Fall 1991 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD. MN 55331
EMM ANNUAL TONKA RADA -THON
The Minnetonka Community Services Senior Skills Bank is sponsoring this
wonderful family service project for an October Saturday morning. Give
a gift to an elderly homeowner. Rake a lawn and ease a mind. Find a
crew of friends to join you for a grand morning of fun in the leaves.
Saturday. October 26, 1991 Call to Volunteer 470 -3488.
Notice: Through the program free raking service is available to the elderly, fragile, and disabled members
of the Shorewood Community. Call 470 -3488.
COUNCIL CREATES SENIOR HOUSING AND SERVICES TASK FORCE
The City Council is looking for interested persons to serve on a Task Force on Senior Housing and
Services. The Task Force will work with the Planning Commission to create a Senior Housing section of
the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan. It will evaluate and make recommendations on proposals that come
before the Planning Commission regarding senior housing. The Task Force will also report to the City
Council on the affect of various issues and policies on senior citizens. If you are interested in serving on
this Task Force please communicate your interest and qualifications by writting to the City Council at City
Hall. A copy of the ordinance establishing the Task Force and further information can also be acquired
at City Hall.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM NEWS
Over the years as private sprinkler systems have been installed some systems may have encroached into
the public right of way. The Shorewood City Code now allows for such encroachment providing a permit
is obtained from the City and recorded with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles.
Everyone who has a sprinkler system which encroaches into the public right -of -way is responsible to
complete an application and submit it with a permit fee of $20.00 to the Shorewood Building Official.
This process is necessary to obtain proper approval of your sprinkler system. Contact City Hall for further
details.
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EMM ANNUAL TONKA RADA -THON
The Minnetonka Community Services Senior Skills Bank is sponsoring this
wonderful family service project for an October Saturday morning. Give
a gift to an elderly homeowner. Rake a lawn and ease a mind. Find a
crew of friends to join you for a grand morning of fun in the leaves.
Saturday. October 26, 1991 Call to Volunteer 470 -3488.
Notice: Through the program free raking service is available to the elderly, fragile, and disabled members
of the Shorewood Community. Call 470 -3488.
COUNCIL CREATES SENIOR HOUSING AND SERVICES TASK FORCE
The City Council is looking for interested persons to serve on a Task Force on Senior Housing and
Services. The Task Force will work with the Planning Commission to create a Senior Housing section of
the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan. It will evaluate and make recommendations on proposals that come
before the Planning Commission regarding senior housing. The Task Force will also report to the City
Council on the affect of various issues and policies on senior citizens. If you are interested in serving on
this Task Force please communicate your interest and qualifications by writting to the City Council at City
Hall. A copy of the ordinance establishing the Task Force and further information can also be acquired
at City Hall.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM NEWS
Over the years as private sprinkler systems have been installed some systems may have encroached into
the public right of way. The Shorewood City Code now allows for such encroachment providing a permit
is obtained from the City and recorded with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles.
Everyone who has a sprinkler system which encroaches into the public right -of -way is responsible to
complete an application and submit it with a permit fee of $20.00 to the Shorewood Building Official.
This process is necessary to obtain proper approval of your sprinkler system. Contact City Hall for further
details.
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SKATING RINK ATTENDANTS NEEDED
The City of Shorewood is looking for responsible dependable people. We
have three skating rinks, Badger, Manor, and Cathcart. You must be
capable of running a snowblower, shoveling, getting along with people, and
maintaining control in a courteous and tactful way.The job will last a
maximum of three months (December 15 - March 15.) If you are interested
stop in at City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road (right behind the Fina Station
on County Road 19) and fill out an application. If you wish more
information talk to Sue at City Hall or call her at 474 -3236.
FLUSHING OF WATERMAINS
Fall of 1991
The Shorewood water systems will be flushed
during the next few weeks as follows:
Boulder Bridge and
Shorewood Oaks Area .... Oct. 7th - 10th
Woodhaven and
Badger Well Areas ...... Oct. 10th - 12th
Amesbury Well Area ..... Oct. 15th - 18th
South East Area ........ Oct. 21st - 26th
SPEED REMINDER
Our Tonka Bay neighbors have asked us to
remind those who drive on Birch Bluff Road that
the speed limit is 20 miles per hour in Tonka
Bay. Please drive safely and slowly!
HALLOWEEN
t ;R TRICK OR TREAT
Be good neighbors, treat our children to a safe
and fun Halloween.
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PLEASE — READ INSTRUCTIONS — THEN TURN CARD OVER AND
FILL OUT BOTH SF.CTTONS
Dogs must be licensed by January 1 or 30 days after
arrival in the City.
All dogs over six months old must be licensed.
Dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies not more than 24
months before January 1 of license year otherwise
we cannot issue a dog license to you.
Fees
1st and 2nd dogs ......................$4.00 each
3rd and 4th dogs ......................$5.00 each
Late charge after February 1..........$1.00
IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR
LICENSE BY MAIL, PLEASE ADD'
50a FOR MAILING AND SPECIAL
HANDLING.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
474 -3236
Summary
Proposed 1992 -1996
Shorewood Capital Improvement Program
The Shorewood City Council is currently reviewing the City's capital improvement needs. They are,
defining, prioritizing, and planning for the funding of needed projects. A five year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) will result. The first year of the five year program becomes the Capital Budget for the next
fiscal year. Needs are redefined, reprioritized and funding renewed each year so that property tax impact
can be minimal while projects are accomplished in a logical, common sense manner.
The CIP then is a finance plan as well as a "Public Works" plan. The following is a summary of the
proposed CIP.
EQUIPMENT:
The City takes pride in its snow removal program.
Street repair, park maintenance and many other Public Works .
tasks require good equipment. This equipment is expensive and requires
planning so that funds are available when a piece of equipment needs replacement. The City has been
setting aside funds for equipment replacement each year for a number of reasons, including minimizing
tax impact when a number of vehicles need replacement in one year. The City Council is considering
issuing "Equipment Certificates" to spread the cost over a number of years.
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer is a City responsibility necessary to protect the public
health. The existing system covers nearly all property within the city limits and includes varying sizes and
types of gravity sewer along with 18 lift stations to transport sewage where gravity flow is not possible.
The system can be divided into roughly two categories: the older, original portions constructed by the City
in the early 1970's and the newer portions constructed as part of (relatively) recent development.
As the older portions of the system are nearing 20 years old, recent expenditures have focused on the
maintenance and cleaning of the older gravity lines combined with the rehabilitation of lift stations.
Maintenance has consisted of flushing, televising and sealing to prevent the inflow and infiltration (I /I)
of clear (ground and rain) water into the system. Rehabilitation of the lift stations consists primarily of
conversion to modern systems and the replacement of worn parts._ Sewer utility charges fund these system
maintenance over improvement items.
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES
Two members of the Planning Commission are resigning their positions due to relocation. Richard
Spellman, who has served on the Commission since January 1981 is retiring. Dave Pitney, who has served
since August 1989, has had a job transfer to Houston, Texas. Both Dick and Dave have excellent
backgrounds and donated invaluable experience and knowledge to the City. We wish to thank Dick and
Dave for their many years of outstanding service to the City and wish them both success in their new
endeavors.
The City is now looking for two individuals to fill these vacancies. The Positions will be filled by residents
of the City, preferably from Enchanted or Shady Island, and from the southeast area of the City. If you
are interested, send a resume and letter of interest to:
Planning Department
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
If you have questions regarding the Planning Commission position, you may call Brad Nielsen or Patti
Helgesen at 474 -3236.
PAY LESS ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS!
Minnegasco and NSP, in cooperation with Southshore Senior Center, are Sponsoring a Free Energy
Workshop for all of their customers. The workshop is designed to help make your home or apartment
warmer and reduce your energy bills. The date is Tuesday, October 15, 1991 at 10:00 A.M., and will be
at Mt. Calvery Lutheran Church, 301 County Road 19.
Call 348 -4367 TODAY! AL
PROTECT YOUR DOG
Registration and License Required: Every person who owns a dog s'
over the age of Six (6) months shall cause the dog to be registered T, v 4
and licensed. The 1992 Dog License Applications are available October 1st.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD DOG LICENSE
Date Phone # Tag #
Name
Address
Dog's Name Age
Breed Color Sex
Rabies Tag # Date of shot
Given by:
Amount paid $ [Cash Taken by
Tag # Good until Jan /19
Dog Name
Rabies Tag #
Date of Shot
Amount paid
NEXT YEAR'S TAGS WILL BE
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1st THIS YEAR
Person issuing tag
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Other than those facilities listed in the park and water sections, the City is planning to build a new
Public Works facility on the north side of County Road 19 just east of Manitou Road. The current
facility is located at the City Hall /Badger Park area. It is small, inefficient, requires salt to be stored
outside (which is very environmentally questionable) and does not meet City Building Code.
Recognizing for many years the need for a new facility, the City Council has set aside land and funds
to build the facility. A sand and salt storage building is being built in 1991 and the new facility is
planned for 1992. Once the salt piles are removed the Badger Park and City Hall entrance and parking
area can be improved.
STORM WATER CONTROL
Our main objectives under this plan are to solve existing flooding problems and to improve the quality
of water runoff to Lake Minnetonka and other area lakes.
To help alleviate some of the smaller drainage problems, the City is proposing the establishment of a
special "Shorewood /Lake Minnetonka" drainage tax district. This district would encompass the entire
City and provide for a utility sewer charge of about $15 per parcel per year. The purpose of
establishing this fund is to alleviate the administrative and funding costs of doing a small project.
For the larger projects, it is being proposed to divide the City into 16 Watershed Districts. Larger
projects within a district, once identified and approved, would then be funded by a special tax spread
over the entire district. The public would be informed through public hearings on each project, but the
administrative costs of establishing each district would be required only once.
STREETS
The need for safe, well- maintained streets has been recognized as important by the residents of
Shorewood, as well as by the travelling public in general. In past years, approximately $200,000.00 has
been ear - marked annually from the general fund for street repair and upgrading. This was, in most
cases, spent on asphalt overlays of existing roadways rather than reconstruction with proper drainage
and cross - section. Public Works and Engineering believe that it may not be economically advisable to
continue this practice. Proper drainage and proper subgrade of a roadway are essential to long
pavement life and are left uncorrected with a simple overlay.
In 1990, Shorewood became a part of the Minnesota State Aid (MSA) System, and therefore eligible
for State funding for a portion of the major roadways in the City. Currently, and for the foreseeable
future, the amount budgeted is at about $250,000.00 per year with an additional $13,000.00 available
for maintenance. There is a substantial penalty for not using the funds on a timely basis. Construction
funds from MSA may not be used for local utility improvements (ie. water mains) or for bike trails.
They can, however, be used for storm sewer (in the roadway), sidewalks (5' wide max.), and must utilize
curb and gutter.
• Be more hydraulically sound with more water movement through "looped" lines.
What about those of us who currently have our own wells:
• When we look at costs do we consider the cost of maintaining the well, setting aside for
replacement or major repair, or the cost of electricity to run the pump? How does this compare
to the cost of the one -time assessment and a quarterly water bill? Will there be a fire insurance
savings?
• How important is the peace of mind knowing a reliable fire hydrant is just down the street?
• Is there a health benefit to fluoridated and chlorinated water?
• Do we test our individual wells for bacterial contamination or will the State force us to do so
someday?
• Will having accurate water usage metering help us with our arguments that Metro Waste Control's
sewer charges are too high?
• Currently when a neighborhood petitions for municipal water, neighborhood conflicts can arise and
significantly differing assessments result.
• After streets are improved they could be dug up again due to a petition for water for reasons of
quality, quantity, or cost. This would be very costly.
These are but a few of the considerations which the City Council is reviewing. A much more detailed
informational letter will be mailed in several weeks.
PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of ways to offer input into the CIP and the pending water system decision:
• Plan on attending a public informational meeting on the topic Monday, November 4, 1991 at 7:30
pm at the Multi- Purpose Room /Gym at Minnewashta Elementary School, 26350 Smithtown Road,
Shorewood. A second meeting at the same place and time will be held Monday, November 18 on
the remaining elements of the Capital Improvement Program.
• There will be a public hearing on the whole Capital Improvement Program before the Planning
Commission Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm at the Multi- Purpose Room /Gym at Minnewashta
Elementary School, 26350 Smithtown Road, Shorewood.
• Write your thoughts in a letter to the City Council, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood,
Minnesota 55331.
The City Council has authorized a professional research firm to conduct a public opinion
telephone poll on the issue later in October after the information letter has been mailed.
If you are called please spend a few minutes with the poller offering your opinions.
PARKS
Last year the Shorewood Park Commission completed a Comprehensive Park Improvement Plan and
considered a bond referendum to fund the improvements. A number of public meetings were held last
February to explain the plan. The public generally applauded the plans but felt the cost of the proposed
bond issue, which could have added as much as several hundred dollars to the property tax bill, was too
high. The Commission responded by redesigning the plan.
The "cutback" plan results in virtually the same improved park system but over a longer period of time
with a significantly reduced impact on property taxes. The plan calls for private sector involvement and
focuses on park improvements rather than land acquisition.
The proposed improvements to our five City Parks would include picnic shelters, a fitness trail, multiple
use buildings, playground equipment, tennis courts, a hockey rink, a sliding hill, basketball courts,
horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, and more. Miles of hiking /biking trails are planned in conjunction
with street improvement projects.
Park improvements are planned to be accomplished through coordinated funding from a number of
sources.
1) A bond referendum will be necessary in early 1992 to authorize borrowing for utility
construction and many other base park improvements. The property tax impact of this
bond issue is estimated to be $19 on a $75,000 valued home, $39 on a $150,000 valued
home, and $65 on a $250,000 valued home. This is significantly reduced from what had
been originally proposed before the public informational meetings.
2) The City will fund some improvements through a park fee charged to developers and
through general funds. Projects identified to come from this source are scheduled over
a ten year period, so again there is little or no impact on property taxes.
3) The City will be working with many active civic groups, sports organizations and
community minded businesses in the Shorewood area to identify park improvement
projects to be funded by them. This, again, will reduce reliance on property taxes while
enhancing community spirit.
A video tape has been produced explaining the proposed Shorewood Park Capital Improvement
Program. Please call Sue at City Hall to borrow the tape or to learn more about how you can help
make Shorewood's Parks the center of our community life.
WATER
We turn on the tap and water comes out. We have a tendency to take
it for granted. The Shorewood City Council is not taking water for
granted. They are carefully and thoroughly reviewing the physical and
financial status of the City's current small water systems. They are
reviewing all the considerations in deciding whether or not it is a good
public policy decision to inter - connect those systems and expand them
to have the entire City on a municipal system.
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The City's system, serving about 30% of Shorewood, has evolved over the years into five small independent
systems with a tower, treatment plant, and seven wells. Simply put, it is not an efficient, reliable system
and has a history of a negative cash balance. For a complete, more efficient system a second tower and
treatment plant would need to be built. Several wells could be closed down.
One of the greatest considerations for the Council is cost. Installation of watermain throughout
Shorewood would be much more costly than many other cities that are laid out in grids with many small
lots to share in the costs. The program, as envisioned, minimizes the direct and immediate cost to
property owners.
The elements of the program being considered are as follows:
• Most of the system would be installed in 1992, 1993, and 1994.
• Properties not currently on the system would be assessed a unit charge of an estimated $4,800
which would be spread over 15 years at a low interest rate.
• Large, developable parcels would be charged only for one unit until they are divided in order to
not encourage development.
• The cost of the program not paid for by the special assessments (estimated at about $2,500 /unit)
will be paid for by future system hookups and system revenues.
• A deferred assessment would be available for low income residents.
• Residents must hookup to the system within five to eight years (ie. within five years of when water
is available to the property.)
• Existing wells would likely be able to be utilized for outside watering only.
There are many other considerations besides cost. So what else is being considered by the Council?
For those already served by municipal water, an expansion of the system will:
• Not cost me more because I have already paid for the trunk system; mains, etc.
• Be more reliable - power outages will not result in an immediate loss of water.
• Be financially sound with the entire City paying into the fund.
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