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September 2003 Shore ReportSEPTEMBER 2043 • INSIDE 4 Z I " i i " I Park/Trail News ............. 2 Community Events.......... 2 Planning Notes ............. 3 Council Activities .......... 3 Emerald Ash Borers .... .... 4 Early Shorewood......... .. 4 Fall Clean -Up .............. . 4 Senior Corner ............... 5 Recycling News ............. 5 Public Hearings /Map........ 6 New Liquor Store at Shorewood Village Center I N JULY, THE CITY COUNCIL. approved a lease for a new location for the City's off -sale liquor store within the Shorewood Village Shopping Center. This action set in motion a long - planned move to upgrade Shorewood Liquors, and to expand the choices to patrons. The new store will continue its emphasis on wines; new "lay - down" shelving that has been ordered will feature 520 different wines, compared to the 180 currently available at the store. There will also be a greater selection of chilled products, as a new 24 -door beverage cooler is planned. In mid- August, the City Council authorized the bidding process to begin construction and remodeling of the new store space. It is expected that the contract for this work will be awarded in early September. It is anticipated that the new liquor store will be open for business at about the same time as the new Cub Foods store in mid - October. Look for more details on the new store in the October and November issues of the Shore Report. M The City of Shorewood operates two liquor stores: Shorewood Village Shopping Center, 19905 Hwy 7; and, Waterford Center, 23 73 0 Hwy 7. 2004 Budget Process Underway T ILE CITY COUNCIL. HAs been holding budget work- sessions since June to review the 2004 draft operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The preliminary 2004 budget and tax levy must be approved and certified to the state by September 15, as required by Truth -In- Taxation laws. The preliminary budget will be prepared according to the priorities and programs identified by the Council. The City is subject to levy limits for Pay2004; however, the City is able to raise the levy by an amount equivalent to 60% of the lost state aids, or about $56,000. The City is also permitted to add a "special levy" to accommodate the debt service payments that will be made annually to fund the new public safety buildings. For 2004, Shorewood's share of this "special levy" is estimated to be $510,480, compared to the 2003 levy of $304,500. The City Council will again hold Truth - In- Taxation public hearings this year in December, before approval of the final 2004 budget and tax levy. Residents are encouraged to attend the Truth -In- Taxation meetings and to comment on the proposed budget and tax levy. The proposed 2004 budget will be available for inspection at the City office during normal business hours or on the City Web site, after approval by the City Council in early September.d Do you have email? Y OU CAN HAVE your issue of the Shore Report e- mailed to you rather than receiving it through postal mail! Just call City Hall, (952) 474 -3236 with the request, or e-mail cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us. M u po ur r i i � � "I cj City Meetings and Events 9!1 LABOR DAY. HOLIDAY. OFFICL-S CLOSED 9/2 :00 "lar nincc Ccmrr i5 <.i«r Meeting 9/d 7:00 ilty Counc 1,Jvlc- etirg Q/9 00 ark Commissicn Meet! ng 9/22 7:00 ,:.ty Coundl Meeting - See pg.. 21or Council Cable Schedule, Meet;ny Minutes and Ageodas are arailoble after they ore a ppi,oved on the C%ty Web site,_ THE SHORE REPORTI SEPTEMBER 2003 Park /Trail Talk Park Commissioner Summit HE .SHOREWOOD PARK Commission, in partnership with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association, will host the first in a series of three seminars for park commissions in the southwest metro region. The first session, to be held October 14 at the Southshore Center, will focus on current trends in park planning and management, the effects of budget shortages, discussion of innovative solutions and practices, and will offer commissioners an opportunity to network and exchange ideas. Friendly Collaborations On September 9, Park Commissioners will meet with a subcommittee from the Friends of the Southshore Center Board of Directors. The purpose is to discuss an event in the summer of 2004 that would promote our city parks and the Southshore Center. The event will be held in Badger park. The collaborative effort would address the Commission's goals of developing an annual Shorewood community event, and in bringing the Center and Badger Park together as one amenity. Eddy Station Concessions The first official season of the Eddy Station concession operation has ended, meeting its goals as (1) an amenity to the summer users of Freeman Park and (2) to break even financially. Hundreds of volunteer hours aided in this success, but special acknowledgement goes to Minnetonka Girls Softball parents for partnering in this valuable service. Partnering with Nature The Park Commission is in the very early stages of studying the feasibility of enhancing the boggy areas in western Freeman Park. The area is inhabited primarily by buckthorn. The plan would create a wetland that would double as a solution for stormwater retention. Restoration of native plants would enhance the beauty and create Community Apple Day Saturday, September 6, 9 AM — 4 PM A PPLES, ANTIQUES, ARTS and crafts, autumn harvests, lots of food and family fun!!! Enjoy downtown Excelsior's traditional small -town festival! Watch the Sun Sailor and posters in area businesses for a complete schedule of events. Hennepin County Eco -Yard Low Input Fall Lawn Care Saturday, September 6, 9 AM VEN LAWNS ESTABLISHED to accommodate lower maintenance inputs will benefit from proper attention to a few late season lawn care details. Workshops are free, however space is limited (30 per seminar). Residents are asked to register online at http://www.co.hennepin.mn.usl environmental /household / ecoyardreg.html or call (612) 348- 9266 5) a sanctuary for birds. Once a plan is developed and approved, the Commission will research grant opportunities to fund the project. Looking Forward The Park Commission finds itself in the fortunate position of having funds for small capital improvements in 2004. These funds became available due to two new subdivisions within the City. The Commission has recommended to the City Council that the asphalt hiking trail around the improved perimeter of Freeman Park be finished. This will complete a one - mile paved loop. The Commission will be working with users of the skate park to re- configure and add to the existing equipment. Comments and feedback from residents are always welcome. Come to a meeting or e -mail City Hall at cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us. PatArnst, Chair Park Commission Events League of Women Voters Thursday, September 11, 7.30 PM Lively Issues In Our Community T HE MAYORS of the cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay and Woodland and the Superintendent of the Minnetonka School District have been invited to speak about the significant local issues each one views as important to the residents they represent. Opportunities for questions will be available. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (952) 474 - 3851.E Fall Family Festival Minnewashta Elementary School Sunday, October 5,1 -4 PM J otNTm commuNiTY in an old fashioned harvest festival. Food, games, horse rides, a bonfire ... great family fun! For more information, go online at http: / /www, m inn etonka, k12. mn. us /mwa/. Tonka Rake A -Thom Saturday, October 25 O APPLY FOR THIS service, please call the Southshore Senior Center at (952) 474 -7635 beginning September 3rd. To volunteer as an individual, family, or group, please call Amy Mitchell at Minnetonka Community Education and Services at ( 952) 401- 6828. Council on Cable City Council meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 8 at: August 25 Meeting MONDAY, SEPTEMBER I AT 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 1:30 PM September 8 Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9:30 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER I I AT 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 5:30 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 1:30 PM September 22 Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY, SFPTEMBFR 25, 9:30 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 5:30 PM www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 2 Planning Commission Notes R ECREATIONAL equipment might seem like an obscure subject for the Planning Commission to address, yet the issue brings to light a number of interesting concepts that the Commission works with on a regular basis. Recreational equipment has no specific definition in the City's ordinances, but is generally construed to encompass items such as swing sets, trampolines, boats, and travel trailers. Over the years, the Commission has received a small number of complaints about residents who place recreational equipment in seemingly odd locations that are uncomfortably close to their neighbors' yards. In particular, the Commission has had complaints about the placement of large skateboard ramps that neighbors find unsightly. In response, the Commission has spent time discussing whether it ought to propose tighter regulations on recreational equipment than already exist in the ordinances. Setback Requirements A little knowledge of setback requirements is useful in thinking about the issue. The City is divided into various zoning districts, both residential and commercial. Minimum lot sizes vary based on the particular zoning district. All zoning districts specify certain "setbacks" on all sides of the property designed to provide space between neighboring properties. No primary structure can be built inside of these setback areas. On the other hand, various exceptions apply as to whether other items can be placed in the setbacks. For example, the R -lA residential zoning district, which has a minimum lot size of roughly one acre, has a front yard setback of 50 feet from the street right of way. Side yard setbacks are 10 feet and rear yard setbacks are 50 feet from the neighboring property lines in the R -1A district. Thus, a resident's Front Yard Setbacks The Commission struggled with the idea of further limiting the placement of recreational equipment, particularly in front yards. Most residents view their front yards as showcases that should not be unduly disturbed. They generally want to look across their front yards and those of their neighbors and see open or attractively landscaped areas. Nevertheless, as long as the front yard setback is observed, a resident is free to place a. swing set (or swimming pool or a storage shed, for that matter) in the front yard, regardless of the view it provides for neighbors. On a standard rectangular lot set side by side, the issue is relatively trivial. The front yard setback affords plenty of open sightlines for neighbors. On more irregular shaped properties, often associated with lots near lakes, the Commission has encountered circumstances where residents have placed objects in their front yards that have traditionally been placed in the rear yard and those objects are positioned in such a way that detracts from neighbors' views. On the one hand, the Commission is sensitive to the desires of property owners not to have their front yard views adversely affected by a neighbor's recreational equipment. However, the Commission observed that these situations are rare and that an attempt to regulate them would seem overly intrusive and might have unintended consequences. In its final analysis, the Commission recommended that the current ordinances be left unchanged.5) Jeff Bailey, Chair Planning Commission THE SHORE REPORT/ SEPTEMBER 2003 Council Activities Since the last newsletter, the City Council: • Established October 25, 2003, as Fall Clean -Up Day. • Held a Public Hearing on and Approved Revisions to Chapter 903 of the City Code Regulating Water Use and Service. • Heard a quarterly report from Shorewood representative to the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) including a discussion of recent activities at Big Island. • Approved a Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Fence Height. This amendment affects regulations pertaining to setback issues for fencing around aboveground swimming pools and designated maximum height of fencing on residential and commercial properties. • Approved a Request to Vacate a Portion of Undeveloped Tax - Forfeited City Property in Exchange for Property for Right -of -Way Purposes for property on Enchanted Point. • Denied a Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the Shorewood Yacht Club. • Approved Minor Subdivision and Combination for 5965 and 5985 Chaska Road. • Approved a Minor Subdivision for 20025 Manor Road. • Approved a Limited Certificate of Occupancy for Bayside Bank allowing Bayside Bank to move into its new location prior to the opening of the Cub Foods store to be located in the Shorewood Village Shopping Center. d 3 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us THE SHORE REPORT/September 2003 Emerald Ash Borers Found in WIN Trees Insect pest originally found in Asia. The Ash Borer has been in the United States for about the last 8 -10 years, and has just recently been found in Minnesota. This wood -boring insect attacks ash trees, including green, white and black ash. Emerald Ash Borer adults are slender, elongate, '/z- inch -long beetles. They are metallic coppery green in color. Although primarily active from May through July, adult activity is dependent on weather conditions and larvae feed from June through October. When infested, a tree suffers from severe dieback of the upper third of the tree canopy. This is usually followed by a large number of shoots or branches arising below the dead portions of the trunk. The tree generally dies within 2 years. Adult beetles create small D shaped exit holes when they emerge. If you notice small holes in your ash trees, or if you notice the dieback, please notify the DNR at (651) 296 -6157, and contact an arborist as soon as possible to see what options you have to save your tree, or to prevent the spread to other trees. For more information on insect and plant disease problems, contact the University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Line, (612) 624 -4771. Early Shorewood Shorewood Liquors: Over 40 years in Business! T HE EXISTENCE OF municipal liquor stores dates back to prohibition, as a way of controlling access to alcohol.. The City of Shorewood has been in theisliquor business since the City Council unanimously voted to establish an off -sale municipal liquor store at its June 10, 1961, meeting. The idea ofopening a municipal liquor store was brought forward by a petition of 29 Shorewood residents requesting that off -sale liquor be available in Shorewood through a municipal liquor store. This petition, presented to the City Council at its August 8, 1960, meeting, resulted in the placement of the question on the September 1960 primary election ballot. The election resulted in a 2 to 1 approval from voters. Following the approval of a municipal liquor store at its June, 1961, meeting, the Council immediately approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $25,000 in municipal building revenue bonds and to authorize Mr. Ralph Williams, the owner of the building which had been considered for the lease of a liquor store, to exercise his option for the lease. The final reading and approval of the ordinance establishing the municipal liquor store was made on July 10, 1961. By the second City Council meeting in July, 1961, the Council received a bid for the New Municipal Liquor Store sign from Naegele Sign Company. Unfortunately, the cost exceeded $1000, and the Council decided it needed to find a less expensive type of sign. At the same meeting, Phillips Distributors agreed to make up a recommended list of the initial stock for the liquor store. A cash register, the IRS liquor stamp, and a "buyer's card" for the store manager were purchased and the City was ready to be part of the retail business world. The first monthly financial report for the new liquor store was presented to the City Council at its October 9, 1961, meeting. The salary of the liquor store sales clerk around this time was a mere $1.65 an hour, and the manager's salary was $500 a month. If you know of the existence of any pictures of the original Shorewood Liquors, please call City Hall, (952) 474 -3236, ext. 226. Fall Clean -lip Day is October 25th THE ANNUAL YARD WASTE Drop -Off Day for Shorewood has been established by City Council to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2003. Yard waste can be brought to the Public Works Facility parking area at 24200 Smithtown Road between 9:00 AM and 4 :00 PM. Grass, leaves and mixed brush will be accepted. All yard waste must be emptied from bags and the bags taken home. Brush and sticks must be bundled with branches smaller than 1 '' /z" in diameter and less than 4' in length. The location of a container for Island residents is still pending. Watch the October newsletter for the specific Island drop -off location. Unlike the Spring Clean - Up Day, no curbside collection of materials takes place in the fall. For hazardous waste drop - off, see the Hennepin County fall collection site information on page 5 of this issue. Watch the October Shore Report for complete details on the Sairewood Fall Clean -Up Day. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 4 LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Vol. 12 • No. 2 • Summer 2003 S PRING PARK OFFICE /STUDIO: 952. 471.7125 • FAX 471.9151 2003 Web vwvw.lmcc -tvorg EMAIL LMCC @LMCC -TVORG COMMISSIONERS Community Events on Channel 21 Deephaven John Peterson, who is the LMCC parades, festivals, non - profit events, city Kim Crockett *Dennis Stanga, Vice Chair Assistant Station Manager, has also been g events and any thing that highlights the g Excelsior established as the new Community Media community and the great area we reside in. *James Olds, Treasurer Specialist this year Since he is only one person and often relies Gary Ringate The position was created to bring to resi- on volunteers to help him, he takes Greenwood dents, via television, more community requests on a first come first serve basis. David Rubenstein Delores Tessler events that are newsworthy r entertaining Y 9 John is current) teachi a van p roduction Y 9 P Independence in the 16 LMCC cities. John has contacted class and plans to use the LMCC production Lynn Betts the cities and non - profits to let them know van to produce these community programs. *Jim Smith, Secretary that he is interested in videotaping and air- Give John a call at 952- 471 -7125 if you are Long Lake Bob Hardin ing their programs. These might include interested in having an event on television. Tim et Loretto o Update on LMCC Subscriber Survey John Reynolds Kent Torve Responses to our LMCC Subscriber Survey recorded these with great interest. If you have Medina continue to come in and we want to thank further suggestions, observations, or criticisms, Carolyn Smith those of you who contributed to the feedback please feel free to communicate them to us at Ann Thies information. While it is premature to draw defi- any time. Minnetonka Beach nite conclusions from the data, we are reas- Our goal is to steadily improve our service to Bobbie Abdo sured by the interest shown in our local pro- you and to all 16 of the LMCC member com- Leonard MacKinnon Minnetrista rammin efforts and b the perceived g g y P munities. *David Gillette, At Large improvements in Mediacom customer service. Jeff Montang Many of you provided valuable and informa- Sincerely, Orono tive comments in addition. We have read and Bruce D. Williamson, Chair • Bob Albertson, At Large Bob Sansever Summer 2003 Producer of the Quarter St. Bonifacius Tim Eiler Shawn Ruotsinoja produce programming for the community. This Shorewood quarter, the LMCC is proud to announce that Scott Zerby a <. Dan Pinault has been selected as the Producer Patrick Hodapp of the Quarter. Spring Park Dan took our production class approximately •Tom Scanlon, At Large ` one year ago. Since that time he has also com- -Bruce Williamson, Chairperson Tonka Ba Y Ui . . pleted our digital class and volunteered his time Ken Folley �° to run a camera for LMCC Commission meet Ed Bauman ings, "Polka Spotlight" and "Nate on Drums ". He Victoria has also created a series of boating safety pro - Eric Jacoby Dan Pinault grams. With all of these things in mind, we, at Woodland Tom Newberry Each quarter, the LMCC recognizes a produc- the LMCC are proud to have Dan Pinault as our er that has done an outstanding job of produc- Producer of the Quarter for the Summer Quarter -Executive Committee ing programming and /or volunteering to help of 2003. 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 From the Administrator's Desk LMCC WEB Gets a New Look The LMCC WEB site will have a new look beginning July 1. The LMCC want- ed to create a site that better reflects all the services provided by the LMCC. One of the LMCC services is the Community Television Studio provided for the public to produce TV programs free of charge. The WEB will highlight producers' television programs as well as give information about production workshops. The TV schedules for Channels 8, 20 and 21 are also on the WEB and are being updated in format. The WEB site will also give informa- tion about the Commission and the responsibilities and services with regard to franchise enforcement of the cable company. Links on the WEB will con- nect visitors to other cable and commu- nity related information sites. The site content and format was a collaborative effort of the LMCC staff and David Gillette, an LMCC commissioner from Minnetrista. The LMCC WEB address is: www.lmcc- tv.org. Sally Koenecke LMCC Officers Elected The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission elected a new slate of officers at the May 20 Full Commission Meeting. The newly elected offi- cers are: Chairperson - Bruce Williamson Vice Chairperson - Dennis Stanga Secretary - Jim Smith Treasurer - Jim Olds At -Large - Bob Albertson David Gillette and Tom Scanlon. LMCC Announces Expanded Classes! The following individuals recently com- pleted our Video Production Basics class and are now certified producers: March 2003 Class: Daphne Oakey Gary Spurlock Eric Jacoby Rick Hayes Fred Anderson Swede Peterson Jeff Thieman May 2003 Class: Brian Barnes Will Barnett Carol Beyer Greg Sletten Shannon Beyer John Politte Dennis Anderson Tom Lano Reed Larkin William Hoeft The following individuals recently com- pleted our Digital Production Class and are now digitally certified: Dave Hill Tom Haugan Dan Pinault Kristin Schaible Blaine Marcy Wendy Wittig Gary Spurlock Katie Flann Congratulation to all c tified producers! Lane Woodland Daphne Okey Erik Jacoby Sindi Dossett if our recently cer- The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission is proud to announce that it will be expanding the free classes they offer. The new classes will include an Intermediate Production class and a Production Van Basics class. We will con- tinue to offer Video Production Basics and Digital Production Basics as well. Here's a quick look at what you will learn in these two exciting new classes: Intermediate Production: In our Intermediate Production class you can create your own show or work with area non - profits to create a program that will draw attention to the needs of the organization. We'll step you through the process of creating a complete pro- gram and you will work as a team to cre- ate storyboards and an outline for the program. We will create and light a set, then use multi - camera techniques to shoot the program. We will include fill shots and graphics and finally, edit the program together for cablecasting on our public access Channel 21. STAFF Sally Koenecke Sue Paurus Administrator Administrative Assistant Jim Lundberg John Peterson Station Manager Assistant Station Manager/ Community Media Specialist Tim Crowe Rob Jones Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Van Basics: If you have an event you would like to cover and would like to use our produc- tion van to do so, then this class is perfect for you! Production Van Basics will show you how you can use our LMCC produc- tion van to shoot a remote production using this wonderful production tool. Here you'll learn how to run cable, create basic graphics and switch from camera to camera in a real production to get the look that you want. The goal of the class will be to create a program and do it remotely. Your final production will also be cablecast on our public access Channel 21. Our first Production Van Basics was held in June. Intermediate Production will follow starting on July 2nd. Just a quick reminder that Video Production Basics is a prerequisite for both of these classes. If you or someone you know is interested in taking one of our free production classes, you can call Jim Lundberg or John Peterson at the LMCC at (952) 471 -7125 or e -mail us at Imcc @Imcc- tvorg. Studio Hours gam until l Opm Monday through Thursday 9am until 7pm on Friday 9am until 2pm on Saturday LMCC Channel Line -Up Channel 8 —City Council Meeting Channel 19— Educational Access Channel 20— School and County Board Meeting Channel 21— Public Access Look for us this summer! Recycling News Reduce the Hail of Unwanted Mail! This is the first offour articles to be printed in the Shore Report. OUSEHOLDS CAN SIGNIFICANTLY reduce their advertising mail by registering with the Direct Marketing Association's free Mail Preference Service. Send a postcard with your name and address to: Mail Preference Service PO Box 643 Carmel, NY 10512 -0643 The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is a trade association of businesses who advertise their products and services directly to consumers by mail, telephone, magazine, Internet, radio or television. DMA doesn't do mailings — but its members do. Q: What does their Mail Preference Service (MPS) do? A: The Direct Marketing Association will add your name and address to a "delete" file. • Direct Marketing Association members agree not to use your name in marketing products and services, or trade or sell your name to other marketers. • This registration can be renewed every five years. Q: I like getting certain catalogs. Will I still be able to get them? A: Yes. Mailers want to keep their customers. Ask your preferred mailers to include you on a list for "in- house" use only — a list not sold or shared with others. Q: Will the Mail Preference Service stop all advertising mail? A: No. The MPS is a national service, but not all mailers use it. You may continue to receive mail from local THE SHORE REPORT /September 2003 merchants, associations, charities, political candidates, and generic "occupant/resident" mail. Q. Can I register my business with the Mail Preference Service? A: No. MPS is for household mail only. Businesses must contact mailers directly to be removed from mail lists. To learn more call the DMA at (212) 768 -7277 or go to www dmaconsumers. org /index. html. E: Household Hazardous Waste Collection T HE COUNTY scheduled collections for household hazardous waste and problem materials from residents only. are from 9 AM to 4 PM. The collection dates and locations are: Slice of the Southshore Center Day T HE SOUTHSHORE CENTER will kick off its fall programs on Monday, September 15 by offering a "Slice of the Southshore Center" day. The event will run from 9 Am to 2 PM. Various programs will be highlighted, demonstrations of classes offered and free pie and coffee served throughout the day. Doug Ohman will do a program and slide presentation at 10 AM entitled "Just Down the Road — Historic Churches in Minnesota ". The cost is $3. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $2.75 for people over 60 years of age and reservations can be made by calling the Center at (952) 474 -7635. Senior Driving Class Sept. 25 -27 Minneapolis Public Works Snelling Ave. Garage 3607 E. 44th Street, Minneapolis Oct. 9 -11 National Guard Training & Community Center Parking Lot, 1025 Broadway St. N.E., Mpls. For more information on what is acceptable, please visit their web site at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.usl environmental /household/ NeighEvents.html n AAA will offer an 8 -hour senior driving class on September 3 and 4 from 6 to 10 PM. To register call toll free at 1 -888- 234 -1294. Propane Tanks Trips T RIPS ARE BEING OFFERED during September to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on September 5 and to the Old Log Theatre on September 19 to see "Out of Order ". On September 4, a trip is planned to the Minnesota History Center to take in the Seniors in Mind program, "Play Ball: Historic Twin City Ballparks ". For more information, call 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 Am to 4 PM. A complete list of senior activities is in the Southshore Ames newsletter. For information on programs, transportation, and senior issues, or to be added to the newsletter mailing list, call (952) 474 -7635. P ROPANE TANKS FROM backyard grills should not be thrown in the trash. Even when they seem empty they still contain a small amount of gas which can explode and cause injury to solid waste workers. Please contact the Hennepin County Environmental Services office at (612) 348 -3777 for alternate disposal sites for these items. ON 5 www.ci.shorewood.mmus Or Current Resident PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR,MN 55331 What's Happening in the City? Map Descriptions Dial -A -Ride The following items are on the September 2 Planning Commission Agenda Expanded Service Hours LThe property owner of 6115 Seamans Drive has applied for preliminary plat approval to establish the final lot in Seaman's Estate. This would create one single - family residential lot with its frontage on Yellowstone Trail. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. 2. A preliminary plat will be considered to subdivide approximately 1.8 acres into four single- family residential lots, located at 6080 Strawberry Lane. Two of the lots would have frontage on Strawberry Lane and the other two on the cul- de -sac of Church Road. A public hearing is scheduled at 7:15 P.M. 3.The owners of properties located at 20585 and 20675 Minnetonka Blvd., containing approximately 4.3 acres, are requesting Concept and Development Stage approval for a Planned Unit Development proposal of four single - family residential lots. A public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. 4.The property owner of 5995 Cathcart Drive requests approval of a conditional use permit for additional accessory space to build a detached garage on the property. A public hearing is scheduled at 7:45 P.M. B EGINNING SEPTEMBER 13 Dial - A -Ride, serving the areas of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, will have expanded service hours. Hours will be: Monday — Friday 7:30 AM -3:30 PM Saturday- Sunday 8 AM -12 PM Cost for the general public is $1.50 each way. Cost for seniors is a suggested donation of $1. Dial -A -Ride is funded under contract with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc., and the Metropolitan Council. To reserve a ride, please call (952) 474 -7441 Monday- Friday, 8 AM -4 PM. THE SHORE REPORT l SEPTEMBER 2003 ITS' OF S I-- OR J W O 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD S OREWOOD, MN 55331 E a (952)47 4.3236 FAX (952) 474.0128 6 E u y Monday - Friday 8 €ars'E to 4.30 Pm Q 'd 0 R'6 v `v sh Council Members 7 y Moody Love, Mayor _ a .john Garfunkel Christine Lime Laura Turgeon c Scott Zerby 5 E 2_ d City Administrator; Cram Dawson a cn � Newsletter Editor-.Julie Moore This newsletter is printed or recycled paper. Or Current Resident PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR,MN 55331 What's Happening in the City? Map Descriptions Dial -A -Ride The following items are on the September 2 Planning Commission Agenda Expanded Service Hours LThe property owner of 6115 Seamans Drive has applied for preliminary plat approval to establish the final lot in Seaman's Estate. This would create one single - family residential lot with its frontage on Yellowstone Trail. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. 2. A preliminary plat will be considered to subdivide approximately 1.8 acres into four single- family residential lots, located at 6080 Strawberry Lane. Two of the lots would have frontage on Strawberry Lane and the other two on the cul- de -sac of Church Road. A public hearing is scheduled at 7:15 P.M. 3.The owners of properties located at 20585 and 20675 Minnetonka Blvd., containing approximately 4.3 acres, are requesting Concept and Development Stage approval for a Planned Unit Development proposal of four single - family residential lots. A public hearing will be held at 7:30 P.M. 4.The property owner of 5995 Cathcart Drive requests approval of a conditional use permit for additional accessory space to build a detached garage on the property. A public hearing is scheduled at 7:45 P.M. B EGINNING SEPTEMBER 13 Dial - A -Ride, serving the areas of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, will have expanded service hours. Hours will be: Monday — Friday 7:30 AM -3:30 PM Saturday- Sunday 8 AM -12 PM Cost for the general public is $1.50 each way. Cost for seniors is a suggested donation of $1. Dial -A -Ride is funded under contract with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc., and the Metropolitan Council. To reserve a ride, please call (952) 474 -7441 Monday- Friday, 8 AM -4 PM. THE SHORE REPORT l SEPTEMBER 2003