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SPRING CLEAN UP EDITION
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITIZEN INFORMER
SPRING 1994
,HOREWOOD ANNUAL SERVICE EVALUATION
QUESTIONNAIRE ENCLOSED
FILL OUT AND RETURN
We care what you think! The City's goal is to do our job in such an "efficient, friendly manner that residents feel good
about being citizens of the Shorewood Community ".
Last year at this time the City conducted it's first performance evaluation survey. Many residents filled out and
returned questionnaires relating to how we are doing our job. Now we'd like to know how you think we have done over
the last year. You can help us learn how we have been doing and how we can improve by having one adult in your
household spend a few minutes filling out the questionnaire which is enclosed in this newsletter. Keep in mind that we
are only referring here to services provided by the City of Shorewood (14% of your property tax dollar).
Your participation in this survey is important. Supply fill out the questionnaire and return by mail or drop it off at City
Hall as soon as possible. If you have any question you may call the City Administrator, James C. Hurm, at City Hall
(474- 3236). Help make Shorewood the best community it can be! Your responses will let us know how we can better
serve you, the citizens of Shorewood, throughout the year.
CITY CHALLENGES SEWER CHARGES
In late 1993 the City filed a law suit in Hennepin County District
Court challenging the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
(MWCC) and Metropolitan Council's tax levy upon Shorewood
property owndks. That levy would have made up for the shortfall
in funds the City had not paid to MWCC as a result of the
disagreement over the high flow the MWCC claims is attributable
to Shorewood. By filing the law suit the City is challenging the
accuracy of the estimated flows of the MWCC, the legality of the
proposed assessment against Shorewood properties by an
unelected body, and the fairness of the cost allocation system as
employed by the MWCC. SEWER: continued on page 2
BOARD OF REVIEW ........... 2
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS ... 3
SUMMER REC. PROGRAM ..... 3
SOUTHSHORE SENIORS ....... 4
DOGS AT LARGE .............. 4
HOUSE FIX -UP ................ 5
PT CLERICAL NEEDED ........ 5
SPRING CLEAN -UP ............ 6
RECYCLING INFO ............ 7
WATERMAIN FLUSHING ...... 8
BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED
Another building season is
approaching us, and there is a
variety of construction activity
taking place in Shorewood,
including the building of new
homes and making
improvements to existing structures. Examples of
building projects that require a permit include a
structural change, windows, reroofing, plumbing,
heating, new additions, decks, yard sheds over 120
square foot roof area, finishing basements, remodeling,
retaining walls over 4 feet and construction of a fence.
When unsure if a permit is needed for a project, please
contact City Hall before you start.
need to show what the project is, how it is to be
constructed and how it will impact the property. This
usually requires two sets of plans and a survey or site
plan. Please allow 7 to 10 days for a permit to be
issued. To assist residents there are guidelines for some
common projects available at City Hall and more will
be added as time permits.
Some projects do not require a permit but are
controlled by regulations. Examples include driveways,
yard sheds under 120 square foot roof area and on-
grade patios. Please contact us if you plan this type of
improvement so we can help you understand the
requirements.
The purpose of a building permit is to provide the
Building and Planning Departments with an
opportunity to inspect for safety and compliance with
City Ordinances and Building Codes. This is for your
protection and safety. Before you allow any
contractor to start work, please be sure a permit
has been obtained. Before you pay a contractor for a
,job, be sure you have a receipt of the final inspectio
made by the building inslxctor and that any corrections
are complete and the project has passed a reins ecp tion.
Building permit applications are available at City Hall
between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Additional information required to be submitted
depends on the nature of the project. Generally you
SHOREWOOD BOARD OFREVIEW
The Shorewood Board of Review is scheduled to meet
on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:00 pm . The procedure for
appealing a property valuation or classification is
described in detail on the 1994 real estate valuation
notices which will be mailed to all property owners by
Hennepin County approximately two weeks before the
Board of Review meeting. Please remember that only
the 1994 assessment for taxes payable in 1995 can
be addressed at this time.
If you have any questions you can contact Patti
Helgesen for zoning regulations and Joe Pazandak for
building codes at 474 -3236. We will be happy to assist
you.
SEWER..... continued from page 1
Since our last newsletter several matters can be
reported. First, the City has nearly completed the
Sump Pump Inspection Program to assure that
Shorewood residents are not pumping clear water
into the sanitary sewer system. Second, in December
the Court directed that the tax should not be levied
on Shorewood properties. This resulted in a
significant reduction in the "special districts" line of
your tax bill from what had been originally sent to
you in your Truth In Taxation Notice. Subsequently,
the Court ruled that the Court was without
jurisdiction to hear this dispute between the City and
the MWCC and that the appropriate forum was the
Minnesota Court of Appeals. The City is considering
challenging this ruling.
Finally, it is the City's continued position that inflow
and infiltration is a regional issue that requires both
the MWCC and the City to undertake joint efforts to
remediate in a cost - effective manner.
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SUMMER RECREATION
IN SHOREWOOD
School ends June 15
and the fun starts the
following week with
Minnetonka Community
Education & Services!
PLAYGROUNDS:
Meet at Manor Park on Wednesday and Friday
mornings from 9am -12 noon and at Cathcart Field
on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9am -12
noon. Run around games, art projects, bike
decorating and lots more are part of the fun.
Playgrounds provide loads of activity for children
ages 3 -8 years old. Affordable! only $18.00 for
seven weeks of fun.
TENNIS LESSONS:
Tennis lessons are always a Shorewood staple and
will be held at the Badger Park courts. Lessons
meet twice a week for six weeks starting June 20.
Pre - beginners, and Beginners are available for
children. Higher levels are available in Excelsior
and Tonka Bay.
T -BALL:
T -ball for boys and girls ages 4 -5 and 5 -7 will meet
at Manor Park Tuesday mornings, Cathcart Field
on Monday afternoons and at Manitou Park on
Thursday mornings. Children practice for seven
weeks learning the basics of catching, base
running, throwing, fielding, and, of course,
batting. A game against a team from another park
is played at the Excelsior Commons or at
Deephaven School August 8th or 9th.
BEACHES:
The beaches will open June 11 and close August
28. Cresent Beach will have a guard on duty from
12 noon - 7pm. Swimming lessons will start
June 27.
Exact dates and registration information will be
available the end of April in the Minnetonka
Community Education & Services "Summer"
brochure. Cross your fingers for lots of warm,
sunny weather this year!
1994
PLANNED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Vine Hill Rd /Hwy 7 Intersection: The
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will be
constructing a new, safer intersection at this
location. You should see the first signs of
construction sometime in June.
Da Hydr� ants: Three dry hydrants, which will
make lake water readily available to fight fires, are
scheduled to be installed to cover Shorewood's
Enchanted and Shady Islands this spring.
Silverwood Park: Improvements for
Silverwood Park are scheduled to be completed
this spring. The sledding hill will be unproved,
playground equipment installed (including
"shoots" down the hill) as well as a basketball and
practice tennis area. Early this summer a Saturday
will be set aside for neighbors to volunteer to help
install playground equipment and plant
landscaping.
Trail Plans: The City is starting implementation
of its trail plan. Trails are scheduled to be put in
along Old Market Road to Silverwood Park Pond
and in Freeman Park (to make the facilities more
handicap accessible).
Cathcart Park: Following the Little League
baseball season, the Cathcart Park diamond will
be rebuilt to the south to make room for a parking
area. Off street parking is important in the area
for safety reasons.
The more volunteer help we have, the further our park
dollars can be stretched. So if you can help in Silverwood
Park, or Freeman Park, where playground installation
and landscaping help is needed, call City Hall at 474 -3236.
We can provide you with more information about this
opportunity to invest "sweat equity" in the community.
SPRING AT SOUTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER
A new season - new beginnings - why wait until
New Year's to begin doing something you really
want to do but just haven't.
Join us for either our Senior Aerobics Class or for
the new Senior FLEX Exercise Program
Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17
55 Alive Driving Course
9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Cost: $8:00.
Class will enable you to receive a
discount on your auto insurance.
Registration necessary.
AEROBICS meets - Monday and Friday at loam
and Wednesday at 9 am
beginning March 21 for 8
weeks.
Cost: $25.00
Consisting of warm -up with
stretches for flexibility,
cardiovascular build -up to
aerobic dance, cool down,
ending with resistance exercise
for strength.
FLEX Program meets - Monday and Friday at 9
am for 10 weeks
Cost: $24.00
The emphasis is on strength
building and stretching for
flexibility with more individual
work with the trainer.
Instructor Linda Matthias of
American Council of Exercise,
who has worked with retirees
the past 8 years, will teach
both classes.
Other Events
Friday, May 6 - Free Health Fair
9 am to Noon - no
appointments necessary.
Courtesy of Ridgeview
Medical Center.
Screenings for: skin cancer
pulmonary function
cholesterol screening
registered dietician to discuss
nutrition.
The Center is located at Mt. Calvary Church. Call 474-
7635 for additional information.
DOGS AT LARGE
Contrary to popular practice, it is illegal for you to let
your dog run at large. A dog is under restraint if it is on
the premises of the person keeping the dog, or if the dog is
with the person having custody of it and is effectively
restrained by a leash or chain or is within ten feet (10') and
is obedient to the command of the person having custody
of it. To let your dog out, in hopes of it returning in
several minutes, is illegal.
For dogs caught running at large, a couple of options exist
for the Animal Control Officer. Those animals which
have a current Shorewood City License and identification
may simply be returned to its owner with a verbal
warning. The Animal Control Officer also may issue a
court citation for the violation.
If the dog does not have any identification, it will be
impounded at the Chanhassen Veterinary Clinic for seven
business days. The expenses to have the dog released
include an impound fee, boarding fees, and any
medication or shots. Thennpound fee may be doubled for
repeat offenders.
Animal owners, please be courteous to your neighbors and
keep your animals under control. If you are having a
problem with a particular dog in your neighborhood,
please do not hesitate to call the Chanhassen Public Safety
Department at 937 -1900, ext. 3, and ask for an Animal
Control Officer.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
NEW MEMBER
Meet Laura Turgeon, one of the newest members of
the Planning Commission. She was raised in
Northeast Minneapolis and as she puts it, has moved
to the "burbs ". She has lived in Shorewood for 11
years, is married, mother of a 4 1/2 year old and
works in customer service for the Ford Motor
Company. Her interest in the Planning Commission
came about by researching a development close to
where she lives. Once she started finding out about
zoning regulations, density etc. she was hooked. Her
interest is the future development of Shorewood.
Style and affordable housing rank high on her list of
criteria for future development. Asked about
commercial development she said she is "not in favor
of a whole lot more ".
City of Shorewood
Part-time Clerical Assistant
Flexible, part -time clerical position reporting to the
Executive Secretary/Deputy Clerk. Average of 25 -32
hours per week. Starting salary $8.40; benefits not
provided.
Essential Duties: General typing, answering phones,
maintenance of files, issue permits, take meeting
minutes and assist with election duties.
Education & Skills: High School diploma or
equivalent; schooling beyond preferred; knowledge of
general office operations; previous computer
experience required.
Apply at: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club
Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. Phone (612) 474 -3236
Postmark no later then April 4, 1994.
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY OFFERS LOW -COST FUNDING
FOR FIX -UP, ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS
No matter what the season, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency can help you afford those home
improvement and energy conservation projects which have been on your to -do list. If you're a homeowner with
an eye on spring, you might be thinking about adding air conditioning to your home, or finally getting started on
a kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. There are many projects that qualify for a loan through MHFA's The
Great Minnesota Fix -up Fund.
Fix -up Fund loans have fixed interest rates tied to homeowner income; these rates range from two -to -eight percent
annual percentage rate. Qualifying homeowners whose maximum gross household income does not exceed
$41,000 can apply for a loan of up to $15,000. The repayment term will be based on loan amount and household
budget. The loan can be used to finance home improvement projects ranging from room additions to siding to air
conditioning, to electrical and plumbing work. Certain home improvement projects, for example, decks, fireplaces
and swimming pools, do not qualify under the program.
Home Energy Loans is another popular MHFA program which offers an attractive eight percent interest rate and
which has no income limit. These loans are available to homeowners interested in improving the energy efficiency
of their home. Improvements which qualify under this loan include furnaces, replacement of inefficient doors and
windows, water heaters, insulation, weather - stripping and caulking.
Homeowners who are interested in additional information on the Fix -up or Home Energy Loans can contact a
participating lending institution directly or call the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a free brochure and
list of participating lenders. Shorewood residents can call 296 -7615 for more information.
1994 SPRING CLEAN UP
This year our Spring Cleanup will be handled
similarly to previous years: A combination of Following is a list of items which will be accepted
curbside pickup for yard waste, brush and and the fees which will be charged for those
household rubbish, and a limited drop -off site for items:
certain larger items.
Appliances, including water heaters S 8.00
Curbside Pickup
The curbside effort will be conducted on
Saturday, May 21. Items you wish to have taken
away must be at the street by 8:00 a.m. on
Saturday. The cost of this service will be prorated
to all residents of Shorewood and will appear on
your second quarter utility bill.
Following is a list of the types of items which will
be accepted for the curbside pickup:
• Brush, cut in four -foot lengths and bundled so
as to be handled by one person
Mattresses, carpets (larger than 6 feet
in length) and large furniture items 10.00
Air Conditioners 17.00
Automobile tires
2.00
(without rims)
Automobile tires
3.00
(with rims)
Truck tires, up to 16 inches (no rims)
6.00
Batteries
no fee
• Grass clippings and leaves in bags not to
exceed 50 lbs. per bag.
• General household rubbish including small
furniture items, portable T.V's, fiber glass
bathtubs, toilets
• Small lawn mowers and small engines (drain
off fluids)
• Carpets, 6 feet or less, no more then 12 inches
in diameter, tied with twine (no wire)
• Dismantled swing sets (length 8 feet or less)
To expedite the process, please have brush and
yard waste in piles separated from the trash.
T HES E IT EMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
Construction debris (lumber, blocks, sheetrock,
cabinets, doors, railrood ties, etc.) and
household hazardous waste (including paint
cans)
Limited Drop -Off Site
On Saturday, Ma
v 21, residents may bring larger
items to the new Public Worksacility located at
24200 Smithtown Rd just east of Minnetonka Plaza
on County Rd 19 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Both the curbside pickup and the drop -off site are
for Shorewood residents only. Those using the
drop -off site will be required to show proof that
they are Shorewood residents.
Large Volumes of Brush Yard Waste and Trees
Since the curbside pickup is limited to bagged
yard waste and manageable bundles of brush, it
may not be practical for some residents with large
volumes of brush, logs, etc. to utilize the curbside
service. Those residents have several options:
1. Contact a private company, listed in the
Yellow Pages under Tree Service which chips
trees and brush. (Bagged wood chips can be
accepted in the curbside pickup.)
2. Take large loads (no compost materials) to the
Hennepin County Tree Disposal Site in Maple
Grove, operated by Ceres Tree Co. The site is
open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 420 -7045
for fees and directions to the site.
3. Make arrangements with a private company to
have a dumpster brought to your property.
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POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING
This program is for residential food and beverage
polystyrene containers only!
Drop off rinsed, clean polystyrene at Fina Service
Stations or any other location displaying chasing
arrows and "6 ". Look for the chasing arrows and "6"
that identify a plastic food packaging item as
polystyrene.
These items are polystyrene:
• Foam Meat Trays
• Foam Egg Cartons
• Foam Sandwich Containers
• Foam Cups, Plates, and Bowls
These items MAY be polystyrene: (Look for the
chasing arrows and "6 11 )
• Salad Containers
• Yogurt Containers
• Food Carry -Out Containers
• Cottage Cheese Containers
• Clear Cups, Plates, and Bowls
15 I0 i
• Plastic Bags
• Other Plastics
• Paper Bags
DO NOT include polystyrene in your
recycling bin for curbside pick up.
IT PAYS TO RECYCLE IN
SHOREWOOD
BE A WINNER...... Each week an address is
selected from our bin. If that address has their
recycling at curbside by 7:00 am 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.
ALL RECYCLING BINS MUST BE
CURBSIDE BY 7:00 am on WEDNESDAYS
(TUESDAY ON THE ISLAND).
WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED?
Proper recycling begins with preparation. Items
should be separated into Shorewood recycling bins
and placed roadside.
Newspapers /Magazines /Glossy Paper....
Newspapers, including shiny inserts, should be
bagged or tied securely. Magazines, glossy
advertisements, inserts in your credit card bills,
shiny brochures, pamphlets and catalogs are
recyclable. Sorry, no telephone books.
Plastic Bottles....
only plastic bottles with necks, such as liquid
laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener, water
bottles, milk, catsup, syrup, shampoo, pill bottles,
windshield washer, antifreeze, and etc. are
recyclable. Remove lids, rinse, you do not need to
remove labels, flatten if possible.
• Aluminum Cans...... Pop cans, soup cans,
vegetable cans, and etc.
Remove paper labels and rinse clean.
• Glass....
Recycle clear, green and brown container glass
only. NOT ACCEPTED...ceramic cups
and plates, clay flower pots, heat resistant
ovenwear, light bulbs, crystal, window glass,
mirrors and etc.
• Corrugated Cardboard....
Flatten and tie boxes. Packing boxes only. No
food containers.
Recycling Contract: Knutson Recycling Service
If you have any question call Knutson 423 -2294 or
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SHOREWOOD SPRING CALENDAR
APRIL 1 ........ GOOD FRIDAY
City offices will close at noon
MAY 11 ........ BOARD OF REVIEW
7pm - Council Chambers
MAY 30 ........ CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Memorial Day
JUNE 11 ........ CRESENT BEACH
OPENS
Life Guard on duty 12 -7pm
JULY 04 ........ CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Independence Day
• City Council meetings are the second and fourth
Monday of each month.
• Planning Commission meetings are held the first and
third Tuesday of each month.
• Park Commission meetings are normally the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month.
• Recycling pick -ups are scheduled every Wednesday
(Tuesday on the Island). Your recyclables must be
curbside by 7•00 am.
• Watch the Sun Sailor Newspaper for any changes in
calendar dates.
WATERMAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE
During the months of April and May, 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 foil(
Boulder Bridge/
Shorewood Oaks Area ......
Badger &
Woodhaven Well Areas .....
Amesbury Area ...........
Southeast Area ............
)ws:
April 11 th - 16th
April 18th - 22nd
April 25th - 29th
May 2nd - 6th