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October 1994 Shore ReportCITY _bF SHOREWOOD CITIZEN INFORMER OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IS ENHANCED BY AN INFORMED POPULACE October 1994 CITY CHANGES RECYCLING CONTRACTOR everal problems have arisen over the last year with the services provided by our previous recycling contractor. Recycling was not consistently being completed on the appointed day. Recently many residents had their recycling sit at the curb one to four days, or were missed altogether. The company assured us the material was taken to a facility to be separated and recycled. Still their recent use of refuse vehicles made many people concerned that the material was not being recycled. In addition, the 1994 Citizen Satisfaction Survey response showed a clear reduction in the rating for our recycling program. So in our quest to offer quality services we have .� not waited for the contract to conclude at the end of the year. While Shorewood is to . working with five other cities to rebid for recycling services beginning January 1, 1995, we have negotiated with another firm to take over our pro- gram for the remainder of this year. E -Z Recycling of St. Paul is our new recycler. The only change in the program is that Shorewood residents of Shady and Enchanted Islands will have their pick up day moved from Tuesday to Thursday. All of the rest of the City will be collected on Wednesday (no change). Please have your recycling bins at roadside by 7:00 a.m. because routes are likely to change. Times of pick up are also likely to change. Thank you for your understanding. Call City Hall with any concerns or questions. Fall Yard Waste Drop Off -Day Saturday, October 29, ... see page 2 DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM APPROVED FOR SHOREWOOD The Planning Commission and City Council are currently in the process of updating Shorewood's Comprehensive Plan. This document is the guide to all development and redevelopment in the City. In order to allow for thoughtful completion of the planning process the City Council has placed a moratorium on developments of greater than 2 lots until March 1, 1995. This break will give the City an opportunity to complete the update and to hold neighbor- hood information meetings which are cur- rently planned for January. Watch for an- nouncements on the date and time for your neighborhood meeting. A FEW GOOD PEOPLE... ...is all we need to ensure the General Election will run smoothly in the City. If you can be available on November 8th to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. Election judges are paid a salary and train- ing is provided. To qualify as a judge you must be a citizen of the U.S. and a registered voter in Shorewood. Appointments will be made the first part of October. Contact City Hall for more information at 474 -3236. CITY -WIDE YARD WASTE DROP -OFF SCHEDULED Prompted by the State Law that prohibits yard waste in landfills and burning sites, the Shorewood City Council has once again ap- proved a Yard Waste Drop-off Day Yard waste is to be dropped off at the Public Works Park- ing area, 24200 Smithtown Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 1994. Grass, leaves and mixed brush will be ac- cepted. All yard waste must be emptied from bags, and the bags taken home for reuse. Brush and sticks should be bundled with branches less than 1 1/2" in diameter and less than 4' in length The City offers the following alternative options to dispose of yard waste: • use as mulch around trees, shrubs and in planting beds; • compost; or • hauled away by a private refuse hauler. Bus travel made easier... with Park & Rides he Shorewood City Hall and Badger Park parking lot now has an area designated as a Park & Ridge (at the intersection of Smithown Road, Country Club Road and Manitou Road) and catch the bus. Soon a Park & Ride will be available on the south side of the new Vine Hill Road /Highway 7 intersec- tion (the old Burger King parking lot area). These Park & Rides are being made available to make transit easier for Shorewood residents. NO INCREASE PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY IS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATES SET FOR 1995 BUDGET The City Council adopted a preliminary property tax levy for 1995 of $1,491,888 for general purposes. This is the same amount that was levied for 1994, and represents a zero increase in tax dollars for the coming year. Because of growth in the City's tax base over the last year, the City tax rate will be reduced from the present 19.904 to approximately 19.240 for 1995, a 3.34% decrease. The preliminary levy sets a ceiling for City taxes in 1995. The City Council has set Truth in Taxation hearings on the proposed 1995 Budget and Tax Levy for public input on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 at 7:15 p.m., with a subsequent hearing set for Mon- day, December 19,1994, at 7:15 p.m., at the City Hall. The final budget and tax levy will be adopted by the City Council at the second hearing. Residents are encouraged to attend the hearings to have input into the budget making process. DISABLED RESIDENTS Minnetonka Community Education is conducting its Eighth Annual Tonka Rake -A -Thou on Saturday. October 29 . Seniors and disabled residents of Shorewood are encouraged to register for this no- charge program. Yards of those registered will be raked by volunteers in the morning and the yard waste picked up by the Public Works Department in the afternoon. Please contact Jan Gray at Minnetonka Community Education at 470 -3488 to register or to volunteer to help. page 2 CITIZEN INFORMER Unlicensed /Inoperable Vehicles Prohibited KATING RINKS CO OPEN SOON 0 ne of the most frequent complaints received at City Hall has to do with the storage of unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles on residential property. Shorewood's City Code specifically prohibits the storage of any motor vehicle which is obviously inoperable (e.g. flat tires, missing parts, broken windows, etc.) or which does not display a current license plate registered to the owners of the property on which it is located. The Code is enforced on a complaint basis. Property owners in violation of the Code are given ten days to correct the violation, with an opportunity to appeal to the City Council for additional time. Complaints may be filed at the Shorewood City offices. Residents who own unlicensed or inoperable vehicles are urged to dispose of the vehicles or at least put them inside a garage, out of sight. The City plans to open the skating rinks by December 15, weather permitting. Three parks have both hockey and free skating facilities operated by rink atten- dants: Badger, Manor and Cathcart. Silverwood park has a free skating rink. Warming house hours of operation are as follows: Monday - Thursday 3: 00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday 3: 00 pm - 10: 30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10.30 pm DOGS LICENSE APPLICATION BELOW Sunday 12:00 pm - 9 :30 pm Holiday Vacation 9:00 am - 10.30 pm Below is an application for your 1995 dog license (which will be available November 1, 1994.) All dogs six months old within Shorewood must be licensed with the City. Licenses are required to be worn by the dog as this helps to identify owners in the event the dog is picked up. Accompanying the application for your dog's license you must submit a copy of the rabies certificate (verifying the dogs vaccina tion date and rabies tag #), license fee of $5.00 plus a mailing fee of $ .50. Any dog not licensed by January 1995 will be subject to a $1.00 late fee. Return this application to the City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd. Shorewood, MN 55331. CITY OF SHOREWOOD DOG LICENSE Date Rabies Tag # Shot given by. Dog's Date of Shot Breed Number of dogs in household I Dog's Name Amount Paid $ Owners Name Address THE LICENSE TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND Amt paid$ Check Cash Taken by THE DOG'S NECK AT ALL T vIES DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD. All park users are required to follow City regulations or privileges will be revoked. The City has a 10:00 p.m. curfew for juveniles 14 years and younger which will be enforced. Minnetonka School District Holiday Vacation is from December 22, 1994 through January 2, 1995 City Ta I City Ta Expires Jan. 19 Date I Rabies Tag # CITIZEN INFORMER page 3 HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS Low- income residents of Shorewood are encouraged to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program. This limited program, using funds allocated by the City of Shorewood, provides up to $15,000.00 to improve the livability, energy efficiency and accessibility of owner - occupied, single family homes. Typical work includes electrical, plumbing, roofing and heating systems; doors and windows; painting and energy - related improve- ments. Value -added improvements and remodeling are not eligible for funding. A few of the qualifying elements for this program are: - applicants must own the property to be improved and occupy it as their principal place of residence; - applicants must have a gross household income which is less than 50% of the median income for the Metropolitan area. These incomes rage from $17,850 for a single person household to $33,650 for a household of eight; - applicants must have assets of less than $25,000: this does NOT include the property to be rehabilitated; - applicants should have sufficient equity in their home to cover the cost of both the actual im provements and point -of -sale costs for the entire lien period. Funding for this program is very limited so interested parties are urged to apply as soon as possible. Applica- tions will be processed by the order in which they are received and dated. Additional information and appli- cations are available by calling the Hennepin County Development Planning Unit at 541 -7080. ELECTION UPDATE Primary Election Results: The City of Shorewood had a good turn -out for the Primary Election held September 13. Approximately 32% of the 5,309 registered voters took part in the process. Election judges processed about 50 absentee votes. A break down by precinct of vote totals for each candi- date is available at the City offices. General Election - Mark your calendar now! The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 1994. Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The position of Mayor (2 year term) and two City Council seats (4 year terms) are up for election. Absentee ballots will be available at City Hall beginning October 7. To obtain an absentee ballet application contact either City Hall at 474 -3236 or Hennepin County Elections at 348 -5103. In addition to normal hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday), City Hall will be open on Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Monday, November 7 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Precinct I Shorewood City Hall PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCEMENT 1 5755 Country Club Rd Visu -Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. has been hired by the City of Shorewood to work on flushing portions of the sanitary sewer system. This process will be starting during the first week of October. This year's project will be mainly done on the west end of the city. The project is expected to last approximately 30 days. Access to the sewer lines will be done across sewer maintenance easements. If you have any question please contact the Public Works Dept. 474 -6191 Precinct II Excelsior Covenant Church 19955 Excelsior Blvd Precinct III Minnewashta School 26350 Smithtown Rd. Precinct IV LaBore Residence 4445 Enchanted Point CITIZEN INFORMER page 5 SO UTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER FALL PROGRAMS Are you a new grandparent or do you have grandchildren up to age 5? If so, we urge you to attend our "Grandparents on the Go" work- shop and Market Place on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Minnetonka Senior Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd Cost: $5.00. Come just for shopping from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Market Place features merchants with won- derful gift - giving items. Or better still, attend the workshop featuring staff from our school districts' Early Childhood Family Education Dept. discussing, among other topics: 1. "Why Are They Doing That" a quick refresher on children. WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE During the month of October fire hydrants in the City of Shorewood will be opened to flush out accumulated minerals in the watermains. To avoid drawing discolored water into your own system, the City requests that you refrain from major water use activities during this time. Check for water clarity prior to doing laundry. After flushing is completed in your area, residents are advised to let the cold water taps (preferably outside faucets) run until discoloration is cleared from your individual service lines. The flushing schedule is as follows: Southeast Area Oct. 3rd - 8th Boulder Bridge and Shorewood Oaks Area Oct. 10th - 14th Amesbury Area Oct. 17th - 21st 2. "You Said, We Said," parents and grandparents expectations. Woodhaven and Badger Well Area Oct 24th - 28th Call 474 -7635 for specific details. An Intergenerational New Volunteer Program - "Motheread, Fatheread, Granread" spon- sored by the Junior League, the Minnesota Humanities Program, and Southshore Senior Center. What is it? Reading stories to young children which are aimed at making the listeners feel very good about themselves. Training will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at Mt. Calvary Church. The cost of $5 includes a great lunch and interesting materials. You will read once or twice a month to chil- dren attending some of our area's preschool programs. Call the center at 474 -7635 to register. This Statement is a point of reference for all decisions and actions of Shorewood City Officials and Employees... Our Purpose: to provide a value in municipal services, to assure compliance with community laws and stan- dards, and to keep citizens informed of those services, laws and standards. Our Goal: to serve our purpose in such an efficient, friendly manner that residents feel good about being citizens of the Shorewood Community. Our Expectations: to accomplish our goal we must serve in an impartial fashion; be open, accurate, patient and courteous; and take pride in the job we do. Let us know when we don't our expectations! page 4 CITIZEN INFORMER D eeph a ven Oron o Excelsior C St. Bonifacius Green wood Shorewood Long Lake Spring Park Medina Tonka Bay Minnetonka Beach IAJ<E MINNETONKA Victoria Minnetrista COMMUNICA7 ONS COMMISSION woodland Office: 612. 474-5539 F ax: 611474-0 t N H IS IF S LET ' 1 19 R Vol. 3 Nb.3 /Fa 111444 1994 Commissioners Deepha ven Dale Moe *Dennis Stanga, Treasurer Excelsior Robert Murphy *James R. olds, At Large Greenwood Jan Gray Jimmie Wright Long Lake Mary Miller Med ina At Ann C. Thies, vice Chair Minnetonka Beach Bobbi Abdo Thomas Markle Minnetrista * Tim Sa laza r, Cha inran David Thaler Oron o Gabriel Jabbour * Tim Pattrin, At Large St. Bonifacius Andrew Weiunierl, Jr. Shorewood : Barbara Brancel, Secretary Bob Gagne Spring Park Richard Dietz Roger Westman Tonka Bay * Bob Anderson, At Large Jerry Anderson Victoria Susan Hines Dale Palmatier Woodland Nick Duff Ray Hackett * Executive Committee LMCC Staff Administrator Jim Daniels Administrative Assistant Colleen Lindskoog Production Coordinator Greg O'Gorman Assistant Prod. Coordinator Dawn Hoglund AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission held its annual election at the May 1994 full Commission meeting. The following Commissioners were chosen as the 1994 -95 leadership for the LMCC: Tim Salazar - Chairman Ann C. Thies - Vice Chair Barb Brancel - Secretary Dennis Stanga - Treasurer Bob Anderson - At Large Jim Olds - At Large Tim Pattrin - At Large "The Commission has once again chosen an outstanding Executive Committee," said Chairman Tim Salazar. "With the unbelievable changes in technology, legislation in Congress and the State Legislature, rate regulation, and the inception of some valid competition to cable, the next year should be both demanding and exciting." All the Commissioners volunteer their effort for the residents of the cities they represent. VIDEO PROGRAM OF THE QUARTER "HONEST TO GOD" Since completing the video production training at Channel 21, four years ago, Excelsior resident Carl Borg has produced or assisted in the production of numerous local programs. His latest effort is the spiritial series program Carl Ro r g "Honest to God ". The purpose of the show is to spread the word of God throughout the Lake Minnetonka area using the medium of community television. Carl's production skills and dedication to his work are a real asset to Channel 21 and our many communities. Thanks and congratulations, Carl} COMMISSION ELECTS 1994 -95 OFFICERS Tim Salazar LMCC Chairman FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK.. Jim Daniels, Administrator ��� i�l�ith this phase of the needed rate regulation process virtually complete, the LMCC has once again centered its attention toward the changing technology and the potential addition of more than one provider of broadcast /satellite /local channels and informa- tion. Technology is swiftly moving forward, and the Commissioners want it to be organized, competitive and successful for the residents in its' fourteen communities. One very key step, is my recent appointment to the League of Cities Policy Committee and Technology Task Force. This will clearly add strength to the LMCC effort involved in creating and passing legislation that protects the interests of residents. What we used to think of as future, is upon us right now. 1 E STUDIO HOURS Monday ..... ......10:00 am - 10:00 pm 1 Tuesday........... 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 Wednesday ...... 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Thursday .......... 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 Channel Friday .............10:00 am - 6:00 pm � Y ;II Saturday..........-9:00 am - 2:00 pm Congratulations! To Recent Workshop Class Graduates Doris Breen Christi Linehan Tom Breen Grady Peterson Jim Cobb Jamie Peterson Kerry C Loweff Risch WORKSHOP CLASSES are one evening per week at 7:00 P.M. Call 474 -5539 for more information. 1994 FALL SESSION Tuesday, October 18th Tuesday, October 25th Tuesday, November 1st Tuesday, November 8th Tuesday, November 15th 1994 /95 WINTER SESSION Thursday, January 12th Thursday, January 19th Thursday, January 26th Thursday, February 2nd Thursday, February 9th SUBSCRIBERS TO SEE LOWER RATES AND REFUNDS What has proven to be a very lengthy process, will result in lower "basic" cable rates and a refund on service back to September 1993. Subscribers should see a favorable change in their cable bill, by October 1994. The LMCC has also asked the FCC to review rates charged for the expanded basic tier (all satellite channels except the pay services, e.g. HBO, Showtime, Disney) and still awaits a judgement on the complaint challenging the cost of additional outlets. MINNETRISTA CITY COUNCIL COVERAGE ADDED TO CHANNEL 8 The LMCC purchased all necessary video equipment to add a sixth city council meeting that is seen on channel 8. The 1995 budget has proposed to add a seventh city council, and once approved can begin to cover the first city council that officially takes action requesting taping and playback on channel 8. LOCAL EVENTS PROMOTED ON CHANNEL 21 'Community Spotlight' is a thirty minute local program, that talks about events lactivities that take place in any of the fourteen cities served by the LMCC. This very successful show can be seen in approximately 12,000 homes around Lake Minnetonka and most of western Hennepin County - If you or your group is interested, call Greg O'Gorman at 474 -5539, at least sixty days before the happening takes place- This newsletter is published by the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission 540 Second Street, Excelsior, MN 5533 Our goal is to promote community involvement in locally produced programming. SHOREWOOD FALL CALENDAR October 10 — City Council meeting October 24 — City Council meeting October 25 — Park Commission meeting October 29 — Fall Cleanup Day November 8 — Election Day November 11— Veteran's Day City offices will be closed November 14 -- City Council Meeting November 22 — Park Commission meeting November 24 -25 -- Holiday City offices will be closed November 29 — Tuesday - City Council meeting December 12 — City Council/Planning Commission Work Session December 13 -- Park Commission Meeting December 19 —City Council Meeting/Budget Hearing December 26-- Holiday Planning Commission meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month. Watch the Sun Sailor Newspaper for any changes in calendar dates. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY For those who enjoy the winter months outdoors, the City has an employment opportunity for you! We are in need of several dependable people to operate our skating facilities. The position begins mid - December and runs for approximately 3 months. Applications can be obtained at City Hall, or for more information, call 474 -3236. FALL 1994 PROJECTS The City has two projects that will be completed yet this fall. A new concrete trail will be constructed along Old Market Road from Silverwood Park to Trunk Highway 7. Construction is planned to be done in October. The existing bike trail along Old Market Road will remain unchanged during and after construction. The second project scheduled for construction this fall is a Local Drainage Maintenance project designed to help alleviate storm water problems along Near Mountain Boulevard. Most of the construction will take place in the street boulevard. Therefore, very little, if any traffic problems are anticipated. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 (612) 474 -3236 DELIVER TO: BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #128 EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 Th's newsletter is printed on recycled paper.