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Winter 1995 Shore ReportFr #L Z-7 .7 ZIP CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITIZEN INFORMER OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IS ENHANCED BY AN INFORMED POPULACE Winter 1995 NWHottaM UPDATE ON WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Shorewood's recently revised long range Comprehensive Plan has RAKE- A -THON identified the need for improvements to the municipal water system. "TESTMONIES" They are planned for implementation over the next decade. The first of the improvements are being undertaken in 1995 and 1996. They include The -Thon program construction of a water tower on the Minnewashta School property and providdes es t tea eams of volunteer rakers installation of watermain in several areas in the west side of the City. for seniors and disabled residents. These improvements are being undertaken with the use of water system Statements taken from the evalua- funds, special assessments on properties along watermain installations, tion forms of Shorewood residents and on new lots which will also be required to pay an additional trunk or teams show what a positive charge. Immediate objectives of the current improvements include: program this is. • providing a reliable source of water for fire suppression and Resident: "We have lots of leaves consistent pressure in areas where the municipal system exists, and can't rake ourselves anymore. • requiring new developments, including those which had been So, the Rake- A -Thon is great." held up by the development moratorium of 1994/1995, to have municipal water service and to pay not only a $5,000 assessment but Two young adults: "The home - an additional $5,000 trunk charge for all new lots, and owner was very nice and apprecia- • moving closer to interconnecting each of the various independent tive. Working as a group we were small water systems to improve efficiency and reliability. able to finish a chore in a relatively Clearing Up Some Misconceptions: RAKE-A-THON ... continued on page 4 City Council policies are not intended to encourage development, but rather are intended to be as "development neutral" as possible. The City has passed and is implementing very stringent shoreland and wetland protection ordinances as well as a reforestation policy which are intended Water System continued .................... 2 to acknowledge property rights yet protect and enhance the natural Truth in Taxation Hearing ................. 4 amenities of our Community. "Streetwise" Safety ............................ 3 Policy on Sand/Salt Barrels ............... 3 The City is currently working on a watermain installation plan to move Winter Sports ...... ............................... 5 Snowmobile Task Force Update ........ 5 the municipal water system in the direction of the goals established in the Christmas Tree Recycling .................. 6 Comprehensive Plan. Residents will only be affected by special assess- Seniors Beat the Winter Blahs ........... 6 ments if the watermain is installed immediately adjacent to their property. Dog License Application ................... 7 Those affected in 1995, following a series of neighborhood meetings and Council To Consider Recycling Fee.. 7 WATER—continued next page Holiday Recycling Schedule ............. 8 Calendar.............. ............................... 8 WATER... con tin ued from page 1 public hearings, were assessed $5,000 per house which will be levied on their property tax bill in increments over a fifteen year period. The assessments are per lot in order to avoid creating an incentive or need to subdivide. New lots will be assessed as created. Public Involvement: Clearly it is not feasible to provide municipal water service to all areas of the City even in the long run. Yet should you or your neighborhood be interested in having municipal water installed in the years to come, please com- municate your interest in a letter or petition to City Hall. The City will continue the tradition of open discussion on this issue by a series of public meetings in the months and years ahead regarding all proposed and requested improve- ments. On Tuesday, November 28, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. at the Shorewood City Hall, the City is sponsoring a public information meeting specifically intended for residents on or near the Howard's Point Road/ Edgewood Road project. It is intended specifically to address concerns of area residents about how the project proceeded and about overall policies. All residents are invited to attend the meeting which is anticipated to last one hour. Should additional time be required, additional meetings will be scheduled. "WATT'S" HAPPENING AT CITY HALL? Currently Shorewood's City Hall is undergoing a lighting conversion project to save on future lighting bills. The cost savings will recover the project costs in less than four years. By retrofitting fluorescent lamps and ballasts from our existing setup to a newer more effi- cient lamp and balms system we will be using less energy while improving our lighting output. � At horde you may be ble to save on your lighting bill ,tot,. Compac florescent lights use about 75% le §energy an standard incandes- cent — and Iasi, about 0 times longer. In fact, when you replaLe one 00 -watt incandescent with a23-watt 0 paz fluorescent, you save more than $50 i` '' icity costs over the bulb's life. (Source NSP) Many retailers now carry compact fluorescents in a wide selection to meet your at- home needs. In addition, NSP has a rebate offer for residential customers until December 31, 1995. For more information call NSP. West End Water Tower: The Minnetonka School Board and Shorewood City Council have agreed upon a site for the construction of a water tower at the north end of the parking lot (Site #7) at Minnewashta School as recommended by School District staff. There has been a great spirit of cooperation between the City and the School Board in undertaking this project. The project should be completed in the fall of 1996. 1995 Watermain Project: Watermain has been installed on Howard's Point Road north of Pine Bend to Edgewood Road and east approxi- mately 1,400 feet, as well as along Manitou Road from Smithtown Road to Glen Road. The Smithtown Road project from Cajed Lane to Eureka Road South will continue in areas outside of the roadway pavement until cold weather sets in. Restoration of the whole project will have to be completed in the spring of 1996. Temporary repaving is being completed in some areas to ensure clean roads through the winter and spring. AMERICAN RED CROSS WINTER SAFETY TIPS • Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and for each car. The kit should include items such as a battery powered radio, flash- light, extra batteries, canned food, can opener, first aid supplies (including essential medica- tions) and bottled water. The car kit should also include blankets, extra set of dry clothes, a shovel, sand, tire chains, jumper cables and a brightly colored cloth to tie to the antenna. • Designate one household member as the winter storm preparedness leader. Have him/ her discuss what to do if a winter storm watch or warning is issued. Have another person state what he /she would do if caught outside or in a vehicle during a winter storm. For more information about winter safety call American Red Cross 942 -6998. page 2 Citizen Informer "STREETWISE" TIPS FOR SAFETY The City of Shorewood takes pride in our efforts to keep roadways clear of ice and snow during the winter season. Our Public Works Department is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service even as developments bring more roadway mileage to maintain. Our ability to keep a safe traveled roadway does depend upon the residents' assistance. Please keep the following items in mind as we proceed into the winter season. Public Works crews typically begin snowplowing operations at 2:00 a.m. to open City streets. Second and third passes are made during the day if needed, to widen or clean up. Cul -de -sacs are plowed with a single pass. After all the routes are open, plows will return to widen roads and completely finish cul -de- sacs. Vehicles parked on streets can slow down the process or make it impossible to clear the snow. Your cooperation in not parking on City streets during or soon after a snowfall is necessary such that crews can plow effectively. Mailboxes are to be installed and maintained per the U.S. Postal Service dimensions. The height of the mailbox is to be 42" above the ground and shall be secured on a sturdy post. Our equipment operators make every effort to avoid contact with mailboxes. If you feel that your mailbox has been damaged by the plows, call 474 -3236 and our crews will inspect the mailbox and post. If our equipment physically strikes a mailbox, the City will repair or replace it. If the pressure of snow thrown against it results in the damage, then it is the residents' responsibility to repair it. The public right of way usually extends several feet beyond the edge of the roadway pavement. This area is a buffer to allow for the storage of snow, and to have access to the edge of the roadway. Rocks, boulders, fences, and landscaping within the public right of way can be particularly damaging to equip- ment and creates a hazard to motorists. Permits are required for all obstructions placed within the city right of way. STREETWISE...continued Please keep recycling containers or refuse con- tainers back 5 feet from the edge of the roadway. We would like to thank you for your cooperation in keeping these things in mind. Your efforts in these items will help keep our streets in a safe driving condition for the winter driving season. CITY OF SHOREWOOD POLICY ON PROVIDING SAND /SALT BARRELS FOR PRIVATE ROADS he Shorewood Public Works Department will sell and set up barrels of sand/salt to City residents on private roads. Cost will be $40.00 which must be paid by the requesting party before set up. The barrel then becomes the property and responsibility of the requesting party who must store it off public property during the non winter season. Barrels will be refilled upon request and upon pay- ment of a fee of $20.00. Barrels provided by the property owner which meet Public Works specifica- tions, will be filled upon request and payment of $20. RAKE- A -THON continued... short amount of time that would have taken the homeowner many hours." Boy Scout team: " The interaction with the elderly people was very meaningful to the boys. Some of the Scouts do not have grandparents living in Minnesota, so meeting people of this age helps them see life through other peoples' eyes. They were very proud of the work they did." Young family team: " It's fun working together, having the satisfaction of finishing the job and helping someone else. Kids loved the soda and cookies!" Resident: "It is impossible for me to take over this big job. I am so grateful for this terrific service and God Bless all those wonderful volunteers." The Rake- A -Thon serves as a community wide service opportunity. American Carton and Polybags donated disposal bags, and many organizations and groups get behind the rakes to make it happen. page 3 Citizen Informer TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 29 r$:D The City Council will hold its annual Truth in Taxation Hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 1995, at 7:45 p.m. at the City Hall. The hearing gives residents the opportunity to review and comment on the City's proposed budget for 1996 and proposed tax levy for 1995 payable in 1996. A subsequent hearing will be held, if necessary, on Wednesday, December 6, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. The final 1996 Budget and Property Tax Levy will be adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting on December 11. On September 11, the City Council adopted the proposed 1996 budget and preliminary tax levy. The proposed budget represents a 3.71% increase from 1995. The preliminary tax levy adopted by the Council represents an increase from 1995 of 5.32 %. This is the first increase in the tax levy in the last three years. However, because the City's property tax base has grown in the last year as a result of new construction and increased property values, the City's tax rate will drop from 18.471 to 17.430, the fourth decrease in as many years. This places Shorewood as having the 9th lowest municipal tax rate of the 46 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. The City Council is committed to provide quality services at the lowest reasonable cost to Shorewood taxpayers. Who gets your property tax dollars? The following illustrates how estimated property taxes would be distributed: 01 Example: Property Tax bill on a $150,000 home in Shorewood is $3,176 (1000) Minnetonka School District 276 $1,738 (55 %) Hennepin County $869(27%) Special Districts $172 (5 %) City Services Provided for $397 • Police and Fire protection • Street Maintenance and Plowing • Parks and Trails • Building and Other Inspections • Other City Services City of Shorewood $397 (13 %) * Westonka School District 277 is at $1,415 and therefore the total tax bill will be less and percentages will be slightly different. Nayc -. Citizen Informer You can make that snow, ice and cold weather work for you! Shorewood Parks offer some outdoor recreation activities to help you actually ENJOY the coming season known (among other names) as "Minnesota Winter ". So dust off those skates, skis and sleds and read on ..... The City plans to open the skating rinks by December 15, weather permitting. Silverwood Park has a pond which is groomed for a free skating rink when the ice is determined to be safe. Three other parks have both free skating facilities and warming houses operated by rink attendants: Badger, Manor and Cathcart (with a new temporary shelter). 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 p.m. -9:00 p.m. * 3:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m. * ** 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. * ** Closed * Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not being used. ** *Hours during Winter Break will depend on staffing. Now, about those skis and sleds... There are 55 acres of natural parkland at Freeman Park for Cross Country or Nordic Skiing. Trails are not groomed, but a parking area off of Eureka Rd. is ... so go out and enjoy the exercise and scenery! At Silverwood Park there is a great sliding hill away from trees and traffic for some safe, fast fun. IT'S ALL FREE OF CHARGE!! Parents: Again we are asking for your help. Please make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your children. The telephones are for emergency use only and will be locked up when the attendant is outside. Also, the 10:00 pm curfew for juveniles 14 years and younger will be enforced. Rink Atten- dants are required to follow City regula- tions as well as see to it that others do the same. We do welcome your com- ments regarding our rinks and attendants. SNOWMOBILE TASK FORCE UPDATE The City Task Force on snowmobiling in Shorewood has now been meeting for several months. The group consists of four residents, a representative from the Planning and Park Commissions, and several supporting non - voting members. They are attempting to determine the best way to acquire accurate information so that they can clearly define issues and identify the extent of problems to be addressed. Currently the group is planning a survey in the spring to offer you an opportunity for meaningful input into the coming decisions on the place snowmobiles will have in Shorewood over the years to come. The Task Force is considering easy ways for residents to report incidents relating to snowmobiling during the coming winter. Please watch your local newspapers or call City Hall if you are interested in the progress of the Task Force as it prepares to report to the City Council by next summer. page 5 Citizen Informer CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING The following area garbage haulers offer these options for recycling your Christmas tree as part of their residential service: Hauler Rates: Randy's Sanitation Full service users free during January $2.00 fee for other service options Quality Waste Control One tree pick up per household at no additional charge on Jan. 15 & 29 Waste Technology, Check billing information in Dec. for dates. Waste Management - Savage 1st two weeks of January, no additional charge (2nd two weeks in January, $1.50 per tree) Woodlake Sanitary Service Inc Pick -up January 2 -12, free of charge Ceres Company, located at the northeast corner of I -494 and I -694 on County Road 131 in Maple Grove, will be accepting Christmas trees for a small fee. Contact Ceres at 633 -4424 for more information. Justfor Seniors Beat the Winter Blahs Don't let winter turn you into a couch potato. Beat the winter blahs. Come over to the Southshore Senior Center at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 301 Cty. Rd. 19, Excelsior and join in the learning, sharing & fun activities. For more information or appointments on the following activities call 474 -7635. Volunteer to be a van driver, receptionist, dining room helper, special events planner or become a Story Theater volunteer. Perhaps you might become part of the "Gran Readers" group. Enhance Your Health Exercise - 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for 6 weeks, Jan. 8 to Feb. 16. Cost: $27 Foot Car e - provided by a registered nurse. 2nd Monday of each month in the morning; 3rd Monday in the afternoon. Appointments necessary. Hearing Screening - by a registered audiologist for those wearing a hearing aid to see if it is adequate, or for those who are wondering if they need some help. Jan. 22, Feb. 26 from 1 - 2 p.m. There is no charge for this service but you must call for an appointment. Stimulate Your Mind - Join Discovery - a reading and discussion group that meets every Monday at 1 p.m. The Theme for the winter will be "Minnesota and Its History" or "The Great Operas". Heln Yourself & Reduce Your Car Insurance - Jan. 22 a four hour AARP driving class for those who have taken the 8 -hour course. You must register for this class. Cost: $8. Legal Consultations - 2nd & 4th Monday at 1 p.m. Appointments are necessary. Land of Kings and Castles - Part 2 - featuring England. Come and enjoy a cup of English tea on Jan. 22 and Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Cost: $6 for both String Around My Finger - a 3 -part program that delves into how memory works, why memory ability changes, and techniques for improving memory. Wednesdays, Feb. 7,14, and 21 at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Cost: $15 Citizen Informer page 6 LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Vol. 4 No. 4 ■ WINTER 1995 -1996 612. 474.5539 ■ FAX 612. 474.0430 1995 COMMISSIONERS Deephaven Dale Moe *Dennis Stanga, Treasurer Excelsior Robert Murphy *James R. Olds, At Large Greenwood Mark Elias Jan Gray Long Lake James D. Benson Elizabeth Olson Medina *Ann C. Thies, Chair Minnetonka Beach Nancy Check Thomas Markle Minnetrista Cheryl Fischer *David Thaler, At Large Orono Gabriel Jabbour *Tim Pattrin, Vice Chair St. Bonifacius Andrew Weinzierl, Jr. Shorewood Bruce Benson Jeffrey Foust Spring Park Richard Dietz Roger Westman Tonka Bay *Bob Anderson, Secretary Steven Johnson Victoria *Marion Carpenter- Guyot, At Large Jim Paulsen Woodland Jane Barry * Executive Committee VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR 1995 A GREAT SUCCESS Once again, Channel 21 producers were invited to celebrate their talents at our annual awards program. The purpose of this show is to acknowledge their hard work and dedication creating local public access programs over the past year. Video clips of over twenty programs were played during the LIVE show, displaying the diverse variety of programming that has made Channel 21 a continued success. We thank these producers for their efforts and encourage viewers to watch for the replay of the show of Channel 21 . Community Church in Excelsior, has successfully started "What is Truth ? ", a show that features sermons, music and other activities regarding the church. Using portable cameras and editing equipment at the Excelsior studio, Pat shoots and edits the pro - Pat Misener gram himself. We are pleased to have Christ Pat use our community television station Community in an effective way to spread his mes- Church, Pastor sage. Thanks and congratulations, Pat! PROGRAM OF THE QUARTER One of the best ways to increase local awareness for an organization is to produce a weekly public access pro- gram. Pat Misener, pastor of Christ ,7 design & graphics for this newsletter by ./ansonG�aph t, 47 4.4442 DEEPHAVEN EXCELSIOR GREENWOOD LONG LAKE MEDINA MINNETONKA BEACH MINNETRISTA ORONO ST. BONIFACIUS SHOREWOOD SPRING PARK TONKA BAY VICTORIA WOODLAND Left to Right: Cindi Smith, Jan Gray, Jan Haugen, Lowell Risch, Bob Bolles, LMCC Chair Ann C. Thies, LMCC Vice Chair Tim Pattrin, Carl Borg, Kevin Obsatz, Stinger and Shadow LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK... The latest NATOA and MACTA Conferences were excellent. I was once again proud of your LMCC and the future "vision" they continue to display, regarding competition in this marketplace. It is quite clear that this "vision" predicts the evolving communications and substantial capital investment from private industry, as they convert to the current state of the art hybrid -fiber coaxial network design. This is precisely why the protection and management of the public rights -of - -way becomes of utmost importance to our cities and residents. There is no doubt that this local government interest is playing a major role in the development technology that will bring the residents of our fourteen commu- nities into the revolutionary telecommuni- cations superhighway. Some of these rights -of -way issues are being addressed in Congress, with H. R. 1555 and S. 652 currently in conference committee. While this Congressional action is geared toward broad reform of current communication regulations, it always seems significantly more advantageous to have our local and state governments pass formal language that treats this authority in the best future interest of our residents. The fourteen cities represented on the LMCC are now moving forward with ordinance language, and we will once again work to successfully pass this at the State Legislature in 1996. I I channel `1 HOURS 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 Congressman David Minge and LMCC Chair Ann C. Thies CONGRESSMAN DAVID MINGE APPEARS ON "CONGRESS COMES TO YOU" LMCC Chair Ann C. Thies recently visited with Congressman David Minge on her locally produced program called "Congress Comes To You." Congressman Minge, a frequent guest on the show, discussed several subjects that are being handled in this present session of Congress. "I like to meet with Congressman Minge," said Chair Thies. "He always provides his constituents with a current update on many topics of interest." The Congressman said he will return in the spring of 1996, to give the Channel 21 viewers an update on what is happening in Washington. Robert Anderson Tonka Bay COMMISSIONER BOB ANDERSON'S COMMENTS... I was pleased and honored recently to represent your Lake Minnetonka Communi- cations Commission (LMCC) at the confer- ence for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. We learned much about the present and future concerns facing the LMCC. With the federal government regulating, then deregulating, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) changing the rules, on what seems to be a LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 540 SECOND STREET ■ P.O. BOX 473 ■ EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 -0473 frequent basis, the entire communications industry is groping for answers and direc- tion. If you add to this the fact that the telephone companies are planning to furnish television and assorted services, and the cable communication companies are planning to enter the telephone business, it can't help but result in a tremendous challenge to keep our cities up-to -date as the state of the art develops. We are happy to report that your LMCC is strides and years ahead of most commissions in dealing with this regulation process, and has already set -up a committee to assess the future needs of the residents in our fourteen cities. CONGRATULATIONS! To Recent Workshop Class Graduates Jim Watson ■ Ron Haglind ■ Dave Parkin ■ Chris Foote ■ Paul Becker ■ Stephen Farrow ■ Dave Willems WORKSHOP CLASSES are one evening per week at 7:00 PM. Call 474.5539 for more information. '96 WORKSHOPS WINTER / THURSDAYS: JANUARY 18 ■ JANUARY 25 FEBRUARY 1 ■ FEBRUARY 8 FEBRUARY 15 SPRING / TUESDAYS: MARCH 1 ■ MARCH 19 MARCH 26 ■ APRIL 2 ■ APRIL 9 Lo"Crew STAFF Administrator Jim Daniels Administrative Assistant Colleen Lindskoog Production Coordinator Greg O'Gorman Assistant Production Coordinator Drew Hallin THIS NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED BY THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. One of our goals is to promote community involvement in local programming. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER RECYCLING UTILITY FEE For the first time since its inception, the City recycling program will experience a funding shortfall in 1996. The shortfall is due to reduce funding which the City receives from Hennepin County for recycling programs. The reduction in County funding actually took effect in 1995, but the City was able to continue to operate its recycling program from fund reserves, avoiding the collection of a fee from users. However, next year those reserves will be depleted, and no other funding sources are available. To make up this shortfall, the City Council will consider a Recycling Utility Fee which would begin on January 1, 1996 and would appear on City utility bills beginning in March, 1996. The amount of the fee would be $1.00 per month. This fee will enable the City to continue to operate the program at its present level. Recycling is an important environmental tool. it has helped to avoid overfilling of landfills, reduce the depletion of scarce natural resources, and has aided in holding down the cost of refuse collection. By imple- menting this fee and continuing its recycling efforts, Shorewood will continue in its pursuit of these goals. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Opportunity to Comment MN/Dot will hold a Public Information Meeting on November 27, 1995 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Excelsior City Hall, 339 Third Street, Excelsior, MN. The meeting will be held to discuss the proposed design for the TH 7 /Mill Street interchange project, which also includes modifications to the intersection of TH 7 and Water Street in Shorewood. Persons may view the exhibits and discuss the project with MN/Dot representatives between 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Written comments should be sent by December 11, 1995 and to: Mr. Paul Kachelmyer, Project Manager Mn/DOT Metro Division Preliminary Design 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: (612) 582 -1298 No License will be issued without written evidence that the dog has been inoculated for the preven- tion of rabies within the past two years. Mail in the Inoculation Certificate, License fee of $5.00 plus $.50 for mailing & handling to the City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. CITY OF SHOREWOOD DOG LICENSE APPLICATION FOR 1996 Dog's Name Age Sex 2. Dog's Name Age Sex Total Number of Dogs in Household: Veterinarian Owner /Applicant's Name: Date of Rabies Shot Breed Date of Rabies Shot Day Phone Evening Phone Address Street City S tate Zip All Information collected by this agency is public pursuant to State Statute. Office usg only 1, City Tag # 2. City Tag # Amt Paid $ iZeCt # All dogs must be licensed by January 1, 1996 Breed Rabies Tag # Rabies Tag# Citizen Informer page 7 SHOREWOOD CALENDAR November HOLIDAY RECYCLING SCHEDULE 23 & 24 ............... HOLIDAY (City Offices closed) 28 .............................. Park Commission 7:30 p.m. 29 ......................... City Council meeting 7:30 p.m. December ISLAND RESIDENTS please place your recycling out on... Friday, Nov 24 for pick -up. The regular schedule will be followed after Christmas - mainland residents on Wednesday, Island residents on Thursday. E -Z Recycling will be happy to assist you at 644 -6577 with any questions you have. 5 ............ Planning Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. 11 ......................... City Council meeting 7:30 p.m. 19.. Planning Commission study session 7:00 p.m. 22 .. ............................... City Offices close at Noon 25 ............................. Holiday (City Offices closed) January 1 ....... ........................ Holiday (City Offices closed) 2 ........... Planning Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. 8 ........................... City Council meeting 7:30 p.m. 16.. Planning Commission study session 7:00 p.m. 22 ......................... City Council meeting 7:30 p.m. 23 ................. Park Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 (612) 474 -3236 DELIVER TO: City of Shorewood Council Members Robert Bean, Mayor Bruce Benson Doug Malam Jennifer McCarty Kristi Stover James C. Hurm, City Administrator BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 a This newsletter is printed on recycled paper. Citizen Informer