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Early Shorewood ...... 3
Senior Corner ......... 3
OU CAN STILL REGISTER to vote on
Election Day, Tuesday, November 7,
2000, by bringing one of the following items
with you to your polling location:
A valid Minnesota Driver's License,
Learner's Permit, or Minnesota Identification
Card (or receipt) showing your current name
and address in the precinct.
-or --
One document from both Group 1 and
Group 2:
Group 1: MN Driver's License or I.D. card
with a previous address; U.S. passport; U.S.
military I.D.; Student I.D. card from a
Minnesota college.
Group 2: A utility bill (telephone, cable TV,
electric, gas, water, garbage, sewer) with a
due date within 30 days of the eletion that
contains your name and current address.
-or --
Voucher- -The 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.
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD
will participate in the "Toys
for Tots" campaign this year. A
collection box will be at City Hall
starting on Election Day. Help us
reach our goal of filling a City
truck with gifts for children by the
holiday deadline of mid- December.
11/2 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting
11/7 Election Day
11/13 7:00 City Council Meeting
11/14 7:30 Park Commission Meeting
Recycling News........ 3 11/15 7:00
11121 7:00
LCEC Meeting......... 3 11/10, 23 &24
Shorewood Map ....... 4 11/27 7:00
LCEC Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
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T HE NEW EXc EL4IOR F rRE DISTmer
Board -- consisting of representatives
from the City Councils of Shorewood,
Excelsior, Tonka Bay, Deephaven, and
Greenwood- -has met a number of times this
fall. Here are highlights of actions it has taken:
=> Shorewood Mayor Woody Love was
selected as Chair (through 2001) with Teri
Haugland from Excelsior as Vice - Chair.
=> The Board has discussed temporary
solutions to the fire station's space shortage,
until a decision is made on a new or expanded
facility. More room is needed for offices,
storage, training and meeting areas, in addition
to the equipment bay area.
=> An extensive search process has
begun for the hiring of the first full-time fire
chief. The process should be completed it
December, with the new chief beginning
duties in January, 2001.
=� The Board received the initial drafr
of a fire service needs analysis conducted b3
Robert Aldrich, a well- respected consultant:
and retired Fridley Fire Chief. The stud;
identifies a need to replace the present station
in downtown Excelsior with a new station tc
the west, and perhaps a satellite station to the
east. The Board intends to absorb the needs
analysis document and act as quickly as
possible on its recommendations.
"One of our earliest and highest prioritieF
will be recruiting new volunteer firefighters,"
says Woody Love.
Over the next months, watch for a summary
of the needs analysis and an action plan, as
the Board and the Department continue on
their drive to cost - effective excellence in
service.
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Holiday - City Offices Closed 26 27 28 29 30
City Council Meeting
Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings —see schedule on page 2.
The following item is on the November 2nd Planning Commission Agenda:
The Planning Commission will continue discussion from their October 3rd meeting regarding an application from
Minnetonka Moorings, Inc. The applicant is requesting rezoning of the Shorewood Yacht Club property located at 600
West Lake from R -IA, Single - Family Residential, to L -R, Lakeshore Recreational. The application also includes a
conditional use permit request, a variance request, and a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to expand onto the
vacant land west of the existing Yacht Club.
The following items are on the November 21st Planning Commission Agenda:
2 At 7:00 P. the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from the Minnetonka Country Club
for approval of a conditional use permit at 24575 Smithtown Road to expand their ballroom. Since golf courses are a conditional
use in the R -lA, Single - Family Residential zoning district, any expansion requires a conditional use permit.
3 The property owner of 24340 Yellowstone Trail is proposing a simple subdivision of his property into two lots. A
public hearing is not required for this request.
4 The property owner of 5285 Shady Island Road is requesting approval of a lot line rearrangement with the adjacent
neighbor. A public hearing is not required for this application.
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CITY OIL SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOR WOOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3235 M FAX (952)474.0123
Monday - Friday 8.00 A.r01. to 4.3€3 p.m.
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General Election
Tuesday, November 7
Polls Will Be Open
7 A.M. to 8 P.M.
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Communications Corner
A BSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE for eligible Shorewood voters
unable to vote in person on Election Day due to absence from the
precinct, illness or disability, religious beliefs, or if they are serving as an election
judge in another precinct.
Absentee ballots are available during regular business hours at City Hall until
the day before Election Day.
Extended absentee voting hours are Saturday, November 4, from 10 A.M. to
3 P.M., and Monday, November 6, from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
FOLLOW -UP TO OUR NOTICE last month of interest in a Girl's Football team
in Shorewood: the correct number to call to find out about what it takes to
start a team is 401 -5901. Ask for the Student Athletic Director.
Community Events
Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 17th, 6 P.m.
A flip of the switch will turn downtown Excelsior into a winter wonderland
of holiday lights. Come enjoy the magical moment with your family and friends!
Holiday Happenings: Saturday, December 2nd
Celebrate the season on this special Saturday in Excelsior and Shorewood.
Horse -drawn hayrides, expert ice carvers, quartets of carolers, sweet - tasting
treats, a Christmas pageant, and lots of gift - giving ideas as well.
Where: Downtown Excelsior, Smithtown Crossing (Hwy. 19 -Tonka Bay),
and Shorewood Village Shopping Center (Hwys. 7 and 41).
When: 9:30 A.M. -8 P.M.
Holiday Home Tour: Sunday, December 3rd
Historic homes decked out in holiday splendor and celebrating family
traditions. Call (952) 474 -6461 for details.
"Festival of Lessons and Carols' : Sunday December 17, 4 P.m. at
Trinity Episcopal Church, 322 Second Street
The Trinity Episcopal Church of Excelsior will continue the tradition of
ancient hymns and scripture readings.
The Old Log Theater Presents: "Little Red Riding Hood"
Skate Park
Construction
Moving Ahead
ONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK in
Shorewood just north of Hwy. 7
on Old Market Road has begun.
The Park Commission has appointed
a Design Committee (including student
representation) whose proposal for
equipment design will be presented to
the City Council on November 14th.
Final approval is possible in early
December.
Nearly $19,000 has already been
raised towards the goal of $22,000. That
includes commitments from:
The cities of Shorewood, Tonka Bay,
Excelsior, Greenwood,and Deephaven;
Coldwell Banker Bumet Realty; Apple
Days Collection; and the Minnetonka
Middle School West PTA.
In addition, a number of other local
businesses and individuals have made
contributions.
"We are very thankful for the support
that the Skate Park has already
received," says Pat Arnst, chair of the
Park Commission, "and we very much
welcome contributions from the public
to help us complete our goal,'
Funds may be designated to the Skate
Park through the Shorewood Park
Foundation. For more information,
please call 474 -3236.
Council on Cable
City Council meetings can be seen on
Cable Channel at the following times:
October 23 Meeting
Friday, November 3 at 1:30 P.M.
The Old Log's Holiday Children's Show this season is "Little Red Riding
Hood," the classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault. Performances are on Friday, November 13 Meeting
November 24; Saturday, November 25; Saturday, December 2; Saturday, Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 P.M.
December 9; Saturday, December 16; and Saturday, December 23. Performances Friday, November 17 at 1:30 P.M.
are at 2 P.M. The ticket cost is $10. For more information call 474 -5951.
THE SHORE REPORT November 2000
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November 27 Meeting
Tuesday, November 28 at 5:30 P.M.
A Halloween Stroll in a Graveyard
Polling Locatio Recy ling e� s
Shorewood
FOLLOWING ARE THE LOCATIONS
for voting on Election Day,
November 7, 2000, in Shorewood.
Holiday Recycling Schedule
HE SEASON OF FALLEN LEAVES and
carved pumpkins becomes an
interesting time for a stroll in a
graveyard. Our area provides a very
prominent, and historically enlightening,
one in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Located on a rounded hill across from
Christmas Lake, very visible from
Highway 7, Oak Hill was probably used
as a resting place for native Americans
long before white settlers appeared here
in the 1840s and `50s.
According to records of the Excelsior -
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, the
first official death of a settler was a Mrs.
Herrick who died of cholera in 1855. The
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Thanksgiving
Precinct I Shorewood City Hall
5755 Country Club Rd
Precinct 2 Excelsior Covenant
Church
19955 Excelsior Blvd.
Precinct 3 Minnewashta Church
26710 West 62nd Street
Precinct 4 Residence on
Enchanted Island
Pick -up will be Wednesday,
November 22, for both the mainland
and the islands.
Christmas
Pick -up will be Thursday,
December 28, for both the mainland
and the islands.
4445 Enchanted Point
Polls are open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Planning
Commission
Openings
first recor a urI m I was t at War min g
of Mr. Theodore Pease that same year.
A Cemetery Association was formed
in September, 1867. An early list tells
us that at least 48 Civil War veterans MID- DEcEMBER to mid - February,
found their final rest at Oak Hill. weather permitting. Rinks are
A walk today will lead you to find theopen afternoons /evenings on weekdays;
family names of a number of early whitedaytime /evenings on weekends. Must be
settlers of this area: Sheldon, Babcock,l 6 years of age or older. Please call
Gideon, Clark, Hopkins, Haralson, and474 -3236 for an application.
Sigafoos.
Two monuments are also in Oak Hill
to honor the memory of two key
founders of the early settlements: R.B.
McGrath and Charles Galpin.
LC EC Holds Open
Spaces Meeti
O PEN SPACE IN THE CITY O
Shorewood will be the topic of
meeting of the Land Conservation an(
Environment Committee on November 15
2000, at 7 P.M. at City Hall. The public i
invited to attend.
Representatives from the Minnehah,
Creek Watershed District, the DNR, thf
Natural Heritage Program, and thf
Hennepin Conservation District will be a
the meeting.
The City is seeking applicants for
Planning Commission appointments.
For more information, please call
474 -3236.
Public Compost/Yard Compost/Yard Waste Site
A site exists 1/2 mile east of St. Boni on the north side of Highway 7 for the
drop off of grass, brush, leaves, old sod, trees, and stumps (lengths less than 10').
The site also sells colored mulch, oak hardwood mulch, oak hardwood chips,
compost soil, and redwood mulch. Hours are Mon. -Sat. 9 a.m. -6:30 P.M., and
Sun.l P.M. -6:30 P.M. Closed after Thanksgiving. Opens again April 1, 2001.
For more information, call (952) 446 -1056 or (612) 961 -4049.
S enior Gorne
Call the Center at 474 -7635 for more information:
November 2
Christmas Potpourri
November 3 -5
Fall Festival & Chicken Dinner
Novemberl0
Travelogue to Italy
November 15
Flu Shot Clinic (9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.)
November 16
Rubberstamping Cards
November 15 -16
AAA Driving Clinic (4 and 8 hour)
November 17
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 23 -24
Center Closed
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his fact sheet contains important
information for snowmobilers and
pedestrians, skiers and property owners
within the City of Shorewood.
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SAFETY
Safety is the key concern. In 1996, a city wide survey of Shorewood residents identified concern for safety
with respect to snowmobilirw, especially along the LRTtrail. In traveling along City streets, snowmobilers
must be very aware of potential hazards when encountering pedestrians or other vehicles.
ENFORCEMENT
The South Lake Minnetonka 1'aablpc Saafety Department will ha police officers in squads and on snow-
mobile patrolling the city. Officers will take _action on every violation observed. This may include
impounding snowmobiles if the violattion warrants it. The Police.: Department will coordinate enforce-
ment efforts with other =ujencies.
The police snowmobile is ec5ttipped with emergency lights, radar, and a radio. If any questions or
problems arise while you :arc sno niobilink in the City, you are t.ncOura to either flag down the
police officer or cal l 91 1 tier assistance:
YOUTH LAws
It is unlawful for any person under fourteen year; of aoe to operate a snowmobile on streets, highways,
public lands, or frozen water : r to make a direct crossing ot as street unless accompaanied by a parent or
guardian. A person fourteen years of age or older, beat less than tsv years of age, may operate a
snowmobile on streets, highways. certaain public lands and frozen waters, only if they have in their
immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the C- onimissioner of Natural
Resources. (See companion information on reverse side.)
PROPERTY OWNERS
Snowmobiles are not allowed onto your property or inside the plow ridge on the boulevard without your
express pera-niss on. if a snowni.obile enters You] property with0tit PerMiSSRAa, Uall 911 immediately,
then report the incident to City Hall (474--3236). Your property will be inspected and we will work with
you to help solve the problem. <
LADE ACCESS
Lake Minnetonka Regional Park offers a snowmobile access point to Lake Minnetonka. Snowmobiles
may not be hauled by Truck or trailer, brat. must be ridden to the park. The entrance is just west of
Shorewood at Highway r and C"oa111ty I:oaad ,44. C all Hennepin Parks (559-670 1 ) for more information.
QUU-STIONS REGARDING ANY O "I'HE INFORYt_-1`I40N IN THIS NOTICE SHOULD BE IIIREL"I'I;U 'I O
CITY HALL AT 474 - 3236._ OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY - FI ?.III: Y, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 I'
October 2000 / City of Shorewood
®RDINANCE ULES R EGARDING SNOWMOBILES WITHIN THE CITY OF SHOREW
SEASON
The snowmobile season has been designated December 1 to March 31. Any person
found riding outside these dates will be ticketed and their snowmobile may be
impounded,
HoURs OF USE
7:00 a.m. to 10 :00 Sunday through Thursday
7 :00 A.M. to 1 1:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday
SPEED LIMIT
City Streets and Highways 10 %tri;
Lakeshore Buffer Zone• 1 mpti when within '150 feet of shoreline -
LAKE B UFFER
Snowmobiles are prohibited in the 150 foot buffer zone alon the shores of Lake
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Minnetonka and lakes (frozen public waters) within ;Shorewood, except when entering
or exiting the lake. In the buffer zone, travel must be perpendicular to the shoreline.
STREET USE `
Snowmobiles must be driven on the stet side of the plow ridge and avoid
obstacles by going into the street, not onto the boulevard. Snownaobilers must drive
in the direction of traffic.
PARKS / WVI'LANDS
Snowmobiles are prohibited from ALL City parks, wetlands, and trails.
/TRAILS
PERMITTED
A p�e rson may operate a :inowmobile on the following:
AREAS -M tlsta,
" frozen public waters, except within 150 feet of the shorEtdine as stated above.
Private property with the express permission of the property owner.
• Oil City stTeets for the purpose of direct travel from the operator's home to the
closest destination where snowmobiling is permitted, by the shortest possible route.
CROSSINtiG
When c:rossina streets or highways snots mobiles must:
ST REETS
0 Cross at a ninety (90) degree atlgle.
0 ... Be brought to a complete stop' before: rossa - 1g.
• Yield to all on- coming traffic.
• Cross with both front and rear lights illuminated
SNOWMOBILERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND OBEYING THE LAWS WITHIN THE CITY.
NON - COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF PRIVILEGES FOR ALL SNOWMOBILERS.
SAFETY CLASSES
he Department f
p t o Natural Resources (DNR) offers approved Snowmobile Safety
'Training Classes throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Upon
completion, students taking this course will be required to demonstrate proficiency
on a snowmobile. The course is open to anyone 12 years of age and older. Class
size is limited and pre - registration is required.
For more information call the DNR information line at 651- 296 -4819. The DNR has posted class
locations and dates beginning in early November on this information line. You may register for
class by contacting the appropriate location. The cost of this course is $5 per student.
AI.I, RIDERS 14 TO 20 YEARS OLD ARE REQUIREM TO HAVE A SNOWMOBILE SA FETY CERTIFICA'
IN 'THEIR POSSESSION WHILE, RIDING WITHIN SHOREWOOD CITE' LIMITS.
October 2000 / City of Shorewood