may2009New Phone System at City Hall
H8 CITY HAS INSTALLED anew phone system which allows direct dial access to city departments.
6i TA complete phone list maybe found on the city web site, www ca shorewood mn us. You may
still dial the general city phone number, 952.474.3236, to get the front desk and be transfered to a
department or staffinember, orto inquire aboutthe direct dial number.
Southshore Center Update.
He T SOUIHSHORE CENTER and programs will continue to operate at least until June 30, 2009.
C Current agreements for use of the center will be honored through this date. Forinformation on
O programming, call the center at 952.474.7635. If you have questions about apending reservation
J for use of the center or wish to reserve space at the center in Mayor June, contact Shorewood City
Hall, 952.474.3236.
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Keep Busy This Summer in
o' Shorewood Parks
HR CITY OF SHOREWOOD, Minnetonka Community Education, and a variety of area sports
Torganizations will keep area kids busy this summer close to home! From summer camps, to
Free Fridays and Music in the Park, there is something for everyone this summer. We know that
4~ ittakes fun activities to keep kids off of the computer, cell phone, Wii and from in front of the TV
*y during the beautiful summermonths. Shorewood Parks has everything you need! Seepage three of
thisnewsletter for alist of events already planned; the insert includes sign-up sheets fortwo popular
O events; and, Shorewood staff continue to look formore events to fill the days with more fun.
If you have ideas, or are looking for an event in the area, contact the city at 952.960.7902, or
email tEoutoashorewoodmn.us. You can be added to the growing list of families interested
in receiving email updates about upcoming park events for all ages! Don't miss the fun this
~ summer at one of your parks!
Raingarden Workshops Continue
HR CITY OF SHOREWOOD and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District encourage residents to attend
Ta demonstration of the installation of araingardenby Eddy Station in Freeman Park, Saturday,
May 2, 9 am-1 pm. To register for this workshop, go online to www.meamblooms.wg and click on
Raingarden Workshop, and then register for the rangarden installation workshop at Freeman Park.
V L) Q Ifyou are unable to register, butfindyou can attend, stop by the garden install site, and join the fun!
I This workshop will showyou hands onhowto install a
raingardenin your own yard, andwillallowquestions THE Meetings and
as you witness every step of this great environmentally
friendly garden intall! Questions maybe directed to Events
James at city hall, 952.960.7910, or email jdandar¢@ s12 9-12 Raingarden Demo
INTHISISSUE cs.shomwoodmnus. 515 7.110 Fm Planning Comm. Meeting
Recycling 2 515 6:::0 rm Raingarden Class
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Frei Utilities! 2 Get More From 5111 71)0 vm City Council faeeting
Community Events......... 2 V12 7110 rrn ParkComm.(Meeting
Council Activaies............ i v Your City 5119 71)0 Fm Planning Comm. Meeting
Summerin the Parks........._'• 5125 HOLIDAY: City Hall cks d"
HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD Is now available to 5126 71)0 r.m City Cou mil Meet ing
Spring Clean 4 residents on Facebook and Twitter These online
Skateboard Camp 5 the city is trying to keep "Recyding will be delayed by one day due to
Summer Rec 6 sites are just one more way the f&rnorial Day hoiday May 25, please put
Planning R up-to-date information flowing to and from residents. out your recycling by 7 am the day follo%ving
Check out our Facebook site, or "Tweet" us at your regular pick up.
Dog Owners 8 ShorewoodMN!
THE SffOfE RfroATI MAY2009
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Shred Those Old Papers!
Tax time is over and it's time for spring cleaning! Save all of your sensitive papers
andhave them shredded on Saturday, May 16, 10 Ana-1 PK at Grovel and Elementary
School, .
Watch your bags and boxes of papers get shredded on-site in seconds, giving you
peace-of-mind and saving you time over using your small-capacity home shredder.
Powerful shredding trucks can even shred an entire checkbook without having to
separate the checks first! No need to remove staples orpost-its.
Drive-thru service: We will take the items from your car to the truck and shred them
within seconds. No need to leave your car! Boxes willbereturnedto you. All shredded
items will be recycled.
91tere: Groveland school front parking lot, 17310 Minnetonka Blvd, Mtka
Why: Prevent identity the$, recycle all that paper, and help raise funds for the Green
Fit Fun playground
Cost: $5 per box or bag is suggested donation.
This event is open to the public; both private and business shredding is welcome.
Recyclers Needed
THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS participating in the curbside recycling program
in Shorewood has gone down in the past year. The service is available to all
households. Not only does each residence in the city pay for the program, if the city
doesnotreach certain quotas required by the county, the city couldlose funding dollars
from Hennepin County! If you need information on how to participate, please call
Julie at 952.960.7906.
Find It on the Web
City Forms/Permits
ARE YOU MAMG PLANS for that new deck, pool, or other home improvement project?
reminder thatp ermits are required formany home improvements. The forms to
apply for needed permits are available on the city web site, www.ca.shoeewoodmnus.
Simply select online forms and you're on your way!
Thinking Fireworks
HE SOUTH LAKE-EXCELSIOR Chamber o f Commerce is proud to host the only public
T4th of July delebrah on on Lake Minnetonka Please help us continue to offer this
exceptional celebration by donating toward the fireworks fund.
Each donation of $500 or more received before June 1 will receive a$25 Maynard's
Gift Card as athank you! Donations of $25 and above received by June 10 will have
their name listed in the official 4th of July program in Lakeshore Weekly News.
-SUPERSTARS $500 & above
• STARS $100 - $499
• STRIPES $ 50 - $ 99
• PATRIOTS $ 25 - $ 49
Send a check to Lake Mnnetonka 4th ofMyFWworks Fkfrrd. VISAand Mastercard
accepted in amounts over $50. Call the Chamber, 952.474.6461 to donate by credit
card. Mail checks to: P.O. Box 32, Excelsior MN 55331. All donation amounts are
appreciated! Business sponsorship levels are also available. Contact the chamber at
952.474.6461 for more information.
Last Chance
for Free Sewer
and Water
B YOU SIGN UP FOR the Auto-Pay utility
Ibill service now offered by the city, you
may be eligible to win one free month
of sewer and water service! Auto-Pay
is a service offered free by the City of
Shorewood to all utilities customers.
Each quarter, utility payments will be
automatically withdrawn from your
checking account on the due date. You
will still receive your billing statement
in the mail.
Sign up by May 15, 2009, and be
eligible to win one month of residential
city utilities free during the month o fJune!
Everyonewho signsup, along with those
ofyou already signed up, will be eligible
for the drawing.
The form to sign up can be found on the
city web site www. ci. Shorewood. mn. us.
Downlo ad the form and send it in to begin
taking advantage of automati c p aym ent of
your utility bill. Additional information
and frequently asked questions about
Auto-Pay are addressed on the web site.
The form for Auto-Pay is also available
by calling city hall, 952.474.3236.
sumM21AW-mor in the pcwks
T He CITY OF SHORHWOOD has many park events already planned to make your
summer fun, and keep active!
Fridays In Freeman
Music in the Park
Registerattgrout0ci.shomwood.
Friday, July 10; 6:30-8:30 pm
mn.us or call 952.960.7902.
Enjoy Blues and BBQ with Big Walter
(Bring a bag lunch! No charge!)
Smith and the Groove Merchants and
DNR FiN Program, ages 5-10
Famous Dave's BBQ at Eddy Station in
Friday, June 19; 11:30-1 pm
Freeman Pads.
Educators from the DNR offer a great
Garage Band Jam
fishing education experience, imiuding
Friday, July 24; 3-9 pm
a craj$)
Musicians, getready for Shorewoo d's first
Nature Discovery Class, ages 4-10
Garanoel3rotdJeon! Complete infomiation
Friday, July 17, 11 am-1 pm
available online at iowio.ci.shorewood.
Explore Freeman Park with a
mn.us, or email tgroud@ct.shorenoood.
Mn us
Zoamobile, all ages
Friday, July 24; 11 AM
The luhnmsoia Zoo brings
a variety ofamm als for kids
to enjoy)
REI, PEAK program, ages
Friday, July 31; 10:30 AM
Learn camping and iotldeme
the pros at RE1
Garden Art, ages 5-10
Friday, August 14; 11 AM-
Experience garden fun with
Summer Rec at Fr
June 16 -August 13; Ages 4
Tues., Wed. or Thurs. 9 am.
Registration form inserted
Crescent Beach
Kayalang
Friday, June 26; 10
am-12:30 pm
Friday, August 7; 5 - 7
pm
Ages 9-13
Registration will be taken
Cost is $10 per child/per
city hall for registration
South Shore
Community Park
3rd Lair Skateboarding
June 15 - June 19; 9
Registration form inserted
Tennis at Badger
Tennis lessons and workshops will
be offered this summer
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program begins with
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6-10
a Block Party, May
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10. Information
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on free summer
lessons, lesson programs,
registration opportunities and open tennis
will take place. Open tennis forages 4-8 is
FM
from 10-11 am; 9-14 year olds may play
a craj$)
11 am-no on. To register forthis free blo ck
party, go to wwwcarlsorgennis.com.
eeman
Free Tennis lessons.
11.
Fit June 12 ;11 am -Noon, All ages
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Fit Judy 10, 11am -Noon -Youdh
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Noon -1 pm -A&dll&nzor
Safety Camp
:30
Wednesday, August 12; 9 a.m.
f '
Grades 3-4 (graduates)
Kids bring their bikes for safety check!
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inspection, a bike roadway course and
helmet safety! The fire department will
for up to 10.
have a fire fighter gear presentation,
'
class. Contact
Sparky
s Spray hose demo and trucks
on display. Waterpatrol will have safety
demos for boating/water/snowmobile
andwakeboard. There will be a K-9 unit
demo and the Missing Children MN, "I
want to be S.A.FE.R.". Kids will get a
AMP
group picture with Sparky and McGruff
a.m. - Noon
and will receive a t-shirt, lunch and grab
bag. Registration will betaken for up to
40 children. Costis $15 per child. Contact
city hall for registration.
Tye Syorm Reroarl MAY 20 09
Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter the
City Council:
• Heard a report on Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission activities
by Representative Patrick Hodapp.
• Discussed a request from the South
Tonka Little League that would allow
commercial advertising signs to be
placed on ball-field fences in Freeman
Park. This discussionis continuedto the
May 11 City Council regular meeting.
• Approved a proposal from WSB and
Associates for engineering services
for a feasibility report and surveying
for Harding Ln., Harding Ave., and
Smithtown Ln. for presentation at the
May 11 council meeting.
• At its March 23 Regular and April 6
Special meetings, council discussed
the future of the Southshore Center An
up date on this topic was provided atthe
April 13 regular meeting.
• Approved a $5 per court/per hour
reservation/user fee for for-profit
organized group use of the tennis
courts.
• Reviewed a draft ordinance that would
allowthe city to provide administrative
enforcement of certain city code
violations which would provide a
more efficient and cost-effective option
than criminal prosecution or civil
litigation.
• Reviewed and discussed the city's
monthly financial reporting format.
• Recognized 15 members of Boy
Scout Troop #424 vino received their
Citizenship in the Community merit
badge.
Up On Green
HH CITY OF SHOREWOOD IS Up On
Green! Join other members of the
communtiy who have qualified for
free membership in the environmental
movement. Go to www.upongreen.com
to find out how to make your home Up
On Green!
www. Cl. _ h 0 .v0 c d. mn. us
a spring clean-'dip &
V V .=Waste recycling
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Materials may be brought to the
Shorewood Public
Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road
AM4 PM
Saturday
May 16
,
,
Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only.
Air Comp/Generator
$10 Power Tools $5
Appliances
$10 Pressure Washer $10
Auto Batteries
FREE Printer Cartridges FREE
Air Conditioner
$15 Propane Tank $10
BBQ Grills
$10 Rototillers $10
Bicycles
FREE Scrap metal
Carpet 6'x 12"
$10 (no plastic parts, etc.) FREE
Cell phones
FREE Smoke Detectors $2
Chain Saw GAS
$15 Snow Blower $10
Chain Saw ELECT
$10 Tires: Car $5
Fluorescent Bulbs
FREE Truck Tires $8
Furniture
$15 Lawn/Garden $2
Leaf Blower
$10 Weed Wackers $10
Mattress/Box Spring
$10/ea Vacuum $10
Mosquito Magnets
$15 Water Softener $15
Mower: Push
$15
Rider
$25
E-Waste Drop-Off
~a~5,~F
Cameras
Radios, CD Player, Stereo
General Rubbish other than
Telephones
what is listed:
Comp/Laptop/Scanner
Car Load $20
Monitors, Keyboard, Mice
Trailer 4'X 8'X 1' ............................$20
Modems
FAX machine
1.2 Yard Pick-up Truck Load $30
Printers
Full Pick-up Truck .........................$45
VCR/DVD/DVR Household Hazardous Waste Collection is September 19
Televisions
Copiers
in Shorewood! Watch for more information!
COV SItiLf
3RDLAIRC40R
Skateboacd Camp "f r Juno Is- 19
,
South Shore Skate Perk SKATEPARK & SKATESHOP
5355 St. flibeni Bay Rd, Shorewood
3rd Lair will host a skateboarding camp for all ages at the South Shore Skate Park the
week of June 15-19, from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is designed for beginner to inter-
mediate skaters. Experienced instructors will help each student learn tricks like Olie,
kickflip, heelflip, ramp-riding and many more along with skatepark safety and skatepark
etiquette. Bring a skateboard and helmet. Knee pads and elbow pads are recommend-
ed. In the event of rain the camp will take place at Manor Park Shelter. Minimum regis-
tration of 5.
Registration Form
Mail form and check by June 8 to:
Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331; Phone: 952.960.7902.
Student Name: _Age:
Address:
Email Address:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Work*
Home *
In Case of Emergency Contact: Name
Phone* _ Relationship:
Fee: $160. Make checks payable to City of Shorewood
Please Return Registration Form by Monday, June 8!
Facility user shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Shorewood, it's Park and Recreation Depart-
ment, it's officers, agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses, or expenses,
including attorneys fees, which they may suffer or for which they may be held liable and do thereby
for myself, my heirs, executor, and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all
claims for damages which may have or which may hereafter occur to a group, arising out of or con-
nected with a group's participation at Shorewood's facilities.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
ummer Rec at Freeman
Summer Rec at Freeman
Ages 4-11
Join us at Freeman Park for summer fun! Spend the
day outside enjoying games, arts & crafts, nature
activities and much more. Activities may include
kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag, water relays,
tie-dying, painting, and nature walks. Each session
will end with a Freeman Field Day and pizza party.
Participants will be grouped by age. Please bring a
snack and water bottle. In case of inclement weather,
please call the weather hotline at 952-401-5990.
Class meets at Freeman Park:
Eureka Road at Hwy. 7, Shorewood, Fields 4, 5,6.
Class Information:
Tuesdays, June 16-August 11
#89 174 FA 9 am -12 pm $95
Wednesdays, June 17-August 12
#89 174 FB 9 am -12 pm $95
Thursdays, June 18-August 13
#89 174 FC 9 am -12 nm $95
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Participant Name Birthdate
Parent Name(s) Home Phone
Cell Phone E-mail Address
Address City/Zip
Fee: $95 Class #
Check# or Visa/MC card# Exp.date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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