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July 2000 Shore ReportTHE ,AULY 2000 New Park Structure To Be Named "Eddy Station" OR SEVERAL YEARS, THE PARK COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL have recognized the need for a park structure at Freeman Park to house restroom facilities, a concessions area, park maintenance equipment, and a shelter area for park visitors. Now that the dream is about to become reality, a proper name is being given to the structure. At their June 12 meeting, the City Council approved the Park Commission's recommendation to name the building "Eddy Station." C O w„ ti "ao Z , Trail Talk ............. 2 Communications Corner . 2 Community Events .... 2 LCEC Information ..... 2 Early Shorewood...... 3 Utility Billing Note ...... 3 Senior Corner ......... a Recycling News ........ 3 Council on Cable...... 3 Shorewood Map ....... 4 The word "Station" is a reference to the former railroad track (now the LRT trail) which borders the park to the north. Also, the structure will serve many of the same functions as a train station does in providing shelter, rest rooms and refreshments. The name "Eddy" took some thinking and research, but turned out to be almost fated. Henry Ross Eddy was the first to homestead the land on which Freeman Park stands. It was in 1856 and he was a young, industrious settler who came from Vermont to the Minnesota Territory. While considering the name, "Eddy Station," a somewhat eerie discovery was made which solidified the idea. The following quote was found in a file at tl Excelsior Lake Minnetonka Historical Society: "Mrs. C. B. Wann is boarding with Mrs. H. R. Eddy at Eddy's Station." Northwestern Tourist and Sportsman, June 3, 1893 The Park Commission and Council are excited to incorporate historical significance into the functioning of a community facility. They hope to provide a bit of a history lesson with the Freeman Park experience through a small display inside the new building. Construction of the structure is expected to begin later this summer. City's Annual Water Report Now Available I N ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, the City of Shorewood has pub- lished a technical monitoring report of the City's municipal water supply in the June 28 edition of the Sun Sailor Newspaper. This technical document is compiled by the Minnesota Department of Health, and is a report to the consumers of municipal water regarding the levels of all contaminants within the water. The report covers the period from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, and will be re- evaluated on an annual basis. Findings of the report indicate that the City's water supply complies with all of the stan- dards necessary to ensure safe drinking water for the residents of Shorewood. Since fewer than 40% of the residents of Shorewood are served by municipal water, individual reports are not being mailed to each house. However, copies are made available on the City's Website at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, or by calling 474 -3236. SHOREWOOD EVENTS S M T W T l° 7/4 HOLIDAY —CITY OFFICES CLOSED i 7/10 7:00 City Council Meeting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7/11 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7/11 7:30 Park Commission Meeting 7/18 7:00 Planning Commission Meeting 16 17 ' 18 19 20 21 22 7/24 7:00 City Council Meeting 23 24 Z,5 26 27 28 29 7/25 5:45 LCEC Meeting 30 31 Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings —see schedule on page 3. Communications Corner T HIS IS THE LAST ISSUE OF THE SHORE REPORT ... as we know it. Connie Bastyr, the newsletter editor for the past three and a half years is moving on to bigger and better things. She has been offered an opportunity she simply could not refuse -- Senior Editorial Assistant for a locally published magazine. Connie came to work for the City five years ago as a part -time clerical staff member. It soon became apparent that she was the left side of the office brain, the creative one. Anytime something artistic was required — brochures, dis- plays, office decor, etc., Connie was the go -to person. It was suggested that she would be a good fit for the City's quarterly newsletter, and as she honed her desktop publishing skills, it became apparent that she found her niche. She did such a great job, the City Council decided the newsletter should be published monthly. Not only is Connie responsible for the format of the newsletter, she also writes and researches most of the articles. The City has received numerous compliments on both the format and the content of the SHORE REPoRT. (By the way, it was Connie who re -named the newsletter, and created the names for The Shoreline and "Eddy Station" —see page 1 story.) It will not be easy to replace Connie, so we ask for your patience and un- derstanding for the next issue or two. Connie, we wish you the best! y 8 T HE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION in Excelsior has always been a major event, and this year is no exception. Members of the Excelsior Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring activities and entertainment that includes something for everyone. The morning hours will include the annual Firecracker Run (2 -mile and 10K), Ice Cream Social and Children's Parade. Some of the afternoon plans are: Sandcastle design and construction, fishing contest, Frisbee golf competition and varieties of musical entertainment. At 8:00 P.m. the Minnesota Orchestra performs live in the band shell. And it all ends with a bang —the "Great Big Huge Fireworks" will start around 10:00 P.M. The display over the bay is an unforgettable sight! Watch for details in the local papers. Fire Dance and More One if this area's other great summer highlights is the annual Fire Department Dance. This year's fun is set for Friday, July 21 from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight — right on the street in front of the Excelsior Fire Station at 339 Third Street. It features live music by The Whitesidewalls Rock "n" Roll Revue starting at 8:00 p.m. There will be children's entertainment, door prizes, and great food. Profits from the dance will go toward the purchase of new equipment for the department. Admission is $7. Crazy Days in Excelsior Summer sidewalk sale on Thursday through Saturday, July 13, 14, 15. Farmers Market The Excelsior Farmers Market continues through October on Thursdays from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Produce and other goods are sold at Lyman Park on the corner of Water Street and 3rd Street. Trai I Talk RAIL CONSTRUCTION ALONG COVINGTON AND VINE HILL ROADS is well underway and making steady progress. This trail is the direct result of neighbors and Park Commissioners working together toward a common de- sire. Completion of the trail is antici- pated to be well before the end of the summer. Park Commissioners continue to ex- plore ideas for future trail projects. At a recent open house regarding the idea of a trail along Smithtown Road (west of the LRT crossing), they mostly heard from residents who were not in favor of a trail there. However, those residents primarily represented the eastern por- tions of Smithtown Road. The process of developing such a trail is a complex one, and the Park Commis- sion does not want to proceed further without the support of those directly af- fected. While the Park Commission con- tinues to research issues, neighbors along the western portion of Smithtown will receive a letter offering an oppor- tunity to respond. This will hopefully provide accurate information to the Park Commission regarding the interest level among those residents. s_ ♦ r' a' • I T HE LAND CONSERVATION & ENVI- RONMENT COMMITTEE has been in existence for one year and they continue to explore resources to provide helpful information to Shorewood residents. This month they have included in the SHoRE REPoRT (with the permission of the U of M Extension Service), an applica- tion guide for lawn and garden products. It is a quick - reference resource for home owners who may be unsure of what type of products to use and how much they should apply on their lawns and gardens. The Committee and the City Council will be doing more research on the is- sues concerning phosphorus -free fertil- izer. They will consider how an ordi- nance prohibiting the use of fertilizers which contain phosphorous may benefit the community we live in. THE SHORE REPORT I JULY 2000 2 iunity Events Early Shorewood "In Those Days" as told by Mr. W. Dudley Kendrick the first Mayor of the Village of Shorewood M OST OF THE HOUSES AND COTTAGES in Tonka Bay out around Sunrise Point, Gideon's Point and places like that were summer cottages and were hardly feasible to live in year round. They had no insulation of any kind and no heating arrangements except maybe a small stove or fireplace. Mr. Kendrick went on to describe: 66 In those days I knew a family that lived in Tonka Bay and during the [19]20's their daughter went to West High School and took the streetcar in to school from Tonka Bay. After it got cold enough and unpleasant enough so they couldn't really stay all year round, they would move to an apartment in Minneapolis. That was quite a common thing." Mr. Kendrick remembered the days when there was no overhead lighting at all. Eventually, there was one place that had an overhead night light. He had tried to get an over -head outdoor arc light for another area that seemed quite impor- tant. The township turned down the re- quest to pay for the lighting because the charge per month was too high—some- wherein the neighborhood of $8 or $10. Council on Cable City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel 8 at the following times: June 26 Meeting Friday, July 7 at 1:30 P.M. July 10 Meeting Tuesday, July 11 at 5:30 P.M. Friday, July 21 at 1:30 P.M. July 25 Meeting Tuesday,July 25 at 5:30 P.M. Solicitors and Canvassers N ORDER TO PROTECT THE WELFARE of its citizens, the City of Shorewood controls door -to -door sales and solici- tations by requiring licensing for each solicitor. If someone comes to your home for the purpose of canvassing for funds or selling a product or service, you have the right to see their City- issued license. They should also be carrying a photo ID (i.e. Driver's License) to verify their identity. Door -to -door activities are restricted to hours between 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. If you encounter a solicitor who is not following these requirements, call the police (911) or City Hall (474- 3236). Billing Reminder he second quarter utility billing is scheduled to go out soon after the 4,h of July. With vacations and other summertime breaks from routine, we thought it would be a good idea to send this reminder for residentsto watch for the billing cards to arrive by the 15th. The pay- ment due date is July 31 s' Recycling News Did You Know? Hennepin County has a web site with lots of information on recycling and waste disposal. Log on and go to: www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ wenvmgmt.html Click on "Material Listing A– Z" and find out how to safely and properly dispose of many types of household waste. Holiday Schedule Changes There are four weeks during the remainder of this year when the recycling schedule is affected by various holidays. They are: July 4th Pick -up will be on Wednesday, July 5 for the Mainland and on Thursday, July 6th for the Islands. Labor-Day Pick -up will be on Thursday, September 7 for both the Mainland and the Islands. Thanksgiving Pick -up will be on Wednesday, November 22 for both the Mainland and the Islands. Christmas Pick -up will be on Thursday, December 28 for both the Mainland and the Islands. Please mark these on your calendar. Senior Co rner d Southshore Center Activities ,; Call the Center (474 -7635) for more information on these Jid * events: • Purple Party — Friday, July 7 • Trip to the Minnesota History Center — Thursday, July 13 • Baseball Flicks —Watch the movie "Cobb" — Monday, July 17. • A Day in New Prague — Wednesday, July 19 (Register by July 7.) • Picnic and Cookout — Monday, July 24 • Sommerfest Kaffee Konzert at Orchestra Hall — Thursday, July 27 • New! Southshore Senior Cyclists ride each Thursday morning from the Center, weather permitting. The Southshore Center will have a booth at Crazy Days to sell g craft items as a fund - raiser for the Center. Volunteers are needed for 2 -hour time slots so please call the Center if you are available. The Center will be closed on July 3 & 4 for the Independence Day Holiday. 3 THE SHORE REPORT/ JuLY 2000 Minnesota Department of Agriculture UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 90 West Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107 -2094 Telephone: 296-6121 • Fax: 197 -2271 or visit us at t http. p: / /www.mda.state.mn.0 mn.us E Application Guide for Lawn and Garden Products This guide was developed to assist homeowners and gardeners to safely mix and apply horticultural chemicals. Proper measurement and mixing of lawn and garden products (pesticides and fertilizers) will help ensure that they are used effectively while minimizing adverse effects to you and the environment. Figuring Square Feet Square feet is used to calculate treatment surface area Square feet = Length (L) X Width (W). For example: Length (L) t N ------ - - - - -► 30' 20' I (L) 30'X (W) 20'= 600 square feet Abbreviations Cup =C Gallon = gal Ounce = az Pint = pt Pound = lb Quart = qt Tablespoon = tbs; T Teaspoon = tsp Always read the label Too much fertilizer, not enough fertilizer, or fertilizer applied at the wrong time can weaken your lawn and allow weeds to enter. Your objective is to apply the right amount of fertilizer at the right time. What's in a Bag of Fertilizer? The following formula can be used to determine fertilizer use at a rate of 1 lb. nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft.: Weight of bag times % of nitrogen in fertilizer (fractional basis) 1,000 = sq. ft. of lawn that the bag of fertilizer will cover For example, using a 25 lb. bag of the fertilizer shown: 25 0.20 1,000 5,000 ft. X x = (weight of bag) (% N es a fraction) (7,000) (sq. ft. to cover) Np S. xh { rtu� r .S Li quid Equivalent . Pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn Lawn & Garden Use Low Maintenance High Maintenace TIME OF APPLICATION LEAVE THE GRASS CLIPPINGS LEAVE THE GRASS CLIP May - June 1.00 Late - August 1.00 1.00 Mid- October 1.00 i 1.00 ANNUAL TOTAL 7 2.00 1 3.00 Grass clippings are organic fertilizers containing 34% nitrogen when dry . Figuring Square Feet Square feet is used to calculate treatment surface area Square feet = Length (L) X Width (W). For example: Length (L) t N ------ - - - - -► 30' 20' I (L) 30'X (W) 20'= 600 square feet Abbreviations Cup =C Gallon = gal Ounce = az Pint = pt Pound = lb Quart = qt Tablespoon = tbs; T Teaspoon = tsp Always read the label Too much fertilizer, not enough fertilizer, or fertilizer applied at the wrong time can weaken your lawn and allow weeds to enter. Your objective is to apply the right amount of fertilizer at the right time. What's in a Bag of Fertilizer? The following formula can be used to determine fertilizer use at a rate of 1 lb. nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft.: Weight of bag times % of nitrogen in fertilizer (fractional basis) 1,000 = sq. ft. of lawn that the bag of fertilizer will cover For example, using a 25 lb. bag of the fertilizer shown: 25 0.20 1,000 5,000 ft. X x = (weight of bag) (% N es a fraction) (7,000) (sq. ft. to cover) Np S. xh { rtu� r .S PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH AT LEAST 10%P05T- CONSUMER WASTE. �1 Page 1 Minnesota Department of Agriculture 4199 Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Guidelines Pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn Low Maintenance High Maintenace TIME OF APPLICATION LEAVE THE GRASS CLIPPINGS LEAVE THE GRASS CLIP May - June 1.00 Late - August 1.00 1.00 Mid- October 1.00 i 1.00 ANNUAL TOTAL 7 2.00 1 3.00 Grass clippings are organic fertilizers containing 34% nitrogen when dry . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH AT LEAST 10%P05T- CONSUMER WASTE. �1 Page 1 Minnesota Department of Agriculture 4199 Dry Herbicide Application Example: We have determined the need to spread crabgrass weed killer over a 30 -ft. by 404 section of lawn. Read the product label to determine the weight of the package and the total sq. ft. the package's contents will cover. We purchased a 25 -lb. bag of crabgrass weed killer. The label on this particular brand and formulation indicates that a 25 -lb. bag of this product will cover 5,000 sq. ft. 25 lbs. - 5,000 sq. ft. _ .005 lb. of crabgrass weed killer per sq. ft. (Weight or bag) (Total sq. R as rated on MW Q. How many pounds of crabgrass weed killer should be spread on this 30 ft. x 40 ft. area? 30 feet X 40 feet =1,200 square feet 1,200 sq. ft. X .005 lbs. = 6 lbs. of crabgrass weed killer for 1,200 sq, ft. Therefore, 6 lbs. of crabgrass weed killer is needed to adequately cover a space 30 ft. X 40 ft. Liquid Herbicide Tank Sprayer Application Example: We have determined the need to spray broadleaf weed killer on a section of lawn. Read the label. The label requires the following application calculations. (Illustrative example only.) How much water per sq. ft. = 1 gal. _ 200 sq. ft. = .005 galJsq,. ft. How much weed killer per sq. ft. = 4 tsps. - 200 sq. ft. = .02 tsps. /sq. ft. Q. How much water and broadleaf herbicide is needed to spray over a 20 ft. X 20 ft. area of lawn? Fall is the best time to control perennial broadleaf weeds mid - September to mid- October Square feet = 20 ft. x 20 ft. = 400 sq. ft. Water needed = 400 sq. ft. x.005 gal. /sq. ft. = 2 gals. Weed killer needed = 400 sq. ft. x .02 tsps. /sq. ft. = 8 tsps, Therefore, 8 tsps, of weed killer should be mixed in 2 gallons of water and applied to this 400 sq. ft. area. Tips for Safe & Accurate Dry Application ❑ Broadcast or drop spreaders may be used. • Adjust spreader to recommended settings (see the product's label and the spreaders instruction manual). • Accurately weigh out the product for each section of the lawn (front, side, Fertilize in wo directbns back, etc,). for the best coverage. • Bathroom scale and a plastic bucket can be used. (Be sure to label the T, n;_., bucket for chemical use.) • Spread in two directions, in a crossing pattern. If spreading in two , ;" .... ... ,, , directions, apply at 112 rate. • Do not spread chemicals on driveways or walks. If chemicals inadvertently spill onto these areas, immediately sweep up excess chemical. Doing so will prevent chemicals from washing off of such areas into s tone sewers. Storage All chemicals need to be stored according to label directions. Store in a safe, dry place where children and pets will not come in contact with the chemicals. NOTE: Some chemical products cannot be allowed to freeze. Therefore, these products must be stored in a place where the temperature stays above 32° Fahrenheit. Disposal • Read the label. Empty, properly rinsed lawn and garden pesticide packages or containers should be disposed of through regular garbage pick up program. (Landfill) • Unopened, unused or partially opened waste pesticides need to be collected through a municipal or county house hold hazardous waste collection. Do not discard unwanted or unuseable pesticides in the garbage or through curbside recycling. Report all pesticide and /or fertilizer spills to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture by dialing the Minnesota Duty Officer: 1 -(800) 422.0798 (Greater Minnesota) • ( 651) 649 -5451 (Metro and Outside Minnesota) Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTY): (651) 297.5353.1 -(800) 627.3529 A duty o i a v a il ab l e 2 4 hou a day to take. y call. For help in determining fertilizer ne eds or identifying weeds or insects, please con tactyour local University of Minnesota Extension off1ce. www. extension.umn.edu or www.sustain.umn.edu. • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act this publication is available in an alternative format Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTY): Twin Cities Metro (651) 297.5353 or for Greater Minnesota 1 -(800) 627 -3529 Sample Label_ Area Water Weed Killer 200 sq. ft. 1 gal. 4 tsp. 1,200 sq. ft. 6 gal. 8 tbs. (4 oz.j i How much water per sq. ft. = 1 gal. _ 200 sq. ft. = .005 galJsq,. ft. How much weed killer per sq. ft. = 4 tsps. - 200 sq. ft. = .02 tsps. /sq. ft. Q. How much water and broadleaf herbicide is needed to spray over a 20 ft. X 20 ft. area of lawn? Fall is the best time to control perennial broadleaf weeds mid - September to mid- October Square feet = 20 ft. x 20 ft. = 400 sq. ft. Water needed = 400 sq. ft. x.005 gal. /sq. ft. = 2 gals. Weed killer needed = 400 sq. ft. x .02 tsps. /sq. ft. = 8 tsps, Therefore, 8 tsps, of weed killer should be mixed in 2 gallons of water and applied to this 400 sq. ft. area. Tips for Safe & Accurate Dry Application ❑ Broadcast or drop spreaders may be used. • Adjust spreader to recommended settings (see the product's label and the spreaders instruction manual). • Accurately weigh out the product for each section of the lawn (front, side, Fertilize in wo directbns back, etc,). for the best coverage. • Bathroom scale and a plastic bucket can be used. (Be sure to label the T, n;_., bucket for chemical use.) • Spread in two directions, in a crossing pattern. If spreading in two , ;" .... ... ,, , directions, apply at 112 rate. • Do not spread chemicals on driveways or walks. If chemicals inadvertently spill onto these areas, immediately sweep up excess chemical. Doing so will prevent chemicals from washing off of such areas into s tone sewers. Storage All chemicals need to be stored according to label directions. Store in a safe, dry place where children and pets will not come in contact with the chemicals. NOTE: Some chemical products cannot be allowed to freeze. Therefore, these products must be stored in a place where the temperature stays above 32° Fahrenheit. Disposal • Read the label. Empty, properly rinsed lawn and garden pesticide packages or containers should be disposed of through regular garbage pick up program. (Landfill) • Unopened, unused or partially opened waste pesticides need to be collected through a municipal or county house hold hazardous waste collection. Do not discard unwanted or unuseable pesticides in the garbage or through curbside recycling. Report all pesticide and /or fertilizer spills to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture by dialing the Minnesota Duty Officer: 1 -(800) 422.0798 (Greater Minnesota) • ( 651) 649 -5451 (Metro and Outside Minnesota) Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTY): (651) 297.5353.1 -(800) 627.3529 A duty o i a v a il ab l e 2 4 hou a day to take. y call. For help in determining fertilizer ne eds or identifying weeds or insects, please con tactyour local University of Minnesota Extension off1ce. www. extension.umn.edu or www.sustain.umn.edu. • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act this publication is available in an alternative format Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTY): Twin Cities Metro (651) 297.5353 or for Greater Minnesota 1 -(800) 627 -3529 5 8 _.. ,o M 4 Y 5 N i *a yy 5 2 4 ... .. ............... Map Description These items are on the July 11 Planning Commission Agenda: 1 At 7:00 P.M. there will be a public hearing to consider two applications for conditional use permits for 27820 Island View Road. The V would allow the appli- cant to bring in approximately 400 cubic yards of fill, which exceeds the 100 cubic yards permitted in the City Code. The 2 1 would allow construction of a pool building in which the total combined accessory space would exceed the 1200 sq. ft. permitted by City Code. 2 At a 7:15 P.M. public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Shorewood Zoning Code that would provide for bringing non- conforming accessory structures into conformity with the Zoning Code in conjunction with conditional use permits. 3 The Planning Commission will also consider in a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. an amendment to the Shorewood Zoning Code proposing reduced density for senior housing projects. CITY OF StIOREWOOD E 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 o (952)4.74.3235 M FAX (952)474.0128 Monday - Friday 8 :00 A.M. to 4 :30 p.m. These items are scheduled for the July 18 Planning Commission Agenda: 4 At a 7:00 P.M. public hearing the Commission will consider a request by Metricom, Inc. for a conditional use permit to install telecommunications facilities on the Shorewood water tower located at 5500 Old Market Road. 5 The property owner of 4960 Shady Island Circle would like to build a detached garage. The total combined accessory space will exceed the 1200 square feet permitted by City Code. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit that would allow for the additional accessory space. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 P.M. 6 The property owner at 6175 Lake Virginia Drive is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a detached garage. The total combined accessory space will exceed the 1200 square feet permitted by City Code. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. 7 At a 7:45 P.M. public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider a request for a bluff setback, which would allow the owner of property located at 6090 Ridge Road to build a deck within the bluff impact zone. 8 The property owner of 28045 Boulder Bridge Drive is requesting approval of a lot line rearrangement with the abutting neighbor. Apublic hearing is not required for this application. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #12£3 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 DELIVER TO: �s Council Members Woody Love. Mayor Kristi Stover 0 Johan Garfunkel Christine Liz6e Scott Zerby Newsletter Editor: Connie Bastyr THE SHORE REPORT I JULY 2000 0 This new, sic is printed an recycled paper.