July 2002 Shore Report
Fireworks in Shorewood
Limits on Use of Fireworks
t HE NEW LAWS REGARDING the Sale of Explosive and aerial fireworks cannot be
i 1 fireworks in Minnesota have caused used or sold in Minnesota. The possession
some confusion on the legal use of this type of firework is prohibited. This
of fireworks in our area. The includes fireworks that explode, leave the
' new laws allow for the ground, or shoot anything other than sparks
public sale, possession into the air. These fireworks include but
and use of limited are not limited to: firecrackers, bottle
consumer fireworks rockets, missiles, roman candles,
in Shorewood. This mortars and shells.
does not allow for the Penalties for using prohibited,
use of all fireworks fireworks in Minnesota can include
available for sale in fines of up to $700 for 35 pounds
some surrounding or less or $3000 for more than 35-
states. pounds, plus imprisonment of not
Consumer fireworks legal for use in more than 90 days.
Minnesota are nonexplosive and nonaerial. Questions about the fireworks policies in
Examples include items such as sparklers, Minnesota should be directed to the State
cones and tubes that emit sparks, and novelty Fire Marshal Division by e-mail to firecode
items such as snakes and party poppers. @state.mn.us or by calling (651) 215-0500.
These consumer fireworks may not be Additional information is available ag
used on public property (i.e. parks, roads, wwwfiire.state. mn.us.
alleys, schools, government property, etc.).
Purchasers of these fireworks must be at least
18 years old. July 4th Week recycling
Council Acts On will be
CUB Foods Proposal unchanged for
mainland,
HE SHOREWOOD PLANNING Commission Island pick-up
Treeommended that the City Council
approve a proposal for a new CUB Foods will be Friday,
THE store to be located in the location of the July 5.
current Driskill's New Market at Highways
7 and 41.
INSIDE Council has directed City staff to prepare
Senior Corner necessary ordinances, resolutions and other Upcoming City
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Recycling News documents needed for final action at the July I f e ti i Event.,.
8 City Council meeting.
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The new CUB Foods store would replace 44 '15-NC3Ltt7M( City Offices C°us4~-d
Council Activities only the Driskill's portion of the shopping 7:00 City Coon
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center. The remaining portion of the shopping
National Night out.......... center would continue to house additional 7116 7:001 Plan "ng r~` nl miss Meeting
7/22 7.00 City Councli ,Meeting
ElectionNoter Registration 4,1 stores. The bank building currently on the 7/i. r Park Comm I5sion 10eetin
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Map Descriptions ParkCalmmission
During the month of July there will only be one Planning Commission
meeting to be held July 16. The following items are on the agenda: Opening
1 The property owner of 6180 Murray Court is requesting a Conditional Use HE SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION
Permit to build a two-level garage which exceeds the 1200 sq. ft. permitted by Thas one opening for Park
City code. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Commissioner. The Park Commission
2 The Lake Fellowship Unitarian Church located at 24575 Glen Road is requesting acts as an advisory board to the City
a variance to setback and curbing requirements for improvements to their non- Council, making recommendations on
conforming parking lot. A public hearing will be held at 7:15 P.M. park and recreation needs of the City.
The Park. Commission meets on the
3 A 7:30 P.M. public hearing is scheduled for a side-yard setback variance which second Tuesday of each month at 7
would allow remodeling and the addition of an attached garage to the home at PM. Additional meetings are sometimes
5670 Echo Road. necessary.
4 A 7:45 P.M. public hearing for a side and rear yard setback variance for an addition Interested individuals should send a
to the existing attached garage on the home at 4985 St. Alban's Bay Rd. letter of interest and/or resume to: City
5 A public hearing will be held at 8:00 P.M. to consider a Zoning Ordinance Text of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd.,
amendment to establish regulations for Interim Use Permits. Shorewood, MN 55331, or e-mail it to:
6 The owner of property located at 25040 Smithtown Road is requesting approval cityhall.ri.shorewood.mn.us. 71
of an Interim Use Permit . A public hearing is schedule for 8:15 P.M.
CITY OF S OREWOO A-PRESORT
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE 'A!G
51•iOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3236 FAX (952)474.0128 PERMIT #128
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Council Members
Woody Love, Mayor
x John Garfunkel
Christine Lizee
Laura Turgeon
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