Spring 1992 Shore Report5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
City of Shorewood
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This newsletter is an effort by the Shorewood City Council to keep Shorewood Citizens informed of
municipal affairs. The City's Statement of Purpose and values are reflected by the statement in this
newsletter heading... "Open, democratic government is enhanced by an informed populace."
We hope you read and enjoy the City's quarterly newsletter.
In addition, the City Council sponsors the cablecasting of City Council meetings. They meet the
evenings of the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The meetings are video recorded and
then cablecast on Channel 21 the following Wednesday at 3:00 pm and Thursday at 7:00 pm.
The second meeting of many months will be a work session with only a consent calendar acted upon.
If, because of brevity these meetings are not cablecast, the consent calendar will be read at the next
meeting so all action taken by the City Council will be explained on television.
Lake Minnetonka Area City Administrators have a monthly half hour program entitled the "Tonka
Report ". Check Channel 21's program guide which continuously shows upcoming program times.
#y This publication is printed
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SPRING 1992
WILD ANIMAL CONTROL!
No, the lions and elephants
are not coming to Shorewood...
but the racoons are, and it appears....
they are here to stay.
In response to an increasing number of calls
from residents regarding such wild animals as
racoons, Chanhassen Public Safety (with whom
we contract to receive animal control services)
has established a policy to effectively deal with
these problems. In the past, wild animals that
have been invading garages or stealing from
b.ru feede.J '. ave b—e to
transported further in
the wild, or killed. Actually, we have learned
that wild animals such as racoons are so
territorial that even if relocated, they frequently
die as a result of wandering to a point of fatal
exhaustion in an attempt to get home again.
Because people move to communities such as
ours for, among other reasons, an opportunity
to be closer to nature, it has seemed more
practical to deal with the wild animals other
than disposing of them.
Experience that has taught us that other than
the unusual sick animal, most wildlife is
attracted toward residences because a food
source exists (food left out for the family cat or
excess bird feed falling onto the deck, for
example). Therefore, an effective way of
dealing with wild animals being attracted
toward residences is to eliminate the food
source.
The Animal Control Officers will have
information available for anyone dealing with
pesky animals. Residents are encouraged to
contact an Animal Control Officer with any
questions or problems. During business hours,
an Animal Control Officer can be contacted at
937 -1900, ext. 3, or by calling your local police
department after hours.
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
Y - LA - e day &-%P IN i ) i v
Polls open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Precinct 1 - North side of Highway 7, West of
County Road 19 intersection.
Voting Place: City Hall, 5755 Country Club
Road
Precinct 2 - South side of Highway 7 to Vine
Hill Road and the area North of Highway 7,
East of Lake Minnetonka.
Voting Place: Excelsior Covenant Church,
19955 Excelsior Boulevard
Precinct 3 - West of Eureka Road.
Votin2 Place: Minnewashta School, 26350
Smithtown Road
Precinct 4 - Enchanted Island and Shady Island.
Voting Place: Robert Rascop's Residence,
4560 Enchanted Point, Mound
Any question please call City Hall at 474 -3236
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, bedroom windows, reroofing,
siding, plumbing, heating, new additions, decks,
yard sheds over 120 square foot roof area,
finishing basements, remodeling, retaining walls
over 4 feet high, pools or hot tubs over 36
inches deep or over 1500 gallons and
construction of a fence. If you are unsure if
you need a building permit for a project, please
contact City Hall before you start.
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.
A new state law requires contractors to have a
license for most residential construction
projects. 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
inspection made by the building inspector and
that any corrections are complete and have
passed a reinspection.
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 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 some 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.
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.
'A\�
IMPORTANT.... �l I); ,-'.',pR��Es
METER READING CARDS TO BE MAILED
TO ALL CITY WATER USERS BY MAY 1
During the last few years, we have been
experiencing a difference in the readings
between the inside and outside meters of many
of the City's water customers. In some
instances, the difference between these readings
has been quite large, resulting in much larger
than normal water billings for those customers.
In 1990 the City Council began a program
where, once a year, a representative of the City
would obtain the inside water meter readings
for all water customers and calibrate the
outside meter reading to the inside meter
reading. This helped to alleviate some of the
problems; however, it became increasingly
difficult for the City representative to gain
access to a large number of inside meters.
Because of this difficulty, the Council has
decided on another approach.
Beginning this year, and continuing each year
hereafter, the City of Shorewood will, once a
year, mail out meter reading cards to all city
water customers by May 1. We are asking
customers to read both their inside and outside
water meters, list the readings on the card in
the spaces provided, which will be clearly
marked, and mail the cards back to the City by
May 20. The return postage will be paid by the
City. A City representative will recalibrate the
outside meter of customers whose meters have
a discrepancy of 10,000 gallons or more. A late
fee of $5.00 will be assessed to the account of
customers who do not return the card by
May 20.
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATE
The new iron removal plant went on line in
January and will provide treated water to
the Southeast area of town. It may take
two to three months for the "red water" to
disappear, so hang on to those in -house
iron removal systems a while longer.
The extension of Old Market Road to its
intersection with Highway 7 was started in
August. The project includes the
reconstruction of about a half mile of
frontage road and signals at Highway 7.
All site grading and utility work along with
the gravel base and curb and gutter were
completed. Road paving was halted due to
the Halloween storm. The majority of the
project should be completed by June,
weather permitting.
City water was extended to the residents of
Pine Bend and the road is being
reconstructed. Due to poor subgrade soils,
the bituminous pavement will not be placed
until this coming spring. Construction will
begin as soon as weather and road weight
limits allow - most likely after May 1.
The majority of the earthwork was
completed on the new Public Works site
this past season. The site is located north
of City Hall, on the north side of County
Road 19, and will include a new salt /sand
storage building and maintenance
garage.Construction will begin again as
soon as site conditions, weather, and road
weight limits allow. Both the maintenance
garage and salt /sand building are scheduled
for completion by late fall.
Grading, seeding and pond excavation work
will begin in the summer for Silverwood
Park which will become a Southeast area
neighborhood park. See the proposed park
site plan in this newsletter.
In 1992 the City will be reconstructing two
sanitary sewer lift stations, and Church
Road is slated for street drainage, and
water improvements. 1992 is also slated to
be a major planning year, with the City
Council and staff looking at assessment,
storm drainage, and street policies. We
strongly encourage public input, and are
more than willing to answer any questions
you may have. Give us a call!
A MESSAGE OF SAFETY
FROM YOU FIRE DEPARTMENT
Do you have a smoke detector(s) in your
residence? If so, when is the last time you
physically checked it out to see if it's working?
It's a good habit to check it monthly for proper
operation. It's also a good practice to change
the battery twice a year. Make it a habit, when
you change your clocks in the Spring and Fall,
change the battery in your smoke detectors.
Perhaps you've disconnected the battery in one
of your detectors because its' alarm sounds
when your cooking; it may be placed to close to
the cooking source. Take a few moments to
check its' placement and move it if necessary.
If you don't own a detector, make it a point to
go out and buy one .... soon!!! There are many
U.L. tested models on the market for around
$10.00.
Whether you live in a newly built home, an
older home, or an apartment, please install
smoke detectors to ensure your families' safety
in the event of a fire. Install one on every level
in your home including the basement. One
should be placed outside each sleeping area
also. Many fires occur when you and your
family are sleeping during the night time hours.
Toxic gases and smoke can quickly numb your
ability to think and react. Installing smoke
detectors could save your like or the life of
someone you love.
For more information on fires and fire safety,
please contact the Excelsior Fire Prevention
Office at 474 -5364 during business hours.
You should know...
NEWS
On January 8th all members of your Shorewood
City Council signed a list of commitments to
the City. Each has committed to:
Represent the interest of all people served
by the City and not favor special interest
inside or outside of this public organization.
Not use my service on this Council for my
own personal advantage or for the
advantage of my friends or supporters.
Keep confidential information confidential.
Approach all Council issues with an open
mind. Prepare to make the best decisions
for everyone involved.
Do nothing to violate the trust in those who
elected me or to the Council or to those we
serve.
• Focus my efforts on the mission of the City
and not on my personal goals.
• Never exercise authority as a Council
member except when acting in a meeting
with the full Council or as I am delegated
by the Council.
Establish as a high priority my attendance
at all meetings of the Council and
Commissions on which I serve.
• Come prepared to contribute to the
discussion of issues and business to be
addressed at scheduled meetings, having
read the agenda and all background
support material relevant to the meeting.
• Represent Shorewood in a positive and
supportive manner at all times and all
places.
• Observe the parliamentary procedures
outlined in Roberts Rules of Order and
display courteous conduct at all meetings.
Refrain from intruding in administrative
issues that are the responsibility of
management, except to monitor the results
of actions taken.
Avoid conflict of interest between my
position as a Council member and my
professional life by carefully complying with
the City's Code of Ethics (Section 105.04).
If such a conflict does arise, I will declare
that conflict before the Council, and refrain
from voting on matters of which I have a
conflict.
Support in a positive manner all actions
taken by the City Council even when I am
in a minority position on such actions.
Agree to serve as a liaison on at least one
Commission and an affiliated organization.
As a Council liaison I will:
- Attend all meetings.
- Make reports of all meetings to the City
Council at their next regularly scheduled
meeting.
Participate in an annual strategic planning
session, Council self - evaluation programs,
and whenever possible attend Council
development workshops, seminars, and
other educational events that enhance my
skills as a Council member.
SENIORS
Minnetonka Community Education and
Services operates a Senior Skills Bank for
senior citizens who need occasional help in
maintaining their homes. Chore workers are
available who can do yard work, housework,
small electrical & plumbing repairs, etc. Any
senior in this city is eligible to use this referral
service. Contact the Senior Skills Bank by
calling 470 -3488.
SILVERWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
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which is on Covington Road \ ' ' ` "\' MULTIPLE USE BUILDING
will begin this summer.
Grading the land in preparation for
the planned improvements and seeding
will be done in 1992. Also to be
completed this summer will be ��, ArEa \ < i
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excavation of the pond as shown'
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there is very little open water Eafliln
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greatly diversify the habitat plus ?
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complete it will include a nature trail, ` ���; .•a` .
ice skating, tennis courts, a play area;
a sliding hill and a warming house &
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picnic shelter. The wetland trail and 1 �
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There have been opportunities for public input �.
and an opinion survey taken in the neighborhood
in the last several years. However, if neighborhood residents
have further comments or questions they are encouraged to call City Hall or stop in at
the Trail Public Information meeting, Tuesday, March 24 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and
7:00 and 9:00 pm. Park Commissioners and staff will be happy to visit with you about
the Silverwood Park Plan.
Park Commissioners meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.
CITIZEN INPUT REQUESTED
The Shorewood Parks and Open Space Plan recognizes a comprehensive trail system as an
important element of Shorewood's future park development.
As the demand for all types of recreational facilities increases, trail development has become a high
priority for many communities. The residents of Shorewood expressed their interest in developing
a trail system during a series of Spring 1991 neighborhood meetings concerning park improvements.
Residents were asked what types of future park improvements they would like to see in Shorewood.
A frequently mentioned response was the development of a trail system.
As a result of this interest in trails, the Shorewood Park Commission began working on a city wide
trail plan. The trails will be constructed over a period of many years but will eventually link all of
Shorewood via pedestrian and bike trails.
The proposed trail plan is shown on the map on these pages. Please plan on attending a public
informational forum at the Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Rd., on Tuesday, March 24,
1992 which is being held from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Park commissioners
and staff will be available on an informal basis to review the plan with you. Forms will be available
for your comments to be made part of the record.
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR INPUT ON
MARCH 24, 1992
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inside or outside of this public organization.
Not use my service on this Council for my
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which is on Covington Road _ \ `� MULTIPLE USE BUILDING
g Kee confidential information confidential.
will begin this summer. p
Grading the land in preparation for
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the planned improvements and seeding i �. T�rIL pp p
will be done in 1992. Also to be '' ' \� ` /i mind. Prepare to make the best decisions
completed this summer will be \ .�• I �i, �.A A,6 ; f,, li for everyone involved.
excavation of the pond as shown .• ,� �� �� IIYZ�I :�
on the master plan. Currently, t. i' Po . , Do nothing to violate the trust in those who
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greatly diversify the habitat plus .a . ; I , ' i " �� ', Focus my efforts on the mission of the City
allow for winter skating. �� v and not on my personal goals.
/, /'sidewralk ti Never exercise authority as a Council
Shown here is the master plan for F� ^;r -�/ SILVERWOOD PARK
Silverwood Park. When the park is member except when acting in a meeting
complete it will include a nature trail, MASTER PLAN with the full Council or as I am delegated
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ice skating, tennis courts, a play area', Ate' . by the Council.
a sliding hill and a warming house & °_��'`'•���'� •
_ _ t r Establish as a high priority my attendance
picnic shelter. The wetland trail and at all meetings of the Council and
observation area are listed as potential
••� • •' ::�.'° °`� " "' Commissions on which I serve.
future projects only. ' " "' •� =•-�••
There have been opportunities for public input r M M Come prepared to contribute to the
and an opinion survey taken in the neighborhood discussion of issues and business to be
in the last several years. However, if neighborhood residents addressed at scheduled meetings, having
have further comments or questions they are encouraged to call City Hall or stop in at read the agenda and all background
the Trail Public Information meeting, Tuesday, March 24 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and support material relevant to the meeting.
7:00 and 9:00 pm. Park Commissioners and staff will be happy to visit with you about Represent Shorewood in a positive and
the Silverwood Park Plan. supportive manner at all times and all
places.
Park Commissioners meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.
Observe the parliamentary procedures
outlined in Roberts Rules of Order and
display courteous conduct at all meetings.
• Refrain from intruding in administrative
issues that are the responsibility of
management, except to monitor the results
of actions taken.
• Avoid conflict of interest between my
position as a Council member and my
professional life by carefully complying with
the City's Code of Ethics (Section 105.04).
If such a conflict does arise, I will declare
that conflict before the Council, and refrain
from voting on matters of which I have a
conflict.
• Support in a positive manner all actions
taken by the City Council even when I am
in a minority position on such actions.
• Agree to serve as a liaison on at least one
Commission and an affiliated organization.
As a Council liaison I will:
- Attend all meetings.
- Make reports of all meetings to the City
Council at their next regularly scheduled
meeting.
• Participate in an annual strategic planning
session, Council self- evaluation programs,
and whenever possible attend Council
development workshops, seminars, and
other educational events that enhance my
skills as a Council member.
SENIORS
Minnetonka Community Education and
Services operates a Senior Skills Bank for
senior citizens who need occasional help in
maintaining their homes. Chore workers are
available who can do yard work, housework,
small electrical & plumbing repairs, etc. Any
senior in this city is eligible to use this referral
service. Contact the Senior Skills Bank by
calling 470 -3488.
SPRING CLEAN UP
Its getting to be that time of year!
This year our Spring Cleanup will be
handled similarly to last year.
- a combination of curbside
pickup for yard waste, brush
and household rubbish, and a
limited drop -off site for
certain larger items.
Curbside Pickup.
The curbside effort will be
conducted on Saturday May 9. 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.
Appliances $ 6.00
Mattresses, air conditioners, carpets
and large furniture items,
(per piece) $17.00
Automobile tires
(without rims) $ 2.00
Automobile tires
(with rims) $ 3.00
Truck tires (no rims) $ 6.00
Batteries no fee
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.
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
- Grass clippings and leaves in
bags
General household rubbish
including small furniture items
Construction debris (lumber, blocks,
sheetrock, etc.) and any household
hazardous waste will not be
accepted.
To expedite the process, please have
brush and yard waste in piles
separated from the trash.
Limited Drop-off Site
On Saturday, May 9, residents may
bring larger items to the Public
Works garage located at 5755 Country
Club Road, between 8:00 am and
4 pm.
Following is a list of items which
will be accepted and the fees which
will be charged for those items:
Large Volumes of Brush,
Yard Waste, and '!Tees
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 three 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 am to 4:00 pm
and Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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. Yard waste collected
in the Spring Clean Up will go to R &
W Roll -Off Service Inc. (448- 7833),
who can also provide dumpsters.
DISPOSAL OF
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES
Do not place household batteries in the trash.
Household batteries, as well as small
rechargeable cordless appliances can be
recycled by placing them in special containers
in the following locations:
City Hall Lobby
Community Libraries
Snyder Drug Stores
Thank you for keeping Shorewood an
environmentally conscious community.
...make it second nature!
Pr oper • T
To assure that your materials are recyclable, please prepare
them by using the following techniques. Thank you for recycling!
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❑ Bag newspapers securely
• • • ' and place in bin.
o Watch for 'dampness of
papers'ashwillcontaminate
the load.
• ❑ Recycle clear brown and
green glass containers oft
Sorting by color preferred.
• ❑ Rinse cans to avoid
contamination.
Remove labels.
(Optional)
All plastics with necks
Pl astics accepted.
L Flatten bottles to conserve
space.
Rinse bottles to avoid
contamination and
remove cao .
Glossies include magazines,
• • • "
FI catalogs, newspaper inserts,
brochures and papers with
shiny glossy textures.
Please separate from news-
papers and place in bin.
Since recyclable cardboard is remanufactured here in
Minnesota, it has no place in our landfills.
Cardboard is the term we apply to most paperhoard and
includes corrugated boxes and paper sacks. Old boxes are
recycled to make new cartons, cellulose pellets for wood -
burning stoves, new corrugated boxes, and heavy paper
which is used to make shopping hags and brown wrap-
ping paper. Reusing boxes for storage or mailing containers
is also a form of recycling.
Some of our most common household products are
packaged in recycled paperboard, including eggs, cereal,
cookies and crackers, hygiene goods, pet foods and sup-
plies, and toiletries. Recycled packaging can be identified
by the uniccrsal, three -arrow symbol of recycling printed
on the package.
Ti) prepare cardboard for recycling, it should be broken
down flat, bundtcd ind tied with string or twine.
If curbside collection isn't available, drop off your card -
hoard at a local recycling center, or call your county solid
waste office for more infortuation.
❑ Flatten and tie boxes, place
• • • • • next to or under bin.
❑ Sorry, no glossy or waxed
card board (i.e. cereal boxes,
pizza boxes not accepted).
METRO
RECYCLING
HOT LINE
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The Hennepin County Commission requires the statement informing you that 80% of the recycling
portion of this newsletter is funded by them from revenues collected from fees and taxes on garbage
haulers.
Larumaru.