October2009Recycling Changes in January
H
THE
IN THIS ISSUE
Fall Lawn Care
2
Election 2009
2
Community Events
2
Demonstration Garden
3
Council Activities
3
Volunteers Needed
3
County Listening Session
3
Speed Reminder............
3
Flu Clinic
3
Community Center 4-
5
Comprehensive Plan........
6
Planning 6
THE SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL authorized a contract with Allied Waste for single-sort recycling
service beginning January 2010. There will be many changes associated with the new recycling
contract, including a new 68-gallon wheeled cart for the collection of your plastic bottles, cans and
glass, mixed paper, boxboard and corrugated cardboard. No additional items will be picked up
curbside, but the new program will eliminate the need to separate paper and cardboard from your
other items.
Recycling service will be every-other-week beginning with the January 6, 2010 collection. Allied
Waste has found that with the larger bin, there is no need for weekly pick-up service, which saves
O fuel and wear and tear on Shorewood roads. Recycling day and garbage day will remain the same.
Q The council also decided to join many other cities in offering RecycleBank. This rewards program
allows recyclers to earn points based on their recycling participation. The points can then be converted
into gift cards, tickets and discounts at local businesses and national retailers in the area.
Complete information on the recycling program and RecycleBank will be delivered to each home.
Carts will be delivered in December. Residents who wish to keep their green recycling bin for storage
or personal use may do so. Others will have the opportunity to drop their bin off at a designated
location for recycling or reuse.
To have your name added to our recycling email list and receive recycling updates and reminders,
please emailjmoore@ci.shorewood.mn.us. Emails include reminders of holiday collection delays, area
drop-off opportunities, household hazardous waste events, and other similar recycling information.
If you have questions regarding Shorewood recycling contact Julie Moore, 952.960.7906. For a
list of places to take hard to get rid of items, go to www.hennepin.us and enter A to Z guide in the
keyword search.
Rental Housing License Due
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD ADOPTED a rental housing code in 1993 that requires owners of all
rental housing within city limits to be licensed by the city. The licensing procedure includes an
application and inspection and was developed to correct and prevent housing conditions that may
adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of Shorewood's rental population.
The rental housing license pertains to all rental dwelling units, including apartments, duplexes,
double bungalows, single family homes and accessory apartments within homes. Licenses must be
renewed every three years or upon change of ownership, whichever occurs first.
Property owners may obtain a Rental Housing Application on the city's web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us under Online Forms or at city hall. Return completed forms to city hall with
the appropriate fee(s).
If you are a renter in the City of Shorewood, please make sure that your property has been
properly licensed. The license inspection protects renters
and makes sure that properties meet code requirements.
If you are unsure about whether or not your property Meetings and
has been licensed, please call the Planning Department
O
w
w
at 952.960.7909. Events
New Phone Number
for City Hall
ANEW PHONE SYSTEM at city hall required a new
general phone number. The new city hall
phone number is 952.960.7900. The new system
allows direct dial phone service to each department.
For a complete list of direct dial numbers, see the
city web site. You may also get direct dial numbers
from the receptionist at city hall.
10/6
7:00 PM
Planning Comm. Meeting
10/8
6-8:30 Pm
Fire Dept Open House
10/8
7:00 PM
Gray Freshwater Meeting
10/10
8-10 AM
Coffee with the Mayor
10/12
7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
10/13
7:00 PM
Park Comm. Meeting
10/26
7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
11/3
Election Day: Schools
Meeting agendas and approved minutes can
be found on the city web site,
www. d.shore wood. mn. us.
THE SHORE REPORTI OCTOBER 2009
2009 Elections
Fire District
THE CITY of SHOREwooD holds its city election in even years; therefore, there are
Open House
no city offices on the election ballot in 2009.
Both the Mound Westonka (SD#277) and Minnetonka (SD#276) school districts
Fire Prevention Open
will hold an election on Tuesday, November 3. Both school districts will have three
House and Safety Fair
school board member seats on the ballot. The polls will be open from 7 AM - 8 PM on
Thursday, October 8; 6-8:30 pm
November 3. Search the Secretary of State website for where to vote at: http:11pol finder
Excelsior Fire District Station # I
sos. state. mn. us/.
24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood
School district absentee voting begins October 2 at the school district offices. Contact
IDE A Exo, watch a live auto
the district office for questions and to verify the ballots are available for absentee
Rextrication demonstration, see how
voting:
fire sprinklers work to put out a real fire,
Westonka School District Minnetonka School District
and much, much, more.
5901 Sunnyfield Road East 5621 County Road 101
This is an evening packed with
Minnetrista, MN 55364 Minnetonka, MN 55345
excitement and fun. For more information
Phone: 952.491.8000 Phone: 952.401.5000
call the event line, 952.960.1698 or go to
the web site, www. excelsiorfzre. org.
Fall Lawn Care
FALL IS THE BEST TIME of year to fertilize your lawn and control weeds. In fact,
Michael Osterholm
hcalthy lawns help area lakes and streams. Thick grass prevents soil erosion and
Freshwater
at Gra
absorbs rainwater. By soaking up rainwater, lawns decrease the amount of stormwater
y
runoff funneling pollutants into lakes and streams.
R. MICHAEL OsTERxoLM, director
D
A Healthy Fall Lawn
of the Center for Infectious Disease
• Mow. Mow your grass at a height of 2'/z to 3 inches.
Research and Policy (CIDRAP), professor
• Water. Even though it is cooler in the fall, lawns still need regular watering to maintain
in the Division of Environmental Health
plant health and better survive winter conditions. Water until the ground begins to
Sciences, and an adjunct professor in
freeze.
the Medical School at the University of
• Fertilize. Mid-to late October is the best time of year to fertilize your lawn. Fertilizer
Minnesota, will present a program on
provides grass with nutrients for spring growth. Use zero phosphorus lawn fertilizer
Groundwater Quality and Sustainability.
unless you are establishing anew lawn or you have a soil test that indicates additional
The water quality program is October 8,
phosphorus is needed. Look for a middle number of 0 on the fertilizer package. Water
7 PM at the Gray Freshwater Center, 2500
your lawn for 1 to 2 hours after fertilizer application.
Shadywood Road, Navarre. The public
• Control Weeds. September is the best time of year to treat dandelions, plantain,
is encouraged to attend this informative
clover and creeping Charlie. Limited numbers of weeds should be removed by
presentation! Additional information is
hand or spot-treated with herbicide. A lawn rarely needs a complete coverage of a
available at www.freshwater.org.
herbicide.
• Sweep Up. Sweep up and reuse lawn care products that fall on streets, sidewalk and
Rake - a -Th o n
driveways.
Fall is coming, and that
Recycle Your Leaves
means cooler temperatures
• Compost. Composting recycles nutrients and helps keep leaves out of streets and
and falling leaves!
storm sewers. For information on how to compost, go to www.rethink-recycling.com
E 23RD ANNUAL Rake-A-Thon will
and enter compost in the search.
place
October
Take
3 1.
Saturday
day
• Mulch. You can use leaves, whole or shredded by a power mower, as winter or spring
,
,
Pull
of
together a t family
team
friends
mulch.
• Mow. If you have less than 2 inches of leaves covering your lawn, you can leave
,
,
and neighbors to rake the yards of some
them in place and make several passes over them with a power mower. By shredding
senior neighbors who may need a little
them into a fine, thin layer, you will provide your grass with valuable nutrients and
help with their leaves! (All seniors must
end up with a lawn that looks like it was just raked. Gradually reduce mowing height
the Minnetonka School
to 2 inches to prevent winter turf damage.
District.) This s is a perfect opportunity
District.)
• Bag. Rake and bag your leaves for pickup by garbage crews. Contact your garbage
for scout troops, families, churches, and
hauler for fee information.
classroom groups to get some volunteer
For more information on lawn care, go to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
experience while connecting with some
web site, www. mda. state. mn. us, and search for lawn care tips.
of our neighbors. Please call Katie at
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
952.401.6828 to register your team or for
more information.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
2
THE SHORE REPORTI OCTOBER 2009
Demonstration Garden
Council
Celebrates Success
Activities
AS THE SUMMER GARDENING SEASON comes to a close, the volunteer gardeners who
Since the last newsletter the
worked hard on the Shorewood Demonstration Garden at South Shore Community
City Council:
Park are celebrating a successful gardening season! The plants are still producing, and
the volunteers continue to make large donations of fresh produce to the ICA Foodshel£
• Held work sessions to discuss the city's
The gardeners will now begin to focus on the 2010 garden project and the prospect
2010 Goals and Objectives
of adding community garden plots to Shorewood! To attend the final class of the
. Approved the purchase of bicycle racks
Demonstration Garden season, just stop by the garden at the skate park 3-5 PM, Sunday,
for the parks. The bicycle racks will be
October 11 ! There is great information shared, and much to learn to prepare your garden
installed by Spring 2010.
for the 2010 growing season!
• Approved anew recycling contract with
Final Class:
Allied Waste to provide single-sort,
October 11 EXTENDING THE SEASON, PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED
biweekly recycling collection starting
To get on the email list for the 2010 gardening season, and for community garden
January 1, 2010.
updates, please call Twila at 952.960.7902.
• Approved the Proposed 2010 General
Fund Operating Budget and Levy.
• Set the Truth-in-Taxation 2010 Budget
S o u t h s h o re Community
Hearing date for December 7.
Center Seeks Volunteers
• Approved a Zoning Ordinance
amendment relating to the display of
signs in the parks, and a conditional
THE SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY CENTER is looking for volunteers who would enjoy
use permit allowing South Tonka Little
contributing their opinions and skills to the center. As part of the Advisory
League to place sponsor advertising
Committee, members of all ages--teens, young families, adults, seniors--can share
signs on ball field fences in Freeman
their visions for the Center. We have the October 9 Octoberfest Celebration in honor
Park
of the Community Center's grand re-opening and need volunteers for set-up, clean-up
. Approved the Policies and Procedures
and hosting. If you have ideas, or are interested in volunteering, please contact the
for council meetings.
Community Center at 952.474.7635, or email director@southshore-centerorg.
• Received a report on the staffing
County Commissioner
changes that were effective January 1,
2009.
Listening Sessions
• Received a report from the Investment
AN CALLISON, COUNTY COMMISSIONER for District 6, will be hosting three listening
Committee.
sessions focusing on the county budget. Residents are invited to attend any of the
i
. Heard a presentation on the LMCC's
three sessions to get an update on the current budget proposal.
2010 budget.
Thursday, October 8 7-8:30 PM Wayzata City Hall
• Received an update on the status of the
Wednesday, October 14 7-8:30 PM Minnetonka City Hall
2009 Road Projects.
Wednesday, October 21 7-8:30 PM Edina City Hall
• Discussed the Lake Mary storm water
outlet project.
Know the Speed Limit and Follow It
Flu Clinic
THE PAST EEw MONTHS, you may have noticed the City of Shorewood's Speed
L
'
October 16, 9:30-11:30 am
Awareness Radar Trailer (SMART) monitoring motorists
onitoring
speeds at
OUTHSHORE COMMUNITY Center will
various locations throughout the city. SMART is designed to assist in promoting speed
Shost a flu vaccination clinic. To
limit compliance and send a reminder to motorists to slow down.
schedule your vaccine, call the center
Traffic crashes killed 455 people on Minnesota roads in 2008. The two biggest
at 952.474.7635. Space is limited.
culprits are excessive speed and driver inattentiveness. The SLMPD urges all drivers
Reminders: Ages 4 + may receive the flu
to SLOW DOWN, BUCKLE UP, DRIVE SOBER, and PAY ATTENTION.
vaccine; ask to see the list of accepted
To request radar trailer placement in your neighborhood, call Community Service
health insurance plans. Ahealth insurance
Supervisor David Hohertz at 952.960.1619.
card or photo copy is required. Flu
For public safety information about bicycle safety, child passenger safety, impaired
Vaccination, $24.99/Pneumonia vaccine,
driving, motorcycles, seat belts and airbags, teen drivers, or underage drinking go to
$57.
www. dos. state. mn. uslotsl f.
a
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Southshore CommunKy Center
Register for classes by calling the center at 952.474.7635. For descriptions and COOKING CLASSES
more information on all of these programs, go to the Southshore web site, www
southshore-center. org, or call the center. Join Connie Blanchard, one
of SSCC's newest licensed
Kitchen & Bath Remodel, etc. - Interior Design
Wednesday, October 14; 7-9 pm Register by Oct 9, Class fee $9
Wall Techniques 101 -Interior Design
Wednesday, November 11; 7-9 pm Register by Nov 6, Class fee $9
Halloween Family Fun!!
Friday, October 23; 6-7:30 pm (Register by Oct 16) $5 per child/Adults FREE (children
must be accompanied by an adult)
Turkey Traditions
Friday, November 13; 10 am-12:30 pm (Register by Nov 6) $7 per person (children
must be accompanied by an adult)
Southshore Family Holiday Party
Sunday, December 6; 1-3 pm (Register by Dec 1) $5 per child/Adult FREE (children
must be accompanied by an adult)
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Outreach Classes
Family Workshops: Children must be accompanied by an adult for Family Workshop.
The Great Pumpkin - family workshop
Ages 5+, Sat, Oct 10; 10 am-12 pm, (Register by Oct 1) $45 per child w/free adult
Functional Pottery for the Feast - family workshop
Ages 5+, Sat, Nov 7; 10 am-12 pm, (Register by Oct 29) $45 per registrant w/adult
Holiday Lanterns - family workshop
Ages 5+, Sat, Nov 14; 10 am-12 pm, (Register by Nov 5; $45 per child w/free adult
Handmade Greeting Cards - family workshop
Ages 5+, Sat, Dec 12; 9:30-11:30 am, (Register by Dec 4); $35 per child w/free adult
Teen Comic Arts: Anime/Manga:
Ages 13+ Thurs, Oct 15, 22, 29 (3 sessions) 4:30-6:30 pm, (Register by Oct 7) $84
Teen Digital Photo
Ages 13+ Thurs, Nov 5, 12, 19 (3 sessions) 4:30-6:30 pm, (Register by Oct 28); $65
Teen Jewelry Making
Ages 13+ Thurs, Dec 3, 10, 17 (3 sessions) 4:30- 6 pm, (Register by Nov 25) $69
Youth Handmade Holiday Decorations
Grades 1-5, Wed, Nov 18; 4:30 - 6:30 pm, (Register by Nov 10) $35 per person
Youth New Year Calendars
Grade 1-5, Wed, Dec 9 & 16; 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, (Register by Dec 1) $55
catering chefs, as she tantalizes
your taste buds!
Cooking with Herbs
Sept. 22; 6:30-9:30 pm; $35. (Register
by Sept 15)
Fall Soups
Oct. 22; 6:30-9 pm $38 includes 3 qt's
of soup (Register by Oct 15)
The Foods of Julia Child
Nov 14; 9-11:30 am; $30 + $10 material
fee (Register by Nov 7)
Holiday Bake & Take
December 3; 6:30-9 pm; $30 + $10
materials fee (Register by Nov 24)
Holiday Appetizers
December 10; 7-9 pm $35 (Register by
Dec 3)
Community Center
Fall Clean-Up Day
Friday, Oct 2; 9 am-2 pm
HELP GET THE Community Center
ready for fall and winter, including
some decorating, light yard work and
decorating trees with holiday lights. Stop
in anytime and stay as long as you want!
Times available for Scout troops and
other community groups. Call the center
to arrange a time.
. icy- i
The heart of acrive living
5735 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
952.474.7635
I
Come to the community
center Open House for a FREE
family Octoberfest celebration!
Traditional
German fare
provided by SSCCs
in-house Chef Connie
Blanchard. Dress in your
lederhosen best and join
us for some fun polka
and German music!
019 1011 rV<Wf 19 1 on ~ Y. to ME%] 0101 K UTITI O I 016 M k,
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
3
c ~
E '
o E
0
o
0
0 3
s a
y~ L
0
3
m
N v
L ~
o E
W
N
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)960.7900 FAX (952)474.0128
Monday - Friday 8 Ann to 4:30 Pan
Council Members
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #30681
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Christine Lizee, Mayor; Laura Turgeon; Jeff Bailey; Richard Woodruff; Scott Zerby
City Administrator: Brian Heck, Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
SAVE PAPER AND MAILING COSTS! SIGN UP FOR THE SHORE REPORT BY EMAIL! REGISTER ON THE CITY WEB SITE!
City of Shorewood Planning Districts Map
A large size map
is available for
'viewing on the
city's web site in
City Maps, or you
may stop by city
hall.
Shorewood Comprehensive Plan
IS THERE A GAS STATION coming to a corner near you? Not likely, but you should
know what is going on in your neighborhood. All residents are encouraged to attend
a neighborhood meeting this fall to find out what is planned for the area. Staff and
Planning Commission members will be on hand to present Shorewood's plans for the
future development and redevelopment of Shorewood. Please plan to attend. If you
have any questions, please contact the Planning Department, 952.960.7909.
Planning Districts 5, 6, 7 & 8 Tuesday, October 6, 5-7 PM
Other district meetings took place in September. If you were unable to attend and
have questions, please contact the Planning Department.
Planning Commission
There are no public hearings scheduled for the October 6 Planning
Commission meeting. An agenda for the October 6 meeting is available
on the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
Coffee With
the Mayor
2nd Saturday Coffee
MAYOR CHRIS LIZEE'S 2nd Saturday
coffee is Saturday, October 10 from
8-10 AM at Caribou Coffee on Hwy 7 in
Shorewood (next door to True Value).
Hydrant Flushing
P uBLIC WORKS CREWS will begin
flushing neighborhood hydrants in
early October. Watch the web site for
exact dates. If you see flushing in your
neighborhood, your water may be brown
temporarily, but is still safe to drink.
THE SHORE REPORT I OCTOBER 2009