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September 2002 Shore ReportRefuse Collection Ordinance Accepted • • THE O 4� O Ln V 4� 4Z O w 'v Z INSIDE Senior Corner ........... . . Recycling News ............ Early Shorewood........ ; Council Activities ....... .,;3 Park/Trail Talk .................3 Hazardous Waste Disposal 4/5 Voting Information...... .. ji Crime Prevention ....... K Community Events....... P ,7 Shorewood Map ......... LMCC .................. Ins NEW ORDINANCE RELATING to refuse collection in Shorewood goes into effect on October 1. This Ordinance requires all refuse haulers in Shorewood to pick -up garbage on the same day as recycling pick- up. Garbage pick -up for mainland residents will be on Wednesdays and garbage pick -up for island residents will be on Thursdays. Refuse _ion pick -up cannot occur before 6 AM or after 8 PM on any day. This Ordinance is the result of a community survey conducted by the Planning Commission regarding garbage services in Shorewood. Following the survey, the Planning Commission believed that the community would be best served by continuing to offer residents the freedom to choose their own refuse hauler. It is hoped that lie the same day pick -up solution will keep truck traffic on local roads to a minimum. Residents who have refuse pick -up on different days should be notified of changes in their pick- up by their refuse hauler. If you have any questions regarding this Ordinance, please call City Hall at (952) 474 -3236. N Exercise Your Right: Vote September 1 0 P RIMARY ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, September 10. Polls are open from 7 AM — 8 Pm for voting. Vote at the polling location in the Ward and Precinct in which you live. The following are the Polling Locations in the City of Shorewood: Ward 1, Precinct 1 Residence 4445 Enchanted Point Ward 1, Precinct 2 Minnewashta Church 26710 West 62nd Street Ward 2, Precinct I Shorewood City Hall 5755 Country Club Road Ward 3, Precinct I Excelsior United Methodist Church 840 Highway 7 Ward 4, Precinct I Excelsior Covenant Church 19955 Excelsior Blvd. Call the City at (952) 474 -3236 to determine your voting location, or check on the Secretary of State Web site at www sos. state. mn. us /election. What's on the Primary Ballot? The Primary Election Ballot contains a partisan and a nonpartisan ballot. On the partisan ballot, voters are permitted to vote for candidates of one political parry only. Offices on the state partisan primary ballot include Federal Offices of United States Senator and United States Representative District 3; and several State Offices, including State Senator District 33, State Representative District 33B, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Attorney General. Primary Continued on page 6 pcoml'ng C) eengs-any er; 91 Primary Ellectiom "17 7 Park 1M. �,esondA-ehdas o'k of 17 City iVii b site, Deadline to file for municipal office is S PM September 10. More information on page 6. THE SHORE REPORT/September 2002 Recycling News Fall Drop -Off Day October 26 T HE ANNUAL YAUD WASTE DROP -OFF DAY for Shorewood has been established by City Council to be held on Saturday, October 26. Yard waste can be brought to the Public Works parking area at 24200 Smithtown Road between 9 AM and 4 PM. Watch the October Shore Report for complete information. M Tonka Rake A -Thom T HE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL Tomu RAKE- A -THON Is scheduled for Saturday, October 26. Teams of volunteers provide raking services to senior residents of the Minnetonka School District. To register to have your yard raked, please call the Southshore Senior Center at (952) 474 -7635. To volunteer as an individual, family, or group, please call Holly at Minnetonka Community Education and Services at (952) 401 -6828. p See Community Events (page 7) for information on the Southshore Center 5th Year Celebration, September 18 -20. To receive more information or to register for any of thefollowing events please call the Southshore Center at (952) 474 -7635. September 7, Apple Days Craft Booth. The Southshore Center will have a booth at Apple Days in Excelsior. The booth will be near Lyman Park. A variety of handmade craft items will be sold. All profits are used for programs offered at the center. September 12, AAA 4 -hour Senior Driving Class, 9 AM — I PM. To register call AAA toll free at 1- 888 - 234 -1294. September 23, Discovery Through the Humanities Class, I —2 PM. Lead by Lael Grathwol, this class will use the book Days of Rondo by Evelyn Fairbanks. The class will meet weekly during the fall months. No charge. September 27, Information on Macular Degeneration, 10 AM. Becky King, Gerontologist from Vision Loss Resources in Minneapolis, will present a program for people experiencing vision problems. Services available from Vision Loss Resources for persons with vision problems will also be presented. No charge. September 30, Presentation on Prescription Drugs, 2 PM. Hennepin County Community Health Department will present a program on prescription drugs. Co- sponsored with Excelsior Public Library. Please pre- register for this free program. The Southshore Center is located at 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood. The office is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4 Pm. Noon lunches are served on Monddy Tuesday and Friday. For information on programs, transportation, and senior issues, or to be added to the newsletter mailing list, call (952) 474 -7635. www. ci. sh ore wood. mm us Early Shorewood The tour of Lake Minnetonka continues. This is the fourth in a series of articles. I N 1877, ENCHANTED ISLAND was purchased by Commodore Zimmerman, commodore of the Lake Minnetonka Navigation Company, from the Sioux City Railway who held it as a land grant. A summer cottage was rebuilt into a Queen Anne style in 1881 as "Boulder Lodge ". Directly ahead lies Zumbra Heights, and, about one mile inland, Lake Zumbra. Eagle Island lies just ahead, named from the fact that a family of eagles make their home here yearly. The very wild looking island, with its many bare branched trees and warning notices not to trespass or disturb the birds, is the world's famous Crane Island. The large birds are Cormorants (cranes or the great blue herons). A 1904 tornado toppled the trees and nests and some of the birds returned to the next island which was Dunlap's. Just a few rods from, the shore, on the left, is located the favorably known Woodend Dairy, the property of Mr. A. C. Loring. Woodend is considered to be one of the finest and most sanitary dairies in the United States. "The Hermitage" records more visitors than any other spot on the Lake. In 1855, Frank W. Halsted, built himself a home directly opposite Crane Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted with the navy, returning with the title of Captain. He began to build a steamer, "The Mary," in 1875. A combination of love and financial trouble played havoc with him, however, and his body was found at the bottom of the lake in front of Crane Island. His brother Major Gen. Blight Halstead came from the East to settle affairs and lived at the Hermitage from 1876 to 1901. The Hermitage caught fire and he died in the flames. Now the Hermitage is just a memory of the novel little house. Maxine Dickson writes about Lake Minnetonka area history. Council Activities Since the last newsletter, the City Council: • Approved an Organized Refuse Collection Ordinance. Beginning October 1, 2002, refuse will be collected on Wednesdays, and on Thursdays for Island residents, to coincide with recycling for the City. • Established October 26, 2002, as Fall Clean -Up Day for the City. • Approved a Zoning TextAmendment establishing Interim Conditional Uses. • Heard presentations regarding the County Road 19 Corridor Study and Streetscape Concept. This corridor extends from the northern municipal border on County Road 19 to Timber Lane on the eastern side. The Gideon Glen project will also be incorporated into this project. • Heard a presentation by Mr. Bruce Chamberlain, of the Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., regarding the findings of the South Lake Minnetonka Community Visioning Project. • Approved a Scope of Services for Recreational Management for the Year 2003. • Heard a presentation by the Legacy Foundation regarding The Commons Project in Excelsior. • Appointed Sue Davis as a Commissioner on the Park Commission through January 31, 2004. Congratulations to Ms. Davis on this appointment! • Approved a request by the Excelsior Community Library to use the tennis courts at Badger Park for a Skateboard Demonstration by 3rd Lair on October 5, 2002, as part of the October Teen Read Month Celebration. This event is free and open to the public! M THE SHORE REPORT/SEPTEMBER 2002 Park/Trail Talk Park Commission Notes Freeman Park Parking Lot HE PARK COMMISSION HELD an Open House and Ice Cream Social on July 23rd at Eddy Station in Freeman Park. The meeting was part of the Commission's continuing park master planning process. Many persons commented on how much they enjoy using the park trails and that they would eventually like to see the development of a perimeter bike /walking trail in Freeman Park. Other persons expressed interest in tennis courts and ice skating facilities. Whatever their interest, it is clear that Freeman Park is viewed as a valuable amenity to Shorewood residents. The meeting was a great opportunity for those persons attending to express their vision for it and for the Park Commission to receive input in a relaxed setting. The Park Commission expects to complete its master planning process before the end of this year.p Paula Callies Park Commissioner o N y ID ECENTLY, USERS OF THE LRT IN-Trail have expressed concern and confusion regarding the trail crossing at County Road 19 near the Shorewood/ Tonka Bay border. By far, the most commonly asked question is this: Are cars and trucks required to stop for bicyclists, runners, and walkers who are waiting to cross? The answer: No. While vehicles are required to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, a trail crossing, by Minnesota Statute, is not the same as a crosswalk. There is also a likelihood of rear -end collisions if cars and trucks were to stop on County Road 19. A significant danger to trail users exists when one vehicle stops and others do not. How can trail users safely cross this roadway? With a little patience, a large enough gap will occur in the traffic to permit safe crossing. The SLMPD urges parents not to allow young children to cross without adult supervision.0 David Hohertz CSO, Crime Prevention Specialist :I B IDS FOR THE PAVING of the south parking lot at Freeman Park came in approximately $100,000 over estimates. All bids were rejected by the City Council and it stated that the project would be re -bid in the spring. Meanwhile, the parking lot will be temporarily recreated to help address drainage issues. M Trail News HE ASPHALT TRAIL THROUGH Freeman Park now continues south of the Eureka Road park entrance connecting to Park Road in the Shorewood Ponds development. This completes the loop from Freeman Park through Shorewood Ponds. If your neighborhood is interested in investigating the possibility of adding a trail, please contact City Hall at (952) 474-3236.S Council on Cable City Council meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 8 at: August 26 Meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AT 1:30 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 5:30 PM September 9 Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 9:30 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 5:30 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 1:30 PM September 23 Meeting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 9:30 PM www.ci.shorewood.mn. us T SNORE REPORT /SEPTEMBER 2002 The materials listed are accepted from households only. Businesses must manage their hazardous and problem wastes separately. Call (612) 348 -3777 for a more complete list. Minneapolis Collection Sites Hours: 9 Ann -- 4 Pm September 12 —14 Minneapolis Public Works Snelling Avenue Garage 3607 E 44 Street Minneapolis Directions: Going South on Hiawatha go east on 42 °d to Snelling Avenue, South on Snelling to 44'' Street, West on 44 Street to entrance on left. Follow the green directional signs. Going North on Hiawatha turn east on 44"" Street to entrance. October 3 — 5 National Guard Training and Community Center Parking Lot 1025 Broadway Street N.E. Minneapolis Directions: Broadway St. N.E. to Fillmore St. North on Fillmore St. to parking lot entrance. Follow the green directional signs. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us ➢ Adhesives (flammable or petroleum based) ➢ Appliances ➢ Aerosols (pressurized or containing product) ➢ Asbestos ➢ Auto wastes (fuel additives, starter fluid„ etc.) ➢ Compressed gas cylinders & tanks ➢ Household batteries (AA, D, rechargeable, etc.) ➢ Explosives ➢ Cleaning solvents ➢ Medical or infectious wastes ➢ Drain cleaners ➢ Motor oil, oil filters & tires ➢ Fluorescent and HID lamps_ ➢ Radioactive waste (e.g., smoke detectors) ➢ Rechargeable appliances ➢ Paints & lead -based paint chips ➢ Paint thinners and solvents' , ` i 5 ' "� r� x„ ➢ Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.) _ -, , ➢ Photographic and hobby chemicals ➢ Vehicle lead -acid batteries (cars, boats, etc.) .. ,u �{� Guc.r. ➢ Place Nvastles aip fight in u pl a. iic lined card- ➢ Wood preservatives ➢ Consumer electronics (TVs, radios, VCRs, com- puters, etc.) tip The materials listed are accepted from households only. Businesses must manage their hazardous and problem wastes separately. Call (612) 348 -3777 for a more complete list. Minneapolis Collection Sites Hours: 9 Ann -- 4 Pm September 12 —14 Minneapolis Public Works Snelling Avenue Garage 3607 E 44 Street Minneapolis Directions: Going South on Hiawatha go east on 42 °d to Snelling Avenue, South on Snelling to 44'' Street, West on 44 Street to entrance on left. Follow the green directional signs. Going North on Hiawatha turn east on 44"" Street to entrance. October 3 — 5 National Guard Training and Community Center Parking Lot 1025 Broadway Street N.E. Minneapolis Directions: Broadway St. N.E. to Fillmore St. North on Fillmore St. to parking lot entrance. Follow the green directional signs. www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Home Use & Disposal *T , for o-; r r *o ps�z VV71� • Use up products before purchasing new • Store away from heat and flames • Purchase amounts that can be easily used up • Store out of reach of children • Read and follow label safety directions • Store in dry place; prevent freezing • Do not use up pesticides that are more than 10 years old • Never mix products together • Store in original containers and keep label intact Before bringing items to the events, check the lists below to see if they can be handled safely at home Flush with lots of water down your sink or toilet, but not in septic tank systems: • toilet cleaner • disinfectant • disinfectant cleaner with bleach* • cleaner with ammonia* *Never mix products containing bleach with those containing ammonia. A toxic gas can form! Dry completely, remove lids and place in the trash: • small amounts of latex paint • latex caulk, glaze & spackle • empty containers For information on wliat It ppens to problem • putty, grout wastes in 11 County, log canto the • cosmetics E.xtvironmer�,�3i Sir 7ices Web sits at hitta <f/ • aerosol cans (empty only) learnin ERMANENT, YEAR -ROUND nisrosAL for your household hazardous wastes is available. For additional information on two convenient sites in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park call the county's Facility Info Line, (612) 348 -6500, for directions to sites and lists of accepted wastes. Hours: Tuesday — Friday .............................10 AM — 6 PM Saturday ............ ............................... 8 AM — 4 PM Sunday, Monday, Holidays .............. closed Locations: South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop Off Center 1400 West 96th St., Bloomington Hennepin County Transfer Station & Recycling Center 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park For more information about events call (612) 348 -3RRR (3777) REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. The Hennepin County Fall Community Collections are sponsored by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis. 5 www.ei.shorewood.mmus THE S HORE REPORT/September 2002 Filing For Municipal Offices F ILINGS FOR THE MUNICIPAL offices of Council member (two seats, 2- year terms) and Mayor (2 -year term) are open until 5:00 p.m. on September 10. Every person who is entitled to vote in Shorewood at any election and n' f e is twenty-one (2 1) years of age is eligible to file as a candidate. You must complete an application at City Hall and pay a $2.00 filing fee. The City municipal offices will appear on the General Election ballot on November 5. C' O CTOBER 15 IS THE DEADLINE TO PRE - REGISTER to vote for the November 5 General Election. Pre - registration is encouraged to make for a quicker election day voting experience. Voter registration cards are available at City Hall, or you can download one at http: / /www sos.state.mn.us/election / vrcardpdf. If you are not pre- registered, you may register to vote on election day with one of the following identifications: • A valid MN driver's license with your correct/current address. • A Notice of Late Registration received from your City Clerk. • A Voucher — Oath of a pre - registered voter in the same precinct or of a voter who registers on election day with one of the above identifications. • One of the following documents that contains your name and photo: MN driver's license with a previous address, US passport, US military I.D., Student I.D. card from a MN i w college AND a current utility bill�� (phone, cable TV, sewer or solid waste' " r services) with a due date within 30 days of the elections. The bill must contain your name and current address. p Prevent Theft From Autos ECENTLY, THE SOUTH Lake JLX.M innetonka Police Department has noted an increase in thefts of valuables from automobiles. Some steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim include locking your vehicle, even in your own driveway, and not leaving valuables in plain view. Park inside your garage whenever possible. Thieves will break into any vehicle if they think there is something valuable to be taken from it. Property most often stolen from vehicles includes cell phones, brief cases, checkbooks, purses, wallets, gym bags, radar detectors, cassette tapes, CDs, stereos equipment, tools and spare change from the glove box or ash tray. Report any suspicious activity you observe immediately by dialing 911. This may include hearing glass breaking (a popping sound with auto glass), seeing someone looking into cars or ducking around them, someone trying car doors (looking for an unlocked one), or any activity that just doesn't look or feel right in your neighborhood. SLMPD officers would much rather investigate these types of activities while they are occurring than take a theft from auto report after the fact. M David Hohertz CSO, Crime Prevention Specialist Primary continued from page I The nonpartisan ballot includes County Offices of County Commissioner and County Sheriff, and Judicial Office of Associate Justice 3 Supreme Court. School District 277 also has a question on the ballot for those residents of Ward 1, Precinct 1 that live in School District 277. Sample Ballots for the Primary Election are posted in City Hall. N F YOU ARE UNABLE TO VOTE on Election Day due to absence from the precinct, illness or disability, religious beliefs, or if serving as an election judge in another precinct, eligible Shorewood voters may vote by Absentee Ballot. Absentee Ballots are available at City Hall during regular business hours until the day before Election Day. Extended absentee voting hours for the Primary Election will be Saturday, September 7 from 10 A.M. — 3 P.M. and Monday, September 9 until 5 P.M. Q fe U e 0 Women' Voters T HE SOUTH LAKE CHAPTER OF THE League of Women Voters invites community members to join their organization this fall ° at some great events. Questions about the following events can be directed to President Bev Meakins, (952) 474 -0156. Lively Issues Forum Thursday, September 12, 7:30 PM Shorewood City Hall This forum will feature the mayors from the six South Lake area cities. Each mayor will give a shortpresentation about issues that affect their area followed by a Question/Answer period. S www.ci.shorewood.mmus 6 LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 4071 SUNSET DRIVE • PO. BOX 385 • SPRING PARK, MN 55384 FROM THE well as to bring important information to are participating in to air on LMCC the community Channel 21 ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK... In my eighteen years of working in Community Television I have always been uplifted by the spirit of volunteerism that exists in Community Television. The medi- um of television does offer unique volun- teer opportunities. Residents who want to volunteer find themselves with a vari- ety of areas to get involved in, share their talents and have some fun. The LMCC Producer of the Quarter, Linda Skorseth, had some production experience she wanted to share. Her vol- unteer efforts to produce two programs for the LMCC have given her the oppor- tunuity to extend her production skills as Congratulations to the following gradu- ates of the May, 2002 production class held at the LMCC: Marilyn Hostetler Kevin Heesen Our next Video Production Workshop series for 2002 will begin in September. Classes will meet on the following Wednesdays: September 4th, 1 1 th, 18th, and 25th from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. If you or someone you know is interested, simply contact Jim Lundberg at (952) 471 -7125 or e -mail him at jim @Imcc- tv.org. If you have a group that is interested in production classes, call Jim to schedule a special session for groups of 6 -12. And don't forget .... it's FREEIIIII The LMCC will be holding it's first Digital Production Workshop starting on Wednesday August 7th and running through Wednesday, August 28th. Classes run from 6:30 pm until 8:30pm. This class will teach the basics of using a digital video camera as well as digital editing, using Graffiti Graphics, and Boris Effects. To take this class, you will need to People with special interests in com- puter graphics, sound, lighting or other technical aspects of production have vol- unteered to assist other producers in improving the technical quality of their programs. There have been some people with artistic and carpentry skills who have designed and built sets for program backdrops. Some with theater or radio experience have volunteered to host pro- grams and do voiceovers. Community residents who have an interest in certain subjects such as histo- ry, law, religion, or health have volun- teered to produce programs for organiza- tions such as the schools, parks, church- es and others. Many parents have volun- teered to videotape events their children Thanks to all the Community Television volunteers who have entered the LMCC studio doors and graced us with their many talents. Television viewers are the fortunate recipients of their generosity. Sally Koenecke LMCC Officers The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission elected a new slate of officers at the May Full Commission Meeting. The newly elected officers are Chairperson - Bruce Williamson, Vice Chairperson - Dennis Stanga, Secretary-Jim Smith, Treasurer - Jim Olds, and At -large -Jeff Foust, Jay Janssen and David Gillette. LMCC STUDIO NEWS Producers and Productions: Government Interest: Linda Skorseth, a recent LMCC Production Class grad, has put her producer skills to the test by helping STAFF Sally Koenecke Sue Paurus Administrator Administrative Assistant us get both the , "Tonka Report" and "Capitol Update" up and running again! These shows are taped monthly to keep the content fresh. Family Interest: Ken Folley and his two boys Josh and Sean have gone through our production class and have produced hours worth of quality pro- gramming for Channel 21. Most recently, they have provided us with a number of school band concerts as well as a couple of South Tonka Little League games. Summer is quickly fading and school will be starting soon! If you or someone you know, is interested in producing school activities for playback here on Channel 21, please call Jim Lundberg at (952)471 -7125 or e -mail him at Jim@Imcc- tvorg. LMCC's Monthly Video Club! The LMCC has been hosting a monthly Video News Club for a couple of months now The goal of the club is to help network our veteran and rookie producers together to help the veter- ans get their programs finished while passing on their knowledge to our rookies. We also offer a number of local events as possible productions to be considered. If you're interested in joining our Video Club, just show up for our next meet- ing on Monday, August 12th) We'd love to see you there! Studio Hours 9am until 1 Opm Monday through Thursday 9am until 7pm on Friday 9am until 2pm on Saturday LMCC Channel complete our regular video production work- Jim Lundberg John Peterson Line -Up shop first. Due to overwhelming demand, Studio Manager Assistant Studio Manager this class is already filled. It will however, be Channel 8— Government Access Nathanael Reinitz Jason Hagen Channel 19— Educational Access offered again in October. Production Assistant Community Media Specialist Channel 20— Community Announcements Channel 21— Public Access LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Vol. 1 1 • No. 3 • Fall 2002 SPRING PARK OFFICE /STUDIO: 952. 471.7125 • FAX 471.9151 2002 COMMISSIONERS Deephaven • Dale Moe , Dennis Stanga, Vice Chair Excelsior *James R. Olds, Treasurer Charlie Thomson Greenwood Jeff Sagal Gene Alstatt Independence *Jim Smith, Secretary Gene Cook Long Lake James Benson Bob Hardin Loretto John Reynolds Tom Vogt Medina Carolyn Smith Ann Thies Minnetonka Beach Leonard MacKinnon Bobbie Abdo Minnetrista George Zenanko • David Gillette, At Large Orono Bob Albertson Bob Sansevere St. Bonifacius Web www.imcc- tv.org EMAIL LMCC @LMCC TV.ORG 'Watch This Show" Wins National Programming Award The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission would like to congratulate David Gillette and Brandon Riley for receiv- ing a national Hometown Video Festival Award, recognizing excellence in local pro- gramming. The program they produced, "Watch This Show: the Definitive Episode ", garnered the award in the Entertainment category. David and Brandon produced the series, "Watch This Show" for local Channel 21. With their creative talents and technical proficiency they produced an award winning combination of humorous scripting and unique video presentation. The Hometown Video Awards is an awards program of the Alliance for Community Media, a national organiza- tion that recognizes the best of communi- ty programming nationwide. The Festival receives hundreds of entries each year in each category and has been awarding producers for 26 years. The Hometown Video Awards were presented at the 2002 Alliance For Community Media International Conference July 12 in Houston, Texas. David Gillette, a newly appointed LMCC Commissioner and At -Large Officer from Minnetrista, attended the Conference, to accept the award. Producer of the Quarter •Jay Janssen, At Large It's time to tors. This program gives administrators Mike Laberdie announce the from LMCC member cities the opportunity Shorewood LMCC Producer to inform the public about government •Jeffrey Foust, At Large of the Quarter for issues on a local basis. The other LMCC Scott Zerby the Fall of 2002. program is "Capitol Update ", hosted by Spring Park This time, the area senators and representatives of the Tom Scanlon •Bruce Williamson, Chairperson honor goes to Minnesota State Legislature. This program Tonka Bay Linda Skorsethl covers issues they feel are important to William LaBelle Recently, Linda constituents. Ken Folley contacted the Other than these government pro- Victoria -_. LMCC to volun- grams, Linda also volunteers to operate a Richard Tieden Leer her produc- camera for LMCC meetings. Linda lives in Steve Sarvi Linda Sk ors eth Lion talents. She the city of Mound and took the LMCC pro - Woodland offered to pro- duction class last fall. Our thanks to Linda Tom Newberry duce two LMCC programs. The first is the Skorseth, the LMCC Producer of the -Executive Committee °Tonka Report ", hosted by city administra- Quarter for the Fall of 2002. 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. David Gillette is congratulated by LMCC Studio Manager, Jim Lundberg, at the 2002 Alliance for Community Media International Conference. Community Events Hennepin County Eco -Yard Saturday, September 7, 9 AM Low Input Lawn Care for the Fall Taste of the Lakes BayView Event Center September 20, 6:30 pm — Midnight VEN LAWNS ESTABLISHED to accommodate lower maintenance inputs willbenefit fromproper attention to a few late season lawn care details. Learn about watering, fertilizing, mowing and raking practices to prepare your lawn for upcoming winter conditions. Classes are free ofcharge, but limited in size. Register online, www.co.hennepin.mn.usl environmental /household/ ecoyardreg.html, or call (612) 348- 9288. The Hennepin County Eco -Yard is located at 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park. Celebrate the Center Southshore Center September I8 -20 HE SOUTHSHORE CENTER is Celebrating its 5th year September 18 -20. Some great events are planned and the community is encouraged to attend! Call (952) 474 -7635 for reservations. Wednesday, September 18, NooN Kick Off Birthday Celebration Luncheon Melinda Ledwizek, director of Skyway Senior Center in Minneapolis, will present a humorous program entitled "Memory Magic ". Cost $5 Thursday, September 19, 10:30 AM Meet Your Authors Start your morning with local author Monica Ferris, then stay for lunch with author Bob Williams. Cost $10 including lunch. Friday, September 20 Art Festival At the Center, 1- 4 PM An art show by Lake Minnetonka area artists will be featured. Included will be a display of Minnetonka Schools art. Local art educator, Carole Humphry, will speak. Demonstrations and crafts for sale during the day. Cost $5, includes dessert Wine Tasting, 5:30 — 8:30 PM Try wines selected by Shorewood Liquor Store. Cost $5, includes appetizers. n T HIS FESTIVE EVENING Will feature samplings of fine cuisine from local establishments, music and dancing, a silent auction, charter boat cruises, a guest appearance by Terry Treaen from the KQ Morning Show and the "Rubber Duck Dip Squad ". Restaurants /vendors include: Al & Alma's, BayView Event Center/Bayside Bar & Grill, Burl Oaks Golf Club, Chez Foley Bistro, Coastal Seafoods, D'Amico & Sons, The Excelsior Vintage, Fuji Ya Japanese Restaurant, Jubilee Foods, Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, Maynard's , Portofino, RedhookAle Brewery, Rick's Market, St. Albans Boathouse, Sunsets and The Narrow's Saloon. City Looks will provide S'mores at the fire pit. $25 per person in advance, $30 at the door. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Proceeds will help benefit local food shelves and the Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program. Call the Lake Minnetonka Chamber ofCommerce at (952) 471 -0768 for tickets or for more information. Q Skateboard Demo Badger Park Saturday, October 5, 3 PM T HE EXCELSIOR COMMUNITY Library will host a Skateboard Demonstration by 3rd Lair at Badger Park on Saturday, October 5 at 3 PM in celebration of Teen Read Month. Teens and their families are welcome to attend a free 30- minute demonstration featuring three professional skateboarders. There will be time for questions and answers following the demonstration and some giveaways provided by 3rd Lair The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Community Library. Thanks to the Shorewood City Council, Shorewood Parks Commission, and Public Works Director Larry Brown, for making Badger Park available. p This event will be cancelled in case of rain. THE SHORE REPORTI SEPTEMBER 2002 Back -To- School Safety H ELP KEEP YOUR CHILDREN safe from unintentional injury- -the number one killer of kids - -by teaching them safe ways to travel to and from school. Pedestrian injuries are a leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 5 to 14. Walking to School • Teach children not to enter the street from between parked cars or from behind bushes or shrubs. Darting into the street accounts for 50 to 70 percent of pedestrian injuries among children ages 9 and under. Because drivers have a more difficult time seeing pedestrians, warn children to be extra alert in bad weather. Be a good role model. Children imitate their parents and model their behavior. School Bus Safety An estimated 25 million students ride school buses daily. Many injuries occur when children are boarding or exiting because a blind spot extends approximately 10 feet in front of the bus, obstructing the view of the driver. Children are not aware of this blind spot and may mistakenly believe that if they can see the bus, the bus driver can see them. A child's behavior at the bus stop is an important aspect of school bus safety. While waiting for the bus, kids should stay out of the street. After getting off the bus, children should, if walking in front of the bus, cross at least 10 feet in front of it. While on the bus, children should: • Remain seated at all times and keep the aisles clear. Don't throw objects. Don't shout or distract the driver unnecessarily. Keep your head and arms inside the bus at all times. National SAFE KIDS Campaign and The Minnesota Safety Council 7 www.ci.shorewood.mmus What's Happening in the City? Public Safety Building Site 2 I /l$OUfthore Center 4 Roa Stag , V� smithtow V o 5 2 u 1�9 Map Descriptions NOTE: The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 17. No meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The following items are on the Sept 17 Planning Commission agenda: 1. Consider approval of a preliminary plat for 14 single- family residential lots, three of which will contain existing homes. The properties involved are located at 23665, 23775, and 23785 Yellowstone Trail plus adjacent vacant parcels. A public hearing will be held at 7 PM. 2. Boyer Building Corporation is in the process of platting a 10 -lot subdivision in the City of Chanhassen which borders Shorewood. A small portion the property overlaps the boundary line and requires the approval of both cities. All of the building sites will be within Chanhassen. The plans are available for review at Shorewood City Hall A public hearing is scheduled at 7:15 PM. 3. The property owner of 5380 Howard's Point Road is requesting approval of a setback variance in order to replace the existing house on the site. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 PM. 4. The Minnetonka School District is requesting approval of a front yard setback variance for a new sign at the Minnewashta Elementary School located at 26350 Smithtown Road. A public hearing will be held at 7:45 Pm. 5. The property owner of 24340 Yellowstone Trail proposes to subdivide the property into two lots, creating one additional building site. No public hearing is required. V o m Planning Commission Open House A S A F INAL s TEP IN THE comprehensive planning process, the Planning Commission will host an open house/ meeting, 5:30 to 7 Pm on Tuesday, September 24 at Shorewood City Hall. Detailed area plans for various neighborhoods in Shorewood will be reviewed. If you have questions, please call City Hall at (952) 474 -3236. n PT Office Help T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is in need of an individual who can be on call for occasional office help. To learn more about the position, please call Jean at (952) 474 -3236. M CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 (952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128 Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM DELIVER TO: REMINDER! Election Dates: Primary: September 10 General: November 5 Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore THE SHORE REPORT /SEPTEMBER 2002 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 Please Vote September 101 This newsletter is printed on recycled paper.