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November 1998 Shore Report0 n September 14, the City Council approved a preliminary 1999 budget and tax levy. The budget was prepared according to priorities and programs identified by the Council. The budget includes an overall increase in expenditures of slightly over l X 70. This is attributed to the higher costs of police, fire and assessor services as well as the maintenance of the City's infrastructure. How does this affect the taxpayer? As an example, the owner of a homesteaded property with a market value of $150,000 would have paid $392 in city property taxes in 1998. Excluding any changes in property valuation, the 1999 city property tax would increase by $4 to $396. Factoring in the average increase in property value over the past year, the 1999 city taxes would actually be $410. The City Council will hold its annual Truth in Taxation public hearing on Monday, December 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend the hearing and to comment on the proposed budget and tax levy. The proposed 1999 budget is available for ins- pection at City Hall during normal business hours or %, J . on our web site. M QAT.1 W hile a career in law enforcement wasn't alw ays the plan that Deputy Chief Bryan Litsey was aiming for in life, he has indeed found the profession that fits him well. And he, it was decided through an extensive selection process, is the right person to wear the hat of retiring Police Chief, Rick Young. The four area communities that are served by the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department (SLMPSD) will benefit by such a well made match, as will the department itself. Bryan's interest in law enforcement was revealed at the end of his high school years after riding with an officer and discovering the diversity of the job. Aspects that he liked immediately were the opportunity to problem solve and to deal with people, plus the direct involvement with life that is so much a part of th work. After attending community college Bryan began work as an officer for the City of New Ulm, where he completed state certification training. He came to the SLMPSD a few years later and has been a part of this community now for nearl':: 18 years. Bryan was then, and still is very proud to be a part of such a well - qualified and professional department. During his time in service, Bryan has gone on to earn a 4 year Criminal Justice. degree and a Masters degree in Public Safety Education and Administration. Hc also qualified for and completed a very intensive l 1-week course at the FBI National Academy in 1993. Over the years, he has had experience in patrolling, supervision. investigation and administration. Yet, all of that experience and education did not alone lead to the selection of Bryan for our future Chief of Police. His interest anc knowledge of the communities he serves, combined with the philosophy he applies to his work are the additional pieces that have defined Bryan as the best candidate to lead our police department. At the end of this year Bryan will take over for Chief Young. In the meantime he i grateful for the benefit of working under the mentorship of the retiring Chief. Bryan: looks forward to continuing a sense of partnership with the community in order to mee the various needs of its people. He aims to build upon the positive image that the department has in the eyes of the residents it serves and to enhance the trust between. people and the SLMPSD staff. N TrailTalk ............. ............................... 2 v ■Y1 ■ ti ■ ■ y :- ��aa� � �E��Q�� ice: UJ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11/3 ELECTION DAY m 11/4 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. 8 9' if Q 111 12 13 14 1119 7:00 Council Mtg./Work Session 11/10 7:30 Park Comm. Meeting W 15 16 f 7 18 19 20 21 11/11 Veteran's Day - City Offices Closed 11/16 7:00 Council Work Session ® 22 2$ 11/17 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. 11/23 7:00 City Council Meeting Z 29 30 11/24 7:30 Park Comm. Meeting 11/26 -27 Thanksgiving Holidays - City Offices Closed Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings - see schedule on page 3. TrailTalk ............. ............................... 2 Land Conservation Report ................ 2 Communications Corner ................... 2 Voting ......... ............................... 2 Early Shorewood ............................... 3 Community Events ............................ 3 Senior Center ..... ............................... 3 Recycling News .. ............................... 3 Shorewood Events Map .................... 4 Update on Highway #7 Closures ...... 4 Early • Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society "Excelsior Had Good School in Early Days" I would like to say a word about the schools in Excelsior as conducted in the [ 18150's. The school house had two stories, the lower room for the smaller scholars and the upper for those more advanced. Through the efforts of Rev. Chas. Galpin, Rev. C.B. Sheldon, Doctor Snell and others equally foremost in the cause of education, good teachers for both departments were secured, and the reputation of the school was such that many came from a distance to enjoy its advantages. A weekly lyceum was carried on in the winter, where all sorts of subjects were discussed. I remember a heated discussion of Woman's Rights. That was a good while ago, but the question is still a live one. The upper room of the school house was used for religious services for a good many years. Before the school house was built, the people used to gather on Sundays in a room over Pease's store — an unfinished room used as a carpenter shop during the week. On Sunday shavings and litter were swept out, boards were laid on nail kegs for seats, and the place would be crowded. Toys for Tots Time T he City of Shorewood will again participate in the "Toys for Tots" campaign, which officially begins on November 15. A collection box will be at City Hall starting on Election Day. We have a goal of filling a City truck with gifts by the December 21 deadline. Help Wantdd The City of Shorewood is still accepting applications for warming house attendants for the 98/99 skating season. This is a great job for students or anyone who is looking for short term, part time, flexible employment! Stop by City Hall or call 474 -3236 for the application form. Training will take place in mid December near the start of the season. Library Storytimes The Excelsior Library offers Preschool Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. through December 1. Family Bedtime Storytime continues on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. through November 18. Immunizations Hennepin County Community Health Department offers childhood im- munizations at several locations through December. The closest to Shorewood is at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka on November 20 and December 18. Clinic times are 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for both dates. Call 348 -2884 for details. City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel at the following times: October 26 Meeting Tuesday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. November 9 Meeting Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. November 23 Meeting Tuesday, November 24 at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m. Holiday Pick -up Schedule R ecycling will be affected by the Thanksgiving Holiday for Island residents only. The normal Thursday pick up day of November 26 will be changed to Friday, the 27th. Wednesday recycling for mainland residents will not change. All other recycling dates will stay on normal schedule for the rest of 1998. Free Tree Care ♦: ♦ . _ A tree care workshop sponsored by the City of Shorewood, Northern States Power, and Twin Cities Tree Trust was held at City Hall last summer. FREE information packets from the workshop are available to Shorewood residents. Packets include information on: planting trees near utility lines, selecting tree species for your yard, methods for planting balled and burlapped and containerized trees, tree pruning, how trees can save energy in home heating and cooling, and using mulch. If you would like a packet, stop by City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road. Senior Help Appreciated I n this month of giving thanks, the City says "thank you" to the faithful volunteers from the Southshore Center who give their time each month to apply labels to over 2,500 Citizen Informer Newsletters. Their work helps save money for the City and speeds delivery of the newsletter to all residents. November Events at the Southshore Center 474 -7635 ♦ Instructor, Gin Weidenfeller will lead a class called "Create a SketchbookJournal" on Mondays from November 2 through 23 at 10:00 to 11 :30 a.m. The cost is $30. ♦ Suggestions of books as holiday gifts will be offered by retired librarian, Lae] Grathwol on Monday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee, but please can the Center to register for `Books for Holiday Giving." ♦ Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Tuesday, November 17 at noon, followed with entertainment by the Plymouth Rockers. Call the Center by November 12 to make your reservations. ♦ Monday, November 23 from 10:00 to 11:00 a m. is an opportunity to get that necessary flu shot at the Center. This service is provided by the Ridgeview Home Care Center. Fall Festival and Chicken Dinner This annual event begins on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7 with a holiday boutique and concludes with a delicious baked chicken dinner on Sunday, the 8th from 11:30 am. to 2:00 p.m. Call the Center for costs, boutique hours, and other details. s T he staff at City Hall can gauge the delivery date of the Citizen Informer each month by the activity on the Shoreline and the number of calls into the office. It's wonderful to know that so many residents are reading the City newsletter. And even more important is the feedback that people offer as a result! The comments are all valued and each is directed to the department or appropriate persons for follow -up. So Keep Those Calls and Messages Coming! We're Listening! (474 -3236) 0 ver the past five months Shorewood's Adhoc Land Conservation Committee has been researching open space protection options available to local governments. To do so, it has reviewed written material from several sources and has had guest speakers at Committee meetings. The Committee has also consulted with legal, tax, and land conservation professionals. Dennis Jabs, tax accountant and Shorewood resident, spoke to the Committee about conservation easement valuation. Ann Haines, from the Minnesota Land Trust, discussed how land trusts operate. Jean Coleman, land use planner and attorney, spoke with the Committee about the role easement holders play in land conservation. The Committee also considered the estate tax benefits to landowners that donate land or conservation easements with Ray Rossinni, estate planner. The City Attorney, John Dean, reviewed an example of a conservation easement with a city government as the easement holder. The City's Finance Director, Al Rolek, was also asked to analyze the impacts of a bond referendum for open space protection on tax payers. The Committee's research and recommendations will ultimately help the City to develop a process to conserve open space. Their final report is due before the end of the year. When it is available, the executive summary will be published in the newsletter and placed on the City's web page. i Blank * w Counts as T hore will be three Constitutional amendment questions on your ballot in the upcoming General Election. They are as follows: ♦ Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to extend to the year 2025 the dedication of lottery proceeds to the environment and natural resources trust fund and to maximize the long -term total return to the fund? ♦ Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to affirm that hunting and fishing and the taking of game and fish are a valued part of our heritage that shall be forever preserved for the people and shall be managed by law and regulation for the public good? ♦ Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to abolish the office of state treasurer? Constitutional questions on a ballot are counted as a "No" vote ifthe voter does not indicate their intent. T he Park Commission has set a timetable for the initial phase of an on -going "inclusionary" trail planning process. They have mapped out potential trail sites from requests, petitions, and school district committee recommendations. At their November 24 meeting (7:30 p.m.) the Commission will work on trail goals and objectives and establish criteria they will use in reducing the number of potential trail routes to be considered. They will begin to review information on the various potential segments such as: costs, funding sources, physical constraints, tie -in with other area trails and potential problems. Over the winter the Commission will use this information to judge potential segments. A reduced number of possible trails will then be reported to the public to get early input on the goals, objectives, criteria being used, and on the segments being considered. In the spring the Commissionplans to walk those potential trail routes with area residents to discuss alignments, constraints, ideas and concerns with those living along and near them Only after all this work will the Commission make final recom- mendations on trail segments to be considered and included in the Capital Improvement Program. At that point residents will be asked to participate in an inclusive trail design process. Here, residents will actually design the trail and present a package of recommendations to the City Council based on reasonable parameters worked out in advance. Watch for future updates and consider being actively involved in the process. T he City employs approximately 30 election judges to assist voters in exercising their rights as American citizens to choose our leaders. All of these election judges put in an extraordinarily busy and harrowing day. Most start their day about 4:30 am., arrive at the polls at 6:00 am, and leave late at night after all tallying is done. These judges are paid a nominal amount for their time, and many volunteer their services. After a 14 -hour day, they look forward to an orderly, accurate and timely closing to our day and reporting of our results. The difficulty is with the insincere write -in vote. Judges have no problem with the counting of honest write -in votes, but when a voter chooses to vote each office with his or her own name, or that of Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck, it becomes a sad ending to a judge's day. Every vote must be recorded and tallied by hand, by two judges of opposite parties. This ties up judges who are sorely needed for other of the numerous tasks necessary to close the polls. It needlessly extends the already long working day for many dedicated people. Perhaps the understanding of this process will encourage all voters to take this American privilege seriously. Those who serve as election judges in our city do. M Citizen Informer/ November 1998 2 VOTE FOR ONE TEAM Judge Judge - , _ BALLOT STYLE: 261 �fo STATE (GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT KEN PENTEL4w : HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA mwr JESSE VENTURA4s NOV 3 1 998 Failure to % o a co #tltfunat �••■m• D ANNYJE€ ERI F $ :" NO * 11111 and MAE SCWUNK Reform amendment�re the s@i(ffl(e#tect as voting no #oltadiltemend INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS - " JOEt'h �fr� TO VOTE, COMPLETE THE ARROWS) `w 04 POINTING TO YOUR CHOICE(S) LIKE THIS: 4.—y 61 = wme -in, a an Y and OLSON Repnbucan "SKIP orr pr ndmenY combs# thaarrewlt t tftkwotx# " YE S ttllQhatqueg COUNTY OFFICES J FEDERAL OFFICES HUDERT H HUt�fsH13EY III STATE OFFICES , SUPERVISOR and ROGIEFt1 �VOE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE Corr lr#nal am pqt cirrtiplete STATE TREASURER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7 D.m "'---- -- DISTRICT 3 amended to affirm that hunting and VOTE FOR ONE VOTE FOR ONE ALAN SHILEga Y 4. a onn VOTE FOR ON 1* VOTE FOR ONE KAREN S. JOHNS 4M 04 JAM N. JIM) DUI�lL 4W e onn y P ENNY STEELE 4w me EDWIN�IGARCIA4. Dem ocratic- auner -La or JIM R�MSTAD 4� epubl,can me — - KEVIN�CNIC�HT4r . epub (can M Write -in, it any FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND STAY J. LEIN04m Democratlo- armer- abor y CAROL f10HNLS�fJ Democratic am�e a y N O 4- � DERE� W. S MM 4w inne sota ax a ers as or MITCHELl[. P . 9 � Iberar2 � COUNTY SHERIFF VOTE FOR ONE DISTRICT 4 VOTE F ONE _ wdle-in. M w wait -,uany y PAT MCGOW 0d - STATE OFFICES socialist Wod<ers ATTORNEY GENERAL "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be SE P ETERSON 4M writ.- m.6 any a FANCY RAY MCCLONEY d 1� y the environment and natural resources trust fund and to VOTE FOR ONE JI d MAtG#AN a orm M COUNTY ATTORNEY VOTE FOR ONE stale treasurer ?" YES 4- Old STATE REPRESENTATIVE BO L c�oo N4� DISTRICT 43B VOTE FOR ONE. NO ! - CHARLIE WEAVER 40 y SH RAMSTAD HVA SS 4■ y mg BARB gYKOAA _ Ae ublican �1 E HAT H D emocraiicFarmer -La�or wme in. if any '4" —! AMY KLOBUCNAF :; IICHA�I RE�NTZ� emocra ro• armery sour RUTH A. I�AON LI ar nan °:}'pyrite.;,,, d write-in, i! anY Write -n r, it any 40 Nd an SOIL AND R " d- GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CO — AI '� �AM�NDMENT NSTITUTION I R..,:. COMSERVATIO SUPERVI DISTi RIC VOTE FOR ONE TEAM - , _ VOTE FOR KEN PENTEL4w as JESSE VENTURA4s y Failure to % o a co #tltfunat and SUSAN JASPER Green Party Minnesota D ANNYJE€ ERI F $ :" NO * 11111 and MAE SCWUNK Reform amendment�re the s@i(ffl(e#tect as voting no #oltadiltemend - " JOEt'h y NORM COLEMAN 4l GEN xtt vote for A const ¢ I wme -in, a an Y and OLSON Repnbucan "SKIP pr ndmenY combs# thaarrewlt t tftkwotx# " YE S ttllQhatqueg SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATIOWDISTRICT HUDERT H HUt�fsH13EY III Th agarga# a prajld ii" SUPERVISOR and ROGIEFt1 �VOE SECRETARY OF STATE Corr lr#nal am pqt cirrtiplete DISTRICT 3 D.m "'---- -- the ar;p' next tir:#'>1arYWilord "NO" for that gU6;�ton . amended to affirm that hunting and VOTE FOR ONE ALAN SHILEga Y 4. a onn FRANK G m Alm #4rn 1* KAREN S. JOHNS 4M 04 and MICHAEL't3'. STR #N#7 Lloert atzar tM _ AMENDMENT ONE EXTEND USE OF LOTTERY EDWIN�IGARCIA4. Dem ocratic- auner -La or wme ". if an SOIL me CHRIS WRIGHT 40 and D.G. PAULSEN KENNETHIVF R Lr er ar an FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND YES 4- AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT N O 4- � SUPERVISOR STATE AUDITOR D THOMAS FISKE 4w wS "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be DISTRICT 4 VOTE F ONE and JOHN NAWKIN5 amended to extend to the year 2025 Y OFFICE IN 2003 - socialist Wod<ers JU 10 T O E }i ican4 �VANCY the dedication of lottery proceeds to "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be SE P ETERSON 4M 04 FANCY RAY MCCLONEY d 1� y the environment and natural resources trust fund and to - wr;la.; -1— M an (MOM) TOW MCCLONEY I he People Champi maximize the long -term total return to the fund ?" KEN PENTEL4w as YES 4 Will and SUSAN JASPER Green Party Minnesota NO * 11111 ad AMENDMENT TWO PRESERVE HUNTING AND Write in, if any FIS HING HERITAG SECRETARY OF STATE 'Shall the Minnesota Constitution be VOTE FOR ONE amended to affirm that hunting and ALAN SHILEga Y 4. a onn fishing and the taking of game and fish are a valued pan of our heritage MARY KIFppMEYER r Ae2u bnean 4W that shall be forever preserved for tl.e people and shall be managed by EDWIN�IGARCIA4. Dem ocratic- auner -La or r� law and regulation for the public good ?" KENNETHIVF R Lr er ar an y YES 4- 08 N O 4- � STATE AUDITOR D AMENDMENT THREE ABOLISH TREASURER VOTE FOR ONE OFFICE IN 2003 JU 10 T O E }i ican4 �VANCY "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be lk LAR ?N 4� amtloraL•r,- ar- a or mer p amended to abolish the office of JOSF�N G.G. QE OCHE 4 ro r esalve +meso a M stale treasurer ?" YES 4- Old 2060 Shomwoo0 P 1 BO L c�oo N4� me NO ! M PATRICI 1 ER 4w mg _ wme in. if any '4" of VOTE BOTH FRONT AN17 RAr:K r1F RAI I r1T STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOV 3, 1998 BAM STYLE INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS TO VOTE, COMPLETE THE ARROW(S) *a a POINTING TO YOUR CHOICE(S) LIKE THIS: , 1 CITY OFFICES JUDICIAL OFFICES JUDICIAL OFFICE CITY OF SHOREWOOD ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 6 JUDGE - 4TH DISTRICT COURT MAYOR SUPREME COURT TE FOR ONE THOR ANDERSON a a VOTE FOR ONE VOTE FOR ONE WO L OVE 4W ■i ArAll C. GE 4w as a IN h u en Mynwin, Il any TOM DAHLB a a ROGER A. PETERSON 4m a JUDGE 2 - 4 H DISTRFC COl}RT H. PETER LBRECHT Wate I.,Ne + Ir a k a y �V ` � ' Wrile -In. 11 en « CITY OF SHOREWOOp UDGE 26 _-4TH rm etN - DISTRICT COURT _ COUNCIL MEMBER VOTE FOR ONE Wrne -In, if any N VOTE FOR UP TO TWO FRANKLIN KNOLL JUDGE 5 . 4TH D ST T R Inc rnbenl VOTE FOR ONE ROGER D. CHAMP 40 a KEVIN J. KOLOSKY a CATHERINE L. ANDERSON 4 a b " JERRY O'NEILL 4110 a Wn1eM,0.n 4 - me Md. In,#a. 4- y CH RISTI NE LIZE 4W a JUDGE 2 - CO R OF APPEALS JUDGE 7 _ dTH DISTR CT CO RT VOtE F0 ONE VOTl FOR ONE SCOTT ZERBY 4w a ROLAND C. AMUNDSON a HEIDI S. SCHELLHAS M a —.--. IncrmNt Mtt y, � InrvxNwnt Wdw I.A any a Will. In, 4-y P a Wdte w, Ilan 4 a d JUDG 3 - t RT OF APPEALS JUDGE d - 4T o R CT,,.,O E� wd a m, x enr Otte a GARY L. CRIPPEN a mctmrrnN ` P . ic# BUR Wriretn, deny 1Mdllidrt: 40 a J D L`4 COURT F APPEA E 16 STN DIST VOTE FOR ONE VOTE ON< �? ai JACK NAVIES HARVEY C f iBBERG 2.'" wald.r,agn ' Wiiigdil, Nervy a NE BUDGE 13 OF A JUDCTE i9 - 474TH o COURT RAWN PE`j ISABEL GOMEZ a �•.! _ t re3;lat;e�;a � a > y :; e < a. R f me n.n wm..rn, M J C AF @ @ JTIDGE 23 - 4TH DISTRICT COURT ,a o O NE VO R , 4, �WILLIAM ( JIM) RANDALL j � R. HOWARD y >:'i+;E::�; p;;. lncunalent Incwnb Write In. it a.y Wrll. ln, n ary JU� -OT �I T C CO RT VOT E FOR ONE MARILYN J. JUSTMAN 4 xn. �� _ Inclln+lwnl :. zs• 4111111 y ,. Wn1e�Fr. M " JUDG 27 - 4T T H F O DISTRICT COURT IN LAJUNE T. LANGE a IncurrAnnl JUDGE 29 - 4TH DISTRICT DOURT� VOTE FOR ON GARY LARSON 4w a _ Inamlbanl wnw ii" U.n " y JUDGE 30 - 4TH DISTRICT COURT VOjf. fQfl ONE ROBERTA K. LEVY 4w a IrN:rmtbenl Wnte -in, uany a a JUDGE 34. 4TH COURT E. ANNE MCKINSEY 4= a wdl. In It Any a J D 49 - 4TH DISTRICT COURT _• VO FOR ONE JOHN J. SOMMERVILLE ,m a Iricumbenl wme +. a an � a JUDGES - ' 0 4TH ISTS'RICTDO RT E FOR ONE JOHN M. STANOCH ♦ a Incurt Q DISTRICT Wriladn, it an UDGE 64 y6TE HFQ� OURT LUCY A. WIELAND N }ncurtberN � p VOTE BOTH FRONT AND BACK OF BALLOT City of Shorewood Snowmobile Rules and Regulations This fact sheet contains important information for snowmobilers and pedestrians, skiers and property owners within the City of Shorewood. Knowing and obeying the laws, rules and regulations is a responsibility that accompanies the privilege of snowmobile use within the City. SAFETY Safety is the key concern. Snowmobilers must be very aware of potential conflicts when encountering pedestrians or other vehicles. In 1996, a city wide survey of Shorewood residents identified real concern for safety with respect to snowmobiling. Snowmobilers will be allowed the freedom of snowmobiling within Shorewood as long as they act responsibly. This means caring for your personal safety, the safety and rights of others, and protecting the natural environment. ENFORCEMENT The South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department (Police Department) will have an officer on a snowmobile patrolling the Light Rail Transit Trail (LRT) as well as other parts of the city. Officers will take action on every violation observed. This may include impounding snowmobiles if the violation warrants it. The police department will coordinate enforcement efforts with other agencies. The police snowmobile is equipped with emergency lights, radar, and a radio. If any questions or problems arise while you are out on the trail or elsewhere in the city, you are encouraged to either flag down the police officer or call 911 for assistance. YOUTH LAWS it is unlawful for any person under fourteen years of age to operate a snowmobile on streets, highways, public lands (including the LRT), or frozen water or to make a direct crossing of a street unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. A person fourteen years of age or older, but less than twenty years of age, may operate a snowmobile on streets, highways, certain public lands and frozen waters, only if they have in their immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. (See companion information on reverse side.) PROPERTY Snowmobiles are not allowed onto your property or inside the plow ridge on the OWNERS boulevard without your express permission. If a snowmobile enters your property without permission, call 911 immediately, then report the incident to City Hall (474 - 3236). Your property will be inspected and we will work with you to help solve the problem. PEDESTRIANS Snowmobiles are required to slow to 10 MPH when within 30 feet of pedestrians. X-COUNTRY Cross- country skiers should be aware that Freeman Park is available for skiing in the SKIERS winter. Part of the parking lot off Eureka Road will be cleared to allow you to drive your car right to the ski area. Other nearby cross - country ski areas are: • Carver Park • University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen • Lake Minnewashta Park. LAKE ACCESS The new Lake Minnetonka Regional Park will offer a snowmobile access point to Lake Minnetonka. Snowmobiles may not be hauled by truck or trailer, but must be ridden to the park. The entrance is just west of Shorewood at Highway #7 and County Road 44. Call Hennepin Parks (559 -6701) for more information. Questions regarding any of the information in this notice should be directed to City Mall 474 -3236. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ORDINANCE RULES SAFETY CLASSES 1. SEASON: The snowmobile season has been designated December 1 to March 31. Any person found riding outside these dates will be ticketed and their snowmobile may be impounded. 2. HOURS OF USE: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3. SPEED LIMIT. City Streets and Highways: Light Rail Transit Trail: Lakeshore Buffer Zone Sunday through Thursday Friday and Saturday 10 MPH 20 MPH OR 10 MPH when within 30 feet of a pedestrian 10 MPH when within 150 feet of shoreline 4. LAKE BUFFER ZONE: Snowmobiles are prohibited in the 150' buffer zone along the shores of Lake Minnetonka and lakes (frozen public waters) within Shorewood. This zone may be used only when entering or exiting the lake, traveling perpendicular to the shoreline. 5. STREET USE: Snowmobiles must be driven on the street side of the plow ridge and avoid obstacles by going into the street, not onto the boulevard. Snowmobilers must drive in the direction of traffic. 6. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT TRAIL (LRT): f, Snowmobiles are prohibited from driving on the shoulder or ditch of the LRT. fi Snowmobiles must come to a complete stop before entering the LRT. = Snowmobiles shall not pass one another when within 30 feet of a pedestrian on the LRT. 7. PARKS AND WETLANDS: Snowmobiles are prohibited from ALL city parks and wetlands. 8. PERMITTED AREAS OF USE: A person may operate a snowmobile on the following: g The LRT Trail. Frozen public waters, except within 150 feet of the shoreline as stated above. :R Private property with the express permission of the property owner. On the road for the purpose of direct travel from the operator's home to the closest destination where snowmobiling is permitted, by the shortest possible route. 9. CROSSING STREETS: When crossing streets or highways snowmobiles must: ,t Cross at a ninety (90) degree angle. Be brought to a complete stop before crossing. :{ Yield to all on- coming traffic. Cross with both front and rear lights illuminated. SNOWMOBILERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND OBEYING THE LAWS WITHIN THE CITY. NON - COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF PRIVILEGES FOR ALL SNOWMOBILERS. The South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department will sponsor a DNR approved Snowmobile Safety Training Class. Upon completion, students taking this course willbe required to demonstrate proficiency on a snowmobile. The course is open to anyone 12 years of age and older. Class size is limited and pre - registration is required. For more information and to register for class, contact the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department at 474 -3261. The cost of this course is $5 per student. All riders 14 to 20 years old are required to have a Snowmobile Safety Certificate in their possession while riding within Shorewood City limits. The entire ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall (5755 Country Club Road) or on the City web site at www.state.nettshorewood (under Perrnits(Licenses & Codes). c S10i1h& The following item is on the November 4 Planning Commission Agenda: * The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. for a request of a conditional use permit to allow outdoor sales and display (auto sales) on property located at 19245 Highway 7 (next to Camp Coffee). Pelican Car Company, would like to conduct an auto sales business and they propose to park a limited number of cars for sale within the existing parking lot of the property. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 6 0 4 0 a, In Case it Snows... • This is a remainder that the City crews • will plow after an accumulation of • 2 " ormore. Please keep parked cars • off of streets until plowing is • complete. Also, the City asks that boats be stored a good distance away . from streets during plowing season, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • F;,�.: -,;t N\ 1 L Update on Trunk Highway Access Closures t the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Mn /DOT, the City of Shorewood has agreed to the closure of several access roads to Trunk Highway 7. These closures are part of Mn /DOT's program to improve safety along arterial roadways, such as Highway 7. Each entrance onto a highway reduces the capacity of the highway, and creates a distraction to drivers traveling the main route. Mn /DOT is trying to minimize the number of entrances onto the highway, while trying to provide adequate access to serve neighborhoods. Safety issues of closing down various accesses must be considered along with the resulting impacts to traffic within surrounding neighborhoods. After a considerable study, which included a trial period of closures along Trunk Highway 7, the City of Shorewood has decided to close the following Highway 7 entrances: Lake Linden Drive, Wood Drive, Pleasant Avenue, Yellowstone Trial and Seamans Drive A portion of these closures were scheduled to occur this year. However, due to delays in obtaining all of the necessary construction easements, approval of the plans has been withheld until the spring of 1999, at which point, all of the closures will occur. M • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hydrant Flushing The fall watermain flushing will • continue in November with the southeast . area being done from the 2nd to the 6th. • The Boulder Bridge / Shorewood Oaks • watermain is scheduled for 11 to ® 11120. Munitech, Inc. (472 -2718) • performs this work for the City. CITY OF SHOREWOOD - �`. 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID 2 �t v SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 PERMIT #128 `4 (fix 12)A .323fs M FAX 474.0128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 { Z DFI,I VFR '1'0: Re me mber to Vo te! November 3 - Administrator James C. Hurrn S Newsletter Editor Connie Bastyr x This newsletter is printed on recycled paper. c 5 F;,�.: -,;t N\ 1 L Update on Trunk Highway Access Closures t the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Mn /DOT, the City of Shorewood has agreed to the closure of several access roads to Trunk Highway 7. These closures are part of Mn /DOT's program to improve safety along arterial roadways, such as Highway 7. Each entrance onto a highway reduces the capacity of the highway, and creates a distraction to drivers traveling the main route. Mn /DOT is trying to minimize the number of entrances onto the highway, while trying to provide adequate access to serve neighborhoods. Safety issues of closing down various accesses must be considered along with the resulting impacts to traffic within surrounding neighborhoods. After a considerable study, which included a trial period of closures along Trunk Highway 7, the City of Shorewood has decided to close the following Highway 7 entrances: Lake Linden Drive, Wood Drive, Pleasant Avenue, Yellowstone Trial and Seamans Drive A portion of these closures were scheduled to occur this year. However, due to delays in obtaining all of the necessary construction easements, approval of the plans has been withheld until the spring of 1999, at which point, all of the closures will occur. M • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hydrant Flushing The fall watermain flushing will • continue in November with the southeast . area being done from the 2nd to the 6th. • The Boulder Bridge / Shorewood Oaks • watermain is scheduled for 11 to ® 11120. Munitech, Inc. (472 -2718) • performs this work for the City. CITY OF SHOREWOOD - �`. 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID 2 �t v SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 PERMIT #128 `4 (fix 12)A .323fs M FAX 474.0128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 { Z DFI,I VFR '1'0: Re me mber to Vo te! November 3 - Administrator James C. Hurrn Newsletter Editor Connie Bastyr This newsletter is printed on recycled paper. Citizen Informer/ November 1998