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December 1998 Shore Reportr + n CITY OF SHOREWOOD .Ls's J [` CITIZEN INFORMER December 1998 f'R' • ! T he Excelsior Fire Department has served Shorewood for over 115 years. Its members are volunteer, paid - on -call residents of the area. What makes them unique as residents is that they are called out to fire, rescue and ambulance calls any time of the day or night, at times putting their life on the line. The department, like the community it serves, has changed and grown over the years. Now, as we approach the twenty -first century, the five cities served by the Excelsior Fire Department are establishing a Fire Department Study Committee. The members of the committee will study issues of governance and management. It will not, however be their job to review the funding formula agreed to by the cities. It is planned that the committee will report to the cities and go out of existence before June 30, 1999. A status report of the committee's work will be provided in the Citizen '• f; '- 1N r- T he retiring Chief of Police Rick Young is looking forward to December 28, which marks the end of his 15 years of service to the cities of the South Lake Minnetonka area. He and his wife will begin their more leisurely life style soon after by traveling the country, visiting their son in the Seattle area and other relatives along the way. After a few months, they plan to settle in their "home base" of Jackson County, Wisconsin. They won't be total strangers there because Chief Young served as Chief Deputy for the County prior to his tenure with South Lake. (Rick did not say whether he will don the purple and gold or go over to the dark side as a resident of Cheeseland.) In any case, the part he says he will miss the most is the group of people he has worked with these past several years. Of course, the members of the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Depaninent and the four communities they serve will miss Rick Young as their Chief of Police. He has worked well with many elected and appointed officials, members of the community and the police force. Rick leaves the legacy of a well - respected, professional department. We wish him well and thank him for a job well done — in fact, very well done! d informer as work progresses. Thank you to retiring Excelsior Firefighter Steve Bauman (with 32 years of service, 10 of them as Chief), and to Glenn Johnston (with 18 years on the department, 15 as Secretary). Your dedication and talents will be missed. r Eli: INgifol I I I r H ave you ever wanted to become more involved in your community? Are you particularly interested in Shorewood planning or zoning issues or park and trail issues? Now is the time to act! The City Council is scheduled to make appointments to the Shorewood Planning and Park Commissions in January. So, in December, draft a letter of interest and send it to City Hall, along with a short resume if you like, or give us a call (474 -3236) with any questions. City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331 E -mail: cityhall @shorewood.state.net S MT W T F S DEGEMBER EVENTS 12/1 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15. 1 . 0 17 18 19 12/1 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg 12/2, 9, & 16 Council Orientation 12/7 7:00 City Council Meeting 12/8 7:30 Park Comm. Mtg. 12/14 7:00 City Council Meeting 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26 12/15 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. 12/21 7:00 City Council Meeting 27 28 29 30, ; 31 12/24 Noon City Hall closed through Christmas Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings - see schedule on page 2. I rail Talk .......... ............................... Council Orientation ........................ Communications Corner ................ Early Shorewood.. .......................... Thank you to Election Judges ........ Senior Center .. ............................... 1999 Financial Plans ...................... Winter Travel Safety ....................... Winter Recreation .......................... Dog License Renewal .................... 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 Comm U et , ,.. ..: Me P e ach year the City looks back at communication efforts by City Hall to residents and responses received. In 1998 the preferred method of communicating to City Hall was using the Shoreline, a voicemail box accessible 24 hours a.day, 7 days a week. This was a critical tool during the spring storms to allow people to make City staff aware of the problems in the area. Residents are encouraged to continue to use the communication tools available to pose questions, make suggestions or leave comments. Mailing Address: 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331 E -Mail: cityhall @shorewood.state.net Fax: 474 -0128 Shoreline: 474 -3236, Ext. 1 Feedback Forms: Available at City Hall or on our Home page at www.state.net/shorewood Trail (and Park) Talk T he Park Commission is continuing with the Trail Planning process. By the completion of its December 8 meeting (7:30 p.m. at City Hall), the Commission hopes to have determined what factors are to be utilized in evaluating potential trails, and to have established goals and specific objectives for the process. They even hope to have zeroed in on which potential trail routes will be given further consideration. The next step will be to report on their deliberations and talk with the general public on the process to date in late winter. Keep checking this column for progress reports and plan on attending meetings and becoming active in this process. f: , 1 V � '§ 4 MI . � City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel at the following times: November 23 Meeting Friday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. December 7 Meeting Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. December 14 Meeting Tuesday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 19 at 9:00 a.m. December 28 Meeting Wednesday, December 30 at 5:30 p.m. S horewood's new Mayor -elect Woody Love and Council Members -elect Christine Lizee and Scott Zerby are attending orientation sessions in preparation for taking office. They will join Kristi Stover and John Garfunkel on the City Council in January. The December orientation sessions are: Wednesday December 2, 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. Tour City Hall. Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Briefings on planning, administrative and public safety issues. Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Briefings on finance, budget, public works, parks and trails. The public is invited to these sessions. Call in advance if you can attend so materials can be made available for you. Land Conservation Committee Report T he Ad hoc Land Conservation Committee is drafting its report and plans to present it at the December 14 City Council meeting. The report will contain. an inventory of land with development potential in Shorewood, an analysis of methods to protect land that are available to local govern- ments, and recommendations for implementing land conservation tools in Shorewood. The land inventory will include information such as natural features, zoning, tax status, and development potential. The report will also describe land conservation tools. Each tool's app- ropriateness for Shorewood will be presented, and its financial implications will be analyzed. The alternatives studied include: • Residents donating or selling conservation easements to the City. • A landowner registry program. • The City assisting residents to buy open space with their neighbors. • Establishing a non - governmental, nonprofit organization to acquire and manage open space. • The City purchasing open space. Factors used to analyze conservation tools include: • Shorewood's Comprehensive Plan. • Potential financial and fiscal commitments. • Potential tax burden on residents. • Cost- effectiveness of protection options. • Duration of protection. • Level of protection. • Acreage, abundance, and distribution of parcels with development potential in Shorewood . • The City's ability to honor legal, including land manage- ment, agreements in the future. Shorewood's demographics. Ecological functions of natural systems. Landowner rights. The executive summary of the Committee's report will be an insert in a future issue of the Citizen Informer. Citizen Informer/ December 1998 2 Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society The Forgotten Village of St. Albans T he town of St. Albans was started in the [18150's. It was located on St. Albans' Bay. A stem saw mill and a grist mill were built, a store was opened and a log church of the Episcopal faith was established. Charles Morris, afterward chief engineer of the Manitoba Railway, was the chief moving spirit in the new town. For a time it seemed to flourish, but the panic of `57 came and put a stop to further expansion. Then to cap the climax the mill burned down, and the bottom seemed to drop out of the new town. The church, however, was used until Trinity Chapel was built in Excelsior. The movement to build the new church was started in 1861 and the building was used for the first time in 1863. Mr. Chamberlain was rector for some time after the chapel was built. Gethsemane Church of Minneapolis was interested in the growth of this new church and Rev. David Knickerbocker used sometimes to conduct the services. Bishop Whipple was also a frequent visitor. Election Assistance Appreciated 0 ver 30 residents gave their day to be Election Judges for the City of Shorewood and we are all grateful for their service. Most were at their posts by 6:30 a.m. and many worked into the late hours of the night. The pay for this job is minimal - some even gave of their time for free. It was a long day, but gratifying to see such a high voter turnout in Shorewood. 73% of registered voters came to the polls. The City also thanks the providers of the host locations for the three other precincts: Excelsior Covenant Church, Minnewashta Church and the LaBore household on Enchanted Island. P.S. There were still some "Mickey Mouse" write -ins, but fewer than in the past he City's web site is continually being updated and enhanced with new features. Some permit applications and license forms are now available on line at www.state.net/shorewood. These forms can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat, then filled out and submitted to City Hall. (Because the City cannot accept electronic signatures, the completed applications may not be returned via e -mail or fax.) If you haven't visited lately, we invite you to explore the City's web site and discover some new possibilities. Your Neighbor's Point View N o -w that the leaves have fallen, the views from our windows li ave l-Tn greatly extended -- such as into the neighbor's a- aards. 'Please be considerate of your neigh- bor's vie-,N by storing all th=ese °`'summertoys" in their proper plate. They will appreciate it they've told. us so' Recycling Date& The curbside pick -up schedule will not be affected by the upcoming holidays. Recycling Reminder America Recycles Day theme this year is: "If You're Not Buying Recycled, You're Not Really- Recycling ". With the hustle and bustle of the holidays remember when you are shopping to buy recycled content products and help keep recycling working. And consider some creative gift- wrapping materials that are more "earth - friendly." For example, brown packaging paper is fairly economical by the roll and looks festive with colored string and a small ornament for decoration. The paper can then be recycled with your newspapers and paper bags. I ienportant Safety ` Snow forts are fun, but tbey can he deadly. Please do not let children t unnel into the mountains of snoA at the read o your ° drivc°ssaa or near the r3oatdN4 aY, passing plow or sliding czar can bring tans of smm doN1 =1 can top of aanyone inside. °Sn�ssvhaall °' ltsrts s{ ith l�e� siilts =r�a€1 no rtaaf ;are a safe =r aalterneativ; C Senior Co rnea December Events at Southshore Center Wednesday, December 2 Who wants to be an old fogey? Examine if the perception people have of you matches who you really are, and discover if your perceptions of other generations are fact or fiction. Lorne Moen is the presenter. Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $10.00 and includes a continental breakfast. Monday, December 7 Pearl Harbor Day Roy Hanson, historian and educator, shares historical information and rare video of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Time: 12:45 p.m. Cost: $1.00. Saturday, December 12 Visit with Santa Bring the little ones for a free visit with Santa and a treat. Lunch will be a hot dog, chips, cookie and drink. Bring your own camera or purchase a polaroid photo for $1.00. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: $2.50 Friday, December 18 Christmas Holiday Dinner Entertainment by Coda. Make reservations by December 1. 5 Time: Noon Call the center at 474 -7635 to make a reservation for any of these events. 3 Citizen Informer/ December 1998 � s The following is a visual description of the financial plans for the City of Shorewood for the coming year Both the anticipated revenue and budget amounts for 1999 equal $2,788,476. The specific dollar figures are available from City Hall for public review at any time. This chart shows the anticipated revenue sources and distribution for 1999. Hearing Budget rtes, Times and Locations The public is invited to these hearings to gather information, ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions on each agency's budget plan. City of Shorewood December 7 at 7:30 p.m. 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood (474 -3236) Minnetonka School District 276 December 1 at 7:00 p.m. District Service Center 5621 Highway 101 South Minnetonka (906 -2524) Mound Westonka District 277 November 30 at 7:30 p.m. Westonka Community Center 5600 Lynwood Blvd. Mound (491 -8007) Hennepin County December 3 at 5:30 p.m. A2400 Government Center Minneapolis (348 -3011) Metro Special Taxing District Mears Park Centre 230 Fifth St. East St. Paul 602 -1612 Citizen Informer/ December 1998 This chart shows the proposed allocation of funds for 1999. This example illustrates how propen taxes are distributed. Example: 0 /' School District #276 Total Property Taxes $1,264 (47 %) on a $150, home --- Hennepin County in Shorewood is $831 (31%) $2,671 Special Districts ** 0 (100 / °) \ $180 (7 %) City of Shorewood $396 (15 %) City Servic Provided for $396 CITY OF SHORE WOOD • Police and fire protection 1999 GENERAL FUND REVENUES CHARGES FOR TRANSFERS • Street maintenance and plowing SERVICE AND MISC • Parks and trails less and percentages FINES AND FORFEITS AD VALOREM 2.9% PROPERTY TAX different. 66.7% INTERGOVERNMTAL Metropolitan Council, 6.3 and other govern- LICENSES AND PERMITS 6.2 Hearing Budget rtes, Times and Locations The public is invited to these hearings to gather information, ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions on each agency's budget plan. City of Shorewood December 7 at 7:30 p.m. 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood (474 -3236) Minnetonka School District 276 December 1 at 7:00 p.m. District Service Center 5621 Highway 101 South Minnetonka (906 -2524) Mound Westonka District 277 November 30 at 7:30 p.m. Westonka Community Center 5600 Lynwood Blvd. Mound (491 -8007) Hennepin County December 3 at 5:30 p.m. A2400 Government Center Minneapolis (348 -3011) Metro Special Taxing District Mears Park Centre 230 Fifth St. East St. Paul 602 -1612 Citizen Informer/ December 1998 This chart shows the proposed allocation of funds for 1999. This example illustrates how propen taxes are distributed. Example: 0 /' School District #276 Total Property Taxes $1,264 (47 %) on a $150, home --- Hennepin County in Shorewood is $831 (31%) $2,671 Special Districts ** 0 (100 / °) \ $180 (7 %) City of Shorewood $396 (15 %) City Servic Provided for $396 * Westonka School • Police and fire protection District #277 is at $1,117 and therefore • Street maintenance and plowing the total tax bill will be • Parks and trails less and percentages will be somewhat • Building and other inspections different. • Other City services ** Includes Metropolitan Council, Watershed Districts, and other govern- ment agencies. Ij Be Prepared For Cold Temperatures, Ice and Snow! Z V � N �- <VL > L� Imo; 7 V� V L �� ; 7 s v Sand & Salt Bartels T o help keep your driveway and walkway safe, residents of Shorewood can purchase a 50 gallon barrel filled with a sand and salt mixture. The cost is $40.00 for the initial barrel and $20.00 for refills. Send a check along with your request (including your name, address and phone number) to the City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood MN 55331. The Public Works Department will contact you to schedule a delivery time. J Z 7 �� V � �� �UL N A > L /1 �L V >n n , �'j v VL N r� Z 'j 7 7 - �,�� 0 Don't assume that plow drivers can see you. Their field of vision is limited. The patterned area of this diagram indicates all of the blind spots. 0 Never pass on the right. Plows are pushing snow and spreading sand to that side of the road. a dia drive Snowplow operators work hard to make the City safely of Shorewood's roads as safe as possible for you. Motorists are asked to help this winter by slowing down, keeping a safe distance from snowplowing equipment and driving safely. park Typically plows are not called out until the end Off -road of a snowfall event so driveways are not the weather repeatedly plowed shut. Yet, residents and businesses are asked to refrain from parking on the street after a 2" snowfall to allow snowplow operators to plow curb -to curb. plan Make sure your vehicle is prepared for Minnesota's ahead harsh winters. Test your anti - freeze, battery, brakes, exhaust and lights. Equip your vehicle with booster cables, windshield scraper, shovel, road flares, blankets and a winter survival kit. prepare Pack flashlights, hand/foot warmer packets, first ' to s urvive aid supplies, high energy candy or snacks, brightly colored cloth to tie on vehicle's antenna for help if stranded, candle, matches and a small metal container to melt snow for drinking water, pencil, paper and change for phone calls. watch For current road conditions call the 24 -hour state - the weather wide recorded road condition information numbers: 1 -800- 542 -0220 or 405 -6030. ch It is recommended that all residents take the time you early in this season to check the condition of their mailbox mailbox and its supports. The City will not replace mailboxes that are damaged from the force of the snow coming off the plow. Snowplow operators pay close attention to avoid mailboxes and other obstacles within the right of way. However, in the event a plow makes contact with the mailbox or support post, the mailbox will be repaired or replaced with a standard mailbox. The US Postmaster requires that mail- boxes be 42" from the street to the bottom of the mailbox. Residents are responsible. for clearing their mailbox area of snow to insure delivery. 5 Citizen Informer/ December 1998 It's Time For Some Winter Fun W eather permitting, the City plans to open the skating rinks by December 12. Silverwood Park has a pond which is groomed for a free skating rink when the ice is determined to be safe. Badger, Manor and Cathcart parks have both free skating facilities and warming houses operated by rink attendants. Badger and Cathcart also have hockey boards and nets. Warming House hours will be as follows: Mondays - Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Winter Break (12/19 - 1/3) *Dec. 24 *Dec. 25 and Jan 1 *December 31 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 12:00 noon - 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Closed 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. *Holiday hours will depend upon availability of attendants. Call City Hall for specifics (474 - 3236). Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not in use or an attendant is not available. Warming houses will be posted when closed. OPPORTUNITY INCOME Looking for a job? Why not be a rink attendant? The season is approximately two months beginning December 12. Applicants must be dependable, friendly and 16 years or older. Competitive salary with an end of the season bonus to those who qualify! Apply at City Hall. A Note to Parents t is important to make arrangements in advance to pick up your children at the end of their skating time. The telephones in the warming houses are for emergency use only and will be locked when the attendant is outside. The 10:00 p.m. curfew for juveniles 14 years and younger will be enforced. Rink attendants are required to follow City regulations themselves, as well as to see that others do the same. We welcome any comments regarding our rink operations. 0 nce again, the City would like to remind all residents of the regulations in force throughout the City.- A few of the main points are listed here: ♦ Snowmobiling is allowed in designated areas from December 1 to March 31. ♦ Snowmobile operation is allowed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. Curfew time is extended to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. ♦ The speed limit within Shorewood is generally 10 m.p.h. when near a pedestrian or skier on the LRT Trail and on the acceptable area for street riding (street side of the plow ridge). Otherwise, a maximum 20 m.p.h. speed limit is permissible on the LRT Trail. ♦ Penalties for violations may include impoundment of the snowmobile, as well as a fine, especially for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. ♦ Youth under 18 must have a Snowmobile Safety Certificate with them when driving a snowmobile in Shorewood. Youth driving a snowmobile under 14 years of age must have a Certificate and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Questions, comments or complaints can be directed to South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety, 474 -3261, or the City of Shorewood, at 474 -3236. Em o T he South Lake Minnetonka Police Department is sponsoring a DNR approved snowmobile safety course. Students must be at least 12 years of age and training is required for anyone born after 12131/79. It will be held at the Southshore Community Center in Shorewood on Tuesday and Thursday, January 12 and 14, 1999 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. Students taking this course will be required to demonstrate proficiency on a snowmobile. The riding exercise will be held on Saturday, January 16 in Shorewood. Class size is limited and pre- registration is required. To register, contact the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department at 474 -3261. The cost of this course is $5.00 per student. Citizen Informer/ December 1998 6 S ca. S P educing clear water inflow and infiltration (1/I) into the sanitary sewer system is desirable from both an economic and environmental standpoint. Reducing the amount of clear water in the sanitary system should reduce the charges levied by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) in addition to reducing the operating time of pumping stations. In 1999 the City will prepare applications for a Metropolitan Council grant program to reduce inflow and infiltration (UI) into the sanitary sewer system. This is the result of information received from a 1998 I/1 control study, which was partially funded by the Metropolitan Council. As part of this I/1 reduction program the City will continue its annual system - televising program to identify any problems and will undertake projects to repair infiltration of groundwater into the system. The one major project to be undertaken in 1999 entails rehabilitation of the lift station at Shady Island Point. Also, sanitary sewer lift stations will be rewired to allow connection of emergency generators'. This problem was highlighted this past spring when major storms caused several periods of electrical outages for extended periods of time, causing six or more of the City's lift stations to be inoperable simultaneously. The planned improvements will allow the Department of Public Works to cycle each lift station with a generator until power can be restored. The purchase of a generator is scheduled for 1999. All cities in the Lake Minnetonka area are working jointly to have their lift stations wired in the same way such that generators can be utilized between communities. Introduction ach year the City of Shorewood produces a five -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Based on City policies, it schedules projects and purchases over the next five years and identifies funding sources for each. The program is broken into functional sections. Plans for 1999 are briefly described in this report. A copy of the complete five year program can be viewed at Shorewood City Hall, at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7. The Capital Improvement Program will be presented and public input heard. Financial Planning Funds are earmarked and traced very carefully by the City Council. Members of the City Council feel that it is very important to keep up the infrastructure of the City. Needs, resources and financial projections change over the years. Therefore, the Capital Improvement Program should be very fluid. This program is to be reviewed and updated at least annually based upon priorities established by the City Council. It is a very important financial planning document as it projects the City's capital improvement needs and identifies the financial resources to meet those needs. Each project or purchase identified in this program is approved individually by the City Council. Storn Nlamagweill ut, he City hopes to complete its stormwater management plan in 1999, utilizing the one -foot contour aerial topography maps prepared in 1998. This major undertaking was mandated by the State Legislature. As part of this plan, key ponding areas and drainage irnprovetnents will be identified and prioritized as major projects. As part of the 1999 projects, a regional pond location' will be identified and programmed for construction. The City recognizes that such a regional pond is vital in controlling runoff rates and treating; surface water runoff prior to the discharge into wetlands and lakes. he City has not initi- ated any 'watermain installations for 1999. One project scheduled for next year is reconditioning of the Woodhaven well tank, which is necessary to prevent further pitting and deteriora- tion of the 4000 gallon ;pres- sure tank. In addition, a mi- nor pipe - relining project is planned for a segment of pip- ing inside the southeast area well house. i Tn 1999 it is the City's intent to utilize Municipal State Aid funds on several projects. This includes the 1 following projects: 0 Adding right turn lane on Eureka Road to enter westbound Trunk Highway 7; 0 Improvements and traffic signal installation at the Smithtown Road/County Road 19 intersection; 0 Repair of the retaining wall at Old Market Road, which has begun to wash out. The City has also committed to working with the State of Minnesota in closing accesses to Highway 7 at Lake Linden Drive, Wood Drive, Pleasant Avenue and Seamans Drive. In addition, the entrance to the Shorewood Shopping Center, the service road and access to Lake Linden Drive will be improved. The City is continuing to implement a Pavement Management System. This system rates the condition of all City streets and schedules appropriate maintenance for the purpose of extending the life of the street as long as possible. Work which could be scheduled ranges from patching and sealcoating, overlay, and reclamation to a full reconstruction of the entire street. For 1999, the older portion of Noble Road is to be reconstructed. The City Council's policy is to not assess property owners for any of these improvements. Before any reconstruction project is undertaken," property owners will be notified and a public information meeting held to get input on the project. Beyond that, property owners will be kept thoroughly informed throughout any project. $ 5,500 is planned to be spent in 1999 for a computer workstation for the geographical information system (GIS) and for equipment for printing the City newsletter. An eleven- year -old dump truck will be replaced in the Public Works Department. �4 rr he City has a separate Park Fund, which is funded largely by Park Dedication Fees charged to newly created lots. The following projects are scheduled to be completed in 1999: 0 Multi- purpose building (i.e. picnic shelter and indoor toilets) is planned for the soccer /softball area of Freeman Park; 0 Resurfacing of the Badger Park tennis courts; 0 A warming house / picnic shelter at Cathcart Park similar to the building at Manor Park. Several other small projects are planned including cooperating with other Lake Minnetonka Cities to construct a small skate park in the South Lake area. T he Park Commission and the City 'Council have committed to undertaking a community- oriented, citizen- involved trail planning process. In part, the process includes identifying potential trail segments and evaluating them, developing working concepts, providing information to the public on early trail concepts, walking potential trail routes with neighbors to identify problems and concerns and completion of evaluations. The Commission will then prioritize potential trail routes and schedule them in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). An inclusive, trail design process involving all area residents is included in the process. The end product is to be a package of design recommendations worked out with neighbors of the proposed trail segment. Until this process has been completed, trail construction has not been incorporated in the CIP. City of Shorewood / December 1998 0 0 0 \ 0 The Southshore Community Center 5735 Country Club Road, SHOREWOOD A Place to . Meet for all Seasons A Special Place to meet for the Holiday Seas This beautiful building is nestled in a peaceful, wooded setting just waiting for you and your guests to enjoy. Rooms are available for small groups as well as large gatherings. The kitchen is available for your caterer or for your "potluck." The price range fits all pocketbooks. Call JoAnn at 474 -7635 or 541 -1019 to reserve a date for your holiday get - together We Have A Variety Of Rooms For Groups Of 10 To 275 People. I -40'- STOREROOM DINING 8 8 x ROOM _z5- LOBBY i ACPMTY 0 N N ROOM Z a g — 25'— Facoxr ROOM ENTRY Room Capacity: ,ONFERENCE ROOM - 36 PEOPLE AC IMTY ROOM - 65 PEOPLE DINING ROOM: AT TABLES - 200 THEATER STYLE - 275 It is time to renew your dog's license for the upcoming 1999 year. The City of Shorewood requires all dogs kept in the City over the age of six months to be licensed and registered, including those allowed by special permit. For your convenience, the application form is provided below, or come in and apply in person at City Hall on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CITY OF SHOREWOOD DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR 1999. INSTRUCTIONS For each dog, mail or bring in the Rabies Certificate, the completed Application Form provided below (please print), and the Total Amount Due to the City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. A license tag will not be issued without a printed copy of the current rabies vaccination from your veterinarian. An additional kennel license is required for owners with more than 2 dogs. This can be obtained at City Hall. 1. Dog's Name: Age: 2. Dog's Name: Age:_ 3. Dog's Name: Age: Veterinarian / Clinic: Owner's Name: Home Phone: Address: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Rabies Tag #: Phone #: Work Phone: MN Total Number of Dogs in Household: _ X $5.00 = License Fee Total Number of Dogs in Household: X $ .50 = + Mailing Fee Total Number of Dogs in Household: X $1.00 = + Late Fee (after January 31) Total Amount Due = $ THE DOG TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOG'S NECK AT ALL TIMES DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD. EXPIRES JANUARY, 2000. Breed: Color: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Rabies Tag #: Breed: Color: Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Rabies Tag #: Breed: Color: Fo Office Use Only 1. City Tag # Rabies Certificate Issued By: 2. City Tag # Y1 N Date: 3. City Tag # Receipt #: All information collected by this agency is public pursuant to State Statute. Citizen Informer/ December 1998 1111111111 1111q 111111111 111�1111 11111111 0 a V� �j is �� LI.''.✓ 3 P� There are no map - related items on the December I Planning Commission agenda. The Commissionn will be in study session, continuing discussions relative to the L -R (Lakeshore- Recreational) Zoning District regulations as well as the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. -s Holiday H ours The Shorewood City Hall office hours I for the following holidays are: December 24 Open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon December 25 Closed January 1 Closed a 1111, F 11 111 Land Use At its meeting on November 23, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to hold public hearings on December 15 regarding two items. At 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will consider revisions to the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Senior Housing The second Public Hearing item is to consider deleting Section 1201.03 Subd. 20 (Senior Housing) from the Shorewood Zoning Code. That hearing is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The City Council also extended the current moratorium on senior housing for an additional 60 days past the December 10 expiration date. Any recommendation of the Planning Commission on these issues may be considered by the City Council as early as their December 21 meeting. CITY OF SHORE WOOD SOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROACH SHOREWOOD, MIN 55331 (612)474.3236 N FAX 474.0128 444444 S easons 44444 City of Shorewood Council Members Tore Dahl berg, Mayor Kristi Stover Jerry O'Neill John Garfunkel Roger Chart pa Administrator James C. Harm Newsletter Editor Connie Bastyr Citizen Informer/ December 1998 5 4 Winter Sport Spots The Shorewood par ks and their winter features are indicated on the above map. Warming house hours of operation are detailed on page 6 of this newsletter. 1 Cathcart Park - 26655 West 62nd Warming house, hockey rink & free skate area 2 Freeman Park - 25800 Highway 7 Cross country skiing 3 Badger Park - 5745 Country Club Rd. Warming house, hockey rink & free skate area 4 SHverwood Park- 5775 CovingtonRd. Skate pond and sliding hill 5 Manor Park - 20630 Manor Rd. Warming house & free skate area Please remember 'rays for1ots at GO Hall. e Drop cif ends on December 18' BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, IVIN 55331 %� . . �� Th newsletter is printed on recycled paper.