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Park/Trail News ............. 2
Snow Plow Safety ........... 2
Commission Openings ...... 3
Senior Corner ............... 4
Recycling News .............4
Council Activities .......... 5
Planning Notes ............. 5
Community Events .......... .5
Public Hearings /Map....... —6
Shorewood To Maintain Level of Police Service
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ou MAY HAVE BEEN following articles
in the local newspapers about the
2004 operating budget of the South Lake
Minnetonka Police Department ( SLMPD).
According to the joint powers agreement, the
required contribution from each of the four
cities (Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood,
and Tonka Bay) is the smallest percentage
increase approved by any one city. The
SLMPD Coordinating Committee, the
governing board comprised of the mayors
of each city, recommended an additional
$85,000 in revenue from the cities for 2004
– a 6.3% increase. Three of the city councils
agreed with this increase. The Excelsior
City Council decided not to increase its
contribution at all, and essentially created
an $85,000 shortfall.
Subsequently, the Coordinating Committee
put forth an alternative predicated on three
cities going ahead with the 6.3% increases - --
collectively, $60,000 —they had approved.
It defined the basic service each city would
receive if there were no additional revenues
from the cities in 2004. The three cities
that provided additional funding would be
purchasing a higher level of service, but in
reality one that maintained the services they
have received for several years.
Under "Approach A ", which has now been
accepted by the Coordinating Committee,
Shorewood, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay
will fund the services of the community
service /crime prevention officer. Having
the CS /CPO will free up time for the police
to perform other functions requiring a
licensed officer, and these functions will be
performed in the three cities. One half -time
administrative support position will be left
vacant.
It is expected that discussions will begin
early in 2004 in an effort to avoid such a
situation for the SLMPD's 2005 operating
budget. As it stands, the base figure for the
cities' contributions for 2005 will be the
same as it has been for 2003 and 2004.0"
New Public Safety Building open
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T HE NEW CONI MIVEn police /fire station will
be occupied in January. As of press time,
the Excelsior Fire District planned to move
fire apparatus (e.g., trucks, pumpers, hoses,
etc.) from the old station in downtown
Excelsior to the new facility on December
29. It needed to vacate the old building by
December 31, as the City of Excelsior has
leased the space to ICA food shelf /emergency
assistance effective January 1.
The South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department plans to move into its new
quarters starting January 9. It needs to be
fully moved by the end of the month, as the
SLMPD's lease with the City of Excelsior
for the current station expires January 31.
Although they have new addresses, their
phone numbers will remain the same:
EFD: 24100 Smithtown Road
952.401.8801
SLMPD: 24150 Smithtown Road
952.474.3261
Plans for a grand opening have not yet been
finalized. The date(s) will appear in the Shore
Report.
Construction on the EFD East Station,
at 20225 Cottagewood Road, Deephaven,
began in November. Occupancy is
anticipated in Spring 200452
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1. A public hearing is scheduled at 7 PM to review a Planned Unit Development
proposal for commercial office buildings on two adjacent properties located at
6120 and 6140 Lake Linden Drive. the applicant also proposes amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance text regulating permitted uses in the R -C (Residential -
Commercial) Zoning District.
2. The Planning Commission will continue review of Development Stage Plans
(preliminary plat) for a Planned Unit Development proposal to build 11 twin -
homes (22 dwelling units) on property located at 20775 Manor Road and
adjacent parcels (Carmichiel Auto Salvage property). This item was on the
December 2 agenda.
3. A lot line rearrangement between 28210 and 28220 Woodside Road will be
considered. A public hearing is not required.
For complete minutes of Planning Commission Meetings, see the City Web site,
www.ci.shorewoodmn.us. Minutes are published on the Web site once they have
been approver
Sand & Salt
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and walkway safe, residents of
Shorewood can purchase a gallon barrel
filled with a sand and salt mixture. The
cost is $40 for the initial barrel and $30
for refills.
Send your request, complete with
your name, address and telephone
number, and a check payable to City
of Shorewood, to: City of Shorewood,
5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood,
MN 55331. The Public Works
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CB= Crescent Beach
1. A public hearing is scheduled at 7 PM to review a Planned Unit Development
proposal for commercial office buildings on two adjacent properties located at
6120 and 6140 Lake Linden Drive. the applicant also proposes amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance text regulating permitted uses in the R -C (Residential -
Commercial) Zoning District.
2. The Planning Commission will continue review of Development Stage Plans
(preliminary plat) for a Planned Unit Development proposal to build 11 twin -
homes (22 dwelling units) on property located at 20775 Manor Road and
adjacent parcels (Carmichiel Auto Salvage property). This item was on the
December 2 agenda.
3. A lot line rearrangement between 28210 and 28220 Woodside Road will be
considered. A public hearing is not required.
For complete minutes of Planning Commission Meetings, see the City Web site,
www.ci.shorewoodmn.us. Minutes are published on the Web site once they have
been approver
Sand & Salt
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #128
EXCELSIOR, NiN 55331
.SEE PAGE 3 FOR INFORMATION
ON VOLUNTEER BOARD AND
COMMISSION OPENINGS.
2 ,ruyd
Barrels
O HELP KEEP YOUR driveway
and walkway safe, residents of
Shorewood can purchase a gallon barrel
filled with a sand and salt mixture. The
cost is $40 for the initial barrel and $30
for refills.
Send your request, complete with
your name, address and telephone
number, and a check payable to City
of Shorewood, to: City of Shorewood,
5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood,
MN 55331. The Public Works
Department will contact you to schedule
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T! REPORT / J ANUARY 2004
THE SNORE REPORT AANUARY 2004
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 some,
each year in Minnesota there are
approximately 110 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
Winter Driving
Safety
M N /DOT HAS THE following
recommendations for safe winter
living:
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
Council on Cable
City Council meetings are broadcast
on Cable Channel 8 at:
December 8 Meeting
WIIDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 AT 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 1:30 PM
January 12 Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 9:00 AM
THU RSDAY, JANUARY 15 AT 9:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 1:30 PM
January 26 Meeting
TUi , SDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 9:30 PM
TUURSD.AY, JANUARY 29 AT 9:30 AM
snowplow. This means that when 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
weights 17 times more than your car. It
is not a contest a car is likely to win.
Snowplow Operators Field of
rision:
Dial up, log on
MN Road Information
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 511 mn. org. 71
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 2
Park/TrailTalk
The Ice Is Coming!
HE ARRIVAL OF temperatures
consistently below freezing sends
some of us inside with a large cup of
hot cocoa, but many residents are more
eager to throw on their parkas and head
to Shorewood ice rinks!
Dependent upon weather conditions,
the skating season should go through
mid - February, 2004. Warming houses
are at the parks ready to go, and the
City has slated the following hours of
operation:
Monday - Friday............ 3:30 — 9 PM
Saturday .........................11 AM — 9 PM
Sunday ............................12 PM — 9 PM
Holiday Break (12/23 -1/3) 9 AM - 9 PM
CLOSES AT 3:30,12/24; CLOSED DECEMBER
25 AND JANUARY 1.
Closing times may vary slightly if
the rink is not in use or an attendant is
not available. Warming houses will be
posted when closed. Hockey rinks are
occasionally scheduled for team hockey
practices. These schedules are posted at
the warming house.
Warming house hours are posted.
Badger, Manor and Cathcart parks have
both free skating facilities and warming
houses operated by rink attendants.
Badger and Cathcart also have hockey
boards and nets. Silverwood Park has a
pond, which is groomed for a free skating
rink when the ice is determined to be
safe.
A Note to Parents and Skaters
T IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE arrangements
in advance to pick up children at the
end of their skating time. The telephones
in the warming houses are for emergency
use only and will be locked when the
attendant is outside.
The 10 PM curfew for juveniles 14
and younger will be enforced. Rink
attendants are required to follow City
regulations themselves, and to see to it
that others do the same.
Comments regarding rink operations
should be directed to City Hall, (952)
474-3236.U]
Planning Commission Notes
ANY RESIDENTS Of
Shorewood don't
realize that the City has
a junkyard within its
boundaries. Carmichael's
Auto Salvage is located
to the north of Highway
7 about a quarter mile east
of Christmas Lake Road.
The business has been
operating at the site for over 47 years.
Situated in a ravine that was formerly a
gravel quarry, Carmichael's is difficult
to see anytime of the year, but in the
summer, with the trees in full foliage,
the place is largely invisible to traffic
on Highway 7. During the winter,
observant drivers can see portions of
the junked cars from the road.
Non - Conforming Use
Shorewood, being a residential city,
wouldn't normally plan for the operation
of such a business. But Carmichael's
was formed long before the City's
current zoning code and Comprehensive
Plan were adopted. Thus, Carmichaels'
is referred to as a "non- conforming use"
within the residential zoning district in
which it lies. The business is allowed to
continue, but not to expand. If it should
cease operation, it cannot be replaced
with another commercial activity, either
a salvage yard or other business.
Capestone Builders has proposed to
redevelop the Carmichael's property for
residential use. Specifically, Capestone
is proposing to build 11 twinhomes
serviced by a private road extending off
of Excelsior Boulevard. Included within
the property is a large wetland area and
many of the twinhomes will be walkouts
with the rear facing the wetlands. The
site will be served by City water from
the southeast water tower, providing
an important addition to the eastside
water system that will help defray the
system's costs. The builder expects that
each half of the twinhomes will sell for
over $600,000.
Planned Unit
Development
If approved, the property
will be developed as a
Planned Unit Development
(PUD). That is a feature
of the zoning code that
permits homes to be
clustered closer together
than would normally be
allowed in exchange for leaving portions
of a property excluded from further
development. The PUD provisions
are particularly useful in this sort of
project because keeping structures
away from the steep bluffs and wetlands
surrounding the portions of the property
can best protect those areas.
While in any multi -unit development
there are numerous issues that must be
addressed, in the case ofthe Carmichael's
property, environmental issues are at
the forefront. Carmichael's has always
been considered to be a relatively clean
facility. No toxic chemicals were stored
on site and liquids were drained from the
cars before being brought in for salvage.
Nevertheless, there is no such thing as
an entirely clean salvage yard. Over the
years, contaminants have seeped into
the soils. The developer has undertaken
environmental studies to determine the
extent of the contamination. So far,
results are encouraging. Some soil will
have to be removed and transported to
a landfill. But in general it appears that
no serious environmental remediation
is required.
The Commission approved a concept
stage plan for the PUD in January
2003. If various questions can be fully
answered, a development stage plan
could be approved in January 2004.
That could lead to soil correction and
grading beginning in the Spring of 2004,
with construction on all units completed
by 2006.
Jeff Bailey, Chair
Planning Commission
THE .SHORE REPORT /January 2004
Council
Activities
Since the last Shore Report the
City Council:
• Held the Truth -in- Taxation Public
Hearing for residents and heard
reports from staff on the 2004 budget
and tax levy.
• Approved a minor subdivision for
Yellowstone Trail, allowing the
property owner to subdivide the lot
to allow the development of one
additional house.
• Received updates from staff on
the County Road 19 Intersection
construction project, the demolition
schedule for the former Tonka Bay
Liquor Store, and for the Gideon Glen
project.
Complete minutes for the City
Council meetings are available
for two years on the City Web site,
www.cLshorewood.mn.us. Minutes are
placed on the Web site once they have
been approved by the City Council:
Prior minutes are available for review
upon request at City Hall.
Community
Events
Piano Concert with Mary
Beth Carlson
Friday, January 16, 7 Pm
NJOY THE EXPERIENCE Of the
breathtaking piano music of Mary
Beth Carlson in concert at the ArtsCenter
Minnetonka. Profits from this concert
will support programming efforts of
Southshore Center, Minnetonka Senior
Center and Minnetonka Community
Education and Services. Tickets are
$15 and are available by calling (952)
401 - 5054.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Vol. 12 • No. 4 • Winter 2003
SPRING PARK OFFICE /STUDIO: 952. 471.7125 • FAX 471.9151
2003
W eb www.lmcc -tvorg EMAIL LMCC @LMCC TV.ORG
Internet Ruled an "Information
Service"
COMMISSIONERS
Deephaven
On March 15, 2002, the FCC issued a
they will still act on cable modem com-
Kim Crockett
declaratory ruling that concluded that
plaints the LMCC forwards to them to
*Dennis Stanga, Vice Chair
cable modem (internet) service is an "inter-
better communicate with subscribers.
Excelsior
*James Olds, Treasurer
state information service" and not a cable
However, cable modem services are now
Gary Ringate
service. As such, cable operators who are
regulated by the FCC, so cable modem
Greenwood
providing cable modem services are no
complaints should be directed to the FCC
David Rubenstein
longer subject to regulation of the internet
for resolution. LMCC consultants have
Delores Tessler
as a cable service.
advised the LMCC to have residents direct
Independence
This perception was reinforced recently
email complaints about cable modem serv-
Lynn Betts
, Jim Smith, Secretary
the Ninth Circuit Federal Court that
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ice direct to FCC Chairman Michael K.
directly
Long Lake
said that cable service is "the one -way
Powell mpowell@fcc.gov and copy the
Bob Hardin
transmission of programming to sub-
other FCC commissioners. The LMCC will
Tim Szeliga
scribers" while a cable modem service is
still take complaints on cable modem serv-
Loretto
"interactive ", not one way, but 2 -way.
ices but we do not have regulatory author -
John Reynolds
What that means is the LMCC is no
it y to resolve the issues. The LMCC does
Kent Medina
Medina
longer able to enforce customer service
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still maintain regulatory authority cable
g y y
Carolyn Smith
standards on cable modem services.
television.
Ann Thies
Mediacom has informed the Commission
Minnetonka Beach
Bobbie Abdo
Leonard MacKinnon
Producer of
the Quarter
Minnetrista
-David Gillette, At Largge e
Television Production Class in March and
Jeff Montang
has been taking classes and producing
Orono
her ongoing program, "Our Savior
• Bob Albertson, At Large
Bob Sansevere
Lutheran Church Service" ever since!
St. Bonifaclus
Her name is Carol Beyer and she is
Tim Eiler
also the reason that we offered a one
Shawn Ruotsinoja
Shorewood
day certification class on Basic Television
Scott Zerby
Production in October. Carol has taken
Patrick Hodapp
her program from a single camera to a 3
Spring Park
-Tom Scanlon, At Large
camera production and needed some
*Bruce Williamson, Chairperson
help to get it done. This one day certifi-
Tonka Bay
cation class added 6 people to Carol's
Ken Folley
Ed Bauman
Carol Beyer and her daughter, Shannon
work group for "Our Savior" and added
Victoria
The LMCC would like to announce
a total of 18 new producers to this facili-
Eric Jacoby
Jerome Keehr
the winner of our Producer of the
ty! Thanks again to Carol Beyer, the
Woodland
Quarter Award. This quarter, the award
LMCC's Producer of the Quarter for the
Tom Newberry
goes to someone who took our Basic
4th Quarter of 2003.
-Executive Committee
DEEPHAVEN EXCELSIOR GREENWOOD INDEPENDENCE LONG LAKE LORETTO MEDINA MINNETONKA BEACH MINNETRISTA
ORONO ST BONIFACIUS SHOREWOOD SPRING PARK TONKA BAY VICTORIA WOODLAND
Mound residents may also use the studio.
LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
4071 SUNSET DRIVE • PO. BOX 385 • SPRING PARK, MN 55384
Production Workshops
a �� ��" Holiday Open House -,.,a ,* ,
The LMCC now offers 4 television produc-
tion classes at no cost to anyone who lives in
The LMCC will be holding an
television studio. The television stu-
one of our member cities. Here is our class
Open House On December 10 from
dio is available for use by the public,
schedule for the next quarter:
gam until 8pm. We have invited the
free of charge, to produce television
Digital Production:
Begins on Monday, December 1st and runs for
volunteer producers who produce
programs. Also, for the holidays, the
4 weeks
programs for the public, the 16
LMCC has asked producers and
Basic Production:
cities who are members of the
others of the community to extend
Begins on Wednesday, January 7th and runs for
4 weeks
LMCC and the general community.
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a holiday greeting
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Van Production:
This year, we are not televising the
studio. Be watching for your neigh -
Begins on Wednesday, February 4th and runs
open house but are offering brief
bors' and friends' greetings on
for 4 weeks
tours of the facility for anyone inter-
Channel 21 throughout the holiday
Intermediate Production:
Begins on March 10th and runs for 4 weeks
ested In learning more about our
seasons.
All classes start at 6:30pm and run until
approximately 8:30pm. Classes normally run for
4 consecutive weeks. For details, call us at
(952)471 -7125 or e -mail me atjim@lmcc-tv.org
for details.
Recent Class Graduates:
The following is a list of individuals who have
completed one or more of our production
classes recently:
Basic Production:
Josh Rosamond, Victoria
Jerry Rosamond, Victoria
Travis Schmitz, Orono
Scott Phyle, Mound
Sheldon Tang, Excelsior
Leif Tang, Excelsior
Nils Tang, Excelsior
Jody Peterson Lodge, Shorewood
Chelsea Okey, Mound
Courtney Okey, Mound
Nolan Okey, Mound
Dee Scott, Mound
Ken Scott, Mound
Tammy Schroeder, Minnetrista
Minji Sweeter, Mound
Chelsie Olson, Mound
Ben Lass, Minnetrista
Jordan lass, Minnetrista
Sarah Martinson, Mound
Andrew Reinitz, Mound
John Flynn, Deephaven
Erik Gersovitz, Orono
Alex Gersovitz, Orono
Asta Gersovitz, Orono
Van Production:
Daphne Okey, Mound
Sue Grady, Mound
Digital Production:
Gary Spurlock, Medina
Erik Jacoby, Victoria
Blaine Marcy, Excelsior
Nick Anderson, Orono
Congratulations to all of the graduates
of our television production classes!
Gillespie Center Telethon
a Huge
The Gillespie Center and the LMCC
collaborated on the production of a
telethon, live on Channel 21, to raise
funds for the Center. The Gillespie
Center is a local non - profit organiza-
tion that serves a number of the
same cities as the LMCC. The
telethon, held October 4th and 5th
included the Westonka Whirlers (a
local square dance club), Madjazz
and the Popsingers from Mound
Westonka High School as well as Elvis
himself (or possibly an impersonator?
We're not surel) Other activities took
place at the Center.
The goal was to raise funds to help
expand parking at the Gillespie
Center. We're pleased to announce
Success
that although the Center didn't reach
the total funding required we did
raise S 100,000. This included the
matching funding from the Gillespie
Family Fund.
Our thanks to Eli Ehlebracht who
spearheaded the idea and to all the
volunteers who came in on their own
time to help make this very important
event a success.
As a spinoff to the telethon three
senior centers, the Gillespie Center,
the Southshore Center of Shorewood
and the Tamarack Center of Long
Lake are planning to produce a
monthly television program with
information for area seniors and resi-
dents in general.
On The Road:
Our production van continues to be a
very visible entity in the lake area! Over
the past 3 months, we've covered at least
a dozen football games for both the
Mound Westonka White Hawks and the
Minnetonka Skippers. We would like to
I— LMcc —
STAFF
Sally Koenecke Sue Paurus
Administrator Administrative Assistant
Jim Lundberg John Peterson
Station Manager Assistant Station Manager/
Community Media Specialist
Tim Crowe Cylinda Bongard
Production Assistant Production Assistant
offer special thanks to both Eli Ehlebracht
and Sandra Roach for putting together
the groups that used our production van
to cover these exciting high school foot-
ball games!
Studio Hours
9am until l Opm Monday through Thursday
9am until 7pm on Friday
Siam until 2pm on Saturday
LMCC Channel
Line -Up
Channel 8 —City
Council Meetings
Channel 19—
Educational Access
Channel 20—
School and County Board Meetings
Channel 21—
Public Access
Planning /Park Commission Openings
P OSITIONS ON THE Planning and
Park Commissions are open for
application to interested Shorewood
residents through Monday, January S.
Both Commissions act as advisory
boards to the City Council. The
Planning Commission meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each 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 residents to the
positions in January.
If you are interested in serving a three -
year term on either Commission, please
submit a letter of interest and /or a brief
resume to:
Craig Dawson, City Administrator
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
FAX: (952) 474 -0128
E -mail: cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us
Volunteer Board Opportunities
A S A RESIDENT OF SHOREWOOD, you have the opportunity to serve on a variety
of volunteer board and commissions where you can have a true impact on the
future of your community. These positions are appointed by the City Council. The
following positions are available for the 2004 term. To apply, please send a letter
of interest by Monday, January 12 to: City of Shorewood, Attn: Craig Dawson,
5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331; FAX: (952) 474 -0128; E -mail:
cityhall @ci. shorewood mn. us.
MCESAdvisory Council
The purpose of this council is to bring together representatives of Minnetonka
School District #276 to advise, promote and support MCES programs, services and
budgets. These representatives include members from the community at- large, the
cities within the district, the school board, and high- school students. The council
meetings are open to district residents. Meetings are held at 7 PM ON the second
Thursday of the month at the Minnetonka Schools District Service Center.
LMCC Board
The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC) strives to ensure
appropriate cable communications standards to its cities' residents. The LMCC
also provides a television studio for public use and is dedicated to providing our
communities with television production training and cablecast access at no charge.
Board positions are for a one year term. All meetings are held the third Tuesday
of the month, with the full committee meeting 4 times per year and the Executive
Committee meeting 8 times per year.
LMCD Board
The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) Board of Directors is
composed of one member appointed by the City Councils of the 14 cities
surrounding Lake Minnetonka. These cities include Deephaven, Excelsior,
Greenwood, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono,
Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, and Woodland. In general,
the Board reviews various license application requests, considers studies of lake
issues, takes measures to control Eurasian Watermilfoil and other exotic species,
and considers other related lake - management issues. License applications reviewed
by the Board include special event permits; multiple docks; district mooring areas;
deicing; charter boats; and beer, wine, and liquor approvals for related charter
boats. t
THE SHORE REPORT / JAN UARY 2004
Watershed District
Board Position
T HE MnvNEHARA CREEK Watershed
District is the regional governmental
unit chiefly responsible for protecting
the water resources of the Minnehaha
Creek watershed. The District covers
approximately 181 square miles that
ultimately drain into the Minnehaha
Creek (which then enters the Mississippi
River). The watershed includes natural
treasures such as Minnehaha Creek,
Lake Minnetonka, The Minneapolis
Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls.
There are eight major creeks, 129 lakes
and thousands of wetlands within the
MCWD.
The MCWD also includes all or
part of 27 cities and three townships
in Hennepin and Carver Counties.
The MCWD is governed by a seven -
member Board of Managers, who are
appointed by the Hennepin and Carver
county boards. The public is encouraged
to attend MCWD meetings, held on the
second and fourth Thursday of each
month at the City of Minnetonka
Council Chambers.
For information on applying for one
of the two Hennepin County positions
open as of March 2004, please contact
MCWD at (952) 471 -0590; email:
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Rent the
Southshore Center
T HE SOUTHSHORE CENTER has rooms
available for rent for weddings,
meetings, parties and special events.
The facility will handle groups large
and small. Reserve now for graduation!
For more information and a tour of the
facility call JoAnn Kvern at (952) 541 -
1019M
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THE SHORE REPORTIJanuaf y 2004
Recycling Mews
Help Rid Your Home and Community of Mercury Danger: Thermometer Exchange
OUNTIES OFFER FREE fever
thermometer exchange program
to reduce risks of mercury exposure
The Twin Cities' Solid Waste
Management Coordinating Board
(SWMCB) kicks off a renewed
campaign urging area residents to turn
in their mercury fever thermometers
in exchange for a free digital
thermometer.
A new print ad inserted in the Star
Tribune and Pioneer Press informs
residents that when a glass mercury
thermometer breaks or cracks, the
liquid, silver - colored mercury can leak,
risking exposure to their families.
Mercury can damage human health
because it is toxic to the nervous system,
the brain and spinal cord. The greatest
risk is to fetuses and young children
because their nervous systems are still
developing. Exposure to mercury in
adults can affect vision, speech, hearing,
thinking and motor skills.
If a mercury thermometer is thrown
in the trash or if a broken mercury
thermometer is not cleaned up
properly, the mercury will be released
to the environment. The mercury will
circulate in and out of the atmosphere
until it ends up in the bottom of a lake
or ocean, where fish may eat it.
"The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency found that the primary cause
of mercury exposure for most people
is from eating mercury- contaminated
fish," says Susan Haigh, Ramsey
County Commissioner and Chair of the
SWMCB. "The mercury thermometer
exchange program is our attempt to
reduce such exposures by intercepting
the problematic thermometers before
their toxic ingredients enter our water
sources and subsequently contaminate
our fish."
Households Hazardous Waste
collection sites in Hennepin County will
accept mercury fever thermometers and
in return offer residents a free digital
thermometer safe for their families and
the environment. The two sites are:
Brooklyn Park
Recycling Center & Transfer Station
8100 Jefferson Highway
Bloomington
South Hennepin Recycling & Problem
Waste Drop -off Center
1400 West 96th St.
Hours:
Tues /Thurs /Fri 10 AM -6 PM
Wed 10 AM -8 PM
Sat 8 AM -5 PM
Closed Sun/Mon /Holidays
For additional information visit
www.GreenGuardian.com. or call (612)
348 -3777. M
Pit
Arm Chair Travel; Travel from Budapest to Amsterdam and enjoy the slides of
a river cruise on the Danube and the Main Canal and River. Helen McNulty will
present the program on Friday, January 30, at 1 PM. The cost is $2.50.
Meet a Local Author; Meet Donald Draayer, retired superintendent of the
Minnetonka School District, and author of Retirement Straight Talk: Stories and
Wisdom from Educators. He will discuss the many things that come with being
happy and successful in retirement on Friday, January 23, from 10 to 11 PM.
There is no charge.
Art Classes, Watercolor painting classes will be offered at the Center beginning
on Thursdays, February 5 through March 25. Cost for the 8 -week series is
$50. There will both the beginning and advanced classes offered. Class size is
limited to 10 people.
SouthShore Center Book Club; The organizational meeting of the Southshore
Center Book Club will be on Tuesday, January 27, at 10 AM. All interested
participants should attend or call the Center to express an interest. The meeting
format and dates will be determined. Jane Stein, from the Excelsior Library, will
lead the meeting. There is no charge.
Field Trips, Day trips are being offered in January to the following places:
Lewis & Clark — Great Journey West, Science Museum of Minnesota Omni Theater,
Wednesday, January 14. A Castle of Ice and a House of Brick, James J. Hill House
tour and visit to the 2004 Ice Castle, Thursday, January 29.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is open
daily from 8:30 ant to 4 PM. For more or to register for classes call (952) 474 -7635.
Christmas Tree Disposal
H ENNEPIN COUNTY has arranged for
free disposal of Christmas Trees
from January 5th through January 24th
at the following times and locations:
NRG Transfer Station
630 Malcolm Ave SE, Mpls
Mon -Fri 8 AM to 4 PM
NRG Shakopee Compost Site
14800 Johnson Memorial Hwy
(Hwy 169), Louisville Township
Mon -Fri 8 AM to 4 PM
For specific information and regulations,
call NRG at (952) 946 -6999. M
Recycling schedule
I SLAND RECYCLING PICK -UP will be on
January 2 rather than January 1. No
other holidays will affect recycling pick-
ups this month.
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