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September 2000 Shore ReportZ 2 U2 T " c O c w V x o� ti w O SEPTEMBER 2000 Primary Election - September to I c General Election- November LONG WITH FOOTBALL AND BRIGHT COLORS, Fall in the year 2000 brings something else very important- -it's election time! On Tuesday, November 7, Shorewood voters will join citizens across the country in choosing anew President, as well as other major national, state, and local leaders. That General Election will be preceded by a Primary Election on Tuesday, September 12. The State Partisan Primary ballot includes both Federal and State Senator and Representative offices. Winners of the primary election will be on the General Election ballot, along with the President and Vice President of the United States, State judges, county commissioners, and local offices. The City of Shorewood will have three municipal offices on the November ballot: Mayor (two -year term), and two Council members (four - year term). Every person who is entitled to vote in Shorewood at any election and is twenty -one (21) years of age is eligible to file as a candidate. Individuals who wish to run for office must complete an application and pay a $2.00 filing fee at City Hall. The deadline for candidate filing is Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. We encourage you to participate in the Fall elections. If you have questions about voting matters in the City of Shorewood, please call City Hall at 474 -3236. Rake- A- Thon.......... 2 Communications Corner . 2 Community Events ..... 2 2001 Budget Reviewed. . 2 Trail Talk ............. Early Shorewood ....... 3 Council on Cable ....... 3 Senior Corner ......... 3 Recycling News........ 3 Shorewood Map ....... 4 Polling Information Polls are open in Shorewood from 7.00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m Locations in Shorewood are: Precinct 1 Shorewood City Hall 5755 Country Club Road Precinct 2 Excelsior Covenant Church 19955 Excelsior Blvd. Precinct 3 Minnewashta Church 26710 West 62nd Street Precinct 4 Residence on Enchanted Island 4445 Enchanted Point tf you are interested in serving as an Election Judge, please call 4 74-3236. For More Election Information, See Page For Primary and General Election Results, check our City's Web site a www .ci.shorewood,mnus 9/4 HOLIDAY —CITY OFFICES CLOSED 9/5 7:30 Park Commission Meeting 9/5 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting 9/11 7:00 City Council Meeting 9/12 Primary Election 9/19 7:00 Planning Commisson Meeting 9/25 7:00 City Council Meeting 9/26 5:45 LCEC Meeting Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings —see schedule on page 3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LU 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 M" 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 LLJ 24 25 2,6 27 28 29 30 Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings —see schedule on page 3. Allow me to introduce myself... M Y NAME IS STEvE HARRIS, and I am the new part-time Communications Technician for the City of Shorewood. One of my chief duties will be producing The Shore Report, and I'm excited about the opportunity. My goal will be to continue the fine work of its former editor, Connie Bastyr, by making your town newsletter a welcome addition to your monthly reading. My family and I moved to Shorewood four years ago. I'm a transplanted Californian, but I went to school and worked in Minnesota previously, so I'm fully aware of our industrial- strength winters! My wife grew up on nearby St. Alban's Bay, my son attends Minnetonka Middle School West, and we love this area. We feel blessed to live in such a nice community in this beautiful part of Minnesota. My full -time position is communications specialist for a non- profit serving both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. I look forward to working with the City of Shorewood staff, and getting to know many of you. I hope you'll offer your feedback, ideas, and suggestions for The Shore Report. We'll work hard to make it informative, interesting, and hopefully fun, reading. You may contact me by leaving a message on the Shoreline at 474 -3236 x 1. C Events Apple Days, September 9 Plan now to enjoy one of our area's favorite traditions - -a fun - filled, all - family event on the second Saturday in September. Fire Extinguisher Nigh4 September 14 The Mound Fire Department will hold Fire Extinguisher Night on Thursday, September 14, from 6 -9 P.M. You can buy, sell, update, or trade in fire extinguishers. Call the Mound Fire Department at 474 -3555 for more information. Excelsior Chamber, September 21 The Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, at 7:00 A.M. at Maynards. For more information, please call 474 -6461. Farmers Market, Each Thursday The Farmers Market at Lyman Park in Excelsior remains in business every Thursday this fall, from 2 -6:30 P.M. Fresh fruits and vegetables and other home- made treats are available. Council Revises Draft 2001 Budget T HE 2001 BUDGET PROCESS has begun. The City Council and staff held a work - session on August 14 to discuss programs and priorities for the 2001 city budget. Preliminary numbers show an increase in the levy due to a combination of decreased revenues, such as building permit revenue, and increased expenditures. Some of the major items contributing to the increase include fire protection increases, police protection requests, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. The good news is that the city's tax base continues to increase, which could result in a decrease in the city share of the tax bill for most properties. The City Council will hold its annual Truth In Taxation public hearing in December 2000. Residents are encouraged to attend the hearing and to comment on the proposed budget and tax levy. Watch future issues for details. When can 1 register to vote? Registration is now open. The General Election pre - registration deadline is Tuesday, October 17. Can I register on Election Day? Yes, but you might face some long lines. If you register on Election Day, be sure to bring valid identification with you to your polling site. Can I get an Absentee ballot? Absentee ballots are available for eligible Shorewood voters if they are unable to vote in person on Election Day due to absence from the precinct, illness or disability, religious beliefs, or if serving as an election judge in another precinct. When can I get an Absentee ballot? They are available at City Hall during regular business hours until the day before Election Day. Extended absentee voting hours for both the Primary and General Elections will be the Saturday prior to Election Day (from 10 A.M. -3 P.M.), and the Monday prior to Election Day (until 5 P.M.) .:�:: . Rake° - m 1 n Coming Saturday October T HE 14TH ANNUAL Tonka Rake -A- Thon is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2000. Teams of volunteers provide raking services to senior residents of the Minnetonka School District. If you would like to have your yard raked, please call the South Shore Senior Center. at 474 -7635, beginning September 5th. If you would like to volunteer to rake - -as an individual, family or group - -please call Holly at Minnetonka Community Education and Services at 401 -6828. Last year over 1000 volunteers served the senior residents in the district. Be apart of this year's great effort! THE SHORE REPORT/ SEPTEMBER 2000 2 "In Those Days" as told by Mr. W. Dudley Kendrick, the first Mayor of the Village of Shorewood E ARLY IN THE 1950's, drive -in restaurants began to appear in the area —the kind where a burger and fries were served on a tray, perched atop your half -open car window. Mr. Kendrick and his son owned one called the Round -Up Drive -In, located on County Road 19 just west of the site of the current Southshore Center. The family ran it from about 1955 to 1963. There was also a big drive -in restaurant at what is now Vine Hill Road and Highway 7, called Smacks Drive -In. Trail Talk A S CONSTRUCTION wiNDs DOWN on the Vine Hill- Covington Road trail segments, the Park Commission looks forward to a ribbon - cutting ceremony on September 5. The event will be held at the corner of Vine Ridge Road and Covington Road at 6:45 P.M. The public is welcome to attend and celebrate the opening of this beautiful new amenity. Also on September 5 the Park Commission will discuss responses to a letter sent to Smithtown Road residents living west of the LRT. At that time the Commission will decide on further action to be taken in the trail planning process for that segment of roadway. Mr. Kendrick describes other points of commerical interest: "Shorewood's gem, the Minnetonka Country Club, was once a farm and orchard. Gideon Bay was named for the famed apple horticulturist, Peter Gideon, and the noted apple known as the "Wealthy." Christmas Lake was famous at one time for its Radisson Inn which burned in the early'30's." Shorewood's AnnuaI Fall Leaf and B rush Drop-Off Daly will be held. on Saturdav € ctober 28. Watch for information in next nlonth';s issue of The Shure Report. Holiday Schedule D UE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, recycling pick -up will be on Thursday, September 7 for both the Mainland and the Islands. Why "Buy Recycled ?" M OST AMERiCANs HELP recycling efforts by putting materials in their bin or taking them to drop -off centers. When shopping we can think about whether a particular product or packaging can be recycled. We can also "Buy Recycled" or "Close the Loops" by purchasing products made from recycled content materials. Purchasing those products helps maintain market demand for recyclables and ensures the continuation and expansion of recycling programs everywhere. If consumers purchase more products with recycled content, manufacturers will continue to use it and expand the usage to even more products. Southshore Center Activities Call the Center (474 -7635) for more information on these events: Crafters at Apple Days The Southshore Crafters will have a booth at Apple Days on September 9. Council on Cable City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel 8 at the following times: August 28 Meeting Friday, September 8 at 1:30 P.M. September 11 Meeting Tuesday, September 12 at 5:30 P.M. Friday, September 22 at 1:30 P.M. September 25 Meeting Tuesday, September 26 at 5:30 P.M. Discovery Series A free 10- session discussion series led by Lael Grathwol will be offered on Mondays from 1 -2 P.m. beginning September 18. Challenge to Change A day -long expo exploring the future, on Thursday, September 26, from 8 -3 P.M., at the Plymouth Creek Center. The cost is $10 for seniors (including lunch), and $15 for those under age 55. Register by September 15. "They Called Me Teacher" Shakopee's Tom Melchior will share stories of Minnesota country schools on Friday, September 29, at 12:45 P.M. The cost is $2. Register by calling 474 -7653. THE SHORE REPORT /SEPTEMBER 2000 MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS Vol. 8 No. 6 - Fall 2000 SPRING PARK OFFICE /STUDIO: 952. 471.7125 - FAX 471.9151 2000 COMMISSIONERS Deephaven Dale Moe - Dennis Stanga, At Large Excelsior -James R. Olds, Vice Chair Charlie Thomson Greenwood Julie Ekelund Independence -Jim Smith, Treasurer Gene Cook Long Lake James Benson Bob Hardin Medina John Hamilton Ann Thies Minnetonka Beach Leonard MacKinnon Bobbie Abdo Minnetrista John Aberg Delores Jeanetta Orono -Tim Pattrin, At Large Bob Sansevere St. Bonifacius - Colleen Krisko, Chairperson Mike Laberdie Shorewood - Jeffrey Foust, At Large Scott Zerby Spring Park Joanna Widmer -Bruce Williamson, Secretary Tonka Bay Judd Mowry Mary Ellen Wells Victoria Jerry Bohn Woodland Tom Newberry Ann Duff Web www.lmcc -tvorg EMAIL LMCC @LMCC TV.ORG Cable System Upgrade Residents in the southern third of the upgrading but in some cases notices fifteen -city Lake Minnetonka arrived late or were missed. The LMCC Communications Commission area are has helped to resolve complaints and now experiencing the benefits of the Mediacom cable system upgrade. The cities that have been completed are Tonka Bay, Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, Woodland, Greenwood, Victoria and St. Bonifacius. The Minnetrista upgrade is in progress at the writing of this newsletter. The LMCC has assisted area residents in resolving any complaints or issues hav- ing to do with the upgrade. The LMCC has notified residents via our local TV Channels 20 and 21 when upgrade out- ages were planned to occur. Mediacom now are hearing from subscribers that the signal reception and channel choices are greatly improved where the upgrade is complete. At the August LMCC Full Commission meeting Mediacom will provide informa- tion of when the remaining cities will be completed. According to the franchise agreement all 15 cities must be complet- ed by December. The commission meet- ings are held every third Tuesday of the month and are open to the public. The meetings are also videotaped and replayed on Channel 21. agreed to notify residents prior to the Producer Who's Who including Mound City Days 2000 The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission would like to thank "Eli" Ehlebracht of Mound for his work on several productions Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative among many others. Eli has also volunteered on many produc- tions at the LMCC. Thanks, Eli, for your hard work and dedication to public access television in the Lake Minnetonka area. LMCC Channel Line -Up The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission provides programming of interest to Lake Minnetonka Area residents on the following four channels: Channel 8— Government Access. Channel 19— Educational Access Channel 20— Community Announcements Channel 21— Public Access -Executive Committee DEEPHAVEN EXCELSIOR GREENWOOD INDEPENDENCE LONG LAKE MEDINA MINNETONKA BEACH MINNETRISTA ORONO ST BONIFACIUS SHOREWOOD SPRING PARK TONKA BAY VICTORIA WOODLAND Eli Ehlebracht LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 4071 SUNSET DRIVE • PO. BOX 385 • SPRING PARK, MN 55384 FROM THE has entered an agreement with the ADMINISTRATORS LMCC to share studios ace Mound's DESK ... P The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission monitors the franchise agreement with Mediacom, the local cable company. The LMCC also operates a community television studio in Spring Park for use by local residents to produce TV pro- grams of their choice. At the August full commission meeting the commission will be approv- ing the inclusion of Loretto as a mem- ber of the LMCC. Another city, Mound, Congratulations to the following graduates of the spring session of production classes held at LMCC: Leonard MacKinno Studio Hours 9am until 10pm Monday through Thursday, 9am until 7pm on Friday 9am until 2pm on Saturday. Production Class Schedule Expands The LMCC television production classes have been filling up so far in advance that, starting later this summer, we will be offering an expanded pro- duction class schedule that includes six sessions per year instead of four. Our second summer ses- sion will be held Thursdays in September, the 7 1 ' through the 28 In November, classes begin on the 2n continue on the 9 and 16 with the final session to be announced. From that point on, classes will be offered every other month; January, March, May, July, September and November. All classes are held at the Studio in Spring Park from 6:30 until 8:30 pm. In addition to the aforementioned schedule, the LMCC will attempt to work with groups by scheduling separate sessions for organizations that may not be able to take advantage of our regularly scheduled classes. The LMCC will also endeavor to accommo- date individuals who may want to learn about editing, for example, for a specific project with a deadline that won't allow for our normal class schedule. As always, if you are interested in taking tele- vision production classes, contact John at 952.471.7125. public access studio was closed in 1999. Mound residents can now use the LMCC studio to produce programs. The LMCC is pleased to include these cities in the services that we provide. The Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators held a summer confer- ence in July. I attended seminar sessions focusing on converging and new tech- nologies, developing municipal cable and telecommunications legislative pri- orities. There was considerable discus- sion regarding community television and the importance of community program- ming to the development and educa- John Weaver It seems that every time I sit down to write the studio news column for our newsletter, one of the things that continues to surprise me is just how busy we are at the LMCC studio. But this time I'm going to write about something than that. I recently returned from the Alliance for Community Media Conference in Tucson where I spent what I felt were three very pro- ductive days gathering information on a vari- ety of topics ranging from how to streamline our checkout procedures to managing the LMCC's transition to a digital video format. And of course, there was the usual new product show with its mind - boggling array of new toys, some of which may make their way to the LMCC in time. We had a full spring production class, congratulations to all the graduates. The first summer session is in progress and the sec- ond summer class is filling up but openings STAFF Sally Koenecke Administrator John Weaver Brian Kable Studio Manager Studio Assistant Sue Paurus Administrative Assistant Chet Wilberg, Jonathan Shank Production Assistants Lion of local communities. The LMCC is fortunate to have non - profit and educa- tional groups using our community tele- vision facilities as a medium for commu- nity education. The LMCC encourages all local resi- dents, non - profits and educational groups to take workshops in television production at the studio in Spring Park. The schedules for Channel 21 and 8 run daily on these channels when program- ming is not being aired. If you tune to these channels, don't miss the promo- tional clips of some of the regular shows that are currently being pro- duced, including the city council meet- ings. first of the new six a year schedule for class- es. Also, Jhannie Tolbert has volunteered to teach an editing workshop for the two weeks following the regular session of class- es. So if you've already been through the editing class and want further editing instruc- tion, or if you are interested in taking the basic television production classes, please call me at the studio at 952.471.7125. The LMCC Production Talent Bank continues to grow but there's always room for more talent so if you are interested in working on the productions of others, please call us at 952.471.7125 to add your name to the list. The Access Development Committee is still looking for members of the LMCC com- munities to help promote and develop public access television in the Lake Minnetonka Area. We would like the input of as many access producers and just plain residents as possible. If you are interested, call the studio at 952.471.7125. I'd also like to solicit producer's program announcements and write -ups for publica- tion in the LMCC newsletter. You can fax your contributions to the LMCC at 952.471.9151 or if you need more informa- tion, as always, call John at 952.471.7125. a€: Map Descriptio The following items are on the September 5 Planning Commission Agenda: 1. A conditional use permit, requested by South Tonka Baseball, will be considered for new dugouts in Field No. 2 (Babe Ruth Field) in Freeman Park. A variance will also be considered to allow one of the dugouts within the side yard setback area. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.m. 2. At a 7:15 P.m. public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit for a special home occupation permit. The applicant is seeking approval to conduct a dog grooming business from their home located at 6015 Chaska Road. 3. At 7:30 P.M., the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for approval of a conditional use permit for additional fill. This would allow the applicant to bring in approximately 1800 cubic yards of fill in conjunction with the construction of a new driveway and home proposed to be built on his property located at 5965 Galpin Lake Road. A conditional use permit is required for fill in excess of 100 cubic yards. s:: For the past several years Shorewood. has attempted to inform residents of the harmful effects of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorous. As we hope you know by now, phosphorous in. lawn fertilizer is not only unnecessary in this region of the country, it is responsible for the unsightly algae blooms in area lakes. We believe the educational effort has helped - the number of local area merchants offering low- phosphorous lawn fertilizer has increased in recent years due to resident interest. The City Council now believes it is time to take the next step in reducing phosphorous runoff into the lakes. An ordinance was adopted on 12 August that restricts not only the use of phosphorous lawn fertilizer, but also the sale of it in Shorewood. The Council realizes that restricting the sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizer will only be effective if it extends to at least the metropolitan area; and statewide restriction would be better. To this end, Shorewood will begin a grassroots campaign to gather support frorn municipalities, area watershed organizations, the DI�R and other state agencies for legislation restricting the use and sale of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorous. Srvratch for more on this subject in fixture newsletters, s a W C ITYOFSHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD S1. OREWOOD, MN 55331 (952)474.3236 M FAX (9 52)474.0128 C+ widay 9 Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 Pm. DE14' EIt TO: Election Gales. Primary - September 12 General s November 7 THE SHORE REPORTI SEPTMEBER 2000 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 Ths newsletter is printed on recycled paper.