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July 1998 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD N ow that thity's share of storm recovery wor is complete, crews are able to direc tion to the nonnal seasonal work of ena,=.�ob&repair to streets, p nd i y ropeli Some of the other ity p j� d for this summer are: 0 On Ju he i oun ded the contra t for a uavement Lane. Th b will i F i s halt at a 22 foot width and a gravel oulder over tile on each side. The e sting surface will be graded and mixe ' ith underlying aggregate N d then topped off with ths f new bituminous. The � tentatively scheduled to un the middle of July. 0 The following Sho streets r portions of stre�et$)�' vi ave a bituminous overlay this su e Excelsior Boulevard, Covin Road, Galpin Lake Road, P and Glencoe Road. This. part of normal stet ntenanc is done in v u s of th Ciy each summer.�� 0 The Cities of Shorewood, �Isior and Tonka Bay have entered to a joint contract with Allied Blktop to do sealcoating of street i4,.Wl three Work Plans - Conti44Cdbn page 2 J 7 26 27 28 29 30 31 Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings - see schedule on page 2. Sparks W ill Fly T he traditional 4th of July firework major summer time highligh for donations from businesses, individ s in anticipation that the funds stil eed The Excelsior Chamber of C m e celebrations yet. Festivities it Th ar 5 concession st ds the mus' M ups o is of to ainme early oji tho 4th to watch the show! Lake and July 1998 k t s . ay over Excelsior been a er 100 years. The event, which r has s upon and civic groups is scheduled to take ace ed will materialize. planning one of the biggest 4th of July o ree days, beginning on Friday, the 3rd. uled along with 12 rides and a variety of nt. -AQqyAe to the Excelsior Commons area u _ find a spot for your blanket and e, are still needed and can be sent to: LMA LU on, PO Box 596, Excelsior, MN 55331. and onixlg egLrs, f adult use bu s lt book and video st , th sage parlors, saute; a topic o sider ld eir br for a number df - etropoh an rea communities over the past couple of years. The subject hit er ome recently when Excelsior d itsel ith an establishment of this ire in th middle of its downtown buss ss district. You ma its-downtown read of cogni iig this, the ectedN svaff and i CbmmisA6n to dry- reAlatidns that much of t "orl other communitWs or S AA T W T F S JULY EVENTS 1 2 3 4 7/3 City Offices Closed / Holiday 7/7 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7/13 7:00 City Council Meeting. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7/14 7:30 Park Comm. Mtg. 7/20 6:45 Council Work Session 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7/21 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. 7/27 7:00 City Council Meetina a ment and City The P anni g Att rney have b cussions on the adult u e hegulation. The en d road 4 , through the � tion of z r n . s xtre" g, l' 1 and health re mely important to r alize the activities we a se ar heavily p by fiat nd>dtl=any re ons may t 6, take into acc those constitutio limitations. The )'1 Commissi has reviewed draft ances at establish regulations and licensi g p ocedures for adult use businesses. In the next month or so a public hearing will be scheduled to discuss the proposed ordinances. Watch for more information in upcoming newsletters. TrailTalk ........... ............................... 2 Thanks for Service .......................... 2 Solicitations Door -to -Door ............... 2 Meet Brad ......... ............................... 2 Mosquito Spraying .......................... 2 Community Events .......................... 3 Opportunities .... ............................... 3 Senior Center ... ............................... 3 Recycling News ............................... 3 Shorewood Events Map .................. 4 Election Information ........................ 4 on-imns Corner O ne of the questions that came to City Hall via the Shoreline is the topic of posting warning signs after lawn service companies apply chemicals. A resident was asking whether the City regulates these procedures. The response was that this issue is between the consumer and the provider who treats their lawn. While it seems to be a healthy practice for the lawn service to label a property that has been treated with chemicals, it is not always part of their routine. In the interest of safety of pets and children who may have direct contact with lawns, residents should insist upon signage from their lawn service company. Thank you to all residents who have called in with concerns, comments and complements. There were over 30 messages logged in during a three week period which related to storm damage, Spring Clean-up issues, and various other topics . We like to hear from you so call the Shoreline (474 -3236, Ext. #I) at any time. Be sure to indicate whether or not you would like a response. Either way, stay in touch! I n early June five members of the Planning Commission were re- appointed to serve on the newly constituted five member Planning Commission. There being one vacancy and Commissioner Christine Lizee having not been re- appointed to the Commission was how the City Council made the reduction in Commission size from seven members to five. Christine was first appointed to the Shorewood Planning Commission in March 1995 and re- appointed in 1997. Prior to her service as a Commissioner, she was active as a citizen by regularly attending City Council and Planning Commission meetings. As an interested and involved resident and Commis- sioner, Christine has given countless hours and a great deal of energy to her City. Thank you, Christine for your service to the community! M Ok City Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel at the following times: June 22 Meeting Thursday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. July 13 Meeting Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. July 27 Meeting Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. T he City of Shorewood controls door - to -door sales and solicitations to protect the welfare of its citizens by requiring licensing for each solicitor. If someone comes to your home for the purpose of canvassing for funds or selling a product or service, you have the right to see their City- issued license. They should also be carrying a photo ID (i.e. Drivers License) to verify their identity activities are restricted to hours between 9:00 am. and 9:00 p.m. If you encounter a solicitor who is not following these requirements, call the police (911) or City Hall (474- 3236). T he City has hired a new full time employee for the Public Works Department to take the place of the retired Ralph Wehle. Brad Mason arrived at his new post just in time to offer relief in the thick of storm clean -up work. He weathered some hectic and exhausting days in his first weeks with the City. It's good to have Brad on the crew! Two seasonal employees have also joined the Public Works Department to help with the added chores that are part of summer time in the City. They are Mike Fields and Anthony Nicoli, both recent graduates of Benilde High School. Welcome aboard! Trail (and Park) Talk Citizens Review Group A total of 17 residents will be participating during the month of July in the Citizens Review Group regarding parks and trails within the City of Shorewood. They will review the results of the open forum that was held in February and the telephone survey that was conducted in May. The group will also offer their own input and make specific recommendations to the Park Commission and City Council. The Trail and Park Survey results are too lengthy to be published in this newsletter ...but they can be viewed on our web site www.state.net/shorewood or seen at City Hall. !! • aA: T he Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) is periodically spraying areas of Shorewood to control the adult mosquito population. The District provides mosquito control to protect the public from mosquito transmitted disease and to make our short summer months more enjoyable. Application times are scheduled as needed. Call the MMCD pre- recorded hotline at 643 -8383 and enter #5 to check on plans for treatment in your neighborhood. Questions about the process can be directed to Jim Stark or Mike McLean at 645 -9149. Storm debris collection at Freeman Park has ended as of June 3 Work Plans - Continued from page I Cities. Streets in Shorewood scheduled to be worked on yet this season are all or portions of: Apple Road, Bracketts Road, Brom's Blvd., Cardinal Drive, Chaska Road, Christmas Lane, Christmas Lake Road, Covington Road, Deer Ridge, Hillendale, Lilac Lane, Murray Court, Murray St., Radisson Entrance, Radisson Road, Stratford Place. 0 Some of the closures along Highway 7 which were identified in a study last year by Mn/DOT are slated to be worked on in 1998. This series of projects will be completed over the next couple of years. Citizen Informer/ July 1998 2 • • a' Minnetonka Reminiscences by George Day (1845 -1937) Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Indians Return to Their Old Camping Ground T he Sioux had lately given up this country to the whites, but every winter they came straggling back and camped around the lake to hunt. One band of twenty lodges under the leadership Cut Nose used to camp in Excelsior about where the residence of Albert Weinholz ( *) now stands. Once I happened to be on hand when they were pitching camp. The snow was over two feet deep. The squaws shoveled off a space a: pitched the teepees Then they spread the buffalo robes on tf. ground and built a fire the center of the lodg and the bucks who had been standing around leaning on their guns condescended to enter and make themselves comfortable. While this band was with us (this was in the winter of 1859) two or three of the braves made an excursion into the Chippewa country and brought back a scalp. This occasioned great rejoicing, and ever -ready squaws had another tack on their hands, that of clearing the snow off a circle about thirty feet across. A pole was set up in the center and the scalp of the luck -less Chippewa was stretched on a hoop and ornamented with ribbons and suspended from the top. Around this trophy at night the bucks, arrayed in all their finery of paint and feathers, danced to the tap of the war drum. They certainly made night hideous. Some of the squaws joined in the festivities and uttered shrill yelps as they hopped along in the rear of the bucks. It was indeed a weird scene; the forms of the dancers dimly discerned in the uncertain light of the fire resembled a horde of demons fresh from the informal regions. N ( *) This is most likely referencing a property that was located on Maple Street near the west end of Excelsior, about I block from the lake. IT ALL ADDS UP, . _i "i3iiAC? f' S.F'c'.:X K317z:�Ar� Community Events To Market To Market The Excelsior Farmers Market continues through October on Thursdays from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Produce and other goods are sold at Lyman Park on the corner of Water Street and 3rd Street. The Annual Excelsior Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raising Dance Bring the family down to the Excelsior Fire Station on July 17 and have some good old fashioned fun while supporting your local fire department at the same time. The evening starts at 5:00 p.m. and includes food, music for the kids, a moonwalk. From 9:00 p.m. until midnight, dance to the music of The Whitesidewalls Rock'n Roll Review (who are back by popular demand). Between now and the 17th, $1 tickets are being sold for the chance to win either a Terry Redlin print or a Princess Beanie Baby. Call the Fire Department (474 - 5364)forinformation. The drawing will be held at the end of the dance. H ennepin County residents and businesses recycled 48% of the mixed municipal solid waste generated during 1997. Thanks go to households and businesses who make it a policy to recycle! That's not all. As of May 12,1998 Hennepin County's solid waste system has converted the five millionth ton of municipal solid waste into electricity. The electricity generated from this garbage is enough to power an average of 36,000 homes per year. The avoided landfill space is equivalent to filling the Metrodome four times! Health Care The Hennepin County Community Health Department provides immunizations at various community locations each month. On July 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. they will be at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. Most childhood im- munizations are offered. For information about what to bring when you go, call 348- 2884. A $5 donation per immunization is requested. Home Financing First -time home buyers in suburban Hennepin County may qualify for below - market financing through the Minnesota City Participation Program. To check on eligibility requirements, call 296 -8215. Funds are limited, so call soon. dor Co r n er On -Going Activities Each week at the Southshore Center, there are regularly scheduled activities for seniors to enjoy. Those who would like to play Bridge, 500, Bingo or Cribbage, or join a crafts group are encouraged to call the Center (474 -7635) for days and times. Some special services are offered each month. For example, appointments can be made for free consultations with a nurse or a legal consultant. Free blood pressure screening is also available at certain times. Wheels and Meals Remember, Dial -A -Ride can get you there. Just call 474 -7441 the day before you go to schedule a ride. Also, lunch is served C. at the Center each Monday, Tuesday and Friday at noon. Call 474 -7635 two days ahead for reservations. (A suggested minimum donation for lunch is $2.25.) Ice Cream Social Enjoy a bowl of ice cream with homemade toppings and musical entertainment at the old- fashioned Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 24. Festivities begin after the noon meal at the Center. Make reservations early. 3 Citizen Informer/ July1998 Map Descriptions The following items are on the July 7 Planning Commission Agenda: 1 Keith Waters and Associates is proposing to divide approximately 6.8 acres of property into five single - family residential lots located at 5715 Christmas Lake Road. All proposed lots conform to the R -IA zoning district requirement of 40,000 square feet minimum area. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 2 The owner of property located at 27200 West 62 Street is requesting a conditional use permit for a Special Home Occupation permit to allow a computer parts business to be conducted within an accessory building plus have at least one outside employee. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD w qT F SHOREWOOD. M 55331 (612)474,3235 M FAX 474,0128 T he Precinct III west side polling location for upcoming elections has been changed from the Minnewashta Elementary School to the Minnewashta Church. A notice of the change will soon be mailed to all registered voters in that precinct. The address of Minnewashta Church is 26715 < >< West 62nd Street and is indicated on the above map by a star.* Next month's issue of the Citizen x``�. Informer will include an insert with complete information on the September 15 Primary Election and -. -O.1 � the November 3 General Election. Prior to that publication, if you have access to our web site (www.state.net /shorewood) check out the election information. Residents who want to become more involved in the election process, may consider becoming an election judge. This is a paid position with flexible hours. Students (over 16) are also welcome. To find out more about this or to apply for the position, call City Hall at 474 -3236. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MId 55331 DELIVER TO: City of Shorewood Council Members Tom Dahlberg, Mayor Kristl Stover Jerry O'Neill John Garfunkel Roger Cha€ pa Administrator James C. Hur m Newsletter Editor: Connie Bastyr Citizen Informer/ July 1998 - This newsletter is printed on recycled paper N;4'