June 2003 Shore Report•
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INSIDE
Senior Corner ..............
Summer Lawn Tips.......... r
Recycling News .............
Planning Notes ............. 3
Employee Milestones ...... 3
Park/Trail Talk ...........
Community Events.......... 5
Juvenile Curfew............ 6
Child Seat Inspections....... 6
Early Shorewood............
Council Activities .............
Fireworks Safety ............ 7
Shorewood Map ............ 8
Council Reacts to MN Personal Protection Act
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HE MINNESOTA PERSONAL Protection Act,
also known as the Conceal and Carry Law,
permitting qualified residents of Minnesota
to carry a concealed weapon, was recently
discussed by the Shorewood City Council.
Councilmembers expressed concerns about
some provisions in the new law.
Specifically, the City Council was concerned
with the requirement that, with very few
exceptions, concealed weapons are expressly
to be permitted on public property. With this
in mind, on May 12 Council considered a
resolution stating its opposition to provisions
in the Act relating to City property.
The resulting resolution (No. 03 -046)
expressed concerns about:
• The safety of City employees;
• The safety of users of, and visitors to, City
facilities and parks;
• Potential increases in City costs due to
the Act,
• The inequity and inconsistency which
results when owners of private property
may decide whether to allow concealed
weapons, while the stewards of public
properties must allow weapons on them.
The resolution asked that the Act to be
amended to allow cities to post "No weapons
on City -owned properties" signs when they
believes it benefits the greater public good.
The City of Shorewood is working with the
League of Minnesota Cities, the association
representing the cities in the state, to help get
Newsletter Mailing
O MEET POSTAL REGULATIONS for the
mailing of the Shore Report, the City is
now folding and tabbing the newsletters. To
pay for this process, the labeling now includes
a bar code which lowers the postage cost of
the mailing. If you are now receiving duplicate
copies of the newsletter, please call the City
at (952) 474 -3236 with the address as printed
on both newsletters.
To receive the Shore Report by e -mail rather
than through postal mail, please contact the
City by phone, or e -mail City Hall at cityhall
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an amendment for this Act that will benefit
all public entities. This resolution neither
supports nor opposes the Act, but instead
j ks�that municipalities determine whether
or not some public -owned properties should
have concealed weapons prohibited.
For more information on the Minnesota
Protection Act, contact your legislators,
or visit the State of Minnesota web site at
www state. mn. us.
Council to Consider
Modifications to
City Water Code
P iJRSUANT TO SECTION 903.19 of the
Shorewood Municipal Code, this notice
advises Shorewood residents that the City
Council will be considering modifications
to the Code relative to municipal water
service. The intent of the proposed changes
is to make the Code more readable and to
examine ways to make the extension of
water service more cost effective.
A public hearing on the changes will be
held as early as Monday, 14 July, 2003
at the Shorewood City Hall. The hearing
will start at 7:15 P.M. Oral and written
comments will be considered at that time.
Watch next month's newsletter and the Sun
Sailor for updates on the time and date of
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THE SHORE REPORT.Iune 2003
Recycling News Summer Lawn Tips
Compost Bins and Scrap I
uE To THE OVERWHELMING response
to previous compost
oin distribution events,
Hennepin County
environmental Services
s offering a great deal on
;ompost bins and kitchen > .
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acrap buckets this month.
The compost bin is the
game model offered last
spring —the home composter. Bins are
rvailable for $25. Kitchen buckets are
available for $5.
The compost bin is the same bin
offered in previous years. The kitchen
Bucket holds 9.67 quarts of scraps and
contains a charcoal filter inside the lids.
This is a convenient way to collect fruit
and vegetable scraps in the kitchen and
rou can just dump it into your compost
)in when full.
tuckets Available
There are two distribution events
scheduled for these bins:
Saturday, June 21, 10 am –1 pm
Anne Sullivan Communication
Center parking lot:
3100 East 28th Street, Minneapolis
Wednesday, June 25,4 -8 pm
Brooklyn Park Operations and
i Maintenance Facility parking lot:
8300 Noble Ave. North
This offer is available
to Hennepin County
residents only, and
there is a limit of one
bin and one bucket per
" household. Residents
must reserve a bin/
bucket by June 6. You may register
online at www.co.hennepin.mn.us/
environmental, or call (612) 348-
9266. M
.en ° Corner
Call the Southshore Senior Center at (952) 474 -7635 to register or for information:
4rm Chair Travel to Amsterdam, June 13,1 Pm
enjoy the slides of the capital city of the Netherlands. Other sites will include
:anals, windmills and the blue and white plates of Delft. The cost is $2.50.
"Cruising Down the River" Boat Trip, June 18, 10 Am-3:30 Pm
ioin other Senior Community Services centers and clubs
for a delightful cruise on the scenic, historic St. Croix
River aboard the Afton Cruise Lines' Grand Duchess.
We will be treated to a Roast Pork Loin Buffet. There
will also be tableside banjo music by Ruben Ristrow. The
cost is $42 and includes motor coach transportation, boat
trip, escort, buffet and entertainment. The registration
deadline is Tuesday, June 3.
Spam Town Tour to Austin, MN, June 27, 8 AM
Head south to Austin to tour Spam Town USA. The trip
will include stops at the Hormel Home, The Old Mill
Restaurant for lunch and a tour of the Spam Museum.
The trip cost is $49 and the deadline for registration is Monday, June 9.
New Exercise Class — "Wonder Class'; June 9 and June 13, 8:30 -9:15 AM
This new resistance and stretching class begins with two free demonstration
classes. Participants may choose to use or not use the "Swiss Ball" in the class.
The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is
open daily from 8:30 Am to 4 Pmt. Noon lunches are served on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
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.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 2
Have a Great Lawn and
Conserve Water
W E LIVE IN AN AREA where great
lawns are often the goal. It has
been recommended in the past that you
get a soil test. To improve conditions
of your lawn, you are encouraged to
leave grass clippings on the lawn to
add nutrients
back into the
soil, and, if you
fertilize, non -
phosphorus
fertilizers are
required in the
metro -area. Now that the conditions are
right, you depend on Mother Nature for a
little rain. Typically, you need to help her
out a little during the summer months.
When the grass begins to curl, or if you
notice the ground is dry 6- inches below
the surface, it's time to water. Following
are a few ways to get the most from your
watering:
Don't water in the heat of the day
Watering in direct sunlight can actually
harm your yard and plants by acting as a
magnifying glass that can burn or scald
leaves. The ideal time for lawn and
plant watering is between 4 AM and 6
Am when water demand is low. Make sure
irrigation timers are set accordingly.
Water infrequently
Watering frequently encourages thatch
rather than rhizomes under the soil. By
watering one inch at a time less often you
force your grass roots to go deep into the
soil, helping to choke out weeds.
Don't drizzle when watering
Light sprinkling is an ineffective way
of watering your lawn and is one of the
causes of lawn damage. Take the time
to measure your watering. Leave a cup
or shallow can within the watering area
and water until it reaches one inch.
Mow high!
Mow your grass with the mower as
high as it will go so that grass blades
remain 3 to 4 inches long. This causes the
grass to shade weeds helping to destroy
weed seedlingsM
Employee Milestones
HE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES are
celebrating milestone employment
anniversaries with the City this year:
Dan Randall, Public Works, 30 years
Dan has been in Public Works many
years and has had the job of doing just
about everything at one point or another.
He has his water license and is one of
the crew now handling the City water and
sewer systems.
Patti Helgesen, Planning, 20 years
Patti started out as the receptionist in
1983, moving for a short time to the
Finance Department, before being
promoted to Associate Planner. She
assists land owners and developers
in navigating the City's development
regulations.
Brad Nielsen, Planning, 20 years
Brad started out in the late 1970s as a
planning consultant for the City. In 1983
he was hired as City Planner and Building
Official. Since 1985 he has directed the
Department of Planning and Protective
Inspections, working with land owners
and developers.
Brad Mason, Public Works, S years
Brad handles the majority of the
mechanical work for Public Works. He
is great at finding a way to fix just about
anything, and has a talent for fabricating
special new tools when needed.
The dedication of these staff members
is to be commended! Thanks for your
great service! Q
Council on Cable
City Council meetings are broadcast
on Cable Channel 8 at:
May 27 Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNr. 3 AT 9:30 ;4M
THURSDAY. JUNE 5 AT 9:30 PM
June 9 Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 AT 1:30 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE- 17 AT 9:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE? 19 AT 9:30 AM
June 23 Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 AT 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, JUNr, 27 AT 1:30 PM
THE SHORE REPORT /JUNE 2003
Planning Commission Notes
Running a Home Based Business in Shorewood
F OR A VARIETY Of
reasons, many
people dream of
running their own small
businesses. They may
have found a lucrative
product or service to sell
or they may appreciate
the independence that
comes from being the
boss. Some persons take
the step of setting up businesses that
operate out of their homes. In the City
of Shorewood, such an enterprise is
referred to as a home occupation and it
is regulated under the City Code.
Shorewood, of course, is primarily
a residential community. Certain areas
of the city are zoned specifically as
commercial. Portions of the City Code
specifically written for commercial
enterprises govern the businesses
that operate in those areas. Home
occupations, by definition, exist
within neighborhoods zoned for
residences. The City has no interest in
micromanaging the business activities
of its residents. However, because home
occupations operate in residential areas,
the City seeks to ensure that they do not
impinge on the enjoyment of the owners
of surrounding properties.
Two Forms of Home Occupation
Shorewood defines two forms ofhome
occupation: a limited home occupation
and a special home occupation. A
limited home occupation is a very low
intensity business that, for all practical
purposes, should go unnoticed by
neighbors. The business owner cannot
employ anyone outside of those who
normally reside on the premises. The
business must be carried out within
the principal dwelling and cannot be
conducted in any accessory buildings
(e.g., a garage or external structure).
Further, services cannot be provided
to more than one person at a time.
Examples of limited home occupations
might include an art studio, secretarial
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services, music instruction
or craft making. Limited
home occupations may
not provide repair or
manufacturing services
using special equipment
than is not normally
found in a home and
may not involve the
over - the - counter sale of
merchandise produced
off the premises.
City Code Requirements
Special home occupations involve
more intensive business activities.
These businesses may be conducted in
an accessory structure, may serve more
than one person at a time, and may use
special purpose equipment. Nevertheless,
no more than one person who does not
normally reside on the premises may be
employed.
The City Code requires that all home
occupations not produce objectionable
noise or light or in any other way disturb
owners of surrounding properties. No
exterior signs or visible interior signs
are permitted. Further, hours of operation
are restricted to 7 AM to 9 PM. Parking
must be accommodated in the existing
driveway.
Limited home occupations do not
require a permit from the City. Special
home occupations, on the other hand,
require that the business owner request
a conditional use permit through a public
hearing conducted by the Planning
Commission. As part of the permit
granting process, the Commission
may recommend certain conditions be
imposed on the businesses operations,
such as special limits on hours of
operation and the number of customers
that can be served at one time. The City
reserves the right to inspect special home
occupations to insure compliance with
the conditions of operation. Q
Jeff Bailey
Planning Commission
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
THE SHORERERORT /June 2003
Residents Attack Buckthorn
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HE NEW DOG ordinance In
Shorewood
requires that all
dogs be on a leash
no longer than` >
6 feet long on any public trail,
sidewalk, or public right -of -way.
They need to be leased in City
parks.
The new ordinance also requires
any person walking a dog to have
in their possession a device for
the removal of dog feces. Trash
receptacles are located in all parks
and along the LRT trail.
lfyou would like to see a complete
copy of the dog ordinance, or if you
have any questions, please contact
City Hall, (952) 474 -3236.
Buckthorn quickly invades woodlands,
fields, and the edges of open areas. It
is drought and shade tolerant and fast
growing. Once established, buckthorn
overtakes native vegetation. When
storms or disease damage or destroy
mature trees such as oaks, maples or
elm, often all that
remains are buckthorn
thickets.
As Sally
learned, a woodland
area with a large
infestation of
buckthorn develops
into a very poor
ecosystem. The
Eagan Forestry
Division's Buckthorn
Information Page cites
that in a buckthorn
infested area, there is
a "terrible lack of flora and fauna species
diversity ... even white tail deer avoid
browsing on buckthorn. Very few birds,
squirrels or other woodland fauna are
present in a buckthorn infested woods.
The vibrant colors of autumn, usually
associated with a healthy hardwood
forest are nonexistent." In Sally's case,
she now plans to move healthy maple
seedlings into the areas where they could
not have existed before the buckthorn
removal.
Other residents on Glen Road,
Amlee Road and Teal Circle report
similar success after removal. The re-
emergence of red twig dogwood, wild
geranium, honeysuckle and other species
have made the backbreaking labor
rewarding. Removal of buckthorn, if
done properly, is hard work. In forested
areas, it is very easy to pull the plants up
to approximately 3 feet high. However,
beyond that, shovels and hatchets are
part of the process to fully remove the
tenacious root systems. Sally estimates
that in two seasons, they have removed
over 2,000 buckthorn trees.
If you want to share a tip on successful
buckthorn removal, e -mail it to www ci.
shorewood. mn. us. 72
Park /Trail Talk
Crescent Beach Opens June 7
RESCENT BEACH IN Shorewood is
open. Lifeguards are on duty at the
beach June 7 through August 24 from
noon -7 PNi daily, weather permitting.
A swimming dock is provided, and
the swimming area is roped off.
Swimming lessons at Crescent Beach
are available. Register through MCES,
(952) 401 -5050, or visit them online
at http: / /wwwminnetonka.k]2.mn.usl
community/home.asp.
Gardens Will Soon Bloom
HE ADOPT -A- GARDEN program is
in full swing, and we are eager to
see the talent of our local gardeners in
City Parks. Thank you to the following
Adopt -A- Garden volunteers:
Nancy Stebbins
City Hall
Lucinda Kircher/Diane Agnew
Freeman Park
Karen & Dale Newberg
Southshore Center <-
South Shore Gardeners
Manor Park w,
Lucinda Kircher/Lance Detrude
Cathcart Park
Sandy Ahlstrom
Silverwood Park M
Eddy Station Concession
T HE CONCESSION STAND at the Eddy
Station facility in Freeman Park is
open Monday through Thursday from
5:30 -8:30 pm. A variety of treats are
available El
Picnic Shelters Available
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD has three
picnic shelters and three multi -use
buildings available for use at City parks.
The picnic shelters, located at Freeman
and Manor parks, and the multi -use
buildings located at Freeman, Manor
and Badger Parks, can be reserved for
a small fee by calling City Hall, (952)
474 - 3236.5
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us 4
THE SHORE REPORT JUNE 2
Community Events
The summer months are full of activities for all ages in the Lake Minnetonka area. Web sites are listed
with activities when available so you can get additional information and more event listings. If you have
a community event for the Shore Report, please contact the City at (952) 474 -3236, ext. 226, or e-mail the
event to jmoore®ci.shorewood.mn.us. Events will be listed when space allows.
Art on the Lake
Excelsior Commons
June 7 , 10 Aar — 6 PM
June 8, 10 Aar - 4 PM
Now in its 23rd year, - -� (:
Art on the Lake �.
features some 200 '
juried artists from all
over the U.S. Fun for the whole family!
Free shuttle buses available.
John Phillip Sousa Band
Excelsior Commons Band Shell
June 29, 7 -8 Pm
Kick off your 4th of July week with a great
concert! Sponsored by American Family
Insurance /Terry Roeser Agency.
Lake Minnetonka
4th of July Festival
Excelsior Commons
July 4
27th Annual Firecracker IOK
Zegistration opens at 7 AM in The
Commons. 2 -mile walk starts at 8 AM and
IOK starts at 8:30 AM. Open to all ages.
Contact the Excelsior Area Chamber
of Commerce, (952) 474 -6461, for
registration forms.
4th of July Celebration
A full day of family activities including
Kids' Patriotic Parade,,
Kids' Fishing Contest,
Sand Castle Building
Contest, children's
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entertainment. Live » >>_'' "'
music all afternoon!
Evening concert by the Minnesota
Orchestra followed by the fabulous
fireworks display! Watch for a complete
schedule in the Sun Sailor newspaper, or
take note of posters in businesses around
Excelsior. For additional information, call
Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce at
(952) 474 -6461.
Hennepin County Library
Excelsior Branch
http: / /www hennepin.lib. mn, us
Banjo Dancers
June 24 , 2 PM
Musicians/
dancers
Corey Mohan
and Clayton
Schanilec
entertain with
traditional
music and dance from America's past.
Teen Class: Learn to Knit
June 25, 10.30 Aar- Noon
Learn the basics for starting a scarf. Learn
how to knit a square, purl, cast stitches on,
and cast stitches off. All materials provided,
courtesy of Friends of the Excelsior
Community Library. Registration required,
(952) 847 -5450.
Learn to Use the Library Catalog
June 26, 4 Par
No registration required.
Star Co. Puppets Theater
June 30, 7 PM
Join Ms. Mistakenson and her friend
Professor Van Knows -It -All in their crazy
adventures, and meet the creatures that live
under, in, and on top of the enchanted tree.
Dazzling Dave, Yo -Yo Extraordinaire
July 2, 11 Aar
Dazzling Dave Schulte, a Yo -Yo
Master in the National Yo -Yo
Hall of Fame, gives an exciting
freestyle performance and 4
demonstrates various types of
yo -yos. Registration required, i
(952) 847 -5450.
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Hennepin County
Environmental Services
Rainwater Gardens
June]], 6.30 Par
These gardens, designed to capture
and filter rainwater, make a wonderful
habitat for birds and butterflies, while
helping to conserve and protect water
resources. Learn about design principles,
appropriate plant selection and how a
rainwater garden could be incorporated
into your landscape. Registration
required, (612) 348 -9266, or http://
www. co.hennepin.mn.uslenvironmentalI
household/ecoyardsem. html.
Selecting & Using Native Plants
June 21, 6.30 PM
Once established, native plants require less
water and nutrient and pest control. Find
out what to consider to ensure you pick the
right plant for the right spot. Registration
required, (612) 348 -9266, or http:11
www. co.hennepin.mn.uslenvironmentalI
household /ecoyardsem. html.
MN Landscape Arboretum
The Arboretum offers free admission on Thursdays
after 4:30 pm.
Buggy in the Garden
Thursday evenings in June, 6 -8 Par
Live music, Family Adventure Treks, and
the beauty of summer gardens —the setting
for Dave Rogers' Big Bugs Exhibition.
Family Adventure Treks
Thursday evenings in June, 6:30 -7 Pas
Enjoy a different activity each week
featuring the Big Bugs exhibition and the
Arboretum gardens. Meet at the Big Bugs
Information Tent.
Midsummer Night's Eve Flower Fest
June 19, 5 -8 Par
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with edible
flowers, fairy houses, games and planting!
Discover bugs that go bump in the night
and learn how to call a glow bug out from
hiding. Marioud Andrus Learning Center.
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THESHoREREVORT /June 2003
Juvenile Curfew Affects County Youth
The complete ordinance is available online at http.11 www. co. hennepin.mn.us/ords/ordl6.html,
or you may view a copy at City Hall during business hours. Carver County has the same curfew
hours.
H ENNEPIN COUNTY HAS a county -wide,
nighttime curfew for juveniles.
The curfew, enacted in 1994, amended
in 1995 and 2002, was designed to help
prevent juvenile victimization and crime.
Crimes against juveniles have become
more violent over the years, and a
significant percentage of juvenile crime
occur during curfew hours.
The law includes:
Youth under the age of 12
It is unlawful to be present in any
public place or establishment within
Hennepin County between 9 PM on any
Sunday through Thursday and 5AM the
following day, or between 10 PM and 5
AM on Friday or Saturday.
Youth ages 12 to 14
It is unlawful to be present in any
public place or establishment within
Hennepin County between 10 PM on
any Sunday through Thursday and 5 AM
of the following day, or between 11 PM
and 5 AM on Friday or Saturday.
Youth ages 15 to 17
It is unlawful to be present in any
public place or establishment within
Hennepin County between 11 PM on any
Sunday through Thursday and 5 AM of
the following day, or between 1.2:01 AM
and 5 AM on any Saturday or Sunday.
For all ages:
It is unlawful for a parent or guardian
of a juvenile knowingly, or through
negligent supervision, to permit the
juvenile to be in any public place in
Hennepin County during the prohibited
hours.
It is unlawful for a proprietor of an
establishment within Hennepin County
to knowingly permit the juvenile to
remain in or on the establishment's
property during the prohibited hours.
Exceptions
The juvenile is exempt from the law if
accompanied by his/her parent, guardian
or other responsible adult; the juvenile
was engaged in lawful employment
activity and was going to or returning
home from employment; the juvenile
was involved in an emergency situation;
the juvenile was going to, attending,
or returning home from an official
school, religious, or publicly sponsored
recreational activity; the juvenile was
on an errand at the direction of a parent
or guardian; the juvenile was on the
public right -of -way boulevard abutting
the property containing the juvenile's
residence.
For More Information
If you have questions about the
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance, please
contact the Hennepin County Attorney's
Office, (612) 348 -5550. If you would like
complete information on the Carver
County ordinance, please contact the
Carver County Attorney's Office, (952)
351 -1400. t
Free Child Safety Seat
Inspections Available
C ommunity Service Officer /Crime
Prevention Specialist David
Hohertz of the South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department, recently completed
training and received
certification as a Child
Passenger Safety a`m�
Technician. °
Typical problems
with car seat installation
include: Improper use (or no use) of
locking clips or shoulder harness clips,
loose seat belts securing the car seat,
parents moving children up to the next
child restraint too early, use of recalled
or old seats, and use of seats that have
been in a collision.
Officer Hohertz is available, by
appointment, to perform car seat
inspections for families residing in one of
the four communities served by SLMPD.
Appointments take approximately 30
minutes per seat and can be scheduled
by calling Officer Hohertz at (952)
474 -3261. Car seat inspections are a
community service offered by SLMPD
and are provided at no charge.&
Pedestrian Trail Etiquette and Information
HE TRAIL SYSTEM throughout • Proceed slowly around blind curves,
Shorewood is used heavily in the steep hills, and bridges.
summer by bicyclists, walkers, runners • Have all pets on a leash 6' or less.
and dog - walkers. Some simple • Pick up and properly dispose
etiquette on the trails can make of pet droppings.
this a wonderful experience for i Call 9 -1 -1 for trail
all. emergencies.
• travel on the right, single
file when possible. If you
stop, move to the edge of
the trail.
• Obey all traffic signs,
especially the stop signs
where trails cross roads.
Because of brush and trees, often
times cars are unable to see you until
you are right at the intersection.
• Pass on the left when safe. When
overtaking fellow trail users, warn
them by saying "passing on your
left," or "passing."
> The Southwest
Corridor of the LRT is
under the jurisdiction of
Three Rivers Park District
(formerly Hennepin County
Parks). Downloadable maps
are available online at http:
/ /www.birchislandwoods.org /Trail/
trailguide.htm. For general information
about the LRT trail system, contact Three
Rivers Park District, (763) 559 -9000. For
information on other trails in the City of
Shorewood contact City Hall at (952)
474 -3236. 0
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Early Shorewood
B ETWEEN 1853 AND 1964 there
were over 60 hotels and boarding
houses in the Lake Minnetonka area.
One hotel was located on Shady Island
in Shorewood. Shady Island is currently
accessible by bridge from Minnetrista.
In these early years, boats were the only
access to Shady Island. There are no
longer any public boat launches on this
island of private residences.
Shady Island, also known in its early
years as Rockwell Island, was owned in
the late 1800s by the William Rockwell
family. Rockwell was the owner of the
May Queen, a ferry launched on Lake
Minnetonka in 1873.
In 1879 the property on Shady Island
was leased to Major Thomas Harrow.
Harrow built Hotel Harrow on the island
and opened for business on June 5, 1880.
The hotel could house up to 150 guests.
Hotel Harrow charged rates of $2.50 per
day or $10 -12 per week.
The hotel was later run by Mr.
George Hall of Minneapolis. Hall
heavily promoted the business and it
was touted as having the best boats and
fishing tackle anywhere making it quite
popular! M
If you have information or old
photos for Early Shorewood, please
contact the City at (952) 474 -3236,
ext. 226, or contact the Excelsior -
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
at (952) 221 -4766.
THE SHORE REPORT /JUNE 2003
Council Activities
Since the last newsletter the City Council.
• Finalized the Visioning Process by
acknowledging the receipt of the
South Lake Community Visioning
Study. The report will be used to give
the Council additional perspectives
for community planning and services
in the area;
• Donated $2,000 to the Excelsior
Chamber of Commerce for 2003 Lake
Minnetonka 4th of July activities;
• Appointed Paul Gilbertson to the
Park Commission. This term runs
through January 31, 2005;
• Appointed Patrick Hodapp to the
Lake Minnetonka Communications
Commission Board. This term runs
through January 31, 2004;
• Authorized the advertisement of bids
for the Smithtown Road reconstruction
project. _
Other business covered by the City Council
may be found in specific articles of this issue
of the Shore Report Once approved, City
Council minutes are available on the City
web site, www ci.shorewood mn.us, or at
City Hall
Stay Safe With Fireworks
L AST YEARS CHANGES in laws
regulating fireworks allowed a
number of consumer fireworks to be
legal in Minnesota. This law is quite
restrictive and does not allow all
consumer fireworks to be used in our
state. A good rule of thumb is to only use
fireworks that you purchase from a legal
vendor within the state. Surrounding
states do not all have the same laws,
and if you purchase fireworks from
these areas, they could be illegal in
Minnesota.
Specific consumer fireworks
permitted in Minnesota include:
Sparklers, ground -based sparkling
devices which are nonexplosive
and non - aerial, fountains, cones,
illuminating torches, wheels, ground
spinners, flitter sparklers, flash/strobes,
snakes, glow worms, trick noisemakers,
party poppers, snappers.
Consumer fireworks prohibited in
Minnesota include:
Firecrackers, torpedoes, missiles,
skyrockets, bottle rockets, roman
candles, daygo bombs, mines & shells,
chasers, parachutes.
The Minnesota Department of Public
Safety issues fireworks recalls on
itsweb site. Before using any fireworks,
you should check this web site at
wwwdps. state. mn.us (select Consumer
Fireworks Information), or call (651)
215 -0500.
Each year the number of fireworks
injuries increases, accounting for
11,000 emergency room visits in
2000. Children ages 14 and under are
the most vulnerable, and the majority
of injuries occur with unsupervised
children misusing fireworks. For a safe
holiday, the Minnesota Safety Council
recommends that you:
• Attend only community- sanctioned
events and displays.
• Establish a safety viewing area at least
500 feet away from the staging area.
Have a safe and happy July 4th holiday.
Celebrate wisely and remember, most
injuries and accidents are not intentional.
Think ahead and prevent them from
happening.ED
www.ci.shorewood.mmus
Fireworks Contributions Needed
T HE EXCELSIOR AREA Chamber
of Commerce
Fourth of July 4f,
Committee does a
great job with the
e
area celebration,, ! ;
making it better each %1F
year! The increased °•
number of people enjoying the food,
music, and fireworks does come at a
price. Not only is the entertainment a
cost, but with increased traffic and high
numbers of people, the cost of safety is
ever increasing.
Each year the Chamber asks for a
contribution of just $1 per person in your
family to help defray the cost of the July
4th Celebration. If you can contribute,
please write a check or money order
to The Excelsior Area Chamber of
Commerce. List "4th
of July 2003" on the
-,� memo portion of your
check and mail the
contribution to:
Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 32
Excelsior, MN 55331
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What's Happening in the City?
Map Descriptions
The following items are on the June 3 Planning Commission Agenda:
The property owner of 5915 Afton Road would like to build a detached garage on
his property. The total combined amount of accessory space on the property will
exceed the 1200 . square feet permitted by City Code. The applicant is requesting
a conditional use permit to allow the additional accessory space. Apublic hearing
is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
2 The Shorewood Yacht Club, located at 600 West Lake Street, is requesting a text
amendment to the L -R (Lakeshore - Recreational) District of the Shorewood Zoning
Code regarding the use of powerboats in Gideon's Bay, as well as an amendment
to its Conditional Use Permit. The requested amendments would allow the Yacht
Club to harbor either sailboats or powerboats at its dock slips. The Yacht Club
is currently allowed up to four powerboats and the remaining slips are restricted
to sailboats. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 P.M.
Planning Commission meeting minutes are available on the City
Web site, www.shorewood.mn.us.
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #128
EXCELSIOR,MN 55331
Spring Clean Up
T he cost of the annual Spring Clean
Up, held in Shorewood on Saturday,
May 17, is divided by the number of
households in the City. This charge
will be on the July Utility Billing
Statement.
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What's Happening in the City?
Map Descriptions
The following items are on the June 3 Planning Commission Agenda:
The property owner of 5915 Afton Road would like to build a detached garage on
his property. The total combined amount of accessory space on the property will
exceed the 1200 . square feet permitted by City Code. The applicant is requesting
a conditional use permit to allow the additional accessory space. Apublic hearing
is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
2 The Shorewood Yacht Club, located at 600 West Lake Street, is requesting a text
amendment to the L -R (Lakeshore - Recreational) District of the Shorewood Zoning
Code regarding the use of powerboats in Gideon's Bay, as well as an amendment
to its Conditional Use Permit. The requested amendments would allow the Yacht
Club to harbor either sailboats or powerboats at its dock slips. The Yacht Club
is currently allowed up to four powerboats and the remaining slips are restricted
to sailboats. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 P.M.
Planning Commission meeting minutes are available on the City
Web site, www.shorewood.mn.us.
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #128
EXCELSIOR,MN 55331
Spring Clean Up
T he cost of the annual Spring Clean
Up, held in Shorewood on Saturday,
May 17, is divided by the number of
households in the City. This charge
will be on the July Utility Billing
Statement.
THE SHORE REPORT /JUNE 2003