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June 2004 Shore ReportJune 200 O O C� 4� w O w 4� ti I Id E INSIDE Park News ............ 700 Pm Community Events......... 2 Planning Commission ..... Park Cc National Night Out.......... 3 Council Activities ........... 3' Recycling /Enviro News...... 4" Senior Corner ............... 4 Sealcoating ................. 5 Recycling Refresher ......... 5 Water Quality ............... 5 Public Hearings /Map........ 6' Home Security ..............4 Election 2004:What's New? A LTHOUGH THE NOVEMBER general election looks a long way off, it will be here before you know it. To be an active participant, it's not too late to start thinking about what level you might participate. Whether it be as an elected official, an election judge or a voter, the Shore Report will include a segment on elections each month between now and the election to keep residents informed. If you have any questions about the election, or about the voting process, please contact City Hall, 952/474 -3236. You can also find election information on the City's web site at www ci.shorewood.mn.us- -click on "Inside City Hall ". NEw: Shorewood Wards T HIS IS THE FIRST YEAR THAT Shorewood residents will elect their Councilmembers by ward. All four wards will be on the November 2 General Election ballot. The Mayor will continue to be elected at- large. Do you know what ward you reside in? The map on the last page of the Shore Report shows the ward boundaries and polling place locations. This map is available at City Hall or on the City web site, www ci.shorewood.mn. us.& Be an Election Judge I F YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING as an Election Judge at the September 14 Primary Election and/or the November 2 General Election, call Jean at 952/474 -3236 for information on what it takes to serve in this fun and rewarding position. Students age 16 and older may also serve as an Election Judge. Call now! U Have you registered to vote? I F You ARE A NEW SHOREWOOD resident, moved to a new location within the City, or did not vote in the 2002 Election, you can pre- register to vote now. By doing so, your name will be on the roster of registered voters when you go to vote on Election Day. Call Jean at 952/474- 3236 for information on where and how to pre- register to vote. Curfew Affects Shorewood Youth S SUMMER NEARS AND the nice weather draws young people to the outdoors, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department reminds kids and parents that the Hennepin County Curfew law must be observed, and will be enforced by the SLMPD. The law dictates the following by age: Under 12 - 9 Pm weekdays, 10 PM Friday and Saturday 12 to 14 — 10 Pm weekdays, II Pm Friday and Saturday 15 to 17 —11 PM weekdays, midnight Friday and Saturday Exceptions: The juvenile is accompanied by a parent/guardian or other responsible adult, is engaged in lawful employment or is going to or from work, is involved in an emergency situation, is going to /attending/returning from an official school, religious, or other activity sponsored and/or supervised by a public entity or civic organization, is on an errand -at the direction of a parent/guardian, or is on the boulevard or sidewalk abutting the property of the juvenile's residence. The complete ordinance can be viewed on- line at www. hennepin. us. Put "curfew" in the keyword space and select "Ordinance 16 ".I U Mee'tingS 6/1 700 Pm Plannir 6/8 7: em Park Cc 6/10 5- 8 PM Public:' 6/11 6:30 PM Music it 6/14 7:061 PM City Co 6115 7:00 Pm Plannir 6/28 7:00 w City Cr Meeting L PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS,MN This newsletter is printed on recycled paper What's Happening in the City? W1Pi:Ward 1, Precinct 1 Wl P2: Ward 1. Prerinrt 7 Map Descriptions Home Security Tips The following items are on the agenda for the 06101104 Planning Commission meeting: 1. Tradewinds Concepts, Inc. proposes a preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 7 acres of property at 5610 and 5650 Grant Lorenz Road into six single - family residential lots (five new plus one with existing house). A public hearing is scheduled for 7 PM. 2. Verizon Wireless, LLC, requests a Conditional Use Permit to add an emergency generator to their existing telecommunications facility located at 24283 Smithtown Road (Co. Rd. 19). A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM. Recycling Holiday Reminder HE MEin ORIAI. DAY HOLIDAY on Monday, May 31, will delay recycling collection by one day during the first week of June. Pick -up for mainland residents will be Thurs- day, June 3; island residents' pick -up will be on Friday, June 4.f HE S OUTH LAKE M INNETONKA Police Department reminds residents to keep overhead garage doors closed. An open garage door not only gives a potential burglar an idea of whether or not someone is home, but also provides a clear view of valuables kept in the garage such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, tools, bicycles and sporting equipment. A thief may take note of items and return later. The South Lake area has experienced several thefts from open garages in the past. An open door on an attached garage also provides easy access into your house. Some burglars will enter a home whether or not it is occupied. It is recommended that you keep your garage doors closed, day and night, even if you are home. THE SHORE REPORT I JUNE 2004 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD E SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 ® ( FAX (952)474.0128 0 N Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 Pm W 0 M 0 'A i �* u 0 iv Council Members r Woody Love, Mayor ~„ John Garfunkel Christine Lizee 3 -� Z Laura Turgeon Scott Zerby � o 1L ., City Administrator: Craig Dawson > Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #30681 MINNEAPOLIS,MN This newsletter is printed on recycled paper What's Happening in the City? W1Pi:Ward 1, Precinct 1 Wl P2: Ward 1. Prerinrt 7 Map Descriptions Home Security Tips The following items are on the agenda for the 06101104 Planning Commission meeting: 1. Tradewinds Concepts, Inc. proposes a preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 7 acres of property at 5610 and 5650 Grant Lorenz Road into six single - family residential lots (five new plus one with existing house). A public hearing is scheduled for 7 PM. 2. Verizon Wireless, LLC, requests a Conditional Use Permit to add an emergency generator to their existing telecommunications facility located at 24283 Smithtown Road (Co. Rd. 19). A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 PM. Recycling Holiday Reminder HE MEin ORIAI. DAY HOLIDAY on Monday, May 31, will delay recycling collection by one day during the first week of June. Pick -up for mainland residents will be Thurs- day, June 3; island residents' pick -up will be on Friday, June 4.f HE S OUTH LAKE M INNETONKA Police Department reminds residents to keep overhead garage doors closed. An open garage door not only gives a potential burglar an idea of whether or not someone is home, but also provides a clear view of valuables kept in the garage such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, tools, bicycles and sporting equipment. A thief may take note of items and return later. The South Lake area has experienced several thefts from open garages in the past. An open door on an attached garage also provides easy access into your house. Some burglars will enter a home whether or not it is occupied. It is recommended that you keep your garage doors closed, day and night, even if you are home. THE SHORE REPORT I JUNE 2004 THE SHORE REPORT /JUNE 2004 Parks News Concession Open at Eddy Station! T HE CONCESSION STAND AT Eddy Station in Freeman Park is off to a great start this year under the management of Scott Qualle and his team. Scott came forward during the search for an independent contractor to manage the operation for the 2004 season. The concession stand offers bratwurst and hotdogs, nachos, chips and candy, ice cream and beverages. Treat tickets are also available for purchase, so parents do not have to leave children with cash. Hours of operation include all evening and weekend hours when activities are scheduled in the park. Eddy Station was only open for two months during the 2003 season but was very popular with busy families attending games as well as residents enjoying the park's trails and open space.S Commission Tours Parks 0 N A RECENT FREEMAN PARK visit the Park Commission toured the entire park to preview the improvements that are planned for the season. The trail segment on the east side that begins at the parking lot and continues through the wetland area on the north side is scheduled to be paved. Residents who walk this portion of the trail agree this is a very pretty area and this improvement is most welcome. Planning and design continue for an enhanced wetland area. Walking south on the trail into the woods beyond the soccer fields you arrive at a muddy drainage area Ranking the park's trail. This area is also bordered on the west by the LRT trail. By improving storm water drainage in this vicinity and creating a wetland to capture the runoff we provide an environmentally sensible system for filtering ground water. The area will also provide a beautiful amenity for our park. City staff will continue the planning and design phase in 2004 and seek funding sources for the project.E@ ?Music In the Park T HE FIRST MUSIC IN THE PARK concert will be Friday, June ]],from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the open space in front of Eddy Station. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and come early for a picnic. The concession stand will be open for dinner. Residents should consider alternative sources of transportation to help with traffic congestion and parking. Add some exercise to your fun! (See schedule below!) ZS Picnic Shelters Available Sue Davis, Park Commission T HE CITY HAS THREE picnic shelters and three multi -use buildings available for use at City parks. The shelters, located at Freeman and Manor parks, and the multi -use buildings, located at Badger, Freeman and Manor parks, may be reserved for a small fee by calling City Hall, 952/474- 3236.ED Council on Cable City Council meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 8 at: May 24 Meeting TUESDAY, JUNE: I AT 9:00 AM THURSDAY, JUNE 3 AT 9:30 PM MONDAY, 7 AT 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY„ JUNE 12 AT 1:30 PM June 14 Meeting TUESDAY, JUNE 15 AT 9:30 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 17 AT 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY. JUNE 23 AT 5:30 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 25 AT 1:30 1'M June 24 Meeting TUESDAY, JUNE 29 AT 9:00 AM Music In the Park Schedule HE FOLLOWING MUSICAL groups are currently scheduled for the June and July Music in the Park series at Eddy Station in Freeman Park: Friday, June 11 6:30 -8:30 PM Paul Cherba Jazz Quartet Friday, July 9 6:30 -8:30 Pm Encampment River Boys Friday, August 13 6:30 -8:30 pm Stomp `n Dixie www.ci.shorewood.mn. us PA Community Events Crime Prevention/Fire Prevention Event Thursday, June 10 5-8 PM Shorewood Village Shopping Center T HE SOUTH LAKE Minnetonka Police Department and the Excelsior Fire Dis- trict will team up at the Shorewood Village Shopping Center to provide information on crime prevention, fire prevention, and child passenger safety programs available to residents and business owners in the com- munities served by the SLMPD and EFD. Community Service /Crime Prevention Officer David Hohertz and Fire Marshal Scott Anding will be present to explain the free programs and answer questions. Appointments can also be made for child car seat inspections, and neighborhoods may sign up for National Night Out block parties. Activities will be located on the Cub Foods side of the Center. U Art on the Lake Saturday, June 12, 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, June 13, 10 AM - 4 PM I N ITS 24TH YEAR, this fabulous art event is beautifully laid out across the spacious Excelsior Commons. This year's show will feature 200+ juried artists from all over the U.S. °Z2 Public Safety Facilities Open House A PUBLIC OPEN HousE for the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Facilities in Shorewood and Deephaven, the new home of the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department and the Excelsior Fire District, will take place in June. Once the exact date is finalized, it will be posted on the City of Shorewood web site as well as in the Sun Sailor and the Lakeshore Weekly News.; Crescent Beach Opens June 5 L MEGUARDS ARE ON duty at Crescent Beach June 5 through August 22 from noon - 7 PM daily, weather permitting. A swimming dock is provided, and the swimming area is roped off. M THE SHORE REPORT /JUNE 2004 Sealcoating Protects and Prolongs 2004 Sealcoat City Streets S EALCOATING is A major part of the street maintenance program in Shorewood. In the process, an application of liquid asphalt is placed on the existing street surface and immediately covered by small rocks. After leaving a few days of time for cars to drive over the surface, somewhat compacting the rocks into the surface, roads are swept of excess rock. Before streets are sealcoated, a resident letter is sent out to those directly affected by the sealcoating. This letter gives specific dates sealcoating of the street is expected to take place, and any specific requests by the City, such as keeping parked cars off of the street. Refer to the list in the right column to see this years Sealcoat schedule. If you have any questions regarding the sealcoating process, please contact City Hall, 952/474 - 3236.E -) Recycling Refresher Don't Get Left Behind! T RANI{ You FOR participating in your neighborhood recycling program. The City of Shorewood uses a two -sort or co- mingle system for recycled materials. This means you can set out your recycling basket with two bags, usually paper grocery bags: one containing glass and metal food or beverage containers and all plastic containers with a neck. • one containing all paper fibers, including newsprint, office paper, junk mail, magazines and boxboard. Uncontaminated corrugated cardboard must still be separate and tied in bundles no larger than 3'x 3'x 16 ". Set out your recycled materials curbside each Wednesday by 7 AM for the Mainland, and Thursday by 7 AM for the Island. Boxboard includes such things as cereal, cracker, cake and pop boxes made of wood fiber. Glass, metal and plastic food and beverage containers need only be rinsed of residue. You do not need to hand wash or run these items through a dishwasher. Paper fiber can include the glossy inserts in newspapers and junk mail. Plastic recyclables include food and beverage containers with a neck. Help Keep Our Water Clean R ESIDENTS CAN MAKE a big impact on the water system for the entire area. How you dispose of household chemicals, what you put on your lawn, and how you landscape are three major areas that individual households affect our water supply. A few simple reminders to help you make a difference include: • Keep storm drains clean and do not rake or blow lawn debris into the street. • Sweep grass clippings off of paved surfaces. • Sweep up and reuse any lawn care products that get on streets or driveways. • Follow label instructions on lawn care products and dispose of them properly. • Direct water from downspouts onto your lawn and away from the house and paved surfaces. • Reseed bare spots on your lawn and mow high and often. Grass height should be between 3 and 3 -1/2 inches. • Collect oil and other automotive products for recycling or hazardous waste disposal. • Wash cars on the lawn, where soapy water can't quickly run toward the nearest storm sewer. • Clean up pet wastes and dispose of in your trash. 12 Streets R ESIDENTS WILL BE notified by letter of dates their street will be sealcoated. A schedule will also be placed on the City web site for the convenience of residents not directly affected. Sealcoating will begin after June 15. • Anthony Terrace (Vine St. to cul -de- sac) • Bayswater Road (Minnetonka Blvd. to cul -de -sac) • Excelsior Blvd. (St. Albans Bay Rd. to end & St. Albans Bay Rd. to Manor Rd.) • Fatima Place (Minnetonka Blvd. to cul -de -sac) • Ferncroft Dr. (Minnetonka Blvd. to Forest Dr.) • Forest Dr. (Minnetonka Blvd. to end) • Garden Road (Minnetonka Blvd. to end) • Idlewild Path (Rustic Way to Suburban Dr.) • Ivy Lane (Ferncroft Dr. to Rustic Way) • Knightbridge Road (Manor Rd. S. to Manor Rd. N.) • Lakeway Terrace (Minnetonka Blvd. to cul -de -sac) • Manor Road (Suburban Dr. to City limits & Excelsior Blvd. to St. Albans Bay Rd.) • Minnetonka Blvd. (St. Albans Bay Rd. to Bayswater Rd.) • Rustic Way (Forest Dr. to Suburban Dr.) • St. Albans Bay Road (Excelsior Blvd. to Manor Rd.; Manor Rd. to Excelsior Blvd; and, Excelsior Blvd. to Albans Bay Cir.) • Suburban Drive (St. Albans Bay Rd. to Rustic Way) • Vine Street (Manor Rd. to City limits) • West Lane (Rustic Way to Garden Rd.) • Woodend Place (St. Albans Bay Rd. to Minnetonka Blvd.) F 5 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Planning Commission Notes Historic Preservation Discussed by Commission S HOREWOODIS NOT generally recognized as a community with a strong sense of history. The City itself was incorporated from land surrounding Excelsior, but that didn't occur until 1956. Yet the South Lake Minnetonka area is rich in history going back to the mid -1800s and Shorewood has its share of important sites. Perhaps best known are the Gideon Glen and Gideon Woods sites near County Road 19 and Glen Road, where Peter Gideon and members of his family at times resided. The home of Peter Gideon's sister still sits along Glen Road, although renovation has considerably reduced the architectural significance of the original structure. Historic preservation is a concept that involves the identification and protection of sites that represent important people, events, or periods in a community's development. It was spawned by the widespread demolition of prominent buildings that took place in cities across the country in the 1960s and 1970s. Minneapolis, for example, saw many impressive or interesting buildings razed in the spirit of redevelopment. While the goals of that effort were certainly laudable, the implementation was often blunt and careless, with virtually no attention paid to the long -run consequences. As the effects of this inattention became apparent, it eventually led to a backlash in the form of restrictions on additional demolition or material alterations of designated buildings. Some observers have argued that the pendulum has now swung too far in the opposite direction, preventing property owners from making adequate use of their properties. The Planning Commission is in the process of exploring how historic preservation. ideas might be applied to Shorewood. There is no intention to restrict how owners might use their properties. Rather, the Commission is interested in land use policies that might encourage owners of prominent sites to maintain the historical significance of their properties. If nothing else, the Commission will explore working with the local historical societies to maintain a list of historic properties in order to encourage Shorewood residents to recognize and take pride in the history of their community. The Commission will be discussing historic preservation at its June study session (Tuesday, June 15). Commissioners welcome the participation of interested residents. Further, if residents have ideas regarding sites that might be worthy of recognition for their historical importance, please email the Commission atplanning &i.shorewood.mn.us, orcall the Shoreline, 952/474 -3236, ext. 1.& Jeff Bailey, Planning Commission THE SHORE REPORT I JUNE 2004 C�►un i twit .. Since the last newsletter, the City Council: • Heard reports from Hennepin County Commissioner Linda Koblick, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District City Representative Tom Skramstad, and Minnetonka Community Education Services Board Representative Tad Shaw. • Approved a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the West Side Public Safety Facility. This action would allow the Annual Excelsior Fire District Firefighter's Dance to be held at the West Side Public Safety Facility in July of this year. Annual review and renewal of the amendment was a condition of approval. • Approved a donation to the Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce in support of the annual Fourth of July celebration held in Excelsior. • Approved a Grading Permit for the Barrington P.U.D. located at 20755 Manor Rd. (formal Carmichiel Auto Parts). Removal of vehicles from this site is underway. • Approved the purchase of an Asphalt Milling machine with the cities of Tonka Bay and Excelsior. • Approved a Concession Operation Agreement for the concession stand at Eddy Station in Freeman Park. T Annual Water Report T w.. HE ANNUAL WATER REPORT is online at Ww ci. shorewood. mn. us, or is published in the June 3 issue of the Sun Sailor. Copies are also available at City Hall. If you have any questions regarding information found in the water report, please contact the City Engineer, 952/401 -1637. National Night out: August 3 T HE S OUTH LADE Minnetonka Police Department is proud to participate in the 21st Annual National Night Out (NNO) campaign on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. This year's NNO theme focuses on Reduction of Identity Theft. Although most Shorewood residents feel fairly safe from criminal activity, crime does occur in this area. One of the best ways to keep it from affecting you is to know your neighbors and your South Lake police officers, even if just on a casual basis. National Night Out provides an excellent opportunity for neighbors and police to become better acquainted. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights, neighborhoods celebrate NNO with a variety of evening activities such as block parties, cookouts, and visits from the police department. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, which serves the communities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, encourages you to organize a National Night Out block party in your neighborhood. South Lake officers are available to visit these NNO activities to answer questions, provide you with crime prevention tips, and get to know each other. Please contact Community Service Officer /Crime Prevention Specialist David Hohertz at 952/474 -3261 for assistance with organizing your event. M, 0 wwwxi.shorewood.mn.us THE SHORE REPORT I JUNE 2004 ��?n�or rr�er A six -week series of Thi Chi classes will be offered at the Center on Tuesday mornings beginning June 8 from 8:30 to 9:15 Am The free class is being offered by Excelsior Health Care. Call the Center to register for the class. "Fantastic Fathers" will be the theme of a special party and lunch to honor all fathers on Friday, June 18 at Noon. June and July birthdays will be also be celebrated at the event, which will include musical entertainment. A special treat of root beer floats will be served following the program. The party cost is $4. Reservations are needed by Wednesday, June 16. Are You Retired or About to Retire? If you are retired or will be in the next five years, attend a free educational seminar on Wednesday, June 16 at 11 :30 Am that will cover tax advantaged investments, asset protection, tax reeducation strategies, rolling over retirement plans and when you have enough money to retire. The free seminar is presented by Retirement Advisory Group. There is no cost, but seating is limited. To register call the Center at 952/474 -7635. Board the bus for a special concert entitled "Portrait of America" offered by Emmaus Baptist Church on Sunday, June 27, at Bethel College. The bus leaves the Center at 3:15 pm. A stop will be made on the way for an early dinner (Cost on your own.). The cost is $12. Reservations are needed by Wednesday, June 23. The bus will return about 9 Pm. The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is open dailyfrom 8 :30"to 4 PM. For more information or to register for classes call (952) 474 -7635. wwwxi.shorewood.mn. us Recycling /Environmental News NEED MORE TIME? Now, fertilize, water and rake less OU DON'T HAVE To spend so much time maintaining your lawn. Sound incredible? Mowing, watering, fertilizing and raking it less and using no pesticides may be your way to a healthy, environmentally friendly yard. Mow only enough to keep your grass length at 3 to 3- 1/2 inches high. Mowing your grass to the proper height is the single -most important thing you can do to improve the health of your lawn. When you mow, don't rake clippings — leave them on the lawn instead. However, be sure to sweep up your sidewalk, driveway or street so clippings don't pollute nearby lakes or streams. • Get your soil tested to determine the right mix of fertilizer for your lawn. You may need less than you think. • Water only when it hasn't rained for seven days. The best time to water is in the early morning hours before 10 AM. Grasses naturally grow slower in the summer, so brown grass usually means your lawn is just dormant, not dead. • Weeds can tell you something about what's wrong with your lawn. Take time to identify your weeds and treat them appropriately to strengthen and improve your lawn. A weed -free lawn is not necessarily a healthy one. Benefits By taking time today to figure out exactly what your lawn needs, you will help keep it healthy in the future. This will decrease the amount of time and money you will have to care for it tomorrow. By keeping your grass length longer, the roots of your grass go deeper and can reach more water during dry periods. You save water, money and time. Longer grass also creates more shade and makes it harder for weeds to get established in your lawn. By I eaving your clippings on the lawn you will fertilize your grass throughout the summer. Control weeds by interrupting the cycle of seed production instead of relying on chemicals. Dig weeds up or cut off flowering stalks. Mower Fun Facts While the earliest "lawn mowers" were likely sheep or cattle... • The first mechanical version was designed and patented during the 1830s in England. • Motorized mowers first appeared in the 1890s. • Electric lawn mowers were first used in the 1920s. For more information on environmentally - friendly lawn care, contact the Hennepin County Eco- Yard, www.hennepin.us, or 612/348- 9266; Hennepin County Environmental Services, 612/348 -3777; or, the University of Minnesota Extension Service, www. extension. umn. edu, or 612/374 - 8400.0 June Eco -Ward Seminars Saturday, June 26, 9 Aar; Earth - Friendly Landscaping Wednesday, June 30, 6.30 Par; Rainwater Gardens T o REGISTER FOR ONE of these free classes, please call 612/348 -9266. Registration is limited. More information on these classes is available online at http:// www hennepin. us- -enter "ecoyard" as the keyword. M The heart of arti:ve living