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Ord Systems Authorized for Shorewood
O N MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000,
two previous mayors, Bob Bean and Tom
Governor Jesse Ventura signed a bill
Dahlberg. It is felt that, because of
authorizing the Shorewood City Council to
Shorewood's diverse neighborhoods and
establish a ward system for City Council
unique geography, a ward system better as-
elections. The bill, sponsored in the House
sures each area's representation at the deci-
of Representatives by Rep. Barb Sykora,
sion - making level.
passed the House on February 21 by a vote
Once established by ordinance, the ward
of 127 -1. It then passed the Senate on March
system would mean that each of 3 or 4 areas
6 with the assistance
within Shorewood
of Sen. Ed Oliver by ... a ward system better
assures each area's Would be repre-
a vote of 64 -0. The seated by a council
representatton at the decision- making level.
special legislation
member from their
allows for an excep-
own part of the City.
tion in the plan for a statutory city, which
The mayor, (and possibly one council mem-
otherwise does not permit the option of wards.
ber —in the case of a 3 -ward system), would
Mayor Woody Love had testified before
be elected At Large. Details on an ordinance
two committees in support of the bill and pre-
regarding the number of wards to be estab-
sented letters of support from Shorewood's
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Trail Talk
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Communications Corner
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SHOREWOOD EVENTS
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Council Appointments
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Invitation to Wine - Tasting
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Land Conservation & Environment Mfg.
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Early Shorewood
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Community Events
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4/10
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City Council Meeting
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Senior Corner
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Park Commission Meeting
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Recycling Batteries
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Planning Commission Meeting
Arbor Day Observed
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4/21
HOLIDAY
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Shorewood Map
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City Council Meeting
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Underlining indicates
cablecast
of Council meetings
—see schedule
on
page 3.
APRIL 2000
LCEC To Host Its First Open House
HE SHOREWOOD LAND CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (LCEC) will
be hosting an open house on Saturday, April 29, 2000, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 r.m., at
the Shorewood City Hall. This will be a casual gathering to update the public on the
efforts of the LCEC and to offer information on topics related to the environment and our
community. There will also be opportunities to:
• Talk to master gardeners Fertilizer Footnote
• Receive free tree seedlings This is the time of year when
• Be informed about lawn chemicals the City typically reminds resi-
• See backyard composting ideas dents to use only phosphorous-
• Hear about open space preservation free fertilizer on their lawns.
• Learn of, and participate in the LCEC's efforts The issue is still a serious mat-
The LCEC wishes to extend an invitation to all resi-
dents to attend the open house and to communicate
your thoughts about open space preservation and other
environmental matters. Your input is important as the
committee works toward goals for the future!
Communications Corner
Don't Have E -mail? You Can Still Use "V" Mail!
R EALIZING THAT MANY RESIDENTS ARE NOT ACCESSING CITY NEWS via
the Internet, we continue to provide a telephone information line for after -
hour inquiries, plus the Shoreline for 24 -hour comments and questions. Call
474 -3236, Ext. #1 to leave a message on the Shoreline. If you wish to call
during business hours, simply ask the receptionist for Ext. 1. After hours you
can dial 474 -3235 and press I for the Shoreline or 2 for the information line.
Some of the items covered include: Upcoming Council Agendas, Reports on
Recent Council Action, Meeting Schedules and Public Service Information.
—Ward System continued from page I—
lished and the location of their boundaries must yet be worked out. The
outcome of the 2000 Census will be a factor in the decision— (another
reason to complete and return those Census cards.) The City Council
will be seeking input from Shorewood residents on an ordinance pro-
posal. November of 2002 is the earliest time that the ward system would
affect a Shorewood election.
Appointments Made to Commissions and Committees
A T THEIR FEBRUARY 28 MEETING, THE CITY COUNCIL made the following
appointments to these Commissions and Committees:
Planning Commission —Neil Anderson, Tim Boehm, Kirk Rosenberger
Park Commission —Pat Arnst, Kate Lynch Bix, Howard Young
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District —Tom Skramstad
Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission —Jeff Foust
Land Conservation & Environment Committee —Joel Jurgens, Anthony Pini
The names which are shown in regular text are those who have been reappointed
to the same position. The appointees who are new to their roles are indicated in
bold - italics and are briefly introduced below:
Tom Skramstad is a familiar name as
a former Planning Commissioner. A
longtime resident of Shorewood, Tom has
a concern for lake issues and is glad for
the opportunity to serve on the LMCD.
Tim Boehm and his family moved to
Shorewood about one year ago, and are
appreciating Shorewood's parks and the
Lake area. In his position with Keane,
Inc., Tim employs skills in problem -
solving and decision - making, which will
apply well to his role as a Planning
Commissioner.
Kirk Rosenberger is experienced as a
Planning Commissioner and has come back
for more. He and his wife, Mary Bensman
have both been involved on City commis-
sions and committees over the years.
Howard Young is retired from
teaching within the Minnetonka School
District. He and his wife are fairly new
as Shorewood residents, and Howard is
interested in offering some of his time
to the benefit of Shorewood Parks.
Kate Lynch Bix applied to serve on
the Park Commission because of her
interest in Shorewood Parks since her
family's move to Shorewood in 1992.
One topic which has her attention is the
use of gardens within City Parks.
Anthony Pini and his family have
also lived in Shorewood since 1992.
Anthony's experience as a Civil
Engineer, along with his respect for the
natural environment prompted him to
apply to serve on the LCEC.
We welcome these new Shorewood commissioners, committee members and
representatives and thank all who serve, for their time and commitment.
Trail (and Park) Talk
Progress Report
Plans for a trail segment along
portions of Vine Hill Road and
Covington Road are completed. The
Park Commission held an informational
meeting on Tuesday, March 28 to review
the plans and to address any questions
or concerns from neighbors. The project
will next go out for bid. The goal is for
construction to take place this season.
Smithtown Saturday
Another trail segment which the Park
Commission has considered with neigh-
boring residents, is a portion of
Smithtown Road, west of the LRT. An
attorney's report on the status of rights -
of -way has been completed. The Com-
mission plans to update residents on
right -of -way issues related to the trail
process. Neighbors will be invited to re-
view the status of the Smithtown ease-
ments on Saturday, April 29.
In Other Park Activity
The Shorewood Park Commission is
continuing to work on plans for a multi-
purpose structure for Freeman Park and a
community skate park area. The Commis-
sion and City Council welcome your com-
ments and questions regarding any park
or trail topics. Call City Hall (474 -3236)
to find out how you can contact Park Com-
missioners or Council members.
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Wine-Tasting
S HOREWooD LIQUOR .
OPERATIONS invites you
to a Spring Wine - tasting....
Event on Thursday, April 27
from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the
Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club
Road. Over 100 wines will be available
to sample and hors d'oeuvres will be
served. The admission fee of $5.00 is a
fund - raising effort for the Center.
This is a great opportunity to
"preview" a wine before you buy.
Wines will be available to purchase at
a substantial discount at all three of
Shorewood's municipal liquor stores for
two weeks after the wine - tasting.
THE SNORE REPORT / APRIL 2000 2
Early Shorewood Community Everts Recycling News
More About Transportation
"In Those Days"
as told by Mr. W. Dudley Kendrick
OADS, OF COURSE WERE RELATIVELY
POOR. There were some dirt and
some tar roads. What is now known as
County Road 19 and over into Tonka Bay
was pretty well tarred, as was Yellowstone
Trail, which, Mr. Kendrick explained, was
originally part of the road system going
west to Dakota and Montana.
The original bus line came out from
Minneapolis to 44th and France and west
through Hopkins where there was an im-
portant railroad assembly yard. The
streetcar went on a trestle that spanned
over at least 6 railroad tracks so they
could go back and forth. At crossings
where there was no trestle or bridge, a
streetcar conductor had to get out and
go across to wave the motorman that it
was safe to cross. As Mr. Kendrick says,
one can hardly imagine that today.
He continued to describe how the
streetcar line came through Hopkins out
around the present area of Glen Lake.
(There once was a bridge by what is now
Purgatory Park). It went around Scenic
Heights near where the present library
is and right by the current high school.
A lot of what is now Highway 7 was at
one time the streetcar tracks. Motor ve-
hicles traveled along old Excelsior Bou-
levard, which paralleled Highway 7 (the
way it is today).
South Shore Gardeners!!
Something is sprouting! South Shore
Gardeners will hold their first meeting
on Monday, May 1, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. If
you would like to attend please call
Diane at 474 -1920 or Pat at 474 -5726
for more information.
We have planned a PLANT SWAP
on Saturday, May 20th from 9:00 to
11:00 A.M. at Shorewood City Hall
parking lot (5755 Country Club :;<,; >•
Road). Just come with your._ _:
surplus perennials to share —
then go home smiling wit
something new to grow!
Hope to see you there!
Excelsior Area Chamber Event
The Excelsior Area Chamber of Com-
merce is taking over the Old Log The-
ater for one special evening on Thursday,
April 27. Buy tickets from any Cham-
ber member for the performance of a
new comedy production, Over The
River and Through The Woods. Pro-
ceeds from ticket sales will help to fund
Lake Minnetonka's July 4th cel-
ebration in Excelsior.
rC Call the Chamber
office at 474 -6461
-more information.
Used Household Batteries —
Handle With Care
HE BEST WAY FOR CONSUMERS to
keep harmful battery metals out of
the environment is to use fewer batter-
ies— choose battery-free toys and ap-
pliances whenever possible. When you
need alkaline batteries, choose those
with low levels of mercury. Recharge-
able nickel- cadmium batteries are also
a good choice because they can be used
many times before they must be dis-
posed of through a collection program.
When storing "dead" batteries and
appliances, keep them in vented, non-
metal containers, out of reach of chil-
dren and pets. A cardboard box storec':
on a high shelf may serve the purpose
Place electrical tape on both ends of the
battery to prevent the terminals from
touching each other.
Hennepin County operates a house-
hold battery collection program to pro-
vide residents with a convenient way
to dispose of their used batteries. There
are many drop -off sites located through-
out Hennepin County, including the
City Hall of Shorewood and the Excel-
sior Library. For more information call
the Hennepin County Citizen Drop Off
Centers INFOLine at (612) 348- 6500.
Council on Cable
City Council meetings can be
seen on Cable Channel 8 at the
following times:
March 27 Meeting
Friday, April 7 at 1:30 P.M.
April 10 Meeting
Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 P.M.
Friday, April 21 at 1:30 P.M.
April 24 Meeting
Tuesday, April 25 at 5:30 P.M.
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April Events at the Center
Grilled Pork Chop Dinner and Craft Sale —Wright County Pork Producers
will be grilling for this Southshore Center Fund Raiser on Sunday, April 9
from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Come for a chop and stay to shop!
Free hearing checks will be performed at the Center on Tuesday, April 11
from 10 A.M. to NOON by the Director of Clinical Audiology for West Metro
Audiological Specialists, Inc. Call the Center to schedule an appointment.
Beginner and intermediate classes in TV Chi Chih will start a spring series
on Tuesday mornings, beginning on April 11. The registration deadline is
April 4. The cost for 9 sessions is $36.
AAA will offer driver improvement classes at the Center on Wednesday and
Thursday April 26 & 27 from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. To register for the 4 -hour class
(Wednesday only) or 8 -hour class (both nights) call toll free 1- 888 -234 -1294.
The Southshore Center publishes a monthly newsletter listing these activities
and much more. Copies can be picked up at the Center;
or call 474 -7635 to have one mailed to you.
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THE SHORE REPORT I APRIL 2000
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The following items are on the April 4 Planning Commission Agenda:
1 The owner of property located at 6125Apple Road would like to add an attached
garage to his house, and keep existing accessory structures on the lot. The total
combined accessory space will exceed the 1200 square feet permitted by City
Code. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the additional
accessory space. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
2 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 will be held at 7:15 P.M.
Water Watermains To Be Flushed Soon
C REWS FROM MUNITECH, THE CITY'S UTmrry SYSTEM SERVICE, Will
be performing their annual spring watermain flushing during the
month of April. Dates are not established at this time; however, residents
should be aware that the process causes household water to become
discolored for a short time. It is recommended to avoid doing laundry of
light colored items for a day or so until the water looks clear again.
Questions may be directed to Munitech at 472 -2718.
CITY this SHOO WOO
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SHOREWOOD, NIN 55333
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Monday - Friday 8 :00 A,M. to 4:30 P.m.
DELIVER TO:
Council Members
Woody Lave, Mayor
Kr €stl Stover
John Garfunkel
Christine Lizee
Scott Zerby
Newsletter Editor: Connie Bastyr
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N ATIONAL ARBOR DAY is Friday,
April 28, 2000. Each year, the City
Council establishes a community day of
observance to celebrate the beauty and
valuable qualities of trees. Saturday,
April 29 is the day when residents are
encouraged to plant a new tree, " thereby
hoping to ensure a green
Shorewood and Minnesota
in decades to come."
If April 29 rings a bell, it r
is also the day of the
LCEC open house, -
where residents may ^'
receive a free tree seed-
ling to plant. (See front .
page article.) The
Shorewood Park Commission
will sponsor the planting of a tree
at one of the City's parks as well.
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