Summer 1994 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITIZEN INFORMER
SUMMER 1994
OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IS ENHANCED BY AN INFORMED POPULACE
VINE HILL/TRUNKHIGHWAY 7INTERSECTION CONSTRUCTION
The intersection of Vine Hill Road and Trunk Highway 7 will be reconstructed during this upcoming construction
season. Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has begun a project to install a new traffic signal and
mill and resurface Highway 7 at Vine Hill Road. Building removal on the site has already taken place, as has site
clearing and temporary fence placement. Construction is planned to take place in stages. Stage 1 construction
includes the removal of buildings along the roadway, constructing a temporary bypass of Vine Hill Road north and
installing a temporary traffic signal. Weather permitting, work in this stage should be completed by mid -July.
Stage 2 construction will begin directly after completion of Stage 1 and will include routing traffic on the temporary
bypass on Vine Hill Road North and on the new south frontage road. A new Vine Hill approach to Highway 7
from the north will be constructed along with a new signal system. Non rush -hour lane closures will be in place
during the milling, resurfacing and reconstruction of the median. All work is planned to be completed by
September 23, 1994.
UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION
Primary Election September 13, 1994
General Election November 8, 1994
CANDIDATE FILING DATES
To the legal voters of the City of Shorewood,
Hennepin County, Minnesota:
The City of Shorewood will accept fillings for
candidacy of Mayor and two (2) Council positions.
Mayor - term of two (2) years
Councilmember - four (4) years
Filing period for these positions is Tuesday, August
30th through Tuesday, September 13th - 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. at City Hall. There is a $2.00 filing fee.
1994 CITIZEN SATISFACTION
SURVEY REPORT
Resident response to this year's Citizen Satisfaction
Survey was down from 1993. We received about 260
responses this year compared with about 400
responses last year. The most significant changes
from last years ratings are as follows:
Inspection service personnel helpfulness
rating improved from 69% to 87% of
responses. This change is likely due to our
recent very successful sump pump inspection
program which increased the public exposure
to inspections in a favorable way.
The overall rating of the Recycling Pickup
Program worsened from 93% good /excellent
in 1993 to 85% good /excellent in 1994. This
service is contracted jointly with 5 other cities
to Knutson Services. There clearly have been
problems this year. The consortium of cities
is now working on specification to rebid the
service for 1995 and beyond. continue... next page
SURVEY.... continued
A summary of the 1994 survey is shown below.
Complete results are available at City Hall. We
appreciate the effort of those who filled out and
returned the survey. It is a very good way for you to
tell us what we are doing well and what we can do
better.
SUMMARY OF 1994 SURVEY
General Satisfaction
Satisfied
Dissatisfied or
Regarding...
Somewhat Satisfied
Televising the City Council
94%
6%
Meetings
Park Maintenance
86%
14%
Feeling of Safety in My
90 1 /0
10%
Neighborhood
Condition of Hiking &
86%
14%
Biking Trails
Condition of Park &
83%
17%
Playground Equipment
Cleanliness of Streets
80%
20%
Number of Trees along
78%
22%
Streets
Amount of Recreation
75%
25%
Equipment in Parks
Physical Condition of Streets
63%
37%
in General
Physical Condition of My
58%
42%
Street
SPRING CLEANUP - GREA T
SUCCESS
The Spring Clean Up on May 21 was a great success
with 163 tons of debris and junk accepted (excluding
tires). Last year 150 tons (excluding tires) was
collected. The drop off area this year at the Public
Works Garage accepted 48 or 3.36 tons of large
appliances and 2.66 tons of tires /rims. The curbside
pick up gives residents the opportunity to rid their
property of unwanted items, yardwaste, small
appliances, etc. The City Council feels this is a very
important opportunity for all residents to legally and
safely dispose of unwanted items and the cost is
minimal to each resident. The Spring Clean Up day
is funded 100% by distributing the cost equally
between all City of Shorewood residents which will
appear on your next quarterly sewer billing. The fee
this year will be $7.00.
ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED
FOR THE FALL OF 1994
If you are interested in becoming an election
judge for the upcoming elections contact City
Hall at 474 -3236. Although we have a
number of judges who have constantly been
able to help us over the years, we need to
maintain a file of persons who would be
willing to serve.
To be an election judge you must be:
1. A citizen of the United States of America
` 2. A registered voter
3. A resident of Shorewood
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
The Shorewood City Council authorized the hiring of a Traffic Enforcement Specialist. Brian Flaherty has been
hired to fill that position. He will patrol problem areas during peak traffic hours on a part time bases.
Brian has been a reserve officer with the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department (SLMPSD)
since 1990. He was promoted to Reserve Sergeant in February of 1992. In 1993 Brian was awarded the "Mayor's
Award" as the outstanding Reserve Officer of the year. Brian is actively pursuing a career in law enforcement. He
successfully completed the academic portion of his training at Normandale Community College and the skills
portion of his training at Hibbing Technical College.
SEWER RATES INCREASE BEGINNING 2ND QUARTER, 1994
The City Council approved an increase in the City sanitary sewer rate for residential and commercial users
at its meeting on May 23. Upon reviewing the status of the sewer fund, it was found that operating
expenses exceeded the revenue generated through utility billing, and that an increase in rate was necessary
to offset the projected loss. The Council considered two different rates recommended by the staff: a rate
of $77.50 per quarter, which would cover the entire amount billed the City by Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission (MWCC) for sewage treatment charges, or a rate of $65.00 per quarter, which
covers the amount that the City is paying MWCC based upon the City Engineer's flow estimates. Feeling
that the MWCC's charges were excessive, and with litigation pending on MWCC matter, the Council
voted in favor of the lower rate increase. The new rates are as follows:
Present Rate New Rate
Residential $59.55 $65.00
Residential -
Low Income $39.70 $43.33
Residential -
Seasonal $29.78 $32.50
Commercial $71.35 plus $2.30 $77.90 plus $2.75
per 1,000 gallons per 1,000 gallons
in excess of 28,500 in excess of 28,500
per quarter per quarter
The new rate will be effective for utility bills mailed the first part of July, 1994.
IMPROVING SHOR E WO OD'S PA R KS
Over the last ten months, some exciting progress has
been made on Shorewood's parks. And much of that
successful progress is the result of residents and park
enthusiasts volunteering their time to help build
playground equipment.
Last September, a group of neighbors gathered at
Manor Park to help construct the first new
playground. Under the direction of a supervisor
supplied by the manufacturer, Shorewood residents
carried poles, tightened bolts and watched a colorful
new play area be created in just one day. Since then,
two playgrounds have been constructed at
Shorewood's community park, Freeman Park, and
another is in the works at Silverwood Park.
Anyone involved in these projects will tell you that
the work was sweaty, dirty, and satisfying. Each
playground construction has been an opportunity for
people to take ownership in their parks and have fun.
And thousands of dollars in labor costs have been
saved each time. With the savings in labor costs, the
City was able to put in more equipment than it could
have afforded if volunteer labor wasn't used.
Organizations such as Tonka's Men's Softball, Tonka
United Soccer, and the American Legion generously
contributed funds for the playgrounds at Freeman
and sent volunteers to help in the construction as
well. Representative of South Tonka Little League
helped with installation also.
The playgrounds are just a small part of the exciting
changes taking place in Shorewood's parks. At
Cathcart, the ball field will be moved into a safer
position, with a new parking lot added. Trails are
being constructed at various sites, including a marked
trail at Freeman Park that has been planned and
managed by student Arden Krueger as an Eagle
Scout project.
If you would like to be part of the exciting growth of
Shorewood's parks, call City Hall to see how you can
volunteer.
JUST FOR SENIORS....
SUMMER A T SO UTHSHORE
Summer is here in all of its splendor. Why not
visit the Southshore Center for lunch or one of
the following summertime programs:
July 8 - Ice Cream Social
Featuring the Minnetonka Barbershop
Quartet and delicious sundaes.
The cost is 50 cents. Call 474 -7635
July 22 - "Vintage Cloth Collection."
Mildred Engler will display her
"Vintage Cloth Collection."
Great time to remember when ... skirts
were short/maybe long or trousers were
bell bottom.
Aug. 5 - Minneapolis Art Institute
volunteer will show slides of the Royal
Treasurers of Sweden.
Aug. 22 - The Minnesota Senior Federation
and NSP will sponsor an Energy
Conservation Seminar at
Southshore Center which will
include energy conservation hints
to help you save money on utility
bills and also demonstrate the use
of Compact Fluorescent Light
(CFL) bulbs. The bulbs sell for
$15 to $25 in most retail stores, but
when used properly will last for
about 10,000 hours (10 to 15 times
longer than regular incandescent
bulbs) saving $10 - 12 in
replacement bulbs. CFLs also use
less energy, saving about $48 on
electric bills over the lifetime of
each bulb.
Two CFL bulbs will be distributed
FREE (a $35 -40 value) to those
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attending the seminar who are at least 55 years of age,
and an NSP customer. You must provide a copy of
an NSP electric bill.
Please call Southshore Center 474 -7635 to
make a reservation. All programs begin at
12:45 p.m.
SENIOR SKILL S BANK INFORMA T /ON
Senior residents in the City of Shorewood are
eligible for the services of the Senior Skills Bank
provided by Minnetonka Community Education
and Services. The Senior Skills Bank provides a
referral service for chore workers in your home.
If you need help with some of your home chores
a worker will be referred to you. The worker
charges reasonable rates for such tasks as yard
work, window washing, house cleaning, driving,
small electrical and plumbing repairs, etc. Please
call Senior Services at 470 -3488 for a brochure or
with your questions.
FIREFIGHTER FUNDRAISER DANCE
The Excelsior Fire Department is having the Annual
Firefighters' Relief Association Fundraiser Dance on
Friday July 22, 1994 6:00 p.m. till midnight.
* Historical book signing - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Grace Peck
* Live Music - The Teddy Bear Band 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
* "Dancer" Band 8:00 p.m.- Midnight
* Food and beverages will be served
G) RECYCLING 9
CO- MINGLING
IT PA YS TO RECYCLE IN
SHOREWOOD...
Dave Domach, General Manager of Knutson
Recycling, indicated as of July 1st they will have new
recycling equipment available and will be returning to
full operation with recycling trucks opposed to the
co- mingle pick -up (picking up all materials with a
garbage truck). He stated they will only use the co-
mingling process in the future should an interruption
in operation be caused without using the co- mingle
process. He assured us that when recycled material
was picked up with a garbage truck it was taken to a
co- mingle process site and not disposed of as trash.
He suggested if the co- mingle process were to be used
in the future, they could supply a magnetic sign for
the truck stating "materials to be recycled ".
Each week an address is randomly selected. If the
resident at that address has their recycling curbside by
7:00 a.m. the day of collection, the resident wins a
$25.00 cash recycling award for the week. If the
selected address does not recycle that week - the
award is rolled over and added to the following week
until the city has a winner. From the list below only
2% of the addresses shown have their recycling
curbside by 7 a.m. So get that recycling out early and
win that recycling bonus.
1994 WINNERS OF RECYCLING
AWARD
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Knutsons asked that we stress the importance to
residents that they separate materials as follows:
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE CANS
Aluminum, Steel, and Tin - labels removed
No Need to Sort By Type
• GLASS CONTAI[N]ERS - JARS, BOTTLES
Clear, Green, and Brown
Sort by Color, rinse and remove lids
No Need to remove labels
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PLASTIC CONTAINERS - WI<I<']H[ NECKS
Recycle Code # 1 or 2
Please Rinse Clean, Remove Caps and Crush
• NIEWSIPAIPIERS/MAGA22[N1ES
No Phone Books or Large Catalogs
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CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Flatten Cardboard and Tie Bundles Together
Packing Boxes only - No Food Containers
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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Office: (612) 474-5
Fax: (612) 474 -04 0
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Vol. 3 No.21Su mner 2994
1994 Commissioners
Deepha ven
Dale Moe
*Dennis Stanga, At Large
Excelsior
Robert Murphy
*James R. Olds, At Large
Greenwood
Jan Gray
Jimmie Wright
Long Lake
Mary Miller
Medina
Linda Deal
*Ann C. Thies, Secretary
Minnetonka Beach
Bobbi Abdo
Thomas Markle
MinnetriIta
*Tim Salaza r, Cha irman
David Thaler
Orono
Gabriel Jabbour
* Tim Pattrin, Treasurer
St_ Bonifacius
Andrew Weinzierl, Jr.
Shorewood
*Barbara Brancel, Vice Chair
Bob Gagne
Spring Park
Mark Breneman
Richard Dietz
Tonka Bay
*Bob Anderson, At Large
Jerry Anderson
Victoria
Susan Hines
Dale Palmatier
Woodland
Nick Duff
* Executive Committee
Cable Commission
Staff
Administrator
Jim Dan Administrative Adminiative Assistant
Colleen Lindsloog
Production Coordinator
Greg O'Gorman
Assistant Prod. Coordinator
2ach Wos
ARCHBISHOP JOHN ROACH
VISITS CHANNEL 21
A new local program, called "Something to
Think About ", is hosted by LMCC Chairman
Timothy Salazar. The first guest on the show
was Archbishop John Roach, who talked about
the success and challenges he enjoyed during
Archbishop John Roach visited with hia nineteen year history as Catholic
LMCC Chairman Tim Salamr Archbishop of the St. Paul and Minneapolis
Archdiocese. In a very= informative discussion, Archbishop Roach spoke
about future concerns for the Catholic church, the importance of efforts
that encourage religious vocations and Archbishop Roach's personal work
toward the restoration of justice and peace throughout the world. The
program received many positive veiwer comments.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS . ..
I frequently hear from cable subscribers in
Shorewood and other cities, that are very
curious about the competition that is
emerging between cable, telephone, DBS,
and who knows what else in the next few
years. Your Commission has been diligently Barbara Brancel
working on this for quite some time, way Shorewood
ahead of all the newspaper and magazine coverage of the
last year or so. We clearly support the concept of different
services that may be provided, and continue to represent our
residents in the best manner possible. What some people
looked at as future communications, is upon us right now.
VIDEO PROGRAM OF THE QUARTER
"COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT"
What makes Nazanin Kavoussi one step ahead
of her broadcast journalism classmates?
Practical experience. Nazanin has been honing
her broadcast skills on "Community Spotlight ",
Nazanin Kavoussi a monthly community affairs program taped at
the Excelsior studio. Her professionalism and enthusiasm in
local programming has been exhibited in the quality of her
shows. We hope "Community Spotlight" will contribute to her
future success in television production. Thanks and
congratulations Nazanin, for a job well done!
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK..
Jim Daniels, Administrator
J ust about the time your
Commission was close to being
comfortable with the recently adopted
FCC rules, the FCC has chosen to revise
benchmark regulations that determine
"basic" service rates. The most positive
aspect is that the new rules lower the
allowable rate for "basic" service by an
additional 7% or 17% total. The other
side of the coin is that the revised rules
are very comprehensive and extremely
difficult to interpret. The LMCC remains
dedicated to implementing "basic" rate
control, and insuring that cable service
rates are concurrent with the benchmark
charges stipulated by FCC rules.
1 I STUDIO HOURS
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Monday ......... ..10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday ........... 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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led nes day ...... 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday .......... 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday .............10:00 am - 6:00 pm
C Saturday ........... 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Congratulations!
To Recent Workshop Class Graduates
Larry Aneosen 7koss McGfasson
Leigh 1farrod Jim Tiegat
Martie Mcgfasson Eric Sims
Kirstin Sims
WORKSHOP CLASSES are one evening
per week at 7:00 P.M. Call 474 -5539 for
more information_
1994 SUMMER SESSION 1994 FALL SESSION
Thursday, August 4th Tuesday, October 18th
Thursday, August 11th Tuesday, October 25th
Thursday, August 18th Tuesday, November 1st
Thursday, August 25th Tuesday, November 8th
Thursday, September 1st Tuesday, November 15th
LMCC FILES RESOLUTION
ON H.F. 3636 WITH
RAMSTAD, GRAMS AND
MINGE
The Lake Minnetonka Communications
Commission filed a very detailed resolution
with Congressmen Jim Ramstad, Rod Grams
and David Minge. This document deals with
the establishment of a national policy that
guarantees local authority over the
continued development of cable television
and future evolution of all satellite/
television communication services. It's
the first resolution of its kind to be
filed with any of the Congressmen.
CONGRESS SLOWS DOWN
COMMUNICATION BILLS
What started as a horse race for new
communications legislation in 1994, has
gone to a slow crawl or temporary stop.
The House version by Reps. Dingell(MI)
and Brooks(TX) has been tangled up in
the Energy and Commerce Committee by
the health -care and bankruptcy reform
legislation. It is reported that only firm
House action will start movement of the
Senator Hollings(SC) bill in the Senate.
Stay tuned...
"RUBBISH REVIVAL"
A FINALIST
Producer Lisa Dennison's program 'Rubbish
Revival" was honored at the Minnesota Community
Television Awards last spring, taking a finalist award in
the Educational/Instructional category.
The environmental theme of her program focuses on
the reuse of everyday items normally thrown in the trash
Combining these objects with inexpensive items found at
garage sales, she shows viewers how to craft them into
artistic projects and gifts.
Congratulations Lisa!
This newsletter is published by the
Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission
540 Second Street, Excelsior, MN 55331
Our goal is to promote community involvement
in local cable programming.
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