December 1997 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD
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CITIZEN INFORMER December 1997
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Truth in Taxation
hearing is set for
December 3
The City Council will hold its annual
1 Truth in Taxation Hearing on
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at
7:45 p.m. at the City Hall. Residents
attending the hearing will have the
opportunity to review and comment on
the City's proposed budget for 1998
and proposed tax levy for 1997 payable
in 1998. A continuation hearing will
be held, if necessary, on Thursday,
December 11, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the
City Hall. The final 1998 Budget and
Property Tax Levy will be adopted by
the City Council at its regular meeting
on December 15.
The City Council set a preliminary
1998 budget and tax levy at its meeting
held on September 8. The proposed
budget represents a 4.77% increase
from 1997. The preliminary tax levy
adopted by the Council represents an
increase from 1997 of 4.55 %. The
actual percent of change in city
property taxes on individual
properties will vary due to changes
in property value and to changes
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Underlining indicates cablecast of Council
meetings - see schedule on page 2.
Highway 7 intersection closures
T he Minnesota Department of Transportation's (Mn/DOT) temporar}'
closures of the intersections of Highway 7 with Lake Linden Drive, Wood
Drive, Pleasant Avenue and Seamans Drive are now completed. Since them
reopening the City mailed a survey to homes on the west side of Shorewood tc
get citizen reaction to the trial period. West side residents are asked to fill out thi
survey and return it as soon as possible. Results of the survey, as well as data on the
traffic counts before and during the trial period, will be available by December 15.
The City Council is holding an Open Forum from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. or
December 15 in the Council Chambers, 5755 Country Club Road. This is no
a formal public hearing, but rather, the forum is open for all residents to revie
the data and talk informally with the City Council members. They are ver,,
interested in your opinion on the trial period.
enacted by the State Legislature. Most
properties will experience an increase
of 2 - 4% in the city portion of their
property tax bill. Shorewood's city tax
rate remains among the lowest of all
cities in Hennepin County.
Shorewood City taxes represent about
13% of your total property tax bill. The
remaining 87% goes for the operations
of the school district, Hennepin County,
and other special districts such as the
Metropolitan Council. With its part of
the tax bill, Shorewood provides police
and fire protection, street maintenance
and snow plowing, park and trait
maintenance, animal control, buildin,
and other inspections, and othe
essential City services. The Cit;
Council is committed to provide quality
services at the lowest reasonable co,
to Shorewood taxpayers.
(Turn to page 4 to see budget and revenue
charts along with tax distribution info.)
DECEMBER EVENTS
12/1 7:30
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12/9 7:30
Park Comm. /Council Mtg.
12/15 6:00
Council Open Forum/Hwy 7
7:30
City Council Meeting
12/16 7:00
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Underlining indicates cablecast of Council
meetings - see schedule on page 2.
Highway 7 intersection closures
T he Minnesota Department of Transportation's (Mn/DOT) temporar}'
closures of the intersections of Highway 7 with Lake Linden Drive, Wood
Drive, Pleasant Avenue and Seamans Drive are now completed. Since them
reopening the City mailed a survey to homes on the west side of Shorewood tc
get citizen reaction to the trial period. West side residents are asked to fill out thi
survey and return it as soon as possible. Results of the survey, as well as data on the
traffic counts before and during the trial period, will be available by December 15.
The City Council is holding an Open Forum from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. or
December 15 in the Council Chambers, 5755 Country Club Road. This is no
a formal public hearing, but rather, the forum is open for all residents to revie
the data and talk informally with the City Council members. They are ver,,
interested in your opinion on the trial period.
enacted by the State Legislature. Most
properties will experience an increase
of 2 - 4% in the city portion of their
property tax bill. Shorewood's city tax
rate remains among the lowest of all
cities in Hennepin County.
Shorewood City taxes represent about
13% of your total property tax bill. The
remaining 87% goes for the operations
of the school district, Hennepin County,
and other special districts such as the
Metropolitan Council. With its part of
the tax bill, Shorewood provides police
and fire protection, street maintenance
and snow plowing, park and trait
maintenance, animal control, buildin,
and other inspections, and othe
essential City services. The Cit;
Council is committed to provide quality
services at the lowest reasonable co,
to Shorewood taxpayers.
(Turn to page 4 to see budget and revenue
charts along with tax distribution info.)
DECEMBER EVENTS
12/1 7:30
City Council Wk. Sess.
12/2 7:00
Planning Commission Mtg
12/3 7:30
City Council Meeting
12/8 7:00
City Council Wk. Sess.
12/9 7:30
Park Comm. /Council Mtg.
12/15 6:00
Council Open Forum/Hwy 7
7:30
City Council Meeting
12/16 7:00
Planning Commission Mtg
12/24 Noon through
12/25 - City offices closed
for the Holiday
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Toys For Tots drop -off ..................... 2
Commission Openings ................... 2
Early Shorewood ............................ 3
Senior activities .............................. 3
City finances for 1998 ..................... 4
City receives award ........................ 4
Dog license application .................. 5
Rinks to open mid - December......... 6
HELP WANTED .............................. 6
Snowmobile information ................. 6
Winter safety tips ............................ 7
Shorewood events map .................. 8
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B ecause of your busy schedule, especially during the holidays, it may not always
be convenient or possible to attend a Council or Commission meeting to voice
your opinion. However, you do have other options for effective communication.
All forms of communication are forwarded to the appropriate person or body. Try to
get your communications to us as many days in advance of the meeting at which the
subject will be discussed so it can be included in the packet for that meeting.
• Send a letter (5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood) or fax
(474 -0128) to City Hall;
• Send an E -mail. Our address is cityhall @shorewood.state.net;
• Fill out a Feedback form, available at City Hall, or ask that one be
sent directly to you;
• Or leave a voice mail message on the Shoreline (474 -3236, Ext.1).
City Council meetings are aired on cable channel #8. See below for December
viewing times.
Involvement in the Community is essential in a vibrant democracy.
City Council meetings can be seen on
Cable Channel 8 at the following times:
November 24 Meeting.
Monday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m.
December 3 Meeting:
Friday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m.
December 15 Meeting.
Friday, December 19 at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, December 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31 at 8:00 am.
Trail talk
he Park Commission has invited
the Shorewood City Council to
attend the Park Commission's regular
meeting of December 9. The meeting
will be changed to a work session
format with the Council on the topic
of trails. At that work session, the two
bodies will discuss the process being
developed by the Park Commission
that will be used in trail planning.
One of the key tenets of the
proposed process is keeping the
public involved early and often.
The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.
at the City Council Chambers.
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T housands have enjoyed the Excelsior
4th of July fireworks display on Lake
Minnetonka over the last 70 years. The
Excelsior area Chamber of Commerce
says this grand tradition can continue
only if our south Lake Minnetonka
community pulls together to raise the
$20,000 necessary.
You can help support the Excelsior 4th
of July tradition by volunteering to
participate in a local fundraising effort.
It is being organized by the Excelsior
Plan to make some
sparks this summer!
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Area Chamber of Commerce and
American Legion Post 259 (Clarence
Clofer Post, Shorewood).
Please call the Excelsior Area Chamber
of Commerce offices at 474 -6461 to
offer your assistance.
Toys For Tots
arriva
1997 is the Golden Anniversary of
Toys For Tots. For 50 years the Marine
Corps in partnership with local
community organizations have ensured
that children have a brighter Christmas
by providing toys to those less fortunate.
Last year over 210,000 children were
provided over a half million toys during
the holiday season.
Please help to make this a brighter season
for a child and the most successful
collection ever by bringing a new,
unwrapped gift to City Hall by December 18.
Your gift can make a difference in the life of a
child. Please consider helping.
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Y ou still have time to apply to be
appointed to either the Park
Commission or Planning Commission.
All openings on the Commissions are
volunteer. Terms begin January, 1998
and run through December, 2000. Send
a resume and letter of interest to City
Hall by December 3. Interviews will
be conducted December 8 starting at
7:00 p.m.
Retirees
•; the rescul
f you own property in Hennepin
County and are retired, you may be
eligible to "work off 'the County portion
of your property tax.
Participants earn $5.15 per hour working
temporary jobs at Hennepin County. Call
348 -6297 and leave a message or write
to Hennepin County Human Resources,
A -400 Gov't Center, 300 South Sixth
Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55487 -0040 if
you are interested in this program.
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More Ref kctions
by Gladys Peck
Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior -Lake
Minnetonka Historical Society
"Important Residents of Eureka"
H ardesty Johnson became an Inter-
national singer, having studied
under famous musicians. Hardesty and
his father colored their faces and sang
Negro spirituals and went to surrounding
areas giving concerts.
Elwood Worral built the house across the
street from Neil Randall's in the early
1900's. He was interested in horticulture
and experimented in many varieties of
fruits and vegetables. Elwood got the
idea of preserving them, so he dug a large
hole in the woods (ground) beyond his
house and put fresh garden stuff - carrots,
cabbage, celery - there and in the spring he
would dig them up and thin them out and
they would taste like fresh vegetables. He
also would stack loaves of bread outside
his house and thaw them as needed. He
believed he was the first one to invent
frozen products now on the market.
Elwood used the method of willows to
locate water. He would hold a willow
(pointed) between his two hands and
walk along until the willow would be drawn
to earth, thus telling where the water was.
Many a well was dug by his method.
Sinclair Lewis author of "Main Street"
and many other novels, spent several
summers in Eureka, near Birch Bluff.
He rented two houses so he would have
one for the privacy he needed when
writing his books.
Although he lived in Excelsior and had
his office there, Dr. Hugh Arev provided
services for many a family in Eureka and
was loved by everyone. He would make
house calls, first drove a buggy and later
had a car. Often he would get as far as
the tracks and trudge through the snow
to his patients. If the people didn't have
the money to pay the bills, he would take
payment in whatever produce they had,
often not charging at all ... During the flu
epidemics of the 1930's he was known
to work day and night.
Your Holiday Cheer is Recyclable!!
T o helPyou clean up after the holidays, Hennepin County has again contracted with a
tree disposal company to provide free Christmas tree recycling.
If your garbage hauler does not provide Christmas tree pick -up, Hennepin County
will accept Christmas trees at the CERES TREE SITE located at 4801 Post
Road, Minneapolis. Christmas trees will be accepted from any source within
Hennepin County at the POST ROAD SITE, free -of- charge. Call them at 726 -9506 for
directions and hours of operation. They also have a Maple Grove location (425 -3577)
where Christmas trees can be dropped off for $2.50 per tree. (Neither site accepts wreaths
or other decorations.)
The following holiday waste can also be recycled:
♦ After opening gifts, have a recycling bag ready to collect recyclables such
as corrugated cardboard (3 ft. X 3 ft. orsmaller), and another bag for newsprint
♦ Rinse out and recycle ZLasa - including any beverage or food glass
♦ Remember to recycle your aluminum cans and other food cans, rinsed
and bagged separately from glass and paper
Thanks for contributing to the recycling effort all year long!
Paper or plastic?
R ecycle all
the way..
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T he bag decision, "Should I use paper
or plastic ?" is made by shoppers
every day. Did you know that the choice
you make in that supermarket checkout
line is an important one for you and for
the paper industry?
By using a paper grocery bag, you have
an excellent container for materials for
your weekly curbside recycling program.
Also the bag itself is recyclable, therefore
nothing is being wasted. So there are good
reasons to ask for paper grocery bags at
your supermarket.
enitr Corner
December at Southshorev
S tart the Holiday season - enjoy a wonderful afternoon at Southshore Center
with Sally Hebelsen, Art Educator, who will present the Christmas Story Told
Through Works of Art. This slide presentation will acquaint you with art works
of famous artists and inspire you when you are busy getting ready for Christmas.
After the program, we will serve delicious desserts - cost $1.00. Call the Center
to register.
The Christmas Dinner will be served at noon on Tuesday, December 16 followed
by our annual Christmas Concert presented by the Plymouth Rockers.
Reservations are needed by December 9.
A New Years Eve Party will be held on Monday, December 29. Following lunch,
we will be entertained by a great Vaudeville team singing songs of the early
1900's. Reservations are necessary by Monday, December 22.
For more information of the happenings at the Center - call 474 -7635 and we will
include you on the Center's newsletter list which comes out bi- monthly.
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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 1998 equal $2,758,893. 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 1998.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
1998 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
INTERGOVERNMENT
16% A
LICENSES AND
PERMITS
6%
AD VALOREM
PROPERTYTAX
_ 63%
So where do your tax dollars go?
This chart represents the proposed allocation of
funds for 1998.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
1998 GENERAL FUND REVENUES
STREET
CAPITAL EQUIP PROJECTS GENERAL GOVT
4% 10% 27%
PUBLIC WORKS
22 %
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CONTINGENCY j
1% PRE
6%
CAPITAL IMP /PARKS POLICE
2% 5% OTHER PUB 20%
PARK CAP IMP SAFETY
0%
3%
This example ilhjstrates� .how your property taxes are distributed.
City Services Provided for $391:
• Police and fire protection
• Street maintenance and plowing Westonka School District
• Parks and trails #277 is at $1,399 and
therefore the total tax bill will
Building and other inspections be less and percentages will
• Other City services be somewhat different.
`* Includes Metropolitan
Council, Watershed Districts,
and other government agencies.
nd the yar
goes to...
he City of Shorewood
has again received the
Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award ,from the
Government Finance Officers
Association of the United
States and Canada (GFO_A).
The award represents a
Significant achievement and
reflects a commitment to
meeting the highest principles
of governmental budgeting.
Shorewood is 1 of only 15
cities in Minnesota to receive
both the Distinguished Budget
Pre- sentation Award and the
Finance Reporting Award in
each of the last 2 years.
Congratulations to Finance
Director, Al Rolek!
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CHARGESFOR TRANSFERS
FINES AND SERVICE
FORFEITS 3% AND MISC
3% 6%
What's green and square that your dog will love to wear?
Their new 1998 dog lip
It is time to renew your dog's license for the upcoming 1998
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
8.:30 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR 1998
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. It will be
returned. 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:
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 Jan. 31, 1998)
Total Amount Due = $
THE DOG TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOG'S NECK AT ALL TIMES
DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD. EXPIRES JANUARY, 1999.
For Offi Use Qnl
1. City Tag # _ Rabies Certificate , Issued
2. City Tag # _ Y / N Dater
Breed:_ Color:
Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot:_ Rabies Tag #:
Breed: Color:
Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: _Rabies Tag #:
Breed:
Color:
Sex: M / F Date of Rabies Shot: Rabies Tag #:
All information collected by this agency is public pursuant to State Statute.
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It's time for some winter fun .. .
Rinks are scheduled to open in December
W eather permitting, the City plans to open the skating rinks by December 15.
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:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Winter Break (12/22 - 1/2)
Dec. 24 and Dec. 31
Dec. 25 and Jan 1
3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
3:30 pm - 10:30 pm
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
12:00 noon - 9:30 pm
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Closed
Parents: It is important to make
arrangements in advance to pick up
your children at the end of their skating
time. The telephones are for
emergency use only and will be locked
when the attendant is outside.
Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not in use or an attendant is not The 10:00 pm curfew for juveniles 14
available. Warming houses will be posted when closed. years and younger will be enforced.
Rink Attendants are required to follow
City regulations as well as to see that
others do the same.
We welcome any comments
INCOME OPPORTUNITY ! ! ! regarding our rinks operation.
Looking for a job? Why not be a rink
attendant? Season is approximately
two months beginning December 15.x`
Applicants must be dependable,
friendly and 16 years or older.
Competitive salary. Apply at City Hall.
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A Ithough snowmobiling is not
allowed in Shorewood parks, the
City Council has authorized the practical
portion of the snowmobile training to be
held one time in the parking lot at
Freeman Park on December 13.
Shorewood's youth snowmobile safety
training class scheduled for early
December is full. Additional training
sessions will be offered by Hennepin
County Sheriff Water Patrol (471 -8528)
and the DNR (296- 4819).
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O nee 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 I 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, (474 -3236, Ext. #3). The special voice mail
box has been established at City Hall specifically for snowmobile related calls.
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LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Vol. 6 No. 4 ■ WINTER 1997 -98 EXCELSIOR OFFICE /STUDIO: 612. 474.5539 ■ NORTH STUDIO: 612. 404 -2176
1997
COMMISSIONERS
Deephaven
Dale Moe
*Dennis Stanga, Vice Chair
Excelsior
Jim Nelson
*James R. Olds, At Large
Greenwood
Miles Canning
Mark Elias
Long Lake
*James D. Benson, At Large
Elizabeth Olson
Medina
*Ann C. Thies, At Large
Kevin Wagman
Minnetonka Beach
Leonard MacKinnon
Bruce Palmer
Minnetrista
Robert Beck
Ronald Kline
Orono
Gabriel Jabbour
*Tim Pattrin, Chairman
St. Bonifacius
*Colleen Krisko, Secretary
Andrew Weinzierl, Jr.
Shorewood
Jeffrey Foust
Jennifer McCarty
Spring Park
Bruce Williamson
Roger Westman
Tonka Bay
*Bob Anderson, Treasurer
Judd Mowry
Victoria
Jerry Bohn
Woodland
Duff Elleby
* Executive Committee
1997 PRODUCTION
RECOGNITION AWARDS
On October 23rd (1997, the LMCC
invited everyone involved in local
programming to celebrate their success
at the Seventh Annual Production
Awards Program. This years event,
hosted by Timothy J. Pattrin, LMCC
Chairman, and Dennis Stanga, LMCC
Vice Chairman, acknowledged the
hard work and dedication that created
the local community programs over the
past year. During the LIVE cablecast,
special video clips of over twenty shows
highlighted the diverse types of activities
and events that have made Channel
21 a continued success. In addition, a
special award was presented to
Minnetrista /St. Bonifacius Police
Chief Craig Anderson, recognizing his
overall "Accomplishments and Contribu-
tions" in advancing community aware-
ness of police services. All viewers are
encouraged to watch for a replay of the
show on Channel 21.
Award Winners in Attendance:
Craig Anderson, Karla Berg, John
Costello, Michael Ireland, Ryan Kiefer,
Nancy Lauseng, Darel Leipold, La Verna
Leipold, Margo Reid Meisen, Lauren
Nordseth, Amber Olson, Ernie Olson,
Dave Parkin, Peter Peterson, Ann C. Thies
and Gerry Westby
Paul Ayotte
Producer
PROGRAM OF
THE QUARTER:
SOJOURN ADULT
DAY CARE SERVICES
INTERNSHIP PROJECT
We are pleased this quarter to recog-
nize a creative and dedicated producer
Paul Ayotte. Paul is a student at St.
John's University, where he is pursuing
a degree in video production. Paul
utilized his internship with Sojourn
Adult Day Care Services, working
with the Sojourn team from concept to
the finished video. Paul compiled hours
of raw footage and edited the tapes
down to three informative videos using
the portable equipment and editing
studio. We feel honored having Paul as
our Quarterly winner and wish him
continued success. Thank You and
Congratulations Paul!
design & graphics
for this newsletter by
am .
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DEEPHAVEN EXCELSIOR GREENWOOD LONG LAKE MEDINA MINNETONKA BEACH MINNETRISTA ORONO
ST. BONIFACIUS SHOREWOOD SPRING PARK TONKA BAY VICTORIA WOODLAND
LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FROM THE
ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK...
Commissioners and staff recently com-
pleted a whirlwind schedule of appear-
ances and presentations to the fourteen
city council's that created the Lake
Minnetonka Communications Commis-
sion (LMCC). Many favorable comments
were made about the LMCC's continued
concern over cable subscribers service,
technical quality and rates. The most
common remarks were related to the
Commission's involvement in the success-
ful effort at the Legislature, that main-
tains local city control over dedicated
rights -of -way.
In addition, your Commission
received notice from the Federal Com-
munications Commission (FCC), that
ruled in favor of the LMCC's challenge
regarding the rates Triax Cablevision has
charged for the Tier 11 level of service.
Triax Cablevision has since appealed that
decision back to the FCC, so the FORM
1240 figures will once again be exam-
ined by the FCC. Finally, your Commis-
sion continues to examine the validity of
the five dollar ($5.00) late process-
ing fee charged by Triax Cablevision for
delinquent payment. Watch your local
newspapers and this NEWSLETTER for
more information as the item proceeds.
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98 WORKSHOPS
WINTER / THURSDAYS:
JAN 15 • 22 • 29 ■FEB 5 ■ 12
SPRING / TUESDAYS:
MAY 26 ■ JUNE 2.9. 16.23
WINTER / TUESDAYS:
JAN 13 • 20 • 27 ■ FEB 3 ■ 10
SPRING / THURSDAYS:
MAY 21 ■ 26 ■ JUNE 4 ■ 11 ■ 18
INTERESTED IN HAVING
YOUR OWN TV SHOW?
Without having to spend money, Commu-
nity Programming Channel 21 can help
you. Local residents who complete the free
video workshops, can use portable cameras,
studio equipment and editing facilities at NO
COST. Once a show is completed it can be
scheduled for playback on Channel 21.
Anyone interested in producing their
own television show, can call the North
Studio in Long Lake at 404 -2176, the
Excelsior Studio at 474 -5539 or just stop
in and check us out.
CHANNEL 21 DISPLAYS
AT THE VICTORIA
CHAMBER EXPO
The Victoria business community met in
October (1997, to display products and
services at the first Business Expo. Channel
21 staff attended to demonstrate how easy it
is to create local programming around a
special event, and then play the show to the
cable subscribers in our fourteen cities.
STAFF
Jim Daniels
Administrator
Samuel Lee
Production Coordinator
Kit Allen
Assistant Production Coordinator
Martha Ashbaugh
North Studio Coordinator
Jim Benson
Long Lake
COMMISSIONER'S
COMMENTS...
Most of the technical discussion regard-
ing the upgrade of our present cable
system to a fiber - optic /coaxial hybrid
system has dealt with the increased
bandwidth that will be available, allow-
ing more channels and the potential for
other services. The Needs Assessment
Committee is also concerned about
how the new system will look to the
cable customer at the television, specifi-
cally, whether the new system will
require a tuning box for each set that
receives the cable signal.
Currently, Extended Basic
service (local stations plus the first tier of
satellite channels) does not require a set -
top box. A "cable- ready' television set or
VCR (virtually every TV and VCR manu-
facturer in the last ten years is "cable -
ready - ) is capable of tuning in the
various channels that come in on the co-
axial cable. For viewers who tape one
program while watching another, or
program their VCR's for later viewing
( "time- shifting "), a mandatory set -top box
for Extended Basic service would cause
considerable complication. And all
Extended Basic subscribers would have
the expense of buying or renting this
electronic component (and a remote
control) for each TV in the house. The
committee feels this would be a down-
grade in service, and will oppose any
attempt to implement it into the up-
graded system.
RECENT WORKSHOP
GRADUATES:
Betty Dunne ■ Sharon Johnson
Richard Kiemen ■ Ann Vogel
Lynn Workman Nodland
Norma Webb
LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
540 SECOND STREET ■ P.O. BOX 473 ■ EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 -0473
THIS NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED BY THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
One of our goals is to promote community involvement in local programming.
STUDIO
HOURS
EXCELSIOR
OR
Ch��el
STUDIO
MON
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
TUE
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WED
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
THUR
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FRI
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SAT
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
NORTH STUDIO
TUES
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
THUR
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
SAT
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
98 WORKSHOPS
WINTER / THURSDAYS:
JAN 15 • 22 • 29 ■FEB 5 ■ 12
SPRING / TUESDAYS:
MAY 26 ■ JUNE 2.9. 16.23
WINTER / TUESDAYS:
JAN 13 • 20 • 27 ■ FEB 3 ■ 10
SPRING / THURSDAYS:
MAY 21 ■ 26 ■ JUNE 4 ■ 11 ■ 18
INTERESTED IN HAVING
YOUR OWN TV SHOW?
Without having to spend money, Commu-
nity Programming Channel 21 can help
you. Local residents who complete the free
video workshops, can use portable cameras,
studio equipment and editing facilities at NO
COST. Once a show is completed it can be
scheduled for playback on Channel 21.
Anyone interested in producing their
own television show, can call the North
Studio in Long Lake at 404 -2176, the
Excelsior Studio at 474 -5539 or just stop
in and check us out.
CHANNEL 21 DISPLAYS
AT THE VICTORIA
CHAMBER EXPO
The Victoria business community met in
October (1997, to display products and
services at the first Business Expo. Channel
21 staff attended to demonstrate how easy it
is to create local programming around a
special event, and then play the show to the
cable subscribers in our fourteen cities.
STAFF
Jim Daniels
Administrator
Samuel Lee
Production Coordinator
Kit Allen
Assistant Production Coordinator
Martha Ashbaugh
North Studio Coordinator
Jim Benson
Long Lake
COMMISSIONER'S
COMMENTS...
Most of the technical discussion regard-
ing the upgrade of our present cable
system to a fiber - optic /coaxial hybrid
system has dealt with the increased
bandwidth that will be available, allow-
ing more channels and the potential for
other services. The Needs Assessment
Committee is also concerned about
how the new system will look to the
cable customer at the television, specifi-
cally, whether the new system will
require a tuning box for each set that
receives the cable signal.
Currently, Extended Basic
service (local stations plus the first tier of
satellite channels) does not require a set -
top box. A "cable- ready' television set or
VCR (virtually every TV and VCR manu-
facturer in the last ten years is "cable -
ready - ) is capable of tuning in the
various channels that come in on the co-
axial cable. For viewers who tape one
program while watching another, or
program their VCR's for later viewing
( "time- shifting "), a mandatory set -top box
for Extended Basic service would cause
considerable complication. And all
Extended Basic subscribers would have
the expense of buying or renting this
electronic component (and a remote
control) for each TV in the house. The
committee feels this would be a down-
grade in service, and will oppose any
attempt to implement it into the up-
graded system.
RECENT WORKSHOP
GRADUATES:
Betty Dunne ■ Sharon Johnson
Richard Kiemen ■ Ann Vogel
Lynn Workman Nodland
Norma Webb
LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
540 SECOND STREET ■ P.O. BOX 473 ■ EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 -0473
THIS NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED BY THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
One of our goals is to promote community involvement in local programming.
Get rea temperatures,
drive
safely
park
off -road
plan
ahead
prepare
to survive
watch
the weather
check
your mailbox
Snowplow operators work hard to make the City
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.
Typically plows are not called out until the end of a
snowfall event so driveways are not 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.
Make sure your vehicle is prepared for Minnesota's
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.
Pack flashlights, hand/foot warmer packets, first
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.
For current road conditions call the 24 -hour state-
wide recorded road condition information
numbers: 1-800 -542 -0220 or 405 -6030.
Check the condition of your mailbox post and support
arm. Those in poor condition (deteriorated or rotted
wood) can be damaged by the force of snow coming
off of the plow. The City does not repair mailboxes
previously in poor condition. If mailboxes are
damaged by direct contact with snow removal
equipment, the City will repair or replace them to
City standards. The postal service requires mailbox
height to be 42" from the street to the bottom of the
mailbox. Residents are responsible for clearing their
mailbox area of snow to ensure delivery.
Sand & Salt Barrels
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.
T o help keep your driveway and walk-
way 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.
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Snowplow safety
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.
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The following items are on the December 2 Planning Commission Agenda.
1 Brian Pipkorn of Akorn Services, Inc. is proposing to renovate the Shorewood
Nursery by removing two of the existing buildings, adding four new buildings,
improving parking, improving the fence and lighting to enhance security, and
general site alteration. This property is located at 23505 Smithtown Road.
The proposed site plan is available for review at City Hall. A public hearing
is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
2 The owner of property located at 24020 Yellowstone Trail is proposing a
preliminary plat which would divide his property, which contains
approximately 17 acres, into eight (8) single - family residential homesites.
The proposed plat is available for review at City Hall. A public hearing is
scheduled for 7:15 P.M.
Recycling Date
Changes
N otice to Shady and Enchanted Island
residents: Your recycling dates for
the last two weeks in December will
change to Friday, (December 26 and
January 2). Service to other areas of the
City will remain the same.
3 A proposal to subdivide property located at 5910 Minnetonka Drive was tabled
at the October 2nd and November 4th Planning Commission meetings pending
engineering data. Continuation of the public hearing is scheduled for the
December 2nd meeting.
4 The owner of 23115 Summit Avenue is requesting a conditional use permit
for a Special Home Occupation Permit which would allow her to add one
outside employee to her existing home -based business. A public hearing was
held on November 4th and was tabled to December 2nd to discuss driveway
designs for off - street parking.
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Council Members
Tom Dahlberg, Mayor
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ICristi Stover
Jennifer McCarty
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Jerry O'Neill
John Garfunkel
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Administrator
James C. Harm
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