they do not become
blocked with a build -up of fibers or paint.
A fine fibrous mat can be easily removed
with an old toothbrush. Provide area
around the ducts on the outside and inside
of your home to allow the air to enter your
home.
Stay Back, Stay Alive
E ACH YEAR MOTORISTS are warned of
the danger involved in following
snowplows too closely. Unfortunately,
while this warning is headed 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. C
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 schedule a
delivery time. 0
www. ci. shorewood. ma us
Vents such as these on the outside of your
home should periodically be cleaned of dust
and debris.
City of Shorewood 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
pennit. 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 (9.52) 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 Y our veterinarian. An additional kennel license is required for owners
with more than 2 dogs. This can be obtained at City Hall.
(Please Print orType)
1. Dog's Name: _ Breed: Color:
Age: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Date Due: _Rabies Tag #:
2. Dog's Name: Breed: Color:
Age: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Date Due: Rabies Tag #:
3. Dog's Nam
Age:
Veterinarian / Clini
Owner's Name
Home Phone:
Breed: Color: _
Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: _Date Due: Rabies Tag #:
Phone #:
Work Phone:_
Address: —
I plan to contain my dog(s) on my property by: Kennel Fence Electronic Fence System
Tie it up
Total Number of Dogs in Household: X $10.00 =
Total Number of Dogs in Household: _ X $ .55 =
Total Number of Dogs in Household: X $ 5.00 =
Lost Tag: X $ 1.00 =
Total Amount Due= $
Other No Plans
License Fee
Mailing Fee
Late Fee (after Jan. 31)
_ (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.
For Office Use Qrl)y
1. City Tag # -- -_ —_ -- Rabies Certificate issued
2. City Tag # _— - -- Y r' hJ Date: __— . - -- — - - - - - --
3. City Tag # �:__ - Receipt #: - - --
All information collected by this agency is public pursuant to State Statute.
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The following items are on the agenda for the 12/07/04
Planning Commission meeting:
1. The owner of 26310 Birch Bluff Road is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
add over 100 cubic yards of fill to the property for re- landscaping purposes. Apublic
hearing is scheduled for 7 PM.
2. Shurgard Self Storage (formerly Minnesota Mini - Storage) at 19545 Highway 7 is
requesting a zoning text amendment to increase the amount of signage allowed in
the C -1 Zoning District. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM.
3. Lecy Bros. Homes is applying for a minor subdivision of property at 5830 Minnetonka
Drive for one additional residential lot. A public hearing is not required.
Holiday Recycling
T HERE ARE NO CHANCES in recycling days due to holidays during December, 2004,
or January 2005. Recycling must be curbside no later than 7 AM on Wednesday
for mainland residents and Thursday for island residents.
What's Happening in the City'?
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The following items are on the agenda for the 12/07/04
Planning Commission meeting:
1. The owner of 26310 Birch Bluff Road is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
add over 100 cubic yards of fill to the property for re- landscaping purposes. Apublic
hearing is scheduled for 7 PM.
2. Shurgard Self Storage (formerly Minnesota Mini - Storage) at 19545 Highway 7 is
requesting a zoning text amendment to increase the amount of signage allowed in
the C -1 Zoning District. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM.
3. Lecy Bros. Homes is applying for a minor subdivision of property at 5830 Minnetonka
Drive for one additional residential lot. A public hearing is not required.
Holiday Recycling
T HERE ARE NO CHANCES in recycling days due to holidays during December, 2004,
or January 2005. Recycling must be curbside no later than 7 AM on Wednesday
for mainland residents and Thursday for island residents.
What's Happening in the City'?
W1 P1: Ward 1, Precinct 1
W1 P2: Ward 1, Precinct 2
W2P1 : Ward 2, Precinct 1
W3P1 : Ward 3, Precinct 1
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Thanks Election
Judges
T HANK YOU, SH OREWOOD Election
Judges, for the extra effort you
gave to conduct this year's Election.
Your willingness to attend additional
training, to assist with pre - election day
preparation work, and to work long
into the night is true dedication to your
community. You all did a great job, and
can be proud of serving your community
as an Election Judge. Without you, your
neighbors would not be able to come to
the polls on Election Day to vote.
Fifty -four Shorewood residents
served as Election Judges, including
three students! Election Judges worked
between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11 PM,
and many Judges worked the entire time
period.M
THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2004