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E mergency R OVER A CENTURY THE Ex cEiAoR FIRE DEPARTMENT HAs BEEN PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION and
Medical Services (EMS) to the Shorewood/ Excelsior area. About a third of the
department personnel live right here in Shorewood. They are your neighbors who volunteer their
time and talents to save lives and protect property in our community.
As has been reported in the past, "Fire/ EMS" is now in transition from a department of the City of
Excelsior to a Fire District governed by five area cities - Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Tonka
Bay and Shorewood. Leaders of these five cities have undertaken a long range analysis and identified
problems facing the department in the coming decade. Shorewood's representative on the current
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Transition Committee is Mayor Woody Love, with Councilmember John Garfunkel as alternate.
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Several major issues are being addressed right now:
♦ A needs analysis is being undertaken to determine the necessary requirements
and consider possible locations for a new and/or renovated station to replace the
overcrowded, antiquated facility in downtown Excelsior.
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During 1957 when the current station was built, there were 40 fire fighters
responding to 110 calls. Today there are 30 fire fighters responding to over 700
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of fire fighters respond to workday calls is becoming more difficult each passing
year.
♦ Changes in technology and administrative requirements are making the managing
of the department on a part -time basis unrealistic. The Committee has begun the
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process of establishing afull -time Chief position — at this point the Fire
Marshal is the only "full - timer" in the department.
There are other issues the new District Board will be addressing when it takes over in September
of this year to assure we keep an excellent Fire/ EMS service.
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Will this all be expensive? The Committee expects a 39% increase in the Fire/ EMS budget for next
year. But let's keep it in perspective. The City of Shorewood budget takes only about 13 cents of
your property tax dollar. The Fire Department budget this year is about 6% of that 13 cents. Even
with the proposed increase, we would expect the typical homeowner to pay a total next year of
around $40 for Fire/ EMS service. That amounts to about one night out for dinner with your spouse.
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The department personnel have been very supportive of all the upcoming changes, recognizing
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things can't stay the same, they can only get better or worse. We all look forward to improving
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Volunteer Fire Fighters Needed!
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YOU ARE INTERESTED in finding out more about becoming a Volunteer Fire Fighter in the
Communications Corner .
1 community, contact Fire Marshal Scott Anding at 474 -5364. Your service is needed!
Elections 2000 ........ 2
Community Events ..... 2
S HORE W001) EVENTS S PA T W ` ' F
National Night Out...... 2
8/1 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting f 2 3 4 5
ELECTIONS ..... INSERT
8/8 7:30 Park Commission Meeting
Early Shorewood ....... 3
6 7 8 9 19 11 12
8/14 7:00 City Council Meeting
Trail Talk ............. 3
8/15 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting 13 141 i. 5 16 17 18 19
Senior Corner ......... 3
8/28 7:00 City Council Meeting 20 21 2 2 23 24 25 26
Recycling News........ 3
8/29 5:45 LCEC Meetin 27 28 29 3t0 31
Shorewood Map ....... 4
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mils corer Elections 2000
Website Developments Primary Election:
W E ARE WELL INTO summER, and you may want to take note of the following Tuesday, September 12
ermit forms that are available on the City Website, which may be helpful General Election:
for you with your summer time plans: Tuesday, November 7
• If you are planning a block party, family gathering or special event this
summer, and are expecting a group of 75 or more, a Party Permit will Judges Needed
register your party with the City (no fee is charged).
Freeman Park and Manor Park picnic shelters are always available on a Shorewood residents are invited to
• participate as election judges for this
first -come, first- served basis. However, if your plans require guaranteed year's elections. Judges can work
availability of a park shelter, Park Picnic Shelter reservations can be part -time or full -time and training is
made for a fee of $25.00 for residents. provided.
• A Recreational Fire Permit is valid for one calendar year. No fee is
charged for this permit.
To be an election judge, you must be:
• Get a jump start on filling out your Building Permit for your summer
Who needs to Pre - Register?
remodeling and construction projects.
0 a citizen of the United States
Also explore Elections 2000, Community Services, the City Code, Meeting
0 a registered voter, and
Agendas and Minutes and more! Visit the Shorewood Website at
0 a resident of Shorewood, 16 or older
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us _ we welcome your Ideas and Questions.
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longest - standing traditions.
For more information or to sign up to
National Night Out 2000
be a judge, call 474 -3236.
Community Event
least once in the last 4 years
SouTH LAKE MINNETONKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ( SLMPD) is proud to be
Pre - Register to Vote
Meet Congressman Jim Ramstad
Exercise your Right
EXCELSIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL BE HOSTING A SESSION WITH
Deadline for the Primary Election
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ongressman Jim Ramstad, on Tuesday, August 8, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. at St.
Tuesday, August 22
Alban's Boathouse. The public is invited to listen to Congressman Ramstad's
Deadline for the General Election
presentation, and will have an opportunity to ask questions. The cost of
Tuesday, October 17
attendance is $15.00, which includes a light meal. For reservations and
information, contact the Chamber at 474 -6461.
To Pre - Register, complete a Voter
Farmers Market
Registration Card, available at City Hall.
Lyman Park in Excelsior is home of the area's Farmers Market every Thursday
from 2`00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Area growers offer a variety of fresh fruits,
Who needs to Pre - Register?
vegetables, flowers, honey, poultry and more.
4 have
Apple Day
Individuals who never
registered to vote
Mark your calendars now — Excelsior Apple Day is Saturday, September 9.
Individuals who have moved
This is a great all-day, all- family event. Enjoy one of our community's
last
changed their name since they la
longest - standing traditions.
registered
National Night Out 2000
Individuals who have not voted at
least once in the last 4 years
SouTH LAKE MINNETONKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ( SLMPD) is proud to be
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part of the 17th Annual National Night Out (NNO) campaign on Tuesday,
Exercise your Right
August 1. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch
t vote!
vigils, residents are encouraged to participate in other NNO activities, such
as organizing block parties, cook -outs, visits from the local police and fire
departments, and flashlight walks. NNO has proven to be an effective,
inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police -
community partnership in the fight for a safer nation. It is an excellent way
for become better Police Chief Bryan Litsey and
neighbors to acquainted.
Mayor Woody Love would be pleased to visit your NNO event. Call the
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SLMPD at 474 -3261 to arrange a visit.
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E €°.i� f I e l z} v P .b 6 o vP Tr (and ark Talk e g News
"In Those Days"
as told by Mr. W. Dudley Kendrick the
first Mayor of the Village of Shorewood
HERE WEREN TOO MANY LOCAL JOBS.
The lumber companies in some of
the villages had some work. Most of the
people went to Minneapolis for
employment. There were a few working
farms in the township, but not many.
And there were a few berry growers and
apple growers. Those people spent
Saturdays and Sundays picking berries
and taking them to the Minnetonka Fruit
Growers Association building which
was in the Village of Excelsior at that
time. They would bring in crates of
berries which were taken by truck into
the market for Monday morning
shoppers. People who had brought in
the berries were remitted for the amount
that the fruit weighed.
A S TRAIL DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE, the
Vine Hill- Covington Road trail
segments are near completion. The trail
surfaces are now complete. Still to be
done is the relaying of sod in some areas
and changes to the retaining wall at the
corner of Vine Hill and Covington Road.
The subcontractors assure us that these
corrections will be made, along with the
final clean -up by August 15.
In spite of Mother Nature's best
attempts to hamper this project, it has been
very successful. Resident participation in
the process, and their cooperation during
construction played a crucial part in
bringing this trail to completion.
In early July, letters were sent to
Smithtown Road residents residing west
of Eureka Road and the LRT. The Park
Commission hopes to gain as much
feedback as possible to determine
resident interest in continuing the trail
planning process for that segment of
Smithtown Road. To date, about 30%
of the feedback cards have been returned.
A compilation of the results will be
presented to the Park Commission and
discussed at their August 8 meeting.
Reduce excess paper at home
A good portion of what you throw in
the garbage each day is paper. Much of
the paper generated in our homes comes
in the mail. The average American
household receives more than 500 pieces
of advertising mail each year.
"But taxes were cheap.
People didn't have a lot of
jobs. You can hardly
realize how difficult it
was for the people to
obtain work, particularly
in this area —in local
businesses. "There weren't
that
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City Council meetings can be seen on
Cable Channel at the following times:
July 24 Meeting
Friday, August 4 at 1:30 P.M.
Tuesday, August 8 at 5:30 P.M.
August 14 Meeting
Friday, August 18 at 1:30 P.M.
Tuesday, August 22 at 5:30 P.M.
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If you want to get off most national
marketing lists, you can register with the
Direct Marketing Association's Mail
Preference Service at PO Box 9008,
Farmingdale, NY 11725 -9008.
If you just want to stop certain
catalogs, you can contact individual
mailers and ask them to remove your
name from their mailing lists; call them
or send your request by mail or e- mail.
There is also a toll-free number to stop
mailings of credit card offers. One call
to 1- 888 -5- OPT -OUT will reach the
major national credit bureaus, Equifax,
Experian and Trans Union.
Benefits
Recycling junk mail is okay, but
reducing the flow of junk mail will
conserve natural resources, save landfill
space, and save you time and money.
Southshore Center Activities
Call the Center (474 -7635) for more information on these August events:
NEW.
Southshore Senior Cyclists – this group meets
Thursday mornings at 9 A.M. for social bicycling
on various scenic routes. For details, contact Leo
Meloche at 470 -1770 or the Center at 474 -7635.
August 11
Como Park trip - visit the Conservatory, view zoo exhibits,
ride the restored Cafesjian Carrousel.
*August 17
Noerenberg Gardens, with a stop for lunch/ice cream at
Culvers in Navarre.
*August 24
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, picnic lunch and tram tour.
August 25
Ice Cream Social – Enjoy lunch at the Center, entertainment
by the River City Ramblers, and ice cream sundaes.
*August 31
Visit the new Monticello Senior /Community Center, have
lunch with the Monti seniors. Trip includes a stop at the
new Albertville Outlet Mall for bargain shopping.
*Indicates a Thursday Trippers Event
3 THE SHORE REPORT/ AUGUST 2000
Who A person is eligible to vote, if at the time of the
election he /she is:
W at least 18 years of age
a US citizen
a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
before the election
not a convicted felon minus his/her civil rights
not legally incompetent
Employees have the right to vote without the loss of salary
before noon on the day of a state general and primary election.
Absentee Ballot
Eigib Shorewood voters may vote by
le absentee ballot if they are unable to vote
in person on election day for any of the
following reasons:
Out of town
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Illness or disability LKJ
Unable to go to the polling place due
to a religious holiday or beliefs
An election judge serving in another precinct
Absentee ballots are available for 30 days prior to each
election. Vote in person at Shorewood City Hall during
regular business hours before election day. Additional
absentee voting hours at City Hall will be:
Saturday (prior to election day) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday (prior to election day) Until 5 p.m.
OR
Complete the entire process by mail. Be sure to apply early
and avoid "speed mail" handling fees! Allow at least seven
days for the entire process if applying for an absentee
ballot by mail. College -bound residents will want to be
especially aware of this option.
Pre -Regis telrirlg to Vote
When Deadline for Primary Election
Tuesday, August 22
Deadline for General Election W1
Tuesday, October 17
Where Stop in at Shorewood City Hall, any Hennepin
County Service Center or Government Center and
complete a voter registration card. Identification is
not required when completed by the deadline.
Who Individuals who:
have never registered to vote.
have moved or changed their name since
they last registered.
have not voted at least once in the last 4 years.
Election Dcay Registration
E hgible voters who are not on the official list of voters
(pre- registered) may register at their polling place
during voting hours. The voter must provide proof of
residence within the precinct by one of the following means:
a' Valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's
permit or Minnesota identification card
showing correct /current address in the
precinct
Ar Notice of Late Registration received from
your City Clerk if your voter registration
card was received after the last day to pre -
register
a' Voucher - 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
0 ' One of the following documents that
contains your name and photo: MN driver's
license or I.D.card with a previous address,
US passport, US military I.D. or student I.D.
card from a MN college AND a utility bill,
telephone, cable TV, sewer or solid w a s t e
services with a due date within 30 days of
the election that contains your name and
current address.
Voting Information
When Primary Election - Tuesday, September 12, 2000
General Election - Tuesday, November 7, 2000
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where Precinct 1
Shorewood City Hall
5755 Country Club Road
Precinct 2
Excelsior Covenant Church
19955 Excelsior Blvd
Precinct 3
Minnewashta Church
26715 West 62nd Street
Precinct 4
Residence on Enchanted Island
4445 Enchanted Point
Who A person is eligible to vote, if at the time of the
election he /she is:
W at least 18 years of age
a US citizen
a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
before the election
not a convicted felon minus his/her civil rights
not legally incompetent
Employees have the right to vote without the loss of salary
before noon on the day of a state general and primary election.
Absentee Ballot
Eigib Shorewood voters may vote by
le absentee ballot if they are unable to vote
in person on election day for any of the
following reasons:
Out of town
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Illness or disability LKJ
Unable to go to the polling place due
to a religious holiday or beliefs
An election judge serving in another precinct
Absentee ballots are available for 30 days prior to each
election. Vote in person at Shorewood City Hall during
regular business hours before election day. Additional
absentee voting hours at City Hall will be:
Saturday (prior to election day) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday (prior to election day) Until 5 p.m.
OR
Complete the entire process by mail. Be sure to apply early
and avoid "speed mail" handling fees! Allow at least seven
days for the entire process if applying for an absentee
ballot by mail. College -bound residents will want to be
especially aware of this option.
Pre -Regis telrirlg to Vote
When Deadline for Primary Election
Tuesday, August 22
Deadline for General Election W1
Tuesday, October 17
Where Stop in at Shorewood City Hall, any Hennepin
County Service Center or Government Center and
complete a voter registration card. Identification is
not required when completed by the deadline.
Who Individuals who:
have never registered to vote.
have moved or changed their name since
they last registered.
have not voted at least once in the last 4 years.
Election Dcay Registration
E hgible voters who are not on the official list of voters
(pre- registered) may register at their polling place
during voting hours. The voter must provide proof of
residence within the precinct by one of the following means:
a' Valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's
permit or Minnesota identification card
showing correct /current address in the
precinct
Ar Notice of Late Registration received from
your City Clerk if your voter registration
card was received after the last day to pre -
register
a' Voucher - 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
0 ' One of the following documents that
contains your name and photo: MN driver's
license or I.D.card with a previous address,
US passport, US military I.D. or student I.D.
card from a MN college AND a utility bill,
telephone, cable TV, sewer or solid w a s t e
services with a due date within 30 days of
the election that contains your name and
current address.
How to ` e to u n for City Office
E very 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.
Three municipal offices for the City of Shorewood
will be included on the November ballot:
Mayor, 2 year term
Two (2) Council members, 4 year terms
Individuals who wish to run for an office must
complete an application and pay a $2.00 filing fee
at City Hall. Candidates may file as early as
Tuesday, August 29, 2000. The closing date for
candidate filing is Tuesday, September 12, 2000
at 5:00 p.m.
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Be are Election Judge
Help Wanted- Consider becoming wi election
judge. Employed persons may be excused
from work without loss of pay in order to
seriv. also note; that students (over 16 years
of age) are allowed to act as election judges.
Contact City Hall for more information.
Results and Resources
Some Campaign Rules
Campaign signs not meeting the restrictions of the
municipal code shall be removed by the City.
E lection results will be made available as soon as
they are tabulated by the election officials. To
find out results late on election night people can log
on the City's web site or call City Hall and listen to
the recorded message.
Political campaign signs shall not
exceed six (6) square feet in all resi-
dential districts or twelve (12) square
feet in all other zoning districts.
Campaign signs shall not be located
closer than ten (10) feet from any
street surface, and shall not be placed
in front of any property without the
consent of the property owner..
(Contact City Hall for other
restrictions that apply.)
Also note these restrictions regarding the polling
place on Election Day:
a+' Persons who are campaigning and/or any
campaign materials including literature or
buttons are not allowed in the polling place.
This means that a voter may not even wear a
campaign button or carry campaign material
when they enter to vote.
Ar Minnesota Election Laws also prohibit
lingering near a polling place.
"No one except an election official or an
individual who is waiting to register or to
vote shall stand within 100 feet of the
entrance to a polling place."
0 ' Campaign activity is allowed on election
day as long as it takes place at least 100 feet
outside the polling location and entrance.
There are several ways to access City Hall to comment
or to ask questions related to the upcoming election:
Telephone
474 -3236
The Shoreline (To leave a message)
474 -3236, Ext. #1
Fax
474 -0128
E -mail
cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
Web site
www.ci.shorewood.nm.us
Mail
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City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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The following items are on the Aug I
Planning Commission Agenda:
1. At7:00 P M., a public hearing to consider an
amendment to the Shorewood Zoning Code that
would allow rezoning fromR -2A, single and two
family residential, to R-C, residential -cornnienrial,
for aportion of the property located at 23075 State
Highway 7. This would place the entire property
in one zoning district.
2. The property owners located at 26300
Smithtown Road are requesting approval of a
side yard setback variance. This would allow the
owners to build a garage, family room and
sunroom addition, which would encroach on the
side yard setback area. A public hearing is
scheduled for 7:15 Pm.
3. At 7:30 Pm., a public hearing to consider a Some projects do not require a permit but are controlled by regulations. Examples
request for a conditional use permit for Concept include driveways, yard sheds under 120 square foot roof area and on grade patios.
and Development Stage Plans ofManitouWoods please contact City Hall if you plan this type of improvement so we can help you
P.U.D. Theplanproposes to buildtwo twin homes understand the requirements.
on the property located at 5580 County Rd 19.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
HORFV+ OOD, MN 55331
(952)474.3235 ® FAX (952)47 .0128
Mwiday o Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.Ar.
REMINDER
Election Dat- -s:
Primary - September 12
General - November 7
Be an Election judge
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call 474,3236
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When Do You Nee A Building Permit?
The purpose of a building permit is to provide the Building and planning Departments
with an opportunity to inspect for safety and compliance with City ordinances and
building codes. This is for your protection and safety.
Examples of building projects that require a permit include a structural change,
bedroom windows, reroofing, siding, plumbing, heating, new additions, decks, yard
sheds over 120 square foot roof area, finishing basements, remodeling, retaining walls
over 4 feet high, pools or hot tubs over 36 inches deep or over 1500 gallons and
construction of a fence. If you are unsure if you need a building permit for a project,
please contact City Hall (474 -3236) before you start.
State law requires contractors to have a license for most residential construction
projects. Before you allow any contractor to start work, please be sure a permit has
been obtained. Before you pay a contractor for a job, be sure you have a receipt of the
final inspection made by the building inspector and that any corrections are complete
and have passed a reinsepction.
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