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Parks Foundation To Host Breakfast
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S HOREWOOD PARKS FOUNDATION will host
a free continental breakfast at 7:30 AM,
c e da q gatu;da, May 25, at the Southshore Center.
The breakfast is open to all friends and users
of Shorewood's parks.
This breakfast is a fundraising event to raise
money for the proposed family picnic plaza to
be built in Freeman Park near Eddy Station
and the playground equipment area. The plaza
will provide a comfortable area for parents to
watch their children play on the equipment,
or a gathering and meeting place for families
and friends participating in one of the many
sporting or cultural events held in Freeman
Park.
Members of the Shorewood Parks Foundation
Park News ...............
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Community Events..........
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Planning Commission .......
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Yard Waste Disposal.........
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Council Activities ...........
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Spring Clean Up ..........
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Recycling /Enviro News ......
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Senior Corner ..............
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Boat Safety .................
Recreational Fire Permit .....7
Public Hearings /Map... ....
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Hydrant Flushing ...........
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will be at the breakfast, sharing insights on
the purpose of the Foundation, and how it
operates independent of the City Council and
Shorewood Park Commission to raise funds
for improvements to the City's park system.
Anyone currently using the parks, or interested
in the continued upkeep and development of
the Shorewood park system is encouraged to
attend.
The Shorewood Parks Foundation is a non-
profit 501(c)(3) corporation and contributions
to the Foundation are tax- deductible.
If you are interested in attending, or want
more information about the Shorewood Parks
Foundation, please call 952/843 -0502, or e-
mail them at info@shorewoodparks. org. ED
Public Works and Shorewood
Liquors Now Online
T WO NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN added to the City
of Shorewood web site. The Public Works
Department and the Shorewood Liquor stores
will have their own pages on the City web site,
www.ci.shorewoodAn.us.
The Public Works site will contain valuable
information on public works activities
throughout the community including such items
Solicitors Require
City License
W ITH SPRING OFTEN COMES an influx
of door -to door sales and soliciting.
Individuals representing organizations that sell
products or services require a license from the
City. All representatives of the organization
must have a copy of the City issued license.
If you have a door -to -door salesperson come
to your home, ask to first see a copy of their
City of Shorewood license. If they do not have
a copy, please do not purchase from them and
contact the South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department at 9 -1 -1.
If you do not want solicitors coming to your
home, post a "No Solicitors" sign by your
door. Any complaints about solicitors should
be directed to the Police Department.
If you have questions about the licensing
procedures of the City of Shorewood, please
contact City Hall at 952/474- 3236.M
as: trimming of trees in the public right -of-
way, hydrant flushing schedules, street/water/
sewer emergency items, water /sprinkling
restrictions, park and building maintenance,
and winter road safety information.
The Liquor Store page will include
locations/hours, staff wine recommendations,
liquor trivia, and a schedule of community
artists being featured at Shorewood Village
Shopping Center location.
The Shorewood web site continues to
develop to further meet the needs of the
community. If you have items you would like
to see added to the web site, e -mail the City
at cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call the
Shoreline, 952/474 -3236, ext.1, with your
suggestion. N
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What's Happening in the City?
Map Descriptions
The following items are on the May 4 Planning Commission agenda:
1. Water Street Homes, LLC proposes a preliminary plat to subdivide the property at 5950
Lake Linden Court and combine each half to adjacent lots at 5940 and 5960 Lake
Linden Court. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 P.M.
2. T- Mobile USA, Inc. requests a Conditional Use Permit to co- locate their
telecommunication equipment at the Southeast Area water tower located at 5500 Old
Market Road. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 :15 P.M.
3. The owner of 6110 Ridge Road is requesting a setback variance and variance to increase
the nonconformity, due to a recent lot subdivision, of an existing garage on the property.
A public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M.
4. The owner of 27980 Smithtown Road is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow accessory space (attached garage) over 1200 square feet. A public
hearing is scheduled for 7:45 P.M.
5. A Zoning Ordinance text amendment of the conditional uses allowed in the R -C
(Residential - Commercial) Zoning District will be considered. Proposed are to add
Day Care Center and Day Spa as conditional uses. A public hearing will be held at
8 P.M.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Hydrant Flushing
YDRANT FLUSHING IS almost
complete, with the Badger Field
and Boulder Bridge areas being the final
two areas. These hydrants are expected
to be flushed May 3 -9, depending upon
weather.
When hydrants are flushed, rust is
released from the pipes and can cause
discoloration to home water for a short
period of time. Please check your water
color during hydrant flushing before
washing loads of light colored clothing.
The rust in the water can discolor light
clothing. The water is still safe to drink.
Running your outside faucet for a few
minutes often helps clear your water
quicker.
If you have any questions, please
contact City Hall, 952/474 -3236.
THE SHORE REPORT I MAY 2004
THE SHORE REPORT I M AY 2004
Parks News
Skate Park Update and Review
A T THE APRIL PARK Commission
meeting Commissioners were
treated to a presentation by Will Kelsey,
an 11- year -old Shorewood resident,
concerning repairs and improvements
needed at the South Shore Skate Park.
Will is an accomplished skater and a
frequent user of the park. Repairs and
upgrading of the Skate Park is one of the
Commission's priorities for 2004 with
funds budgeted for the work, so Will's
suggestions were timely and welcome.
Using a Power Point demonstration,
Will pointed out needed improvements
in several areas. Some of the pavement
and ramp surfaces are cracked and worn,
making it difficult for skaters. Some of
the equipment had been vandalized
and needs repair. One of the skaters'
favorite pieces, "the box ", had been
stolen and needs replacing. And at the
request of the Commission, Will made
suggestions as to what additional pieces
of equipment skaters would enjoy using
as well as suggestions for modifying
current equipment.
He pointed out safety concerns as well.
Some kids are riding their bikes in the
skating area and even on some of the
ramps. Parents are even bringing toddlers
on little bicycles with training wheels to
ride among the skaters. This is not only
dangerous for the; skaters and small
children, but further damages the surface
of the equipment. He also expressed
concern that some very young skaters
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are being left at the park unattended.
The Southshore Community Park is
one of our most popular parks and the
Park Commission recognizes the need
to balance trends in the industry, the
increasing skill -level of current users and
the influx of new, younger skaters. We are
delighted that one of our young citizens
takes such an interest in his park and shares
his ideas with the Commission. The ball is
back in our court now to set priorities and
to implement an improvement program.
Residents of the community are always
welcome at Park Commission meetings,
whether as part of the regular agenda or
as "Matters From the Floor". We meet at
7 AM the second Tuesday of each month
in the Council Chambers. M
Sue Davis
Park Commissioner
Facts and Tips for
Skate Park Users
The following information is from the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
www.cpsc.gov; Hotline: 800 1638 -2772.
■ 6 out of 10 injuries are to children
under 15 years of age.
• Users who have been skating for less
than one week suffer one -third of the
injuries.
• Skate within your ability level.
• Wear protective gear, including a
helmet, knee and elbow pads. Padded
jackets, shorts and gloves are also
available.
• Learn how to fall:
• When you lose your balance, crouch
down so you will not have so far to
fall.
• Try to land on the fleshy part of yob r
body —not knees, elbows or head.
• Try to roll rather than absorb the forge
with your arms.
• Try to relax your body, rather than
stiffen -up.
• Before using your skateboard/in -line
skates, riders should check for loose,
broken or cracked parts; sharp edges
on a skateboard; a slippery top surface;
and wheels with nicks and cracks.
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Community
Events
Excelsior Boat Show
Maynard's/Bay Htew Event Center
Saturday, May 15, 9 Am-6 PM
Sunday, May 16, 11 am-4 Pm
T LEAST 50 NEW watercraft of all
IlLsizes, styles, colors and prices are
on display and in the water! The show
features free demos of new watercraft in
Excelsior Bay. fi
Two -In -One Chamber Classic
Golf Tourney/Party of the Year
Minnetonka Country Club
Monday, May 24
RAB YOUR GOLF CLUBS and some
buddies for the Chamber's 18 -hole
scramble at Minnetonka Country Club.
Followed by Party of the Year. Call the
Chamber for more information: 646LED
Farmers' Market
Every Thursday, 2 -6:30 Pm
May - October
F RUIT, VEGETABLE AND flower growers,
honey harvesters and others gather
weekly to sell homegrown produce at
refreshing prices. Lyman Park on Water
Street, downtown Excelsior. (1
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 31,10 :30 4m
Excelsior
A MERICAN LEGION Post #259 leads
the patriotic program and parade
starting at Excelsior Elementary School
and ending at Oak Hill Cemetery with an
11:30 AM graveside service.
Excelsior Library
Author Visit. Ann Burckhardt
Monday, May 3, 7 :30 Pm
A NN BURCKHARDT, author of "A
Cook's Tour of Minnesota," will
share stories of the places that have shaped
Minnesota's food industry. Burckhardt's
book will delight food lovers of all
backgrounds and interests. Books
available for purchase and signing.N
THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2004
B spring topic. We can all use
reminders about the rules of the water
in Minnesota. Unfortunately, some of us
boat so frequently and are so comfortable
boating that we forget some of the basic
laws developed to protect us and other
boaters.
All boaters, regardless of age, should
think about taking the free DNR boating
safety education course, or at least
reviewing the DNR boat safety materials.
Children ages 12 -17 who are going to drive
a boat must have a watercraft operator's
permit,
available
u p o n
successful
completion A
of the free
DNR boating safety course, or have a
person age 21 or older within reach of
the controls.
Children less than 12 years old are
prohibited from driving a boat over 75
hp, even with an adult on board, and may
never drive a boat without an adult present
and within reach of the controls.
DNR Boat & Water Safety
program:
Packet:
• E -mail: info@dnrstate.mn.us
(please be sure to include your
name and address)
• Call: 651/296 -3336
(Telecommunications Device for
the Deaf 651/296 -5484
• Write: Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
Boat & Water Safety Section
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155 -4046
Personal Watercraft
All personal watercraft (jet skis,
etc.) are considered motorboats and
all laws governing motorboats apply.
The following items also pertain to
personal watercraft:
p he age of 13, even
with an adult on board, may operate
a personal watercraft in the state of
Minnesota.
• 13 -year -olds operating a personal
watercraft without an adult on board
must have a current watercraft
operator's permit (from the DNR)
and must be in visual supervision of
someone at least 21 years of age.
• Youth ages 14 -17 operating a personal
watercraft without an adult on board
must have a current watercraft
operator's permit (from the DNR).
• It is unlawful for the owner of a personal
watercraft to allow it to be operated in
violation of the above restrictions.
If you have any questions about boating
safety or about the laws that govern
watercraft in Minnesota, please contact
the DNR, 651/296 -3336.
Get Your Recreational Fire Permit!
LL RECREATIONAL FIRE PITS in
Shorewood must have a recreational
fire permit filed each year. The fire
permit is free of charge and available
at City Hall or from the City web
site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. Once
completed, a copy of the burn permit
is returned to you. You must keep the
copy of your permit and be able to show
it if asked by public safety personnel.
If you have any
questions, please
contact City Hall,
952/474 -3236.
• provides the public with safety
information and education programs,
and coordinates the efforts of other
safety agencies and groups throughout
the state.
• collects and interprets statistical
data on boat and water accidents and
boating in general. Minnesota has the
highest per capita boat registration
figure in the country.
handles the free mandatory boating'
and safety education program for 12,
through 17- year -olds; water surface
use management; informational
programs on boat and water safety;
and in- service training programs for
safety and enforcement personnel.
Order the Boat Operator's Course and
Test Packet (required for boaters 12 -17
years of age using a boat without an
adult).
Recreational
Fire Safety
We all enjoy
our bonfires —a
chance to sit
out in the yard,
roast a few
marshmallows and
gather with friends
and family. But,
without proper safety precautions, this
enjoyable moment can become a disaster!
Requirements to remember are printed
on the recreation fire permit application
form. A few key items include:
• Burn only wood/logs; no brush, twigs
or leaves.
• Fires must be under immediate
supervision of resident or authorized
representative.
• Do not use combustible or
flammable liquids shall be
used to start the fire.
• Winds cannot exceed 15
mph when having a fire.
• Fires may only be
conducted 6 a.m. to
midnight.
Please review the
application form for a complete
list of regulations. If you
have any questions regarding
fire safety or a recreational
fire, please contact the Fire
Marshal, 952/401 - 4396.0
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DNR Boat Safety Requirements for Minnesota
OATING SAFETY is an important To get the Operator Test • No erson under t
Planning Commission Notes
T 0 THE WEST of the new Cub store at
Highways 41 and 7 lies a building
with an unusual architectural design that
has gone uninhabited for several years.
The proposed redevelopment of that
structure, along with development of an
empty lot to the north, has involved the
Planning Commission for many months.
The case provides an example of how a
special type of zoning district, known as
a Planned Unit Development (PUD), can
be used to permit a commercial owner to
develop his/her land while protecting the
interests of neighbors.
The two lots in question are currently
zoned Residential - Commercial (R -C).
This zoning is meant to be a low -
intensity transition area between high -
activity businesses (such as Cub) and
residential neighborhoods (which in this
case lie to the west and north). The R -C
zoning is very restrictive in terms of what
commercial activities can take place, with
professional business services offices
being a typical use.
The owner of both properties proposes
to build a commercial structure on each
lot. That initially created several logistical
problems. Treating the properties as
separate R -C -zoned lots meant that each
lot would have to provide for its own
street access, parking, and setbacks from
one another, an inherently inefficient
arrangement for one owner. (Combining
the lots would be problematic as only
one principal structure is allowed on a
property.)
PUD zoning allows considerable
flexibility in terms of site design and land
use. Essentially, a PUD is a negotiated
development between a developer and
the City. The developer is allowed certain
flexibility relative to the rules of the
underlying zoning district, while the City
obtains more control over the appearance
of structures and site characteristics. In
this case, for example, a PUD can allow
for the parking lots of the two sites to
have no setback between them and that
there be only one street access to the two
lots, both an advantage to the owner. The
City, on the other hand, can insist that
the redevelopment of the old building
and the design of the new building be
consistent with the initial look of the old
building. Further, the City can insist that
greater setbacks than normally required
be provided for neighbors to the west.
Traffic along Lake Linden Road
has always been a concern. The
Commission wanted to ensure that any
businesses operating on the property
had relatively low traffic frequency.
Office buildings are consistent with that
intent. The Commission also reviewed
the conditional uses allowed in the R -C
district and, after discussions with the
property owner, recommended that day
spas and limited child care facilities also
be allowed in the R -C district. In terms
of traffic loads, these business activities
compare favorably with office uses.M
Jeff Bailey
Planning Commission Chair
Yard Waste Disposal Options
I N MINNESOTA, it is illegal to put any
yard waste in your garbage container.
Instead, all grass, leaves, sod, brush,
logs, weeds, and similar organic items
must be composted, either at home or at a
commercial compost site.
There are a few things residents can
do to help reduce the amount of yard
waste they must deal with. The biggest
item is to leave grass clippings on the
lawn rather than bagging or raking them.
The second is to begin a compost site at
home. Complete instructions can be found
at http: / /www. mo ea. state. mn. us /campaign/
garden /. -
For residents needing a place to take
large amounts of compost that they cannot
deal with at home, the closest public site
is NRG Processing Solutions, 4275
Creekview Circle in Minnetrista; 952/
446 -1056. Call first for hours, special
conditions, and fees.
BFI and Waste Management, the two
garbage haulers who contract with City
residents, also offer yard waste pick -up.
Contact your specific waste hauler for
fees and information.
Other drop -off locations are available
by calling City Hall, 952/474- 3236.M
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THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2004
Cown,cfl Activities
Since the last newsletter,
the City Council:
• Held a public information meeting
regarding storm water pollution
prevention program. As a result of
several federal mandates, residents
were given the opportunity to speak
on six control measures designed to
help reduce pollution in receiving
waters. One component included
public education of these issues.
Residents are encouraged to learn
more about storm water and its
impacts by requesting brochures,
handouts, accessing the City's web
site, and reading articles in the City
newsletter on this topic.
• Approved a "Music in the Park" series
to be held at Freeman Park from
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on June 11, July 9,
and August 13, 2004. Bring friends
and family and enjoy the music of
summer!
• Reviewed the appointment process for
Park and Planning Commissioners.
Congratulations to all persons
wishing to be part of the Park and
Planning Commissions! Your
time, talents and volunteer spirit
are noteworthy, and appreciated by
the City. Congratulations to Julie
Westerlund for appointment to the
Park Commission and congratulations
also to Bruce Gniffke and Kathe
White for appointment to the Planning
Commission! Thanks also to Paula
Callies for her time spent on the Park
Commission and to Deborah Borkon
and Jim Pisula for time spent on the
Planning Commission.
• Congratulations to Jim Eddy on his
reappointment to the Shorewood Parks
Foundation Board of Directors!
• Held Work Session Meetings
regarding the County Road 19
intersection project slated for initial
construction this summer. M
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THE SHORE REPORT I MAY 2004
n � � 1 Recycling /Environmental News
Tickets are available for the grilled
pork chop dinner being served at the
Southshore Senior Center on Sunday,
May 2, from 11 "to I PM. Tickets
for the event are $7.50 for adults and
$4 for children. Tickets will also be
sold at the door on the day of the
event. Take out orders will also be
available.
Maureen Bruce, a resident of
Christmas Lake, will be at the Center
on Wednesday, May 5, at 10 AM to
share the story of putting together
a book depicting the life and times
around Christmas Lake. There is no
charge.
A women's discussion group will
be meeting the first Friday of every
month starting Friday, May 7, at
10:30 AM at the Center. There is
no cost and the facilitator will be
Sarah George. At the first meeting a
variety of topics will be explored for
future topics. There is no charge to
participate.
• Join us for a special event for
Mother's Day on Friday, May 7.
There will be a special luncheon at
noon with Harp Music provided by
Maxine Dixon. Following lunch,
Jane Peterson, Deephaven resident,
will share fun and loving memories
of her Mother. There will be time
for sharing your stories too and
your favorite Momism's. The cost
for lunch is $3 and you can call the
Center to make reservations.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735
Country Club Road, Shorewood The office
is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4 Pm.. For
more or to register for classes call (952)
474 -7635.
Spring Yard Care and the Eco -Yard
S PRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED and
residents are taking advantage of
every moment to enjoy the short time we
have to enjoy our yards. Hennepin County
has many resources available to residents
to help keep yards beautiful while making
a positive impact on the environment.
The Eco -Yard, a demonstration of
earth - friendly home landscaping owned
by the county and open to the public, is
located at 8100 Jefferson Highway in
Brooklyn Park. The Eco -Yard offers a
variety of free educational seminars, and
a perfect example of plants that thrive
in our climate with minimal inputs of
pesticides, fertilizer, water, and time.
Plants highlighted at the Eco -Yard
include: prairie and wildflowers, rainwater
garden, fescue lawn, small and tall shrub
massings, and tree groves with plantings
beneath. The Eco -Yard is open for self -
guided tours throughout the growing
season. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 10
AM to 8 PM; and, Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
For more information on the entire
season of seminars, please visit
www hennepin. us, or call 612/348 -9266.
We make an attempt to list monthly
seminars in the Shore Report, but classes
do fill up, so it is a good idea to book as
soon as possible. t
No Phosphorus Fertilizer Reminder
T HERE WAS SOME confusion about
the use or non -use of phosphorus
fertilizer as published in the April edition
of the Shore Report.
Metro area residents are prohibited
from using phosphorus fertilizers on
existing lawns, unless a soil test shows
the lack of phosphorus in the lawn. If you
are using a non - phosphorus fertilizer, are
establishing a new lawn, or you have new
turf, you do not need to have your soil
tested prior to fertilizing.
Lawns in the metro area tend to be
very rich in phosphorus, and the extra
phosphorus found in lawn fertilizers
ends up running out of the lawn with
water run -off, and into our lakes streams
and wetlands. The end result is a high
phosphorus wetland and lots of algae!
Not only is this visually unappealing, it
is dangerous to wildlife. Because many
commercial lawn fertilizers are made by
national companies, fertilizers tend to
be made for general lawns nationwide,
not necessarily providing only what we
need for Minnesota lawns. Fertilizers
are now available that do not provide
the extra, unneeded phosphorus. To find
the fertilizer without phosphorus, buy
fertilizers with the number "0" as the
center number of the three large numbers
on the bag of fertilizer. Personnel at your
lawn and garden store will be happy to
assist you if you are confused.
For more information on healthy
lawns, visit the Hennepin County Eco -
Yard, or contact them at 612/348 -9266;
contact Hennepin County Environmental
Services, 612/348 -3777; or, contact, the
University of Minnesota Extension
Service, www. extension. umn. edu, or
612/374 -8400. IS
May Eco- Yard Seminars
Saturday, May I ........... 9 AM ........... Rainwater Gardens
Wednesday, May 5 ....... 6:30 PM....... Soil Amendment: It's Not Just Dirt
Saturday, May 15 ......... 9 AM ........... Selection and Using Native Plants Wisely
Classes are free and limited to 30 participants. Please register by calling 6121348-
9266.
For complete seminar descriptions, see the Hennepin County web site, www. hennepin, us,
and enter keyword Eco -Yard. N
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THE SHORE REPORT /MAY 2004
Spring Clean Up 2004: Saturday, May 22
Mark your calendar and think spring! The Annual Shorewood Spring Clean -up offers a
combination of curbside pick -up of yard waste, brush and small household items, plus a limited
drop -off site for appliances, furniture items, batteries and tires.
Curbside Pick Up Service Begin:-
at 7 A nn Saturday, May 22
HE CURBSIDE PICK UP WILL BE conducted on Saturday, May 22 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 952/474 -3236
before noon on Monday, May 24.
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
✓ Put your yard waste curbside in tied bundles and bags by 7 AM. Bags of yard waste
should not exceed 30 lbs. or they will not be picked up.
✓ Brush should be cut into four -foot lengths, bundled and tied with twine.
Other Disposal Options:
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
South Metro Sort & Recycle
3230 W 130th St., Shakopee
952- 445 -5755
Dem -Con
3601 W 130th St., Shakopee
952- 445 -1848
Computers/Electronic Equipment
Abrax Systems, Inc.
6446 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie
952 -944 -9264
Computer Recyclers
Louisiana Ave. & 27th St., St. Louis Park
952- 920 -0850
✓ General household rubbish including very small furniture items may also be placed Recycle America Alliance-- eCycling Services
curbside. Items must be small enough to be easily picked up by one person. A Subsidiary of Waste Mgmt, Inc.
Items not meeting this criteria will be left curbside and must be properly disposed 1800 Broadway Ave. NE, Mpls.
of by the resident
612 379 - 1360
Items NOT Accepted Curbside (See page 5 for drop -off option)
✓ appliances ✓ mattresses ✓ auto batteries
✓ carpet ✓ auto tires ✓ upholstered furniture
Items NOT Accepted Curbside or at Public Works:
✓ Construction debris (lumber, blocks, cement, sheetrock, cabinets, doors, railroad
ties, etc.)
✓ Lawn Mowers or Small Engines
✓ Pressure Tanks
✓ Household Hazardous Waste
O �rrt�tte�s> 1IrN 2_ ONLY, residelits may h 6 �l�e ite to't1.le
} f t oil�s��n��
P ublic Vori(,l 1 , a61 y, 24 Sr` iflito - b \n lid -. betv -en 47'kf," h o
"'.1 ilndl 4 '.
M. vil' 1f epi / pro "l 'o resiCItT'Pcr.
• ,'ppliances an(] NNaPter heaters... . ....:.... . .,512
/e:acll
• ,fir conditioners and -,, a er softeners ...................:.. ...... ....;.:..."`20
/eac
• Mattresses and box sprin s �.�sI111eac�h
• Large furniture items ..... .......: ........ ....... ;. : <..,...., . ....... ..........SI
/each
• Automobile Circa . .....;..,__....... ..N5leach
• Truch tines ssitholjt rims. ......., ...; < .... ........ ......... ......... ....... >..SI3
/each
• Carpet and padding, roiledttied NNith tine; W kingtl2" rn diarneter`...�+111
• Bagged lemes and bundled branches (less than 2" 1hici�fts` lord) .,,:.....li
"rye
• Auto batteries (no dry cell)........ ....' ..... .................:.... ......... . .........Free
Electronic Recovery
124 -12th Ave. S., Mpls.
612 -338 -2466
Concrete & Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
6401 Industrial Dr., Eden Prairie
952- 934 -8514
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
www.ci.Shorewood.mn.us
THE SHOREREPORTIMAY 2004
Spring Clean Up 2004: Saturday, May 22
H ENNE PI N COUNTY 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 The following items are not accepted at the mobile
May are listed below. The following items are accepted sites:
at these sites: • asbestos (friable)
• adhesives (petroleum based)
• aerosols (pressurized or containing product)
• auto wastes (lead -acid batteries, fact additives, starter fluid, waxes,etc.)
• 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
• biological waste (medical & infectious)
• business generated waste
• compressed gas cylinders & tanks
• construction debris
• explosives
• garbage /reeyclables
• 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
T 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
IMPORTANT:I
it vour curbside
items are out
7 A, 011 Satti May,
but not picked u
I
by Situda v night,
please call
1tv Hall at
9 2/474 -3236
BEFORE ON
v
ON INIONDAY
Household Hazardous Waste Community Events
r NNEPIN C rn Vri ENs71Z0vslr,NT',L
SERVICES offers local collection sites in various
locations during the year.
May 1
Direetions: Hw =t 12 to Cty Rd 90, north on
City of Independence
C'tt Rcl90 crpprox . 02 of a mil to the C;it , Hal/
City Hall Parking Lot
parkin, lot. Fol /ow the signs. `
1920 Country Road 90
Independence
May 4
Di1•ec7ions: :llltkcr 3N(l to I-Villiston Rci, 17,)1
Minnetonka City Hall
on Williston Rcl to parking lot between C iii
Ice Arena Parking Lot
Haall Cntd hc'. la °c�r�cr. Follon the siyrts:
14600 klinnctonka Blvd
Minnetonka
June 10 -12
St. Louis Park Senior High School
Northwest Parking Lot
6425 W 33rd Street
St. Louis Park
Directions; Hi -;xt- 7 t Woodale, , nortint7ty
W7 Woo(Aile .9i e. to Dcakow north on
Dakota .&e to 33rc1 St 111'est, ivest on 33rd
to second pot king lot entrance. follow the
Signs.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us