October 2003 Shore ReportOCTOBER 2003
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Park/Trail News ............. 2
Art for the Parks......... .. 2
Public Works News ..........
Council Activities ........... 3
Emerald Ash Borers .........3
Public Safety Update....... .
Fall Clean -Up ............... 4
Community Events.......... 4
Recycling News ............. 5
Early Shorewood.......... . 5
Senior Corner .............. .
First Approvals Made for County 19
Intersection Redesign
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I N LATE AUGUST AND early September, the
Shorewood and Tonka Bay city councils
approved the preliminary layout of a new
design for the County Road 19 /Smithtown
Road /Country Club Road intersection.
Hennepin County and its engineering
consultant will now be able to develop final
plans as well as acquire right -of -way and
easements for land needed to construct the
project. The latest schedule anticipates the
city councils approving final plan layouts in
January 2004, the bid opening in March, and
construction underway in early summer. The
project would be substantially completed in
November 2004.
While both city councils approved a
preliminary layout a few years ago, Hennepin
County decided earlier this year that another
plan should be developed to address concerns
about access to commercial properties.
Technically, the councils had a new but very
similar plan to start through the approval
process. An important issue in the project, the
Shorewood Liquor
Stores Looking for
Local Artists
T HE SHOREWOOD LIQUOR store ;in the
Shorewood Village Shopping Center is
relocating next to Snyder Drug, just down
the hall from
their current ,
location. The
store will
showcase the
work of local artists. Any local artists wishing
to display their art on the walls should contact
Don Swandby at (952) 474 -6869. The new
store is anticipated to open in mid- October.
Liquor store sales will continue at the
current location in the shopping center until
the opening of the new location. You can also
purchase liquor at the Shorewood owned
store in Waterford Center, 23730 Highway
7. Watch for a grand opening celebration of
the new liquor store in early November! l
value of Tonka Bay Municipal Liquors, was
resolved in late August. Hennepin County
and Tonka Bay had lengthy negotiations on
the liquor store, which will be removed for
this project as designed.
Planning can also begin in earnest for
the City's six -acre Gideon Glen property,
immediately west of Tonka Village shopping
center. Drainage from the new roadway and
the shopping center will be directed to the
site. The City and the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District are working to restore a
wetland on the property and make Gideon
Glen an example of multiple stormwater
management systems. Work on Gideon
Glen is expected to begin in 2004.0
Park Vandalism
A FTER A LONG DRY SPELL, the City has
been the recent target of significant
vandalism. During the early morning hours
on Sunday, September 7, the twister slide at
Badger Park was set on fire and destroyed.
The Little League fields at Freeman Park
suffered significant damage that Sunday
evening when support wires for the batting
cages were cut, and canvas covers were
slashed. The portable toilets were also
knocked over at Badger and Freeman Parks.
There have been no arrests.
If you have any information on this
vandalism, or if you notice vandalism in
one of the parks, please call 9 -1 -1 to report
it.1
Upcoming City
Meetings and Events
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10/25 Fall Clean -up (see,>g.zi)
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See pg.2 for Counc l Cable Schedule.
Me ting , ,1 0inutes and Agendas are available after
they ore approved on theCity Web sire.
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Park/Trail Talk
Tournament Policy
T HE PARK COMMISSION is reviewing
the Tournament Policy currently
used by organized sports when
sponsoring a tournament in City parks.
The policy was last updated in 1998. It
will be reviewed to add a cancellation
policy and to bring fees in alignment
with current costs. The policy is not
intended to generate revenue, but simply
to cover expenses incurred with City
staff monitoring and managing events
in the parks. E
Community Rec Resources
S HOREWOOD CONTRACTS with CRR to
manage the different organizations
using City parks. They provide services
related to communications, scheduling,
equity and park monitoring. CRR has
just finished its first full spring/summer
season. CRR has established a strong
working relationship with the leaders
of the different sports organizations and
built stronger lines of communication.
A meeting has been scheduled for
December 2 to meet with the 2004
user groups and lay plans for the next
season.&
Pat Arnst
Chair, Park Commission
Freeman Trail News
T HE PUBLIC WORKS department
hopes to begin construction on a
walkway around ballpark fields 4, 5 and
6 in Freeman Park this month. This trail
will create a loop through the park.
Council on Cable
City Council meetings are broadcast
on Cable Channel 8 at:
September 22 Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER I AT 1:30 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT 9:30 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 AND 9:30 AM
October 13 Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 1:30 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 9:30 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 9:30 PM
October 27 Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 1:30 PM
"Art for the Parks" Fine Arts /Crafts
Show to Benefit Shorewood Parks
M AKE
A NOTE ON your calendar to set
art; select wood crafts and baskets;
aside some time November 1 for
along with food, drawings for gifts
the second -annual Art for the Parks Fine
from area businesses, some first -class
Arts /Crafts Show -- an extravaganza of
entertainment, and much, much more.
original fine artists
Pat Surface of Spiritwood Music, will
and crafters.
be there with his blend of "Americana"
Sponsored by
music, which he describes as
the Shorewood
arks Foundation
ART FOR THE PARKS
and Minnetonka
,SATURDAY, NOVEMBER I
Community
Education and Services, this annual
9 AM - 4:30 PM
event is held as a benefit for Shorewood
MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL
parks. Admission and parking are free,
and amid a festive holiday atmosphere,
"Folkgrass." Well -known throughout
you'll find a bonanza of artwork and
the U.S., Canada and Western Europe,
crafts in a wide variety of styles and
pat will be introducing his new
media: framed art - paintings in oil,
Christmas CD.
watercolor and pen; floral - dried and
It's all happening Saturday, Nov. 1,
silk; textiles - clothing, knits, rugs, quilts,
from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at Minnetonka
and home accessories; unique jewelry
Senior High School, 18301
- gold, silver, sterling, gem stones; h Hwy 7, just west of the
crystals and more; children's
intersection of Hwy 7 and
dolls and toys; furniture and
101. For more information
home accessories; seasonal
contact (952) 843 -0502 or
decorations; hand - painted eggs;
ornate glass and metal art; candles;
info@shorewoodparks. org.
porcelain, pottery and mosaic
News From Public Works ...
Smithtown Road Update
MITHTOwN ROAD reconstruction is well ahead of schedule and
clean-up is proceeding. The last lift of asphalt will be placed
by early October and striping of the new road will follow. For
complete up -to -date construction updates, see the City Web site,
www ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call City Hall at (952) 474 -3236. ED
Hydrant Flushing in October
T HE ANNUAL FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING will begin in mid - October. Refer to the
City Web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us during the middle of the month
for a complete schedule, or call City Hall, (952) 474 -3236. Some
temporary browning of the water often occurs during flushing. When
you notice this, avoid washing light colors of clothes until you notice
your water is clear.
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THE SHORE REPORT I OCTOBER 2003
Emerald Ash Borer Not Found in MN
EST -METRO LANDOWNERS can
cross one concern off their list:
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has not been
found anywhere in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of
Agriculture (MDA) is the lead state
agency for the survey and detection of
EAB in Minnesota. After reading the
article in the last Shore Report, MDA
officials contacted the City to correct
the information. The nearest known
infestation of this destructive tree pest
is in central Michigan, and only two
other eastern states have detected the
non - native insect.
Emerald Ash Borer is native to China,
and was first discovered in the U.S. in
July 2002 in the Detroit area. More
recently, the pest has been detected
in 13 counties of lower Michigan,
three counties in Ohio and an isolated
introduction in Maryland.
EAB spreads mainly through the
movement of infested ash wood
including nursery stock and firewood.
To prevent EAB from spreading to new
territory, strict prohibitions have been
placed on the movement of all ash wood
material including wood chips greater
than 1 inch in diameter.
Here in Minnesota, the MDA
has launched a program to raise
public awareness and survey high -
risk sites including campgrounds,
parks, firewood dealers, nurseries
and sawmills. Looking for potential
signs of EAB infestation, MDA staff
have made nearly 450 inspections of
high -risk sites and inspected nearly
18,000 trees in 2003. MDA is also
coordinating efforts by municipalities
and city foresters to monitor urban ash
populations and report any possible
EAB signs. Many homeowners have
called to report possible evidence
of EAB in their trees. So far, the
inspections and reports have not found
any evidence of EAB in Minnesota.
Homeowners can help the state watch
for EAB by reporting any suspected
infestations to MDA's Peter Dziuk at
(651) 296 -3343. MDA suggests that
homeowners watch for the tell -tale
signs of EAB: bark samples that show
winding, serpentine galleries, "D"
shaped exit holes, or the metallic green
beetle itself.
For more on EAB and other
exotic pests, visit MDA's web site at
www mda.state. mn. us/invasives.
Public Safety Facilities Update
A T PRINTING TIME, bids for the
East Station of the Excelsior
Fire District (EFD) were to be
opened on September 30. The
EFD Board will review the bids
during the week of October 6
and forward a recommendation
to the Shorewood Economic
Development Authority (EDA). If
the EDA were to approve contracts
on October 13, construction could begin
on October 20. The East Station should
be put into service early next year. It
will be built on the City of Deephaven
municipal campus, 20225 Cottagewood
Road.
Nearly all of the exterior work
has been completed for the EFD
West /SLMPD Station at 24100 and
24150 Smithtown Road. Occupancy
is expected in late December /early
January. M
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Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter, the City
Council.
• Received an award of recognition
from the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission and
the Community Television Studio
for its efforts in production of
programming and volunteer service to
Community Television. Mayor Love
presented the award to Don Rogers
for his exemplary dedication and
service displayed in the community
in many ways, but especially for
cablecasting the Council meetings.
• Approved the Excelsior Fire District
and Mound Fire Department Budgets
for the Year 2004.
• Approved the South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department Budget for the
Year 2004.
• Approved the Preliminary Layout
for a redesign of the County Road
19 Intersection Project. Highlights
include changes to access the Tonka
Village Shopping Center, changes to
the regional pond in the Gideon Glen
area, and how best to manage traffic
flow patterns at the intersection once
the West Side Public Safety Facility
is functioning.
• Approved the 2004 -2008 Capital
Improvement Program for the City.
• Approved the 2004 Proposed
Operating Budget, Set the preliminary
Tax Levy in 2004, and also set
December 1, 2003, as the date for
the Truth -in- Taxation Hearing.
• Adoptedan arnendmentto Chapter 701
of the City Code. This amendment
clarified and strengthened the City's
case in criminal prosecution of
"untimely" dog noise violations, and
in civil prosecution and abatement
of these violations as property
nuisances.
• Approved a bid for remodeling of
Liquor Store #2.
• Held discussions regarding progress
on the Lake Linden Drive Trail.
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THE SHORE REPORT/ October 2003
Community
Events
Fall Family Festival
Minnewashta School
Sunday, October 5,1 -4 PM
E NJOY A GREAT FAMILY tile! Bonfire
with s'mores, food vendors, horse
rides, music, games and much more!
Free admission; open to the public. N
Excelsior Library
Author Lorna Landvik
Tuesday, October 14, 7.30 Parr
E NJOY AUTHOR AND stand -up
comic Lorna Landvik. Friends of
Excelsior Library meeting is at 6:30 PM
and open to the public. M;
Three Rivers Park District
Gale Woods Farm Fall Festival
Saturday, October 18, 10.30 AM -3 PM
ELEBRATE THE HARVEST and enjoy
fall colors at Gale Woods Farm
in Minnetrista. Pick
pumpkins, make
apple cider, take a
hayride, see farm
animals, plant garlic
and rent a canoe! Admission $5 includes
parking. For more information, visit
http://www.hennepinparks.orglparksl
galewoods.cfm, or call (952) 472-
9203.
Excelsior Library
Urban Legends:
Weird and Wonderful Ghost Stories
Thursday, October 30, 7 PM
EENS: ENJOY AN evening of scary
stories, sweet treats and cool
prizes!
MHS Fall Musical
Little Shop of Horrors
Thursday- Sunday, 7:30 PM
October 31 November 15
K ICK OFF THE Halloween season
with the MHS musical! Tickets
are $10 and available by calling (952)
401 - 5898.&
Fall Clean -Up Day is October 25th
T HE ANNUAL YARD WASTE Drop -
Off Day for Shorewood has been
established by City Council to be held
on Saturday, October 25,
2003. Yard waste only can
be brought to the Public
Works parking area at 24200
Smithtown Road between 9
AM and 4 PM. This event is
for residents of Shorewood
only; therefore, proof of
address will be requested
before dropping off yard waste.
Grass, leaves and mixed brush will
be accepted. Brush and sticks must be
smaller than 4" in diameter and less than
6' in length.
There will be a container on Dellwood
Lane for the residents of the
Island to drop off their yard
waste.
If you have any
questions about the fall
drop -off, please call City
Hall at (952) 474 -3236
before 4:30 PM on Friday,
October 24.
A reminder that unlike the Spring
Clean -Up, the fall collection does not
include a curbside collection!
Farewell to Summer Gardens
ESPITE TINS SUMMER'S
weather challenges,
we ended the year with
some real showstoppers
in Shorewood! Thank you
to the Adopt -a- Garden
volunteers for keeping
the gardens of 2003
beautiful throughout the
summer months. We look
forward to watching for
the creative showpieces
in 2004! Thank you to:
• City Hall - Nancy Stebbins
• Freeman Park - Diane Agnew and Lucinda Kircher
• Southshore Center - Karen and Dale Newberg
• Manor Park - South Shore Gardeners
• Cathcart Park - Lucinda Kircher & Lance Detrude
• Silverwood Park - Sandy Ahlstrom
Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 5 -1 1
ELEBRATE FIRE PREVENTION
Week on Thursday, October 9
at the Excelsior Fire District Fire
Prevention Bon Voyage Bash, 6 -8:30
PM. The "farewell to the old firehouse"
celebration will include fire truck
rides, the chance to escape from the
fire safety house, spray a fire hose, tour
of ambulance and the rescue boat, plus
much more!
This is also the time ofyear to change
the batteries in your smoke detector.
It's also a good idea to replace older
detectors and to add them to bedrooms
and hallways that might not already
have them. If you have questions about
where to locate smoke detectors, contact
the Excelsior Fire District at (952) 474-
5364, or Mound Fire Department at
(952) 472 -3555. ED
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Recycling News
THE SHORE REGOR T/October 2003
Reduce the Hail of Unwanted mail! (Part 2 of a 4 part series)
Contact Individual Mailers
N OT ALL COMPANIES use national
systems to purge their mailing
lists. If you are still getting "junk" from
persistent mailers, you can contact the
company directly and ask to be placed
in their "do- not -mail file." Look at the
mail piece to see if there's a number to
call, or write them a note, send them an
e -mail, or use their Web site. Here are a
few thoughts on what to say and do:
"Please remove my name from your
marketing database. In addition, please
do not pass along my name to others
through mail list sales or trades. Thank -
you for your cooperation."
• Be polite. Most mailers will make
an effort to comply with your request
– they get to improve their database
and ultimately reduce their costs.
Even if you are frustrated, you're
probably just taking it out on a phone
operator or staff person. If you don't
get results, you can consider stronger
language, or contacting company
management.
• Be prepared Have the mailing label
or catalog handy. Give them the exact
match for your name and address.
They might appreciate customer ID
numbers or other internal identifiers.
• Be patient. It may take some time to
get your name and address out of their
mailing cycle.
• Be persistent. Keep trying. Drive
home the message that your privacy
is an important part of customer
service. You do have the right to be
left alone.
• Experian, 1- 800 - 228 -4571 x4633:
Wait through a long message about
other options before leaving your name,
address and phone number for opting
out of Experian's compiled databases.
• Polk Company, 1- 800 - 464 -7655
Ask for the "Polk Opt -out Line" .'&
Mail List Brokers
These firms provide national lists for
non - financial data.
Watercolor painting classes will be offered at the center on Thursday, October 2
through November 20. The intermediate class will meet from 9 AM to Noon and
the beginning class will meet from 1 to 4 PM. The cost for the eight sessions is $50.
Monica Navratil is the instructor. Call the center (952- 474 -7635) to pre- register.
The class is limited to ten participants.
A bus tour of the historic homes in Excelsior will be narrated by Lael Grathwol
on Tuesday, October 7 at 12:45 par. Call the center (952- 474 -7635) to register, as
space is limited on the bus. The cost is $3.
A senior flu shot clinic will be held at the center on Tuesday, October 14 from 9
Aas to Noon. Registrations are being taken by calling the center at (952) 474 -7635.
There is no charge for those bringing their Medicare and supplemental insurance
cards. The cost for other people is $16. The clinic is conducted through Minnesota
Visiting Nurses.
AAA will be offering a 4 -hour senior driving improvement class on Friday,
October 17 from 1 to 5 par. To register call toll free, 1- 888 - 234 -1294.
A beginning quilting class will be offered at the center on Tuesday, October 14,
21 and 28. The cost is $9 and will meet from 1 to 2:30 PM. Make a nine -patch
pillow cover or wall hanging. Register by calling the center at (952) 474 -7635.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is
open daily from 8 :30 Aar to 4 Pm. A complete list of senior activities is in the Southshore
Times newsletter For information on programs, transportation, and senior issues, or to
be added to the newsletter mailing list, call (952) 474 -7635.
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Early Shorewood
Radisson Inn
(Information from Bake Minnetonka's Histori
Hotels by Ellen Wilson Meyer.)
LTHOUGH FEW OF THE magnificen
inns of the Lake Minnetonk<
area were actually in Shorewood, on,
beautiful inn was located on Christma
Lake in the early 1900s —the Radisso - .
Inn. Originally opened in 1906, th_
Radisson was located on the northeas
end of the lake.
Originating as the Glen Morris Inn
the hotel was originally an extension c
a large family home. Soon after bein
opened in 1906 by the Tina and Williar.
Morris, children of the original owne,
15 cottages were built.
The Radisson Hotel Company,
purchased the Inn and operated it i
the 1920s. During this time, the In.
was very prosperous and had 40 room,
a 240 foot veranda and a dining roor
which bould seat 250 guests. Cottage
had full facilities and were often rente.
by families for the summer season.
In 1934, during the depression, the Im. .
was sold to a New York businessman,
Lou Cohen, who set up a gamblin,_
casino, much to the objections o'
neighbors. Objections became so strong
that Mr. Cohen agreed to reduce the
amount of gambling equipment before
the next tourist season. Before the hu
opened for the 1936 season a pre
season party ending around 2 or 3 AA
took place. That night around 4 AM th
housekeeper was awakened by the smel
of smoke. By the time the Excelsior Firs
Department arrived, the main building
was destroyed.
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The following items are on the October 7 Planning Commission Agenda:
The owner of 4640 Lakeway Terrace is requesting a setback variance for a 4-
foot addition to the side of the existing attached garage, A public hearing will
be held at 7:00 P.M.
!.A variance to the wetland setbacks is being requested by the owner of two
adjacent lots at 5965 and 5975 Lake Linden Court. A public hearing will be
at 7:15 P.M.
;.The property owner of 5315 Howard's Point Road requests approval of a
conditional use permit for additional accessory space. The plan includes an
addition to the existing attached garage on the property. A public hearing is
scheduled at 7:30 P.M.
I. Water Street Homes proposes construction of a single - family home at 5935 Lake
Linden Court which contains a bi -level attached garage that will exceed the 1200
square foot allowance of accessory space. They are requesting a conditional use
permit for the additional amount. A public hearing will be held at 7:45 P.M.
Rake -A -Th o n
T HE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL Tonka
Rake- A -Thon is scheduled for
Saturday, October 25, 2003. Teams
of volunteers provide raking services
to senior
residents of the ,
Minnetonka
School District.
To register to
have your yard
raked please call
the South Shore
Senior Center -
at (952) 474 -7635. To volunteer as
an individual, family, or group, please
call Amy Mitchelle at Minnetonka
Community Education and Services at
(952) 401 -6801. ED
THE SHORE REPORT / OCTOBER 2003
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The following items are on the October 7 Planning Commission Agenda:
The owner of 4640 Lakeway Terrace is requesting a setback variance for a 4-
foot addition to the side of the existing attached garage, A public hearing will
be held at 7:00 P.M.
!.A variance to the wetland setbacks is being requested by the owner of two
adjacent lots at 5965 and 5975 Lake Linden Court. A public hearing will be
at 7:15 P.M.
;.The property owner of 5315 Howard's Point Road requests approval of a
conditional use permit for additional accessory space. The plan includes an
addition to the existing attached garage on the property. A public hearing is
scheduled at 7:30 P.M.
I. Water Street Homes proposes construction of a single - family home at 5935 Lake
Linden Court which contains a bi -level attached garage that will exceed the 1200
square foot allowance of accessory space. They are requesting a conditional use
permit for the additional amount. A public hearing will be held at 7:45 P.M.
Rake -A -Th o n
T HE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL Tonka
Rake- A -Thon is scheduled for
Saturday, October 25, 2003. Teams
of volunteers provide raking services
to senior
residents of the ,
Minnetonka
School District.
To register to
have your yard
raked please call
the South Shore
Senior Center -
at (952) 474 -7635. To volunteer as
an individual, family, or group, please
call Amy Mitchelle at Minnetonka
Community Education and Services at
(952) 401 -6801. ED
THE SHORE REPORT / OCTOBER 2003