January 1992 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD
JANUARY 1992
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SHOREWOOD MINNESOTA 55331
CITY OF SHOREWOOD FORMS SNOW PATROL
The City of Shorewood has worked with South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department and area
snow - mobile clubs to form a snow patrol.
The snow patrol's duties will be to patrol and respond to snowmobile complaints throughout the City of
Shorewood. They will also concentrate on safety education and public relations. If you are interested in
serving on the Snow Patrol please call City Hall at 474 -3236 and a representative of the snow patrol will
then contact you.
Because of snow conditions this year, it is a particularly dangerous year for snowmobile accidents. Our
own City crew has had several near misses with snowmobilers ... please ... be careful!
If you are not sure what the rules are regarding snowmobiles in the City, please stop at City Hall and pick
up a copy of the Ordinance. Some of the snow mobile regulations are as follows:
• Snowmobiles are not allowed in any City Parks...
No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway of any street or highway except for the
purpose of direct travel from the person's home to the closest snowmobile area by the shortest possible
route and then only if travel on the adjacent right -of -way is restricted because of developed yards or
physical barriers.
The speed limit is 20 mph on the Hiking and Biking Trail and 10 mph when on the roadway traveling
to a snowmobile area.
No snowmobile shall enter any uncontrolled intersection without making a complete stop. The
operator shall then yield the right -of -way to any vehicles or pedestrians.
An operator shall bring his snowmobile to a stop and switch off the engine when flagged by a police
officer or duly authorized uniformed snow patrol member.
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DO YOU CROSS COUNTRY SKI?
OR ENJOY WALKING IN THE
"WINTER WONDERLAND "?
Try it in Freeman Park. We have 55 acres of
natural parkland that is perfect for these
purposes. Parking is available in the park.
THE SKATING SEASON IS HERE
Three rinks are in use again this year - Badger Park - 5745 Country Club Road, Manor Park - 20630
Manor Road and Cathcart Park - 26655 West 62nd Street. They will all be staffed by rink attendants.
These attendants are required to follow City regulations so please do as they ask. We welcome your
comments regarding our rinks and attendants.
Parents .......... again we are asking for your help. Please make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your
children at scheduled times. The telephones in the warming houses are for emergency use only. The rink
attendant will be busy doing his job, and the telephone is locked up when he is outside. There is a reason
for this ... in the past some people have taken advantage of the telephone and made long distance phone
calls, charging them to the City. Also, please don't take advantage of the rink attendants as "babysitters ",
they are very busy because they have two rinks to keep clean and to supervise, the warming house to
supervise, plus various other duties. Thank you.
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NOTE* THERE IS 10:00 PM CITY CURFEW FOR JUVENILES 14 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER,
THEY CANNOT BE AT THE RINK AFTER 10:00 PM UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THE
JUVENILE'S PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR OTHER ADULT PERSON HAVING AUTHORIZED CARE,
CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF SUCH JUVENILE.
REGULAR HOURS
Monday - Thurs
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday
3:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Are you still feeding that old
MONSTER in your basement?
Is that inefficient
furnace in your
basement eating
up your energy
dollars? Do you
worry about your
family's safety?
Maybe its time
to get rid of the
old beast, but
you're not sure
what to do-
should you
repair? replace?
How can you pay
for it?
Community Energy Services can help you slay that
dragon - replace your heating system if needed -and
even help you pay for it! Simply, our service offers:
Low interest financing -no income restrictions
Objective Information -state of the art technology
Contractors screened and trained
A trained energy consultant (working for a non
profit organization, not a heating contractor) will
help you evaluate if it is cost effective to replace
your present heating system. We even provide a list
of contractors who have been screened to provide
the best installations at a reasonable price. And to
help you pay for your new furnace, 8.78% financing
is available -no income restrictions -the consultant will
even bring out the loan application.
Don't spend another minute worrying if your furnace
will conk out this winter -or cost you an arm and a
leg. Call or mail in the enclosed postcard for a free
furnace consultation and start saving on your heating
bills this winter!
Call 348 -4367 for a free appointment
Community Energy Services is sponsored
by Minnegasco & NSP through the Center
for Energy and the Urban Environment.
With WINTER comes SNOW so here are a few
REMINDERS . ...............................
Please do not pile snow from your yard
or driveway on the City right -of -way
or push it into the street. This can
cause serious damage to our plows and
trucks.
Please remember that the City has approximately 10
feet of right -of -way on each side of the streets to
enable the crew to pile snow. Within this 20 foot
strip it is unfortunately necessary for people to place
their mailboxes. The crew has taken great care not
to hit the boxes with the plow, but the force of the
snow as it comes off the plow sometimes does knock
over a box. We appreciate your understanding
when this happens.
The crew will open every road immediately following
a snow fall. Then they are to go back and fully clear
each road. This could be an inconvenience for the
residents because it may be necessary to shovel the
driveway opening twice. Our reasoning for this
method of plowing is that the first "swipe" will give
you a path to get out to work or for an emergency,
and the second plowing will then clear the entire
roadway. Thank you for your cooperation. We
appreciate your courtesy.
ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED FOR 1992
There will be a number of elections in 1992
including a Presidential Primary in April, a
Primary Election in September and the General
Election in November. 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 resident of Shorewood
2. a registered voter
3. At least 18 years of age
4. a citizen of the United States of America
If you want more information on being a
judge... contact Sue Niccum at 474 -3236.
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 1992 CITY BUDGET
The City Council held a public hearing on November 25, 1991 to consider its City Budget
and Tax Levy for 1992. Following the public hearing, the City Council voted to adopt the
proposed budget and tax levy.
The budget adopted by the City Council represents a 4.2% increase over the 1991 budget.
However, the City tax levy will not increase, but will decrease slightly. Other revenue
sources and reserves from prior years which are being carried over to 1992 will make up the
budget increase.
The adopted 1992 budget reflects the anticipated needs for municipal services for 1992, and
also considers the improvements stated in the City's newly adopted Capital Improvement
Program.
Although the City's overall tax levy decreases slightly for 1992, some residents may
experience an increase in their tax bills. This is due to inflationary increases in the property
value, and a new formula for determining the taxable value of property adopted by the state
legislature. The new formula, in essence, lowers the taxable value of higher value homes.
This will shift a portion of the tax burden to lower value homes. However, the City's share
of your total tax dollar will decrease from 18 cents in 1991 to 16 cents per tax dollar in 1992.
Below is a comparison of City property taxes on homestead properties with market values
of $100,000, $150,000 and $200,000 for 1991 and 1992. Also shown is the taxable value for
each property for each of the two years.
Market Value
1991
1992
Difference
$100,000
Tax Value
$1,320
$1,280
(3.03%)
City Tax
270
258
(4.44 %)
$150,000
Tax Value
$2,720
$2,455
(9.74 %)
City Tax
556
495
(10.97 %)
$200,000
Tax Value
$4,220
$3,705
(12.20 %)
City Tax
863
746
(13.56 %)
On the next page is a summary of the City's adopted 1992 budget. Also shown is the
breakdown of the total tax dollar that you pay. If you have any questions regarding the
budget, you may contact the City Administrator or Finance Director at the City Hall.
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DRAINAGE: The focus of this element is to develop a cost effective way to improve surface water
management and the environment. Objectives of the program are to :
• Solve existing private flooding problems.
• Improve the quality of water runoff to the lake through detention.
• Control the quantity of water runoff to the lake.
help recharge aquifers.
help control lake levels.
decrease erosion and sediment to the lake.
• Direct water from street surfaces which saves street maintenance dollars.
• Minimize legal and administrative time and costs by combining projects resulting in economies of scale
and preventing redundancy.
To finance the surface water management program the plan is to create special Drainage Districts to
address specific area problems and a City -wide Drainage Utility District which would establish a user fee
of about 4 dollars ($4.00) per quarter per parcel.
SANITARY SEWER: The City Council will continue the program of upgrading sanitary sewers lift
stations. In addition, the City will continue to investigate causes of water infiltration into the system.
Please be sure your sump pump and down spout water does not empty into the sanitary sewer system!
Such actions are against city ordinances.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: The City will follow a schedule of equipment purchases and
replacement to maintain an economical public works fleet which meets our City's needs. In 1992 the
public works garage will be relocated to a new building which totally meets City Codes. An enclosed
storage area will be provided for the storage of road salt. In addition the City Hall /Badger Park site
plan will be reviewed after the public works garage is relocated.
PARKS: The updated Park Improvement Program, developed by the Park Commission, is intended to
involve the private sector, civic and sporting groups and the City in a coordinated effort to minimize the
impact of the improvements on property taxes. A Trail Plan is also now being completed.
The program calls for a referendum election to receive voter approval to borrow funds to allow for about
$865,000 in improvements. The Park Commission and City Council have yet to establish a date for the
referendum election. Over the next few weeks the Park Commission will be sponsoring a telephone survey
of a sample of Shorewood residents., The intent of the survey is to get a feel for the current level of
interest in improving Shorewood's parks and trails. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions
if you are called.
FUNDING: The City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining a reasonable funding level for
public improvements, equipment, and depreciation of current City assets. A minimal increase of one
percent per year in property tax levy dollars, plus good planning and efficiencies in project management
will somewhat maintain efforts in current dollar value over the years. New fees such as the minimal
surface water management fee will take formal City Council action. Borrowing to initiate a park related
improvement will require voter approval.
SEWER UTILITY RATES
TO BE ADJUSTED IN 1992
To meet the cost of increasing rates being charged to
the City by the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, and because of increasing operating
and maintenance costs, the City will increase its
residential sewer charge from $49.75 per quarter to
$54.75 per quarter as of January 1, 1992.
This is the first increase in sewer rates since 1988.
The City has attempted to hold the line on its sewer
rates. However, increasing costs require the increase
of rates to meet those costs. The rate increase
averages to 2.5% per year, which is less than the
annual rate of inflation.
The new rate will appear on utility bills mailed in
April of 1992.
POLICY ON PROVIDING
SAND /SALT BARRELS FOR PRIVATE ROADS
The 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
payment of a fee of $20.00. Barrels provided by the
property owner which meet Public Works
specifications, will be filled upon request and
payment of $20.00.
Adopted by the Shorewood City Council
November 25, 1991
PRIDE IN SERVICE
Shorewood City employees take pride in the job we
do for Shorewood residents and property owners.
The employees developed and the City Council has
adopted the following statement which should act as
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 standards, 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 meet our expectations!
WEEKLY $25 RECYCLING AWARD
It pays to recycle. Each week an address is selected
from our bin. If that address has their recycling at
curbside 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 add to the following week
until the City has a winner.
All recycling bins must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on
Wednesdays (Tuesdays on the islands).
Recyclable items include newspapers, magazines,
metal cans, plastic containers with necks, glass
bottles and brown corrugated cardboard - flatten and
bundled together. Rinse cans, bottles and flatten the
plastic bottles. Remember it pays to recycle in
Shorewood.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
SUMMARY OF ADOPTED 1992 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
% OF
0
REVENUES 1991 BUDGET
% OF
0
1992 BUDGET
General Property Tax
1,840,663
80.52
1,840,663
77.30
Licenses & Permits
172,500
7.55
128,525
5.40
Intergovernmental
62,480
2.73
18,750
.79
Fines & Forfeitures
90,000
3.94
95,000
3.99
Charges for Service
20,000
.88
9,500
.40
Transfers & Miscellaneous
100,000
4.38
288,753
12.13
Total Revenues
2,286,003
100.00
2,381,191
100.00
% OF
% OF
EXPENDITURES
1991
BUDGET
1992
BUDGET
General Government
615,189
26.91
627,773
26.36
Police Protection
382,152
16.71
392,336
16.48
Fire Protection
88,527
3.87
95,398
4.01
Other Public Safety
83,086
3.63
99,033
4.15
Public Works
484,788
21.21
494,862
20.78
Capital Equipment
100,500
4.40
14,750
.62
Street Projects
200,000
8.75
312,000
13.10
Parks & Recreation
118,649
5.19
130,847
5.50
Capital Improvements
163,112
7.14
165,000
6.93
Contingency
50,000
2.19
49,192
2.07
Total Expenditures
2,286
100.00
2,381,191
100.00
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
1992 PROPERTY TAX DISTRIBUTION ESTIMATE
OTHER TAX
SCHOOL DISTRICT 276 (51.6 %)
SHOREWOOD (16.1 %)
HENNEPIN COUNTY (27.5 %)