April 2002 Shore Report1
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Senior Corner ............. . a
Recycling News. . ...... - . 2
Smithtown Road ........... 3
Planning Notes ......... 3
Coucnii Activities ........... 3
Park/Trail Talk ............... 4
Early Shorewood............ 50
Community Events......... 5
Communication Survey ..... 6
Tree Trimming ............ . 7
Visioning Recap. . ......... _ 7
Shorewood Map ............ s
CITY WARDS PUBLIC HEARING
O N MONDAY, APRIL 8, AT 7 PM, the Shorewood City Council will hold a public
hearing to consider establishing a ward system for City Council elections. Currently,
the Mayor and City Council members are elected At- Large, which means they are elected
by residents regardless of where they live. In a ward system, a Council member must live
in the ward to which he or she is elected by the residents of that ward. The Mayor would
continue to be elected At- Large.
The City Council is considering a four -ward system in the City and has identified the
following options that it has asked to be discussed at this public hearing:
• Option 1 Election of two wards in 2002, with two current Council members
completing the remaining two years of their four -year terms as at-
large Council representatives. Terms would be staggered to achieve
even - numbered/odd- numbered ward elections.
• Option 2 Election of all four wards with staggered terms as early as 2004.
Initially, two wards would have two -year terms and two wards would
have four -year terms. Terms would thereby be staggered to achieve
even - numbered/odd- numbered ward elections.
• Option 3 No changes to the current Election system. No ward elections;
Elections would remain At- Large.
Proposed ward boundaries will also be reviewed and discussed. One possible ward map
is shown below.
The Council wants to hear your comments on this topic. If you are not able to attend the
public hearing, comments may be submitted in writing to the City prior to the public hearing,
or by e -mail to cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or leave a voice message on the Shoreline
at (952) 474 -3236, ext. 1. If you have questions about the process of establishing wards,
please call City Hall at (952) 474 -3236. IN z .V 'n
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W3P1 -Ward 3, Precinct 1
W4P1 -Ward 4, Precinct 1
Board of Review
P ROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD have
received their property valuation
notices in the mail from Hennepin
County. Questions you have regarding
your valuation should be directed to
the City Assessor, (952) 249 -4640,
or the Hennepin County Assessor's
office, (612) 348 -3046. If you are not in
agreement following your discussion with
the assessor, you may appeal to the Local
Board of Review, scheduled on Monday,
April 15, 7 PM at Shorewood City Hall.0
Upcoming City
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THE SHORt RF.POR7 /April 2002
Recycling News
Spring Clean -up May 18!
I T'S TIME To CLEAN out the garage and basement, pick -up the
yard and get ready for spring! The Annual Shorewood Spring
Clean-up is on Saturday, May 18. This event offers a combination
of curbside pickup of yard waste, brush and small household
rubbish, and a limited drop -off site for larger items, such as tires
and appliances, to be disposed of for a nominal fee. Specific details will be in the
May issue of the Shore Report.
Wheel Eeze is Coming!
T HE WHEEL -EEZE SYSTEM for recycle bins is coming to Shorewood! There was an
overwhelming response to the article in our March newsletter about the wheel
system that can be attached to your recycling bins. The city is ordering a number of
the systems and interested parties can purchase them at City Hall.
The Shore Report will notify you when the Wheel -Eeze is available and the final
cost. Cost is anticipated to be around $10, not including a recycle bin. A Wheel -Eeze
system is on display at City Hall. If you have questions, please contact City Hall at
(952) 474 -3236, or see the City Web site. a
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Call the Southshore Senior Center at (952) 474 -7635 to register:
April 5 Meet Marjorie Johnson,1 Pm, Don't pass up a chance to meet Marl orie
Johnson, winner of over 2,000 Minnesota State Fair blue ribbons for
baking. Marjorie will tell you all about winning Paul Newman's recipe
contest and her regular appearances on the Rosie O'Donnell Show.
Marjorie even has a monthly recipe featured in Rosie's magazine.
This is a program you don't want to miss! No charge.
April 8 -9 Driving Class, 6 -10 PM; A 4- and 8 -hour senior driving class will be
offered at the center.Those needing the 4 hour class only need attend
the first day. To register call toll free 1- 888 - 234 -1294.
April 21 Grilled-Pork Chop Dinner, 11 AM- -1:30 Pert; Get your family and
friends together and come to the Southshore Center for this fantastic
fundraising event! Pork chops, grilled by the Wright County Pork
Producers. Browse through the hand made craft items and cards that
will also be for sale. Tickets for the dinner are now available at the
Southshore Center and at the door on the day of the event. The menu
includes grilled pork chops, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce,
dinner roll, lemon bars and beverage. The cost is $6.50 for adults for
one chop or $8 for two chops. The dinner cost for children under 10
is $4.
See "Community Events" for the Annual Attic Sale!! i
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 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.
Green Lawns,
Blue Lakes
I T HAS LONG BEEN the recommendation
that metro -area homeowners use
phosphorous -free fertilizers on their
lawn. The area soils are already high
in phosphorous and no additional
application is needed. Area stores have
made phosphorous -free varieties of
fertilizer available to consumers for the
past several years.
Phosphorous, indicated by the middle
of the three numbers on a bag of
fertilizer, is the mineral which helps give
grass its deep green color. Consumers
should look for fertilizer with `0' as
the middle number. Shorewood lawns
don't need the extra phosphorous found
in many fertilizers. The excess simply
washes away during rainstorms and lawn
watering. The resulting run- offflows into
our lakes and wetlands and feeds algae,
increasing its presence, and choking out
other aquatic life. With healthy algae
our beautiful blue waters become slimy
green.
The City of Shorewood has been -
instrumental in establishing metro -area
restrictions on the use of phosphorous
containing fertilizers on lawns. As a lake
community, our livelihood depends upon
the health of our lakes.
What Can You Do?
• Buy zero - phosphorous fertilizer or
make sure your lawn service uses it
• Keep your grass clippings on the lawn- -
they add nutrients back to the soil
• Sweep up all spilled fertilizer from
paved surfaces
• Keep your street's storm gutters clean
of debris
• Keep pet waste picked up from yards
and paved surfaces
More Questions?
If you think your lawn might be in need of
a phosphorous boost, you can easily test
your soil. For information on how, call
the INFO -U at (612) 624 -2200, message
468 or log onto www.extension.umn.edu
and search for Soil Testing Lawns.
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PUBLIC INFO.
MEETING
T HE Crry OF SHOREWOOD will hold an
informal open house, Thursday, April
4, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM to consider
design options for the reconstruction of
Smithtown Road, west of Country Club
Road. This open house will take place
at the Southshore Community Center at
5735 Country Club Road.
The comments provided by
residents along the
project are vital to the
overall design of the
improvement project.
This will be the first opportunity to
provide comments on the design of the
project. The comments provided by
residents along the project are vital to
the overall design of the improvement
project. City Staff has been working
with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation to explore alternatives
that keep the rural character of
Smithtown Road, while trying to address
safety issues.
Your comments are important. If you
are not able to attend the open house,
comments can mailed or dropped of at
the Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country
Club Road, by e -mail at cityhall @ci.shor
ewood.mn.us, or by leaving a message on
the 24 -hour Shoreline at (952) 474 -3236,
ext. 1. If you have any questions, please
call City Hall at (952) 474 -3236.
Smithtown
Road
THE SHORE REPORT /APRIL 2002
Planning Commission Notes
HE PLANNING COMMISSION
is one of those obscure
governmental bodies to
which few Shorewood
citizens ever give much
thought. Commission
members will be the first to
admit that many of the issues
that they deal with are not particularly
scintillating (it's hard to get too excited
about a revision of the City's subdivision
ordinance). Nevertheless, over the years
the Commission has dealt with some
interesting and controversial topics,
including city water, cell -phone antennas,
senior housing, and, most recently,
CUB Foods' proposed redevelopment
of the Shorewood Shopping Center.
More important, by involving citizen
volunteers directly in the City's decision -
making process, the Commission plays a
critical role in the effective functioning
of community government.
Commission Composition
The Commission is composed of
seven Shorewood residents who are
appointed by the City Council to serve
three -year terms. Commission
members have a variety of
backgrounds and regular jobs.
No prerequisites are required
of members, beyond the
willingness to spend the time
necessary to understand the
issues that appear before the
Commission. Members spend on average
eight to twelve hours a month at meetings
or studying relevant materials.
Commission Meetings
The Commission meets twice a month,
on the first and third Tuesdays at City
Hall at 7 pm. It usually devotes the
first meeting of the month primarily
to handling requests by residents or
developers. For example, a resident
may wish to build an addition onto
his/her house that extends closer to the
property line than is permitted by the
City Code. Such a request for a "setback
variance" requires a public hearing by
the Commission. At the public hearing,
the City's Planning Department staff
will provide an analysis of the case. The
Planning Notes
continued on page 5
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Since the last newsletter, the City Council:
• Adopted Goals and Priorities for 2002. Some tasks before the Council for
2002 include: establishing a ward system of representation for electing Council
members, completing the Community Visioning Process and develop actions
plans related to findings, continuing to support efforts for non - phosphorus lawn
fertilizer legislation, and numerous other goals.
• Held further discussions regarding implementation of a Ward System oj
Representation. Potential ward maps were reviewed with utilization of four
wards for the City. Ward representation could begin with the 2002 Elections.
• Adopted a Resolution regarding Safety Concerns along Highway 7. This
resolution recommends the Minnesota Department of Transportation identify
and address safety concerns along Highway 7.
• Made a contribution toward the Annual 4 " of July Celebration held in
Excelsior. The Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce executive director
explained enhancements to the celebration had been made this year, noting a
post- fireworks event was being planned and should help to ease traffic departing
from the Commons area.
• Approved a Facilities Use Agreementfor Use of City Parks and Facilities. This
agreement governs the use of athletic fields and facilities for sports organizations
and associations in the City's parks.
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Plan for Summer Picnics
ICNIC SHELTERS AT
Shorewood parks
are available to reserve
from Memorial Day
through Labor Day.
Picnic shelters are
on a first -come, first -
served basis, unless
reserved.
Reservations will
be taken no more than
Plan Your Garden!
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is spon-
soring "Gardens of Shorewood ", a
recognition program for those residents
who work hard beautifying their prop-
erty for the enjoyment of everyone in
the City.
The program, designed by members
of the Land Conservation and Environ-
ment Committee (LCEC), will look for
nominations in the following catego-
ries:
Council on Cable
City Council meetings are broadcast
on Cable Channel 8 at:
:March 25 Meeting
Wfz.DNESDAY. APRIL 3 AT 1:30 PM
FRIDAY, APRU. 5 AT 5:30 PM
April 8 Meeting
I'ULSDA Y, APRJ L 9 AT 9:30 AM
THURSDAY. APRIL 11 AT 9:30 I'M
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 AT 1:30 Pm
FP1D:',Y. APRIL 19 At 5:30 PM
April 22 Meeting
TuvL DAY. APRIL 23 Al 9:30 PM
THURSDAY, APRU. 25A r 9:30 AM
www.ri.shorewood.mn.us
Park/Trail Talk
• Spring gardens
• Ongoing color
• Best block
• Mailbox area
• Window Box/Container garden
All gardens nominated will be recog-
nized in the newsletter and on the Web
site. Judges will try to determine some of
the best from those nominated. Criteria
will include:
• In full view from the street
• relatively weed free
• well maintained
Start watching for spring color in area
gardens. Spring garden nominations will
be accepted through May. Make garden
nominations by simply calling the Shore-
line, (952) 474 -3236, ext. 1. Leave your
name and phone number and the address
of the garden you are nominatiing.
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Where's the Biggest Tree?
W ERE LOOKING FOR the biggest
tree in Shorewood! Do you think
you know where it is? Just measure
the diameter of the trunk and call the
Shoreline, (952) 474 -3236, ext.1, with
the measurement, location, your name,
address and phone number. Deadline
for submissions is Arbor Day, April 26.
Results will be announced in the May
Shore Report! IM
Ready For Tennis?
S HOREWOOD IS FULL OF PARKS. There
are a variety of activities you
can enjoy in each from picnicking to
football. With warm weather slowly
approaching, everyone is ready to get
outside, enjoy some fresh air, and work
out the muscles that have been ignored
for much of the winter. So, grab a tennis
racket and hit the courts! But where?
Three Shorewood parks have tennis
courts for your enjoyment: Badger Park,
Cathcart Park and Manor Park. There is
a practice court at Silverwood Park. For
the location of these parks, refer to the
map on page 8 of this issue of the Shore
Report.
Celebrate
N ATIONAL ARBOR DAY is Friday, April
26. Residents are encouraged to
celebrate the value and beauty of trees
by planting a new tree on that day. The
Shorewood Park Commission will
sponsor the planting of a tree at one of
the City's parks as well.
Scientists are placing increasing
emphasis on the value of trees in
protecting water quality. All of the trees
we plant around our community can help.
Trees can absorb excess nutrients and
prevent them from becoming sources of
pollution and they can prevent erosion.
For questions regarding planting a
tree, contact the University of Minnesota
Extension Service at (612) 624 -2200.
Community Events
Excelsior Library
Jin Shin Jyutsu, April 16, 7 PM
J OIN PAUL WINKELMAN for an
introduction into the energy work of
relieving pain and stress. After a brief
presentation on the theory and philosophy
of this powerful yet easy to learn style
of acupressure, the group goes through
some examples of self -help for stress. If
the pressures of work, life or taxes are
upon you, plan to attend this program.
Planning Notes
Continued from page 3
applicant is then invited to make a
presentation. At that point, other
interested parties (perhaps neighbors)
are allowed to comment. Finally, the
Commission will discuss the case
and make its recommendation. Note
that the Commission does not take
formal action itself. Rather, it makes
recommendations to the Council for
action by that body.
The second meeting of the month is
usually designated as a study session.
At these meetings, the Commission
discusses policy issues broadly
affecting the City. For example, at
several of its study sessions last year
the Commission prepared proposals
that ultimately led to ordinances
controlling the activities of 24 -hour
businesses and limiting the amount of
impervious surfaces (e.g., buildings
or driveways) allowed on residential
or commercial lots.
All Commission meetings are open
to the public and you are welcome to
attend. Better yet, Commission seats
periodically come open (usually at the
beginning of the year). If conditional
use permits or comprehensive plans
turn you on (and you never know
until you try), consider applying
to become a Planning Commission
member.
Jeff Bailey
Planning Commission
League of Women Voters
April]], 7.30 PM
Tonka Bay City Hall
OPIC: Diversity in our Community.
Contact Mr. Judd Mowry, (952) 474-
7642, for more information.
Fourth Annual Attic Sale
April 18, 6 -8:30 PM
April 19, 9 AM--6 PM;
April 20, 9 AM-I PM
A DVANCE PUBLIC PREVIEWISALE
Thursday, April 18. Admission is
$5 per adult and will include appetizers
and beverages. The sale is open to the
general public with free admission on
Friday and Saturday. Donations for the
sale are accepted at the center. For
more information contact the center at
(952) 474 -7635.
Eco- Garden Classes
Spring Cleaning: What You Need
April 13, 9 AM
W HAT EVERY ECO -YARD NEEDS to
kick -off the season. Hands -on
activities to demonstrate how to prepare
the prairie and wildflowers, shrubs,
fescue lawn and rainwater garden for
the growing season.
Soil and How to Improve It
April 24, 6:30 PM
UEALTHY GARDENS AND PLANTS all
JL begin with a healthy soil. This
session will help you determine the kind
of garden soils you may have at your
home, what are some of the pluses and
minuses of those soils, and what kinds of
improvements would benefit those soils
and the plants growing in them.
Classes are at the Eco- Garden in
Brooklyn Park. Call Hennepin County
Environmental Services at (612) 348-
9266 to register for these free classes.
Excelsior Boat Show
May 4& S
OR MORE INFORMATION contact
the Excesior Area Chamber of
Commerce at (952) 474 -6461.
THE SHORE REPOR7l APRIL 2002
Early Shorewood
More on the Eddy Family
The story of the Eddy Family continues
from the March issue of the Shore
Report.
E LIZABETH EDDY, the wife of Henry,
was a dressmaker. She had an early
dressmaker business on the second
floor of an Excelsior store, sharing the
space with 300 -400 books for the Good
Samaritan Library. She paid 10 cents
a week for the use of the space. Her
sister, Mahala Beers, was a proprietor
of the Vermont House and later of a
hotel, located at the location of Bacoi
Drug in Excelsior.
The Eddy School was originally
located on the western edge of
their property in an area known as
Millard's Crossing at "Eureka" where
Minnewashta Elementary School
is currently located. It burned in
December of that year, possibly from
ash from the railroad. Within two
months the township had built another
school. Henry also donated land to the
community for a church.
The Eddy house had an attached
summer kitchen, donated in 1913
to the Minnewashta Improvement
Club Association. It is now a private
residence on Strawberry Lane. Most
of the remaining land was sold for
development.
The Eddy's granddaughter Mae
Bloomgren remembers hearing that
her father Louis played music on the
Belle of Minnetonka and the streetcar
boats. She and great- granddaughter
Kay Carlson agree that Henry Eddy
would be pleased with the recognition
given him and the family with the Eddy
Station recreation building in Freeman
Park.
Maxine Dickson.
writes Minnetonka area history
Are there things you would like
to know about Early Shorewood?
Ms. Dickson will research them for
future articles in the Shore Report.
Call ideas into the Shoreline at (952)
474 -3236, extension 1.
THE SHORE RE ➢ORr /APRIL 2002
Community Happy With City Communication Efforts
T HE COMMUNICATION SURVEY that appeared in the February Shore Report and on the City Web site had a great response!
Residents gave some suggestions, and the overall consensus was that they are happy with the communication efforts
currently put forth by the City.
Survey Results
How do you get your city information?
#1 is the Shore Report newsletter, put out monthly by the City,
followed closely by the Sun Sailor newspaper and then Lakeshore
Weekly News. Other sources include the Star Tribune, Web site,
Laker, Excelsior Bay Times, Neighbors /word of mouth, meetings,
phone calls to the City, mailed notices and the Lake Minnetonka
Cable Commission.
How effective do you think the sources of
communication are?
The majority of residents responding felt that the Shore Report
and Sun Sailor are very effective in communication. The Web
site, Lakeshore Weekly News and Laker are considered slightly
effective, and the Star Tribune is not considered very effective.
What method do you use to contact City Hall?
Most contact City Hall by telephone or in person. E -mail is
becoming a more popular method, followed by writing a letter.
The Shoreline (the 24 -hour telephone line) is not generally
utilized, although several residents indicated they were not
familiar with the Shoreline.
How often do you read the City Newsletter?
The vast majority of those responding read the newsletter
monthly.
How often do you prefer to receive the City
Newsletter?
The majority of those responding want to receive the newsletter
monthly.
Which sections of the City newsletter do you read
regularly?
The survey indicated that every section of the newsletter is read.
The most popular sections are: Planning Commission Notes and
Map, Recycling News, Community Events, Council Activities,
Park and Trail News and Early Shorewood. Also read: Senior
Comer, Calendar and Cable Schedule.
What do you like best about the City Newsletter?
Numerous responses included: Early Shorewood, Planning
Commission Map /agenda, Recycling information, upcoming
events, local news, short and concise format, road and
planning updates, dependable, park and trail information, no
advertisements, convenient.
What would you like to see added to the newsletter?
Contact information for elected officials, road construction map,
preview of Hwy 19 construction, neighborhood issues, more
local news and community events for surrounding area, more
financial status reporting, more island information, clearer map,
park locations, water quality status, more construction news,
pictures /graphics /maps, more council /meeting information,
volunteer opportunities, more charts /graphs, where to find more
information, more council highlights, school district information,
public safety articles, long -term plans, more history, more surveys,
common code items.
How often do you access the City Web site?
The majority of those responding either do not have a computer,
were not aware of the City Web site, or had not had the occasion
to use the Web site. Of those who do use the Web site, most access
it a few times a year, while some access it monthly or weekly.
Which sections of the City Web site do you access
regularly?
Elections, Meeting & Events Calendar, Permits & License forms,
Meeting Minutes, Shore Report and County & State Links
What would you like to see added to the City Web
site?
Financial information and pie charts, more links to City parks,
map of the area, Lake area events
Where do you use internet access?
Most access internet at home, followed by work and the library.
Do you use the city e-mail address?
Most do not, but many would if they needed to.
What do you like best about the City Web site?
Access to meeting minutes, municipal codes, surveys, permits,
available all of the time, easy to navigate, good layout,
comprehensive, current
How often do you call the City's telephone com-
ment line, the Shoreline?
Most do not call the Shoreline. Many did not even know we
had the 24 -hour line. The number is (952) 474 -3236, ext. 1.
Thank you so much for your input! We will be implementing changes where possible. We had great feedback from residents
with lots of good ideas. We will continue to work to improve the methods of communication so everyone has easy access to
information.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Spring Tree Trimming
M ANY RESIDENTS ARE EAGER to get a head start on yard work with our first nice
days. Most trees and bushes can be trimmed in the spring. The exceptions
include spring flowering bushes /trees, which should be trimmed after flowering is
complete, and all oak trees. Oak trees are susceptible to Oak Wilt and should not
be trimmed April -June.
Commercial tree trimmers who work in the Shorewood are required to be licensed
with the City. Licenses must be renewed yearly. Tree trimmers licensed for 2002
include:
Aaspen Tree Service
Amberwood, Inc.
Davey Tree
Four Seasons Tree Service
Shorewood Tree Service
TreeCare, Inc.
Viking Land Tree Care
(952) 476 -1373
(952) 472 -3431
(763) 553 -9740
(952) 938 -7708
(952) 955 -3018
(612) 719 -8733
(763) 477 -6633
For disposal of brush, contact your individual refuse hauler, or drop of branches up
to 3" in diameter at the Bloomington Recycling Drop -off center. Call (612) 348-
65 09 for hours and costs. IR
Visioning Forum Recap
0 N FEBRUARY 21, area residents were
invited
to attend a
Visioning Forum,
one component
of the Visioning
process being
conducted by
the cities of Excelsior and Shorewood.
Participants were asked to review
the findings of previously conducted
interviews and to break into discussion
groups of 6 -8 people.
Thank you to those residents who were
able to come that evening. Your input
was valuable. What was discussed that
evening included:
Quality of Life is high
• Small -town feel
• Recreational amenities
• Lake access
• Quality schools
• Presence of downtown Excelsior
Residents share common identity
• Excelsior's history/presence /reputation
• Natural environment
• Recreational/scenic amenity of lake
Sense of community is enhanced by
• Public celebrations
• Arts
• Definable neighborhoods
• Trails
• Parks
• Neighborhood children
Downtown Excelsior is viewed as the
downtown of the community. Concerns
exist regarding what some see as an
attempt to make Excelsior a tourist
attraction at the expense of community
services, such as drug stores and
hardware stores.
Concerns included traffic, new
developments effect on the area's
character, and the lack of places to
gather.
The City Council is currently reviewing
complete findings from the interviews,
Web site survey and the Visioning
Forum. They will then announce the
next steps to be taken in the South Lake
Visioning Process.
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THE SHORE REPORT/April 2002
Watermains To
Be Flushed Soon
C REWS FROM MUNITECH, the City',
utility systems service, wil
be performing their annual springy
watermain flushing during the mond
of April. Dates are not yet established.;
however, residents should be aware thai
the process causes household water tc
become discolored for a short time
Questions may be directed to Munitecl
at (952) 472 -2718.
Road Restrictions
Continue
W EIGHT RESTRICTIONS are In place
for local streets through Apri
30. Weight limits can especially affec
moving vans and delivery trucks. Please
inform anyone making a delivery to of
pick -up from your address is aware of the
weight restrictions since modification
might need to be made.
Roads are posted with allowable
weight limits. Questions on specifiti
streets can be answered by calling
City Hall or by checking our Web site
www.ei.shorewood.mn.us.
Excelsior Planning
July 4th Celebration
T HE EXCELSIOR AREA CHAMBER I s 4th
of July Committee is already hard
at work planning for this years grand
celebration! This year's event will
include many of the great events of last
year, plus some new surprise events!
The 4th of July event needs your help
in funding the celebration. If every
person who enjoys just one part of this
giant celebration of our country coulc
contribute $1, the chamber would be able
to pay for the fireworks and most of the
Orchestra.
To donate, simply mail a check or
money order made payable to the
Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce
to: P.O. Box 32, Excelsior, MN 55331.
Any donation will help. Please remember
to mail your donation today.
www.ci.shorewood.mmus
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The following items are on the April 2 Planning Commission Agenda:
1 The owner ofproperty located at 6090 Chaska Road is proposing a preliminary
plat to develop approx. 2.5 acres into six two- family residential unit -lots (three
twinhome buildings). Public hearing continued from the 03/06 meeting.
2 AT &T Wireless Services, Inc. is requesting approval of a conditional use permit
to install three additional telecommunication antennae on the SE water tower
located at 5500 Old Market Rd. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 P.M.
3 The property owners of 5950 Ridge Rd are applying for a setback variance
to keep existing nonconforming structures (deck, /gazebo/boathouse) on their
property and remodel the house. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 P.M.
4 Consider approval of a simple subdivision of property located at 6060
Strawberry Lane. This item does not require a public hearing.
Utility Bills Arriving Soon
C ITY OF SHOREWOOD UTILITY BILLS will be mailed soon, so you are reminded to
watch for them. Payment can be mailed to City Hall, dropped off during business
hours or put in the drop box found on the outside of the City Hall building next to
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March Newsletter
D ID You SEE the March Shore
Report? Due to upgrades in the
server at City Hall, computers and
printers were not available for a time
at the end of February and early March.
The end result was a late mailing of
the March Shore Report and not our
standard mailing list.
If you were inadvertently missed in
the March mailing, please call City
Hall, (952) 474 -3236, and a copy will
be mailed to you. The March Shore
Report will also remain on the Web site
for the month ofApril. We hope this did
not cause anyone any inconvenience.
THE SHORE REFORr /APRIL 2002
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