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November 2009,
City News by Email
R ESIDENTS ARE ABLE to get information from the city in their personal email box! The city newsletter,
general city news, recycling updates, park and recreation activities, and volunteer opportunities
are all available by email.
If you would like to sign up for recycling updates, please email jmoore @ci.shorewood.mn.us. For
all other updates and the newsletter, please go to the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, and
click on Sign -up for eNews. You may then select the emails you would like to receive. The City of
Shorewood does not share email information with other businesses or organizations.
Holiday Food and Toy Collection
E ACH YEAR, THE CITY OF SHOREwood serves as a drop -off site for toys to be given to the Hopkins
Minnetonka Family Resource Center and food for ICA foodshelf. The Toy Chest Drive provides
toys to low income children up to age 18 in the local area. Items for teens are especially needed each
year. Volunteers for sorting, counting and assisting with distribution are also needed. For information
on volunteering, call the Resource Center at 952.988.5350. Toys and non - perishable food items may
be dropped off at City Hall during business hours through Friday, December 4.
Truth -in- Taxation Hearing
T HE SHOREWOOD CITY Council will hold a Truth -In- Taxation public hearing on Monday, December
7, at 7 PM, at Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road. Residents are encouraged to attend
the meeting and to comment on the proposed budget and tax levy.
The proposed 2010 budget is available for inspection at City Hall during normal business hours,
or on our web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us. If you have any questions, please contact Finance
Director Bonnie Burton at 952.960.7903.
Attention Snow Birds!
I F You TRAVEL SOUTH for the winter and will be leaving before the new recycling carts are deliv-
ered in December, please contact the City of Shorewood for a delayed delivery. The following
information is needed: Name, address, phone number, date of return and email address if avail-
able. Residents will be notified after they return about a delivery date for their new recycling cart.
Please call Julie Moore, 952.960.7906, with the information, or email the required information to
irnoore(@ ci. shorewood. mn. us
Gideon Glen: What's Growing On?
N INE YEARS AGO, the City of Shorewood and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
joined forces to purchase approximately six acres of land located on the west side of County Road
19, between Smithtown Road and Glen Road, to be set aside as conservation open space. Previously,
an old homestead that was long ago demolished occupied the site, as did a degraded wetland basin
and an old- growth maple /basswood forest, a remnant
of Minnesota's "Big Woods ".
The City and MCWD developed an ambitious plan
to restore and improve the site, addressing four basic
elements: 1) water quality; 2) wetland restoration
and preservation; 3) tree preservation; and 4) public
education. To achieve these goals water was directed
into a pond and wetland area areas adjacent to the
pond and wetland area were replanted with a variety
of native plant species.
While a number of trees were removed in the
process of building the pond and restoring the wetland,
the westerly third or so of the site remained untouched,
preserving the large maples and basswoods. A
landscape design firm was hired by MCWD to plan
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Meetings and
Events
11/1 Daylight Savings Time
11/3 Election Day
11/9 7:00 Pan City Council Meeting
11110 7:00 PM Park Comm. Meeting
11/14 8 -14 Are Coffee with the Mayor
11/17 7 :00 Pm Planning Comm Meeting
11/23 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
12/7 7:00 PM Truth -in- Taxation
Meeting agendas and approved minutes can
be found on the city web site,
www.ci.shorewood'mn.us.
THE SHORE REPuR l ! NO'.'E "At n 2009
Offers Community
Center
Baked Goods
O N MONDAYS and Tuesdays at
Southshore Community Center,
day -old bakery items from Cub Foods
may be purchased for half price!
Selections include such items as bagels,
French bread, buns and rolls, muffins,
donuts, brownies, cakes, Danish, and
much more! The price and quality cannot
be beat! Stop by the center beginning at
8:30 AM until the bakery goods are sold.
You will be a hit at work if you show up
each Monday with a treat, or purchase
a great after school snack for the kids.
Buns and breads are perfect for school
lunches or for whatever you are planning
for dinner tonight!
Questions about the bakery sale can
be answered by calling the Southshore
Community Center, 952.474.7635.
MN Twins at
COMMUntily
Center
A DD 4 PM MONDAY, November 17th
to your calendars! The Minnesota
Twins and Minnesota Baseball Authority
will combine forces at the Southshore
Community Center to present a preview
of the 2010 season. It will include a video
virtual tour of the new Twins Stadium, a
talk by Minnesota Twins President Dave
St. Peter on plans for next season, Twins
memorabilia as prizes, and time for some
questions and answers.
The Community Center -is located at
5735 Country Club Road, next to Badger
Park. For directions or questions about the
event, contact the center at 952.474.7635,
or visit the web site, www.southshore-
center.org.
Recycling Delay
D UE TO THE Thanksgiving holiday,
recycling for island residents will
be delayed by one day. Collection will be
Friday, November 27. Mainland residents
pick -up remains unchanged.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Reduce,
Reuse,
Recycle
Single -Sort Recycling is Coming!
T HE NEW RECYCLING carts will be delivered to residential properties in mid- December.
If you no longer want your green recycling bin, the City of Shorewood will have
a drop -off site for bins. Broken bins will be recycled and usable bins will be offered
to other communities still using the dual sort system. Residents are welcome to keep
their bin for personal use. Watch the December newsletter for more information on
the bin drop -off location and specific information about the new recycling program!
Holiday Lights Recycling Program!
A s YOU TEST holiday lights this season, there is a resource to recycle non- working
lights. The Recycling Association of Minnesota has partnered with an organization
to collect the wire from non - working lights. Residents may drop off strings of non-
working units at the Carver County Environmental Services drop -off, one block east
of Highway 41 on Peavy Road in Chaska. Drop -off hours are Wednesday, 12 -7 PM;
Thursday, 12 -6 PM; Friday, 10 AM -4 PM; and, Saturday, 8 AM -12 PM. Hours change in
December, so please check the Carver County web site for changes, wwwco.carver.
mn. us/ec.
Non - working lights can also be mailed in for recycling. Mail lights to: Recycle Your
HolidaysTM, 311 Fairlawn Avenue West, Winsted, MN 55395.
Is Your Neighborhood Organized?
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD often has information or opportunities that would be
valuable to neighborhoods, but we don't have an easy way to distribute the
information. If your neighborhood has a formal or informal neighborhood association,
we would love to know about it! Email contact information to jmoore @ci.shorewood.
mn.us, or call 952.960.7906 with the contact information.
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the westerly third or so of the site
remained untouched, preserving
the large maples and basswoods. A
landscape design firm was hired by
MCWD to plan restoration of the
property. Buckthorn and invasive
plants are being replaced with a
variety of prairie grasses and new
trees.
Please take some time to visit the
site and take a closer look at how Miles DelBusso with fellow scouts Alex Altrichter and Tim
the drainage system works, and see McKinney place the memorial bench in Gideon Glen.
the variety of plants that have been reintroduced to the property. A short interpretive
trail with a series of kiosks explains how Gideon Glen functions. At the end of the trail,
sit for a while on the new Thomas Simms memorial bench that was recently installed
by Miles DelBusso and fellow Boy Scouts as part of Mile's Eagle Scout project.
Special thanks to Miles DelBusso, the Boy Scouts, and Twin Orchards nursery for
their donation of time and product.
Brad Nielsen, Planning Director
THE SHORE REPORT / NOVEMBER 2009
Thanks to Our Gardeners Council
T HE GARDENS BY SHOREWOOD park signs
and by the City Hall and Southshore = Activitie
Center signs are always a beautiful asset r ;
to Shorewood. The gardens are designed, Since the last newsletter the
planted and cared for by some wonderful _r�r.,. City Council:
volunteers! Our thanks to each of them: • Discussed the 2010 goals and
Silverwood Park .......... Sandy Ahlstrom objectives, and a utility rate study.
Freeman Park (entrance) .. Diane Agnew and Southshore Gardeners . Appointed Bryan Backes as utility
Manor Park ............. Cindy Marso operator.
Cathcart Park............ Lucinda Kircher & Lance Detrude • Authorized the purchase of a single -
Freeman Plaza ........... Lisa Wagner and Girl Scout Troop 12274 axel dump truck and snow plow
truck sanders for the Public Works
Sand & Salt Barrels department.
• Approved the cleaning and televising
T O HELP KEEP YOUR driveway and walkway safe, residents of Shorewood can of over 12,000 linear feet of sanitary
purchase a 50- gallon barrel filled with a sand and salt mixture. The cost is $40 sewer lines.
for the initial barrel and $30 for refills. • Approved a conditional use permit
Send a check payable to City of Shorewood, along with your request (including your for the construction of a park shelter
name, address and phone number) to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, at Silverwood Park.
Shorewood, MN 55331. The Public Works Department will contact you to schedule . Heard a report from Lake Minnetonka
a delivery time. Communications Commission
2009 School Elections (LMCC) representative, Patrick
Hodapp.
T HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD holds its city election in even years; therefore, there are . Approved the Allied Waste recycling
no city offices on the election ballot in 2009. contract for recycling collection
Both the Mound Westonka (SD #277) and Minnetonka (SD #276) school districts services starting January, 2010.
will hold an election on Tuesday, November 3. Both school districts will have three . Approved the preparation of
school board member seats on the ballot. The polls will be open from 7 AM — 8 PM on a feasibility report for 2010
November 3. Search the Secretary of State website for where to vote at: http:11po1 #inder. improvements of Nelsine Drive.
sos. state. mn. us /.
Rink
Attendents
Christkindlsmarkt Downtown Excelsior T applications HE CITY OF SHOREWOOD is accepting
November 27,28, and 29 for part -time Rink
Attendants. Attendant positions are open
E 'JOY SHOPPING in this wonderful ,German- style, open -air market. Market is to people 16 years of age and older and
in Lyman Park in downtown Excelsior. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 offers flexible hours in the afternoons,
AM -7 PM; Sunday 11 AM -4 PM. on weekends, and during winter break.
The season generally runs mid - December
Kids Free Movie `UP (PG) through mid - February. For an application,
Sat., December 5; 9:30 am; Dock Theater, Excelsior stop by City Hall. Deadline: December 3.
E XCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT invites you to celebrate the 38th Annual Kid's Free
Movie sponsored by Excelsior Real Estate. Kids will receive surprises after
the movie and Santa and Sparky will greet the kids at 11:15 AM in a North Pole
Edition Fire Truck. Admission is a non - perishable food, health and/or beauty item;
cash donations to ICA will also be accepted. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
Giving Tree Project Saturday, December 5
T REES ARE LOCATED throughout downtown Excelsior waiting for your decorative
flair. Beginning December 5, feel free to add decorations to any tree. Non-
breakable decorations are highly recommended. Fully decorated trees are then
placed in homes that could not otherwise afford them.
Volunteers
Needed
T HE CITIES OF SHOREWOOD, Excelsior,
and Tonka Bay are in need of
volunteers for Arctic Fever on Saturday,
January 16. Events include dog sled and
horse drawn carriage rides, plus much
more! Go to www.arcticfever.net for
up -to -date information. To volunteer,
please email tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
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5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
(952)960.7900 FAX (952)474.0128
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Planning Commission
The following public hearing is scheduled for the November 17
Planning Commission meeting.
A.7 P.M. Clear Wireless LLC is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
add antenna equipment to the water tower spaces located at 5500 Old Market Road
and 26352 Smithtown Road as well as on the monopole tower located at 24285
Smithtown Road (Co. Rd. 19).
New Phone Number for City Hall
A NEW 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.
Coffee With
the Mayor
2nd Saturday Coffee
M AYOR CHRIS L lZEE's 2nd Saturday
coffee is Saturday, November 14,
from 8 -10 AM at Caribou Coffee on Hwy
7 in Shorewood (next door to True Value).
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THE SHORE REPORT I NOVEMBER 2009
DOG LICENSE
� M CITY OF APPLICATION
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 • 952.960.7900
Date:
RENEWALS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 31ST
A dog license is required for all dogs OVER 6 MONTHS of age. For each dog, mail or bring in the Rabies
Certificate, the completed Application Form and the Total Amount Due to the City of Shorewood. An
additional kennel license is required for owners with more than 2 dogs. This can be obtained at City Hall,
or on the City's web site at wwwci.shorewood.mn.us.
Please complete the following information:
Last Name:
Address:
Phone:
Veterinarian/Clinic:
Description of Dog(s):
Name of Dog:
Color:
Rabies Tag #
Name of Dog:
Color:
Rabies Tag #
Alternate Phone
Breed:
Phone
Age: Sex: Male Female
Expiration Date:
Breed:
Age: Sex: Male Female
Expiration Date:
Total Number of Dogs in Household: _
X$10=
Total Number of Dogs in Household:
X .55 =
Total Number of Dogs in Household: _
X$5 =
Lost Tag:
X$1 =
Total Amount
Due = $
License Fee
Mailing Fee
Late Fee (after Jan. 31)
(License, Mailing and Late Fees)
City Use Only
City Tag Dog #1 City Tag Dog #2
First Name:
THE DOG TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOG'S NECK AT ALL
TIMES DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD.
Expires December 31.
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Friday, November 13
\sk 10 am -12.30 pm
$7 per child /adult free
(children must be accompanied by an adult)
Kids: Invite your grandparent or special senior friend. Seniors: Invite the child in
your life! Chef Mary Woell will create a holiday lunch featuring creative recipes
for leftover turkey. Enjoy a meal & pass on traditions.
Register at the Southshore Community Center 952.474.7635.
Sunday, December 6; 1 -3 pm
r (Register by Dec 1)
$5 per child /Adult FREE
(children must be accompanied by an adult)
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday caroling, cider,
hot cocoa, and holiday baked goods. Make an
ornament with your child, bring your camera for a
photo with Santa, and visit Santa's reindeer! Bring
an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!
Register at the Southshore Community Center,
952.575.7636.
Octoberfest a
Success!
T HE OCTOBER 9 Octoberfest celebration
at Southshore Community Center was
a huge success. Over 200 people enjoyed
complimentary brats, meatballs, pretzels,
cheese, strudle and kuchen! Cellars Wine
and Liquor provided free wine and beer
tasting, and a variety of community
groups had tables set up for information.
Kids who attended had a great time
decorating mini - pumpkins and making
scarecrows!
A $500 donation check was presented
by Golden Living, and prizes were
donated by Cellars Wine and Spirits,
Muriel Johnston, Pizazz -Ware, Sanctuary
Spa, The Garden Patch, Candlelight Floral
and Excelsior Florist.
If you missed the Octoberfest party,
stop by the center for a private tour! Go
to the web site for hours and contact
information and some great event photos,
www.southshore- center org.
Southsho CommunKy Center
Register for classes by calling the center at 952.474.7635. For descriptions and more information on all of these programs, go
to the Southshore web site, www southshore- center.org, or call the center.
FITNESS AND DANCE Woodcarvers Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
Beginning Classical Ballet, Thursdays, 4:30 -5:30 pm. Youth 6 -9 years; Adult Card Makers, Tuesdays, 9 AM
Beginner Classical Ballet 3 -4 pm. Call for registration & pricing. Seethe web site for more programs!
Dance Fitness, Mon - Wed - Fri, 8:15 - 9 am; $4 per class.
Fit Ball Class, Mon - Wed - Fri, 10 -10:45 am; $4 per class.
Chair Class, Wednesdays, 2:30 - 3 pm; $4 per class.
Line Dancing Wednesdays, 1 - 1:45 pm; $4 per class.
YOGA, Wednesdays, Noon -1 pm, Take a break from your day for a gentle Yoga Th c !r (- r I u C I i I' c <i i i I
class that moves at a slow and comfortable pace. Instructor Debbie Haon is a certified 5735 Country Club Road
yoga teacher and a registered Yoga Therapist. Cost: $12 for a drop - in or a package Shorewood MN 55331
of 6 for $60. 952 .474.7635
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Wall Techniques 101 -interior Design
The SouthShore Senior Partners (SSSP)
Wednesday, November 11; 7 -9 PM (Register by Nov 6) Class fee $9
is sponsoring new and familiar programs
Fall /Holiday Floral Basket
for older adults. Please register by calling
Monday, November 16; 10 AM -12 PM (Register by Nov 6) Class fee $45 includes lunch
the center.
and all supplies.
Scott McGinnis, a local historian,
Friday, 11/13, 2 -3:30 PM, Topic: "Man
MTKA CENTER FOR THE ARTS OUTREACH CLASSES
and the Lake ".
Family Workshops: Children must be accompanied by an adult for Family Workshop.
' Mah Jong Wednesdays at 1 PM.
On Friday 11/6 at 10:30 Twin
for the Feast - Fam Worksh
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Sister presents "Twin Trea a
Ages 5 +, Sat, Nov 7; 10 am -12 pm, (Register by Oct 29) $45 per registrant w /adult
program using vintage hats and jewelry.
Holiday Lanterns - Family Workshop
• Thursday 11/5, 1 -2 PM, Tom Anderson
Ages 5 +, Sat, Nov 14; 10 am -12 pm, (Register by Nov 5; $45 per child w /free adult
presents "Medicare and You: What's
New and Different".
Handmade Greeting Cards - Family Workshop
• Veterans' Day will be observed in
Ages 5 +, Sat, Dec 12; 9:30 -11:30 am, (Register by Dec 4); $35 per child w /free adult
collaboration with the Clarence Clofer
Teen Digital Photo
American Legion Post 159, Wednesday,
Ages 13+ Thurs, Nov 5, 12, 19 (3 sessions) 4:30 -6:30 pm, (Register by Oct 28); $65
11 /11 at 11 AM. Speakers: Dick Knapp
and Don Stolz. A hot turkey lunch will
Teen Jewelry Making
be served by the Legion. Veterans eat
Ages 13+ Thurs, Dec 3, 10, 17 (3 sessions) 4:30— 6 pm, (Register by Nov 25) $69
free, others $10.
Youth Handmade Holiday Decorations
• Monday 11/16 Norway travelogeue:
Grades 1 -5 Wed Nov 18 4:30 — 6:30 m � (Re person
P (Register b Y Nov 10 ) $35 per P
Lefse Country, by Ellen McNulty,
10:30 -11:30 AM
Youth New Year Calendars
• Wednesday 11/18 Cathy Bailey
Grade 1 -5, Wed, Dec 9 & 16; 4:30 pm -6:30 pm, (Register by Dec 1) $55
presents "Who Gets Grandmother's
Yellow Pie Plate", 10:30 -11:30 AM.
COOKING CLASSES
If you ride the Dial A Ride bus to the
Join Connie Blanchard, one of SSCC's licensed catering chefs, as she tantalizes
Center, SSSP will pay your ticket home.
your taste buds! Go to www.southshore- center.org for complete descriptions.
Call Dial A Ride early at 952.401.1749
The Foods of Jul' Child
to schedule your ride.
Nov 14; 9- 11:30 + $10 material fee (Register by Nov 7)
OTHER PROGRAMS
Holiday Bake & Take
Book Club last Thurs. of the month
December 3; 6:30 -9 pm; $30 + $10 materials fee (Register by Nov 24)
10 -11:30 AM, call Nancy, 952.474.7769.
Holiday Appetizers
Mother Bear Knitting, first Friday
December 10; 7 -9 pm $35 (Register by Dec 3)
of the month 1 PM.
FITNESS AND DANCE Woodcarvers Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
Beginning Classical Ballet, Thursdays, 4:30 -5:30 pm. Youth 6 -9 years; Adult Card Makers, Tuesdays, 9 AM
Beginner Classical Ballet 3 -4 pm. Call for registration & pricing. Seethe web site for more programs!
Dance Fitness, Mon - Wed - Fri, 8:15 - 9 am; $4 per class.
Fit Ball Class, Mon - Wed - Fri, 10 -10:45 am; $4 per class.
Chair Class, Wednesdays, 2:30 - 3 pm; $4 per class.
Line Dancing Wednesdays, 1 - 1:45 pm; $4 per class.
YOGA, Wednesdays, Noon -1 pm, Take a break from your day for a gentle Yoga Th c !r (- r I u C I i I' c <i i i I
class that moves at a slow and comfortable pace. Instructor Debbie Haon is a certified 5735 Country Club Road
yoga teacher and a registered Yoga Therapist. Cost: $12 for a drop - in or a package Shorewood MN 55331
of 6 for $60. 952 .474.7635