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Bonnie Burton, Finance DirectoriTreasurer and
Cathy Eike, Senior Accountant
HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD has been
awarded the Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the
Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) of the United States and Canada for
its comprehensive annual financial report.
This certificate is the highest form of
recognition in governmental accounting and
financial reporting and represents a
significant accomplishment by Shorewood
and its management.
The Award was presented to Bonnie
Burton, Finance Director /Treasurer for the
City of Shorewood.
South .. ke Minneto
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AccepangApphcadons forReserve O eer
T HE SLMPD Is accepting applications for
the volunteer position
of reserve officer. Being ,
a reserve officer is an
excellent way for a ■
person to give back ...�.�,::.. .
to the community O PO "
and provides
valuable experience
to individuals considering a career in law
enforcement.
Reserve officers are unpaid volunteers
who ride with patrol officers and assist them
as needed. They also help out in a number
of other areas such as traffic control,
residential and business security checks,
crime prevention, bike patrol, special events
and emergency call -outs for disasters and
crisis situations.
Reserve officers must be at least 19 years
old, in good condition, possess a valid MN
driver's license and have no felony or gross
misdemeanor convictions.. For complete
information on requirements and duties of
the position, or to get an application call
(952) 474 -3261.
City of Shorewood Continues to Grow
A CCORDING TO THE HENNEPIN County an increase of 25.1 %, over the years 1990 -
Office of Planning & Development, the 2000. The County has seen an overall
2000 Census showed an increase of S.1 %. Additional information
' increase in the population of about Census 2000 is available at the Office
. Shorewood and many of its of Planning and Development Census 2000
surrounding communities. Web site, http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/
,,y ✓f The population of opd/Census_2000 /Censushome.htm or by
Shorewood reached 7,400, calling Hennepin County, (612) 596 -7409.
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5/28
HOLIDAY -City offices closed
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Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission At Your Service
O NE WAY LOCAL CABLE subscribers can keep up to date on City news is through
cable access television provided by the Lake Minnetonka Communications
Commission (LMCC). This facility, located in Spring Park, serves the community
of Shorewood as well as other Lake and surrounding communities.
Locally, channel 8 is where replays of City Council meetings are presented (a
current schedule is listed at the bottom of this page). This schedule is provided
in each issue of the Shore Report. Channel 21 has a Community Bulletin Board,
productions created by local residents and the Tonka Report, a local production
featuring different City Administrators and various topics each month. The Tonka
Report is on each Monday at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 9 AM. Channel 21 also has
periodic legislative updates.
Another community service offered by the LMCC is to serve as a liaison
between the local cable provider and subscribers. If you have an issue with your
cable company that you cannot resolve, contact the LMCC at (952) 471 -7125.
Spring Mosquito Forecast
The Good and the Bad
T HE BAD NEWS Is there will be
millions of spring mosquitoes
developing in wetlands around the
metro area due to this winter's heavy
snowfall. The good news is that spring
mosquitoes take a long time to develop
which allows the Metropolitan
Mosquito Control District (MMCD)
time to control them.
In cold water it takes mosquitoes
approximately a month to develop and
hatch into bloodthirsty adults.
Beginning in April, MMCD staff was
already working to locate and treat
immature mosquitoes with a dry
granular formulation of Bti, a natural
soil bacterium that eliminates their
ability to digest food. Extensive
research has shown that Bti effectively
controls mosquitoes without
negatively affecting biodiversity.
City Council meetings can be seen on
Cable Channel 8 at the following
times:
April 23 Meeting
Tuesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4 at 1:30 P.M.
May 14 Meeting
Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30 P.M.
Friday, May 18 at 1:30 P.M.
It is still too early to predict what kind
of a mosquito summer this will be, but
MMCD stands ready to protect the
public from mosquito and tick
transmitted diseases, and reduce the
annoyance caused by mosquitoes and
biting gnats.
If you have questions about MMCD's
program, please call (651) 645 -9149.
What Can You Do To Control
Mosquitoes?
T HE TREE HOLE mosquito is the
only transmitter of California
encephalitis, a disease of the central
nervous system generally affecting
people 18 and under. These mosquitoes
live in woods and breed in small pools
of water, generally preferring a hole near
the base of a tree, but also breeding in
other areas holding water such as cans,
bottles and other refuse and old tires.
They prefer to breed in dense forest and
thick underbrush.
To help control this mosquito
population you can find and destroy its
breeding areas in your yard and
surrounding areas. The best time for this
task is in early spring after the snow
melts but before the underbrush has a
chance to grow in.
Eliminating breeding sites is easy.
REMINDER THAT THE CITY of
JA Shorewood requires residents
to apply only zero - phosphorus
fertilizers to their lawns. 'These
fertilizers are labeled with a zero
as the middle number on fertilizer
bags. Because the soil in this area
is already rich in phosphorus, no
additional phosphorus is needed to
keep lawns green. Excess
phosphorus added to local lawns
ends up being washed down storm
water drains and into the lakes and
wetlands encouraging excessive
algae growth. This one small effort
can make a big difference in saving
our lakes!
Complete information on zero
phosphorus requirements and lawn
maintenance were _provided in the
April Shore Report. if you have
questions about this requirement or
about yard maintenance, see the
City of Shorewood Web site,
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call
the City at (95 2) 474 -3236.
Holes in trees and stumps can be
effectively eliminated by stuffing them
with gypsum wool rock, a common
insulating material. The wool rock can
be applied to wet or dry holes. When it
gets wet, it will harden, sealing up a hole.
Cans, bottles and other items that can
hold water should be emptied and
disposed of. Tires should be recycled or
cut up so they cannot collect water.
By eliminating these breeding areas,
you can help in the fight against this
mosquito and the deadly disease it can
transmit. Keep in mind there are about
50 species of mosquitoes native to this
area, so after all of your effort you might
not see a huge decrease in the number
of mosquitoes greeting you in your
backyard this summer. But hopefully
with a community -wide effort we can at
least eliminate the most dangerous ones!
THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2001 2
RECYCLE YOUR GENTLY
USED CAST -OFFS
HERE ARE MANY ORGANIZATIONS that
have drop -off sites and offer pick
up service for donated clothing,
household goods and furniture. Most
drop -off sites have regular hours. You
must call to schedule pick up.
It's a good idea to call ahead and ask
what items an organization will accept.
Donate only gently used items that are
clean and in working order and that can
be resold.
If you don't know where to donate, a
clearinghouse for charitable contributions
is in United Way's First Call for Help,
(651) 291 -0211.
Dropoff or pick up
ARC OF HENNEPIN COUNTY
Accepts donations of clothing and
household goods (no furniture or large
appliances) at its Value Village Thrift
Stores in New Hope, (763) 544 -0006,
and Richfield, (612) 861 -9550. Hours:
9 AM -9 PM, M -F; 9 AM -6 PM, Saturday;
noon -6 PM, Sunday. Brooklyn Center
(763) 503 -3534, call for hours. Picks up
clothing, household goods and furniture
throughout Hennepin County. Call (612)
866 -8820 to schedule pick up.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MN
Accepts clothing (no household
goods). Picks up throughout the Twin
Cities. Call to schedule pick up, (651)
641 -0011.
GENESIS
Accepts furniture, bedding, carpeting,
computers, clothing, housewares,
appliances, vehicles, food for food shelf
and cash. Call 1- 800 -579 -1764 for free
pick up.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Accepts donations at 8 metro area
stores plus donation trailers in Burnsville
and Cottage Grove. Clothing, household
items, furniture, hand tools and home
health -care equipment. Automobiles in
working order (with keys and title) are
accepted at the St. Paul store. No
personal care products or large
appliances. Hopkins, (952) 935 -2760;
Corp. Headquarters, (651) 646 -2591.
Trail (and Park) Talk
Adopt -A- Garden
T HANK YOU TO Sandy Ahlstrom for
adopting the garden in Silverwood
Park! We are all eagerly awaiting the
opportunity to appreciate the talents of
our Adopt -A- Garden participants!
Crescent Beach to Open
RESCENT BEACH, located at the end
of Birch Bluff Road on the northern
edge of the city, will be open Saturday,
June 9 through Sunday, August 26. The
beach is maintained in cooperation with
the City of Tonka Bay.
Minnetonka Community Education
Services (MCES) coordinates lifeguard
staffing and also offers swimming
lessons. For more information about
lessons or lifeguard scheduling, call the
MCES 24 -hour hotline at (952) 401-
5094.
Early. Shorewood
ITH THE DEMOLITION last month
of the Excelsior Fruit Growers
Association building on Third Street,
the last link to a special era in our area's
history passed quickly and quietly.
At the turn of the century, there was
an abundance of fruit orchards, berry
patches and even vineyards is what is
now Excelsior and Shorewood. To
expedite moving their produce to
market, two dozen growers formed a
cooperative called The Excelsior Fruit
Growers Association in 1900.
Shipments of local fruit were sent out
by rail to points east and west, and the
market boomed. A busy day during
shipping season would find trucks,
carts and wagons all lined up near the
Association building, waiting to be
unloaded.
Its original building, erected in 1910
on Water Street near the railroad tracks,
was moved in 1921 to Third Street.
Special construction, including wooden
siding applied with narrow slits
between each board, provided
circulation and natural cooling. The
building was the last one of its kind
remaining in .the state of Minnesota.
The collapse of its roof made last
month's actions necessary, bringing a
close to a chapter in history.
by Steve Harris
se r %-..-orner
Call the Southshore Senior Center (952-47¢7635) for more information:
May 2 AAA Senior Driving Class, 9 AM -I PM. To register, call AAA toll
free at 1- 888 -234 -1294.
May 3 Senior Bicycle Riders Group, meet at the center at 9 AM and ride to
Victoria.
May 9 An Afternoon of Celtic -Irish Music and Dance, at Plymouth Senior
Center. Reservations needed by May 4.
May 17 Make the `Southshore Center Sparkle 'Day, 8:30 AM -noon. Cleaning
volunteers needed for inside and outside work.
May 18 Spectacular Seniors Party, honoring those age 85 and over from
our community. Call the center to make a reservation.
The Senior Center is located at 5735 Country Club Rd and is open M -F, 8:30 Am -4 PM. Call
to have your name added to the mailing list or for a full schedule of events.
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THE SHORE REPORT/ MAY 2001
he Annual Shorewood Spring Clean Up will offer a combination of curbside pick up of yard waste,
brush and small household rubbish, plus a limited drop -off site for larger items to be disposed of
such as tires and appliances. It is important to note that there will not be a Goodwill Industries
collection traitor at the Public Works facility. Other ideas for "recycling" usable items are shown below.
Curbside Pick Up Service
Beg ins At 7 A.M.
HE CURBSIDE PICK up will be conducted beginning on
Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 7A.M. Items to be disposed
of mustbe curbside by that time. It may take rnore than one
day to service the entire City, so please leave items out
through Sunday evening if they are not picked up on
Saturday.
Our contractor for the pick up service will have just one
person working per truck. Therefore, it is very important
that only items small enough to be handled by one person
are placed curbside. Larger items (see the list to the right)
must be brought to the Public Works facility for drop -off.
This is a brief listing of materials that
may be placed curbside:
♦ Brush, cut in four -foot lengths, bundled and tied
♦ Grass clippings and leaves in bags not to
exceed 50 pounds per bag
♦ Bagged wood chips
♦ General household rubbish, including very small
furniture items
♦ Carpet, 6' or less, no more than 12" in
diameter, and tied with twine (no wire)
♦ Dismantled swing sets (8' in length or less)
Items Not Accepted:
♦ Construction Debris (lumber, blocks, cement,
sheetrock, cabinets, doors, railroad ties, etc.)
♦ Lawn Mowers or Small Engines
♦ Pressure Tanks
♦ Household Hazardous Waste �
The cost of the curbside pick up will be prorated to all
residents of Shorewood and will appear on the second quarter
utility billing. If your curbside items are out by 7 A.M. on
Saturday, but not picked up by Sunday night, please call City
Hall at (952)474 -3236 before NOON on Monday.
City of Shorewood — May 2001
Special One Day Drop Off For
Larger Items
0 N SATURDAY, MAY 19 O NLY, residents may bring larger
items to the Public Works facility, 24200 Smithtown Rd.
(east of the Smithtown Crossing plaza on County Road 19)
between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4 P.M. Residents using this
service will be required to show proof of residency.
The following items will be accepted and the fees
will be charged at the time of drop -off:
♦ Appliances, including water heaters" .......... $10
♦ Mattresses and rolled carpets which are longer
than6 ' ........................... ............................... $10
♦ Large furniture items .... ............................... $15
♦ Air conditioners /water softners .................... $20
♦ Automobile tires:
Without rims ............... ............................... $4
Withrims .................... ............................... $7
♦ Tires over 16 "size - No rims ........................ $13
♦ Auto Batteries (no dry cell) ................... No charge
♦ Bagged leaves, and bundled branches less than
2" thick & 6' long ............................... No charge
How to "Recycle" usable items
Goodwill industries will notbe participating in our
City clean up this year. Two alternatives for free
pick up of usable household items are:
ARC of Hennepin County (612) 866 -8820
Salvation Army (612) 332 -5855
You may also drop off your usable items at the
Hopkins Goodwill, 1025 Hill Street, which is open
7 days a week. Call (952)935 -2760 for details.
There are many other groups who collect clothing,
books, toys, and household items. Check the
Recycling News section of the May 2001 Shore
Report or look in the telephone directory for names
and numbers to call.
See information on the reverse side of this page regarding
the special Hennepin County collection events. ( °;`;-
ennepin County Environmental Services has two year-round locations for disposal of household
hazardous waste. They are: South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop Off Center at
1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington and Hennepin County Transfer Station & Recycling Center at
1. 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park. The 24 -hour INFOLine is (612) 348 -6500.
Hennepin County a lso offers local collection sites
(see the box below) where the following items are
accepted on certain dates:
Adhesives
Aerosols (with or without product)
Auto wastes (fuel, additives, fluids, waxes, etc.)
Household batteries
Cleaning solvents and drain cleaners
Consumer electronics (TVs, radios, VCRs...)
Fluorescent and HID lamps
Rechargeable appliances
Vehicle lead -acid batteries (cars, boats, etc.)
Paint and lead -based paint chips
Paint thinners and solvents
Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.)
Photographic and hobby chemicals
Wood preservatives
Items not accepted at the mobile collection sites include: appliances, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders &
tanks, explosives, medical or infectious wastes, motor oil & oil filters, radioactive waste (e.g., smoke detectors).
Cali the Hennepin County INFOLine for information on special handling of these materials.
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H ennepin County has scheduled these sites for its mobile household hazardous
waste collection event. Come to any of the following community locations Thursday
hrough Saturday, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. on the following dates:
Call Hennepin County at (612) 348 -6509
or visit their website at www. co.hennepin.mn.us /wenvmgmt.html
for more information.
Wastes from businesses are not accepted.
City of Shorewood -- May 2001
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Items not accepted at the mobile collection sites include: appliances, asbestos, compressed gas cylinders &
tanks, explosives, medical or infectious wastes, motor oil & oil filters, radioactive waste (e.g., smoke detectors).
Cali the Hennepin County INFOLine for information on special handling of these materials.
C Household Hazardous Waste I Coming to a Parking
:' N ear You
H ennepin County has scheduled these sites for its mobile household hazardous
waste collection event. Come to any of the following community locations Thursday
hrough Saturday, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. on the following dates:
Call Hennepin County at (612) 348 -6509
or visit their website at www. co.hennepin.mn.us /wenvmgmt.html
for more information.
Wastes from businesses are not accepted.
City of Shorewood -- May 2001
The following items are on the May I Planning Commission Agenda:
1 The property owner of 6185 Apple Road is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 4.92 acres into four single - family
residential lots. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 Pm.
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John Garfunkel
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Scott Zert•y
Laura Turgeor,
News letter Editor: Julie Moore THE SHORE REPORT MAY 2001
Shorewood Liquors' Second
Annual Spring Wine Tasting
S HOREWooD LIQUOR .STORE invites
you to a major wine tasting event!
Over 100 quality wines will be tasted at
the Southshore Community Center on
Thursday, May 17, 6 -9 rM. A $5 donation
is being accepted at the door, with
proceeds benefiting the 20014th of July
Celebration fireworks. Appetizers,
cheese and bread will be provided. This
chance to sample so many fine wines is
also a thank you to all of our great
customers and kicks off our big Spring
Wine Sale! The wine sale runs from May
17 -June 2. Mark your calendars for
May 17! For more information contact
the Liquor Store at (952) 474 -6869.
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