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April 1999 Shore ReportWanted! W ith the official arrival of spring, many of us are thinking about flowers and gardens. This year, the City will kick -off it's first annual Adopt -a- Garden program.The program asks for volunteers to donate their time and tal- ent to adopt the flower garden areas to be designated and prepared in our parks and near City Hall.. Adoption responsibilities include planting, weeding, litter pick -up and a little TLC. Weekly care needs to be given to the adopted area after planting. If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to join the group of volunteers to beautify our city, please call City Hall (474 -3236) for more information. S 1ki T W l" F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Q 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2.0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Board of Review Reminder B y now you have received your property valuation notice via the mail. If you have any questions about the information contained on that notice, or do not agree with the valuation of your property, be sure to contact the City Assessor imme- diately at (612) 249 -4640. If you are not satisfied following discussion with the assessor, you may appeal to the Local Board of Review scheduled for: Monday, April 19,1999 7:00 P.M. Shorewood City Hall Appeals are heard on a first -come, first- served basis. April • y D uring April the Shorewood City Council will be working on a number of issues of general interest to all Shorewood residents: ♦ They will be working along with the Planning Commission on preparing for May neighborhood meetings and a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update. (See separate article on page 8.) ♦ The Council will also be considering ways to implement recommendations of the Land Con- servation Committee on methods to encourage the setting aside of land as open space. ♦ They are scheduled to consider the preliminary plats and development stage plans of Shorewood Ponds, the senior housing development east of Freeman Park. This will depend upon the Planning Commission's review which is being completed in early April. (See Public Hearing article on page 8.) T he City is making arrangements for the annual Spring Clean -up Day in May. The date is set for May 22 and will again include the option to drop off usable household items for Goodwill Industries. Details will be printed in the May issue of the Citizen Informer. In the meantime, it's Springtime —time to start cleaning! APRIL EVENTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE 4/6 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg 4/12 7:00 City Council Meeting 4/13 7:30 Park Comm. Mtg. 4/19 7:00 Board of Review 4/20 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg 4/26 7:00 City Council Meeting Staying on Top of Y2K .................... 2 WebNews ........ ............................... 2 Firearms Safety Class .................... 2 Southshore Center News ............... 3 Lawn Care & Lake Care .............. 4 -5 Trails Update ... ............................... 6 Arbor Day Celebration .................... 6 Liquor Operations Job Opening ..... 7 Street News ..... ............................... 7 Comprehensive Plan Meetings ...... 8 Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings - see schedule on page 2. Communications Corner January 1 —the Mother of all other's Days! S ome Shorewood residents may have wondered about recent "mysteries" related to the phone system at City ON Hall. In fact, we heard from many of you about them! During the first week in March the City's voice mails stem h' Y ceased to operate, which is very unfortunate considering how much we all rely on this piece of technology. The system was repaired with a refurbished component, that not known to us, was not entirely erased prior to installation. Following that episode, we had the major snow storm of the season, and many people calling the City Hall were greeted with strange and unfamiliar voices at the other end. The system has been repaired completely now. But please let us know if you experience any unusual events related to the voice mail system. All incoming calls are important and we want to make sure that everyone is heard. Council o n Cable Electrani Speaking A fter nearly three years on the World Wide Web, the City has finally decided to obtain its own domain name. Our new address will be: City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel 8 at the following times: March 29 Meeting Tuesday, April 6 at 1:30 P.M. April 12 Meeting Wednesday, April 14 at 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 20 at 1:30 P.M. April 26 Meeting Wednesday, April 28 at 5:30 P.M. s . a t h e RC 0 T he Excelsior/Lake Minnetonka His- torical Society is seeking volunteers to help in late April with a good, old - fashioned "roof- razing - raising" effort to replace the 'deteriorating roof on the Museum (former train depot). The Society is planning various fund - raisers to help recover the costs of this improvement. Persons willing to donate either time, talent or financial help are urged to contact Marlyn Thomson, President of the Society at 474 -4693. ci.shorewood.mmus and our new e-mail address will be: cityhafl@ci.shorewood.mn.us Much of the new Web site is in place and we anticipate the move of our en- tire site some time during the month of April. Anew Internet provider will also be hosting the site, which may eliminate some of the problems you may have had in contacting us via e-mail. Until fur- ther notice, you can continue to access the City at the old site address. Keep watching for new developments! City Code is On Line! Internet users now have access to the Shorewood Municipal Code on the City's Web site! A link is provided on the HomePage for each access. L ast month we reported that utility companies are well on their way to being 100% compliant regarding Year 2000 issues. With that said, the phone companies have expressed concern that the lines will become very jammed at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1999 because everyone will be trying to call other family members, friends and relatives to wish them a happy New Year. They have indicated this may cause a delay in service, during which the caller will not hear anything. The caller is urged to be patient and not hang up to redial as this only increases the traffic on the lines. While this might seem to be a great inconvenience, most frustration can be minimized by planning to: 0 Call at another time, perhaps the next day; 0 Spend the evening with those whom you might wish to extend a greeting: and 0 Be patient and ride out the wait. Information contained in this communication relates to the City of Shorewood's Year 2000 efforts. The disclosure of this information is intended to serve as a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act, Public Law 105 -271. Staying on Top of Year 2000 Firearms Safety Class Offered in April T he South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department is sponsoring a DNR- approved firearms safety course. It will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 P.m. starting April 20. The final class will consist of a practical exam and will be held on Saturday, May 9 at the Minnetonka Sportsman's Club in Mound. The classroom portion of the course will take place at the Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road. Interested parties must first come to the police depart- ment at 810 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior for advance registration. The fee for this course is $5.00 and class size is limited. Participants must be 12 years or older. Questions can be directed to the police department at 474 -3261. Citizen Informer/ April 1999 2 Eafly Shl.orewood Southshore Center Recycling Nees Available for Rend Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Ginseng Helped Out in Early Days. E lsewhere I have mentioned the scarcity of money in pioneer days, but in 1859 a man by the name of Chilton came to Wayzata and com- menced buying ginseng or "sang" as we called it. He paid 6 cents a pound for it green. The woods were full of it, and everybody, men, women and children, went into the "sang" business. It was the only way we had of getting money. It is amusing to think of the small price paid in those days. Four pounds of green "sang" makes one of dry, and dry "sang" is now worth $6.00 a pound. J.H. Clark was Chilton's agent in Excelsior and when he got a boat load he rowed across the lake to Wayzata and delivered it. In the [1.8]50's Minneapolis was nothing but a struggling village, and St. Anthony was the town that did the busi- ness. The settlers around the lake did not visit that emporium of trade except when grim necessity demanded it; then they generally walked, or if a team was required, oxen were used and it took two long days to make the round trip! Think of it, you people who own cottages on the lake and do business in the city. If the train is a few minutes late you are chock full of indignation and roast the railroad company for their inefficient and slovenly train service. But the old days are gone, and with them some of our liberties. Among oth- ers, I remember that we boys used to resort to some retired spot on the lake shore (and most spots were retired in those days) and go in swimming. We did not call it bathing then. Clad in the scanty raiment of shirt and overalls, it did not take us long to shed those useful garments, and then unhampered by bath- ing suits we went in swimming; that was some fun. I s there a wedding reception, open house or anniversary party in your future? If you are planning an event and looking for a place to hold it, consider call- ing 541 -1019 to set up a time to visit the Center or to get more information about this wonderful facility in our community. Attic Sale April 28 - May 1 Antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, "treasured stuff" Advance Public Preview / Sale Admission $10 per adult Wednesday, April 28, 6 - 8:30 P.M. General Public Sale - Free Admission Thursday, April 29, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Friday, April 30, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. The Southshore Center Proceeds benefit the Southshore Center. Call 474 -7635 for more information. Donations are accepted through April 28. A recent letter from a Shorewood resident to the editor in d local newspaper encouraged higher participa= tion in Shorewood's recycling program and the City agrees that it would be great to see more households become in- volved. Anyone needing information about recycling is invited to call City Hall (474 -3236) for details about get- ting started. Shorewood,with 50% of households recycling, is typical of other similar -sized municipalities in Hennepin County. Let's strive for a higher level in 1999! Earth Day 1999 Earth Day is April 22 and is dedi- cated to reminding Americans about the importance of protecting our environ- ment. For our part, the City of Shorewood would like to encourage in- dividuals, families, neighborhoods and organizations to adopt a roadside area or park to clean on Saturday, April 24. The City will provide the bags and then offer pick -up of the litter - filled bags. Call City Hall (474 -3236) for details and to sign up for an area. April Events at Southshore Center • 474 -7635 • Roy Hanson, music and history educator, will present a program on the "Complete Story of Judy Garland" on Friday, April 23 at 12:45 p.m. The presentation will explore her superstardom and her tragic life. Call the Center to register. Cost is $1.00 • Celebrate spring by attending Sunshine Day at the Southshore Center on Friday, April 2 at NOON. The event includes a special lunch menu and musical . entertainment by the Minnetonka Senior Chorale. People with March and April birthdays will also be honored at this event. The cost is $4.00 and reser- vations can be made by calling the Center. • AAA is offering Driver Improvement Classes at the Southshore Center in April and May. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling AAA toll free at 1- 888 - 234 -1294. • Tickets are available at the Center for a Pork Chop Dinner to be served on Sunday, April 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The cost for the meal is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds will help to fund programs, Center activities and supplies. Craft items and recycled cards will also be sold at the event. Van transportation will be available by calling the Center. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. • Browse, enjoy and invest in antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, & "treasured stuff' at the Attic Sale, April 28 -May 1. • New sessions begin in April for TV Chi Chih and Easy Does it Exercise. Call the Center for dates and times. Citizen Informer/ April 1999 v ur Shorewood Lawn The Care and Feeding ot o I _ , is spring lawn care season approaches, it's an important time to remember lake care as well. Algae and noxious weeds thrive on your lawn's leftovers —so overfeeding, especially with the nutrient phosphorus, is harmful to our lakes and streams. Also, improper application of lawn care products such as leaving spills on the driveway and street —or applying products just before a hard rain, must be avoided to keep unwanted materials from entering the water supply. In your spring yard clean -up and lawn care activities please avoid sweeping sand, leaves, twigs, animal waste and lawn care chemicals into the street. These materials also contain phosphorus and will wash into storm drains and travel directly to streams, ponds and lakes. What if you don't live near a lake? Runoff of excess lawn care products occurs as a result of rain and lawn sprinkling. Residue is washed over land and/or through storm sewers to streams, lakes and rivers. We all have a responsibility to do our part. Sometimes zero is a good thing. Think of those numbers on the fertilizer bag as the Nutrition Facts for your lawn's diet. Just as you look for the lowest value in areas such as fat grams or calories on your food labels, your target number for that middle digit on the fertilizer label is "0," indicating no addition of phosphorus. Make a change at the "grass roots" level. Some retailers and lawn service providers already offer zero - phosphorus fertilizers. The more they hear from consumers requesting these products, the sooner they will work to meet the demand for a healthier approach to lawn care. Ask for it. They will make it available. 1111�,11��N�Na��a�l���l��� , This number refers to nitrogen which is the ingredient that makes grass green and thick. Over - application of nitrogen is not beneficial to your lawn or the environment. (Example of the nutrition labels ott all fertilizer begs) -N In Minnesota, soil is rich in this naturally occurring element, phosphorus. Excess goes down the drain and to lakes and streams. This is where you want to see a "zero Potass is added to strengthen the turf, giving it resil- ience to fight disease, drought, and every- day wear and tear. A soil test can deter- mine the level of potassium your lawn really needs. The two outer figures are for demonstration purposes and may not represent the best balance for your lawn's needs. Talk with your ,supplier. al feed the L� w �.,. 0 r Y CO U r C 0 1 v t: � n1 a ,� IIIIIIq 1111!1111 11111 111 R _ If phosphorus poses a threat to lakes and wetlands, why is it in fertilizers in the first place? In some parts of the country, soils need additional phosphorus to sustain healthy plant development - but that is not true for most of Minnesota. According to studies by Hennepin Parks, the soil in much of our county has high to very high levels of phosphorus. Unfortunately, the fertilizer companies do not customize their products by region. A soil test will determine your yard's specific nutritional needs, so you can avoid unnecessary feeding of your lawn and the spaces beyond. Why is this information provided by the City and what is its interest in fertilizer and my lawn? The City of Shorewood, along with local watershed districts and the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) are promoting the use of phosphorus -free fertilizer to protect the health and beauty of our wetlands, ponds, lakes and streams. They are important resources to preserve for the future of our community. How can I learn more about healthy lawn management? Material is available from many sources on the importance of how and when to apply lawn care products, as well as other techniques to reduce the need for fertilizers. For a free lawn care guide and fact sheet, call the Department of Agriculture at 651- 297 -7279. If you have lawn or garden questions, call the Master Gardener Hotline through the U of M at 612- 374 -8433. Soil test kits are available by calling 612- 374 -8400. And the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District offers information on all of these topics by calling 612 -471 -0590. We called retailers within our local area and found some who carry low phosphorus fertilizers. Though we cannot offer an inclusive listing, the following suppliers have told us that they will stock phosphorus -free fertilizers: Excelsior Ace Hardware - Excelsior 200 Water Street - 474 -6814 Shorewood Nursery - Shorewood 23505 Smithtown Road - 474 -2637 Garden Patch - Excelsior County Road 19 - 474 -1551 Shorewood True Value - Shorewood Shorewood Village Center - 474 -2571 A simple phone survey also revealed that most lawn service companies either offer application of phosphorus -free fertilizers as an option or automatically use only phosphorus -free products. It is still a good idea to let your provider know that this is what you want for your lawn and the environment. Little things . ton can do will help a lot. As you work to make your lawn gree , lease hell) to keep our lakes blue. This is a publication of the City of Shorewood -1999 s A ) ghborhood involvement is key to successful p n ' So it is with the process being used to consider 'Is. iscussions have raised many good ideas according to the Park Commission and the City Council. As the process moves forward, both the Commission and Council invite additional comments. Recent Community Involvement About 150 people attended the trails open house held at the Southshore Center February 23rd. Park Commissioners and City Council Members participated with residents in a thorough discussion. More than 100 comment sheets were submitted noting support for trails, concerns about particular locations, and alternative ideas. A group of Howards Point neighbors petitioned against a trail at the Park Commission's regular meeting on March 9th. Commissioners agreed to schedule a "neighborhood walk" this summer when the meeting. These areas are planned for neighborhood and Park Commission walks during the next few months: • Smithtown Road starting at the Victoria border, ending at the LRT Saturday, April 10, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. (April 24, rain date) Coffee and cookies will be served at Minnewashta School from 11:00 to 12:00 NOON. • Vine Hill Road at its intersection with Kingswood Terrace to its intersection with Manchester Street and Covington Road, Vine Hill to Silverwood Park Tuesday, April 20, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. (April 27, rain date) SS The Commission continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review process Y' neighbors can present the issues unique to the area. (Later Edgewood and Grant Lorenz were determined to be included in the tour.) At the same meeting, a neighborhood group requested that the first trail go along their property. Petitioners along the south side of Smithtown Road, west of Strawberry Lane cited issues of safety, access to school and traffic as the reasons they hoped for trails or sidewalks. Upcoming Community Involvement Park Commissioners hope to walk in many neighborhoods and learn about residents' concerns and ideas. Four walks have been proposed and other walks can be scheduled. Call the City offices for more information, or attend a Park Commission The Shorewood Parks Foundation, which acts to , promote the preservation, protection, improvement, establishment and enlargement of parks, trails, bikeways and open space generally for the benefit of the residents of the City of Shorewood," is seeking two volunteers to serve in At Large positions for three -year terms. Appointments are made by the City Council and the Foundation meets approximately every quarter. If you would like to be considered, please submit a letter of interest to the City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road as soon as possible. Citizen Informer/ April 1999 • Howards Point, Edgewood, Grant Lorenz area (not yet scheduled) • Shady Island, Enchanted Island (not yet scheduled) Point of Clarification Some trail locations are on long -term hold. These include segments of Mill Street, Galpin Lake Road, St. Alban's Bay Road, Yellowstone and Smithtown Road east of the LRT. Although.included on early concept maps, these locations have become a low priority because of the many obstacles they present. Keep in Touch The Commission continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review process. Park Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is always welcome. Check the Informer and the website (www.state.net/shorewood) for reports and meeting minutes. T he City of Shorewood will officially observ( Arbor Day on Saturday, May 1 by plantii tree at Manor Park. This is the day that is set a____ to recognize the importance of trees as a vital part of the charac- ter, health and beauty of our City. The loss of hundreds of our beautiful and aged trees in the summer storms of 1998 was an unfortunate way for many of us to realize the value of trees in enhancing our lives and our properties. In the City Council's annual proclamation, residents are urged to plant a tree each year to help ensure the future of our natural resources. The National Arbor Day Foundation has published an informative bulletin called "How to Select and Plant a Tree." For a free copy, stop by City Hall or call 474 -3236. Tree care packets with general tree information are also available at City Hall. 0 Early Shorewood Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Ginseng Helped Out in Early Days. E lsewhere I have mentioned the scarcity of money in pioneer days, but in 1859 a man by the name of Chilton came to Wayzata and com- menced buying ginseng or "sang" as we called it. He paid 6 cents a pound for it green. The woods were full of it, and everybody, men, women and children, went into the "sang" business. It was the only way we had of getting money. It is amusing to think of the small price paid in those days. Four pounds of green "sang" makes one of dry, and dry "sang" is now worth $6.00 a pound. J.H. Clark was Chilton's agent in Excelsior and when he got a boat load he rowed across the lake to Wayzata and delivered it. In the [18]50's Minneapolis was nothing but a struggling village, and St. Anthony was the town that did the busi- ness. The settlers around the lake did not visit that emporium of trade except when grim necessity demanded it; then they generally walked, or if a team was required, oxen were used and it took two long days to make the round trip! Think of it, you people who own cottages on the lake and do business in the city. If the train is a few minutes late you are chock full of indignation and roast the railroad company for their inefficient and slovenly train service. But the old days are gone, and with them some of our liberties. Among oth- ers, I remember that we boys used to resort to some retired spot on the lake shore (and most spots were retired in those days) and go in swimming. We did not call it bathing then. Clad in the scanty raiment of shirt and overalls, it did not take us long to shed those useful gannents, and then unhampered by bath- ing suits we went in swimming; that was some fun. Southshore Center Available for Rent I s there a wedding reception, open house or anniversary party in your future? If you are planning an event and looking for a place to hold it, consider call- ing 541 -1019 to set up a time to visit the Center or to get more information about this wonderful facility in our community. At Sale Anr28 - Mav 1 Antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, "treasured stuff" Advance Public Preview / Sale Admission $10 per adult Wednesday, April 28, 6 - 8:30 P.M. General Public Sale - Free Admission Thursday, April 29, 9:00 A.M. - 6 :00 P.M. Friday, April 30, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. The Southshore Center Proceeds benefit the Southshore Center. Call 474 -7635 for more information. Donations are accepted through April 28. W A recent letter from a Shorewood resident to the editor in a local newspaper encouraged higher participa- tion in Shorewood's recycling program and the City agrees that it would be great to see more households become in- volved. Anyone needing information about recycling is invited to call City Hall (474 -3236) for details about get- ting started. Shorewood,with 50% of households recycling, is typical of other similar -sized municipalities in Hennepin County. Let's strive for a higher level in 1999! Earth Day 1999 Earth Day is April 22 and is dedi- cated to reminding Americans about the importance of protecting our environ- ment. For our part, the City of Shorewood would like to encourage in- dividuals, families, neighborhoods and organizations to adopt a roadside area or park to clean on Saturday, 'April 24. The City will provide the bags and then offer pick -up of the litter - filled bags. Call City Hall (474 -3236) for details and to sign up for an area. Senior Corner April Events at Southshore Center • 474 -7635 • Roy Hanson, music and history educator, will present a program on the "Complete Story of Judy Garland" on Friday, April 23 at 12:45 p.m. The presentation will explore her superstardom and her tragic life. Call the Center to register. Cost is $1.00 • Celebrate spring by attending Sunshine Day at the Southshore Center on Friday, April 2 at NOON. The event includes a special lunch menu and musical . entertainment by the Minnetonka Senior Chorale. People with March and April birthdays will also be honored at this event. The cost is $4.00 and reser- vations can be made by calling the Center. • AAA is offering Driver Improvement Classes at the Southshore Center in April and May. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling AAA toll free at 1- 888 - 234 -1294. • Tickets are available at the Center for a Pork Chop Dinner to be served on Sunday, April 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The cost for the meal is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds will help to fund programs, Center activities and supplies. Craft items and recycled cards will also be sold at the event. Van transportation will be available by calling the Center. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. • Browse, enjoy and invest in antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, & "treasured stuff" at the Attic Sale, April 28 -May 1. • New sessions begin in April for Tai Chi Chih and Easy Does it Exercise. Call the Center for dates and times. 3 Citizen Informer/ April 1999 ; yvyy an • Howards Point, Edgewood, Grant Lorenz area (not yet scheduled) • Shady Island, Enchanted Island (not yet scheduled) Point of Clarification Some trail locations are on long -term hold. These include segments of Mill Street, Galpin Lake Road, St. Alban's Bay Road, Yellowstone and Smithtown Road east of the LRT. Although.included on early concept maps, these locations have become a low priority because of the many obstacles they present. Keep in Touch The Commission continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review process. Park Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is always welcome. Check the Informer and the website (www.state.net/shorewood) for reports and meeting minutes. T he City of Shorewood will officially observ( Arbor Day on Saturday, May 1 by plantii tree at Manor Park. This is the day that is set a____ to recognize the importance of trees as a vital part of the charac- ter, health and beauty of our City. The loss of hundreds of our beautiful and aged trees in the summer storms of 1998 was an unfortunate way for many of us to realize the value of trees in enhancing our lives and our properties. In the City Council's annual proclamation, residents are urged to plant a tree each year to help ensure the future of our natural resources. The National Arbor Day Foundation has published an informative bulletin called "How to Select and Plant a Tree." For a free copy, stop by City Hall or call 474 -3236. Tree care packets with general tree information are also available at City Hall. 0 Early Shorewood Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Ginseng Helped Out in Early Days. E lsewhere I have mentioned the scarcity of money in pioneer days, but in 1859 a man by the name of Chilton came to Wayzata and com- menced buying ginseng or "sang" as we called it. He paid 6 cents a pound for it green. The woods were full of it, and everybody, men, women and children, went into the "sang" business. It was the only way we had of getting money. It is amusing to think of the small price paid in those days. Four pounds of green "sang" makes one of dry, and dry "sang" is now worth $6.00 a pound. J.H. Clark was Chilton's agent in Excelsior and when he got a boat load he rowed across the lake to Wayzata and delivered it. In the [18]50's Minneapolis was nothing but a struggling village, and St. Anthony was the town that did the busi- ness. The settlers around the lake did not visit that emporium of trade except when grim necessity demanded it; then they generally walked, or if a team was required, oxen were used and it took two long days to make the round trip! Think of it, you people who own cottages on the lake and do business in the city. If the train is a few minutes late you are chock full of indignation and roast the railroad company for their inefficient and slovenly train service. But the old days are gone, and with them some of our liberties. Among oth- ers, I remember that we boys used to resort to some retired spot on the lake shore (and most spots were retired in those days) and go in swimming. We did not call it bathing then. Clad in the scanty raiment of shirt and overalls, it did not take us long to shed those useful gannents, and then unhampered by bath- ing suits we went in swimming; that was some fun. Southshore Center Available for Rent I s there a wedding reception, open house or anniversary party in your future? If you are planning an event and looking for a place to hold it, consider call- ing 541 -1019 to set up a time to visit the Center or to get more information about this wonderful facility in our community. At Sale Anr28 - Mav 1 Antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, "treasured stuff" Advance Public Preview / Sale Admission $10 per adult Wednesday, April 28, 6 - 8:30 P.M. General Public Sale - Free Admission Thursday, April 29, 9:00 A.M. - 6 :00 P.M. Friday, April 30, 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. The Southshore Center Proceeds benefit the Southshore Center. Call 474 -7635 for more information. Donations are accepted through April 28. W A recent letter from a Shorewood resident to the editor in a local newspaper encouraged higher participa- tion in Shorewood's recycling program and the City agrees that it would be great to see more households become in- volved. Anyone needing information about recycling is invited to call City Hall (474 -3236) for details about get- ting started. Shorewood,with 50% of households recycling, is typical of other similar -sized municipalities in Hennepin County. Let's strive for a higher level in 1999! Earth Day 1999 Earth Day is April 22 and is dedi- cated to reminding Americans about the importance of protecting our environ- ment. For our part, the City of Shorewood would like to encourage in- dividuals, families, neighborhoods and organizations to adopt a roadside area or park to clean on Saturday, 'April 24. The City will provide the bags and then offer pick -up of the litter - filled bags. Call City Hall (474 -3236) for details and to sign up for an area. Senior Corner April Events at Southshore Center • 474 -7635 • Roy Hanson, music and history educator, will present a program on the "Complete Story of Judy Garland" on Friday, April 23 at 12:45 p.m. The presentation will explore her superstardom and her tragic life. Call the Center to register. Cost is $1.00 • Celebrate spring by attending Sunshine Day at the Southshore Center on Friday, April 2 at NOON. The event includes a special lunch menu and musical . entertainment by the Minnetonka Senior Chorale. People with March and April birthdays will also be honored at this event. The cost is $4.00 and reser- vations can be made by calling the Center. • AAA is offering Driver Improvement Classes at the Southshore Center in April and May. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling AAA toll free at 1- 888 - 234 -1294. • Tickets are available at the Center for a Pork Chop Dinner to be served on Sunday, April 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The cost for the meal is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds will help to fund programs, Center activities and supplies. Craft items and recycled cards will also be sold at the event. Van transportation will be available by calling the Center. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. • Browse, enjoy and invest in antiques, vintage clothing, crafts, collectibles, quality household items, & "treasured stuff" at the Attic Sale, April 28 -May 1. • New sessions begin in April for Tai Chi Chih and Easy Does it Exercise. Call the Center for dates and times. 3 Citizen Informer/ April 1999 N eighborhood involvement is key to successful p rm So it is with the process being used to consider 'ls. iscussions have raised many good ideas according to the Park Commission and the City Council. As the process moves forward, both the Commission and Council invite additional comments. Recent Community Involvement About 150 people attended the trails open house held at the Southshore Center February 23rd. Park Commissioners and City Council Members participated with residents in a thorough discussion.. More than 100 comment sheets were submitted noting support for trails, concerns about particular locations, and alternative ideas. A group of Howards Point neighbors petitioned against a trail at the Park Commission's regular meeting on March 9th. Commissioners agreed to schedule a "neighborhood walk" this summer when the / f meeting. These areas are planned for neighborhood and Park Commission walks during the next few months: • Smithtown Road starting at the Victoria border, ending at the LRT Saturday, April 10, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. (April 24, rain date) Coffee and cookies will be served at Minnewashta School from 11:00 to 12:00 NOON. Commission • Vine Hill Road at its intersection with Kingswood Terrace to its intersection with Manchester Street and Covington Road, Vine Hill to Silverwood Park Tuesday, April 20, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. (April 27, rain date) • Howards Point, Edgewood, Grant Lorenz area (not yet scheduled) Shady Island, Enchanted Island (not yet scheduled) Point of Clarification continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review YY neighbors can present the issues unique to the area. (Later Edgewood and Grant Lorenz were determined to be included in the tour.) At the same meeting, a neighborhood group requested that the first trail go along their property. Petitioners along the south side of Smithtown Road, west of Strawberry Lane cited issues of safety, access to school and traffic as the reasons they hoped for trails or sidewalks. Upcoming Community Involvement Park Commissioners hope to walk in many neighborhoods and learn about residents' concerns and ideas. Four walks have been proposed and other walks can be scheduled. Call the City offices for more information, or attend a Park Commission Park Foundati Openings The Shorewood Parks Foundation, which acts to "...promote the preservation, protection, improvement, establishment and enlargement of parks, trails, bikeways and open space generally for the benefit of the residents of the City of Shorewood," is seeking two volunteers to serve in At Large positions for three -year terms. Appointments are made by the City Council and the Foundation meets approximately every quarter. If you would like to be considered, please submit a letter of interest to the City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road as soon as possible. B Some trail locations are on long -term hold. These include segments of Mill Street, Galpin Lake Road, St. Alban's Bay Road, Yellowstone and Smithtown Road east of the LRT. Although.included on early concept maps, these locations have become a low priority because of the many obstacles they present. Keep in Touch The Commission continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review process. Park Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is always welcome. Check the Informer and the website (www.state.net/shorewood) for reports and meeting minutes. Plant a Tree This Spring he City of Shorewood will officially observe Arbor Day on Saturday, May 1 by planting a tree at Manor Park. This is the day that is set aside to recognize the importance of trees as a vital part of the charac- ter, health and beauty of our City. The loss of hundreds of our beautiful and aged trees in the summer storms of 1998 was an unfortunate way for many of us to realize the value of trees in enhancing our lives and our properties. In the City Council's annual proclamation, residents are urged to plant a tree each year to help ensure the future of our natural resources. The National Arbor Day Foundation has published an informative bulletin called "How to Select and Plant a Tree." For a free copy, stop by City Hall or call 474 -3236. Tree care packets with general tree information are also available at City Hall. Citizen Informer/ April 1999 6 Ski m 4'.//.l %. N eighborhood involvement is key to successful p rm So it is with the process being used to consider 'ls. iscussions have raised many good ideas according to the Park Commission and the City Council. As the process moves forward, both the Commission and Council invite additional comments. Recent Community Involvement About 150 people attended the trails open house held at the Southshore Center February 23rd. Park Commissioners and City Council Members participated with residents in a thorough discussion.. More than 100 comment sheets were submitted noting support for trails, concerns about particular locations, and alternative ideas. A group of Howards Point neighbors petitioned against a trail at the Park Commission's regular meeting on March 9th. Commissioners agreed to schedule a "neighborhood walk" this summer when the / f meeting. These areas are planned for neighborhood and Park Commission walks during the next few months: • Smithtown Road starting at the Victoria border, ending at the LRT Saturday, April 10, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. (April 24, rain date) Coffee and cookies will be served at Minnewashta School from 11:00 to 12:00 NOON. Commission • Vine Hill Road at its intersection with Kingswood Terrace to its intersection with Manchester Street and Covington Road, Vine Hill to Silverwood Park Tuesday, April 20, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. (April 27, rain date) • Howards Point, Edgewood, Grant Lorenz area (not yet scheduled) Shady Island, Enchanted Island (not yet scheduled) Point of Clarification continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review YY neighbors can present the issues unique to the area. (Later Edgewood and Grant Lorenz were determined to be included in the tour.) At the same meeting, a neighborhood group requested that the first trail go along their property. Petitioners along the south side of Smithtown Road, west of Strawberry Lane cited issues of safety, access to school and traffic as the reasons they hoped for trails or sidewalks. Upcoming Community Involvement Park Commissioners hope to walk in many neighborhoods and learn about residents' concerns and ideas. Four walks have been proposed and other walks can be scheduled. Call the City offices for more information, or attend a Park Commission Park Foundati Openings The Shorewood Parks Foundation, which acts to "...promote the preservation, protection, improvement, establishment and enlargement of parks, trails, bikeways and open space generally for the benefit of the residents of the City of Shorewood," is seeking two volunteers to serve in At Large positions for three -year terms. Appointments are made by the City Council and the Foundation meets approximately every quarter. If you would like to be considered, please submit a letter of interest to the City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road as soon as possible. B Some trail locations are on long -term hold. These include segments of Mill Street, Galpin Lake Road, St. Alban's Bay Road, Yellowstone and Smithtown Road east of the LRT. Although.included on early concept maps, these locations have become a low priority because of the many obstacles they present. Keep in Touch The Commission continues to invite comments and participation on the evolving trail review process. Park Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is always welcome. Check the Informer and the website (www.state.net/shorewood) for reports and meeting minutes. Plant a Tree This Spring he City of Shorewood will officially observe Arbor Day on Saturday, May 1 by planting a tree at Manor Park. This is the day that is set aside to recognize the importance of trees as a vital part of the charac- ter, health and beauty of our City. The loss of hundreds of our beautiful and aged trees in the summer storms of 1998 was an unfortunate way for many of us to realize the value of trees in enhancing our lives and our properties. In the City Council's annual proclamation, residents are urged to plant a tree each year to help ensure the future of our natural resources. The National Arbor Day Foundation has published an informative bulletin called "How to Select and Plant a Tree." For a free copy, stop by City Hall or call 474 -3236. Tree care packets with general tree information are also available at City Hall. Citizen Informer/ April 1999 6 Plan is Selected for County Road 19 Intersection O n March 4 the City of Shorewood held a public information meeting to review the options for improvements to the County Road 19 / Smithtown inter- section. Based on Council and citizen feedback, alternative three (shown below) is the preferred design. This plan is being forwarded to Hennepin County for preliminary design. The County will give the City opportunity to provide input through the process. This alternative improves overall safety and operations of the intersection during peak traffic times. It also minimizes cut - through traffic through local neighborhoods to Highway 7. A stop light will be included as part of the improvement. The plan will also require the removal or relocation of the Tonka Bay Liquor Store. Construction is tentatively scheduled for the year 2000. Watch for updates. Watermain Flushing Dates C rews from Munitech, the City's utility system service, will be performing their yearly spring watermain flushing during the following time frames: Amesbury & Woodhaven April 5 - 9 Waterford S. E. Area April 12 - 23 Boulder Bridge, Shorewood Oaks & Badger well areas April 26 - May 7 Dates may vary due to weather. This process causes household water to become discolored for a short time. Residents should avoid doing laundry of light colored items for a day or so until the water looks clear again. I Road Reminder I I Weight restrictions for local I streets remain in effect through the month of April. I I Questions can be answered by I calling City Hall at 474 -3236. I T he City of Shorewood is accepting applications for the position of full - time Liquor Operations Manager. The position is responsible for the operation of the City's off -sale liquor stores. Requirements include compre- hensive knowledge of small business retail operation, including customer service, computerized database management, marketing, budgeting and accounting, personnel and training; and a Bachelors Degree in a related field or four years of experience as a liquor store manager. The position reports to the City Administrator and the City Council Liquor Committee. Application forms may be obtained at Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road, (474 -3236) between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. or on the Web site: www.state.net /shorewood. The com- pleted application must be received at City Hall by 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 15, 1999. Equal Opportunity Employer 7 Citizen Informer/ April 1999 What's Happening in the City? The following item is on the April 6 Planning Commission Agenda: X Eagle Crest Northwest is request- ing preliminary plat approval of "Shorewood Ponds" which is a 62 -unit senior - family housing development on approximately 14 acres of property located at 25600 State Highway 7 and 6140 Eureka Road. The housing style would consist of one -level townhouse buildings with 4 units per building. Plans are available for review at City Hall. A public hearing will be held at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. 1 Street sweeping will begin after the first of May, when weight restrictions are lifted. x� , 10^ Me °'i5 r � Z W ;N , a as Meetings Scheduled 0 ver the past two years, the Shorewood Planning Commission has been re- viewing the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan in an attempt to update the Plan prior to submitting it to the Metropolitan Council for its review. A series of neigh- borhood meetings will be conducted in May to present potential revisions to the 1995 Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the guide for all of the physical develop- ment aspects of the city. The Plan addresses environmental concerns in the Natu- ral Resources chapter. How, and to what extent land is used is covered in the Land Use chapter. The Transportation chapter covers the various modes of moving people and goods within and through the community. Public utilities such as sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer are addressed in the Community Facilities chapter, as well as parks and recreational open space. Consistent with legal requirements, a new chapter on housing will also be included in the Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood meetings are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, Thursday, May 6, and Thursday, May 13. The meetings will be in an open house format between the hours of 4:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at the Shorewood City Offices. The open houses are quite informal and, in addition to providing residents some flexibility in scheduling their visits, they allow residents to meet in small groups, or even one on one, with staff, Planning Commissioners and City Council members. More information about the Comprehensive Plan and the neighborhood meetings will be included in the May issue of the newsletter. We hope you will be able to attend! CITE` OF SHOREW001) 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SORE' OOD, MN 55331 (512)474.3236 FAX 474.0128 E -mail: cityhaII @shorewood.state.net DELIVER TO: City of Shorewood Council Members Woody Love, Mayor Kristi Stover John Garfunkel Christine Lizde Scott Zerby Administrator James C. Hurm Newsletter Editor: Connie Bastyr Citizen Informer/ April 1999 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 This newsletter is printed on recycled pa;