February 2010Be Counted!
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delivered to every residence in the United States
and Puerto Rico. The U.S. Census counts every
resident in the United States, and is required by
the Constitution to take place every ten years.
The 2010 Census is important because it will
help determine the number of seats each state,
including Minnesota, has in the U.S. House of
Representatives, as well as informing planning and
funding decisions for federal tax dollars.
This census will be one of the shortest and
simplest ever. The 2010 Census does not ask
about bank account information, salary/income,
citizenship or immigration status, and the census
will never ask you for your Social Security number.
including name,
sex, age and date of birth, Hispanic origin, race,
household relationship, and if you own or rent your
home.Census information is protected by law, and
the census cannot share your personal information
with anyone — including other federal agencies and
law enforcement.
When you receive your census form, answer
the ten short questions, and mail the form back in
the postage -paid envelope provided. Households
that do not return a form may receive a visit from a
census taker, who will ask the questions in person.
For more information about the U.S. Census,
visit www.census.gov.
Shorewood Road Restrictions
MARCH 1 TO MAY 1
W eight restrictions are placed on local streets
from March 1 to May 1. This measure is
taken each year in order to protect city streets
from serious damage and destruction. Exceptions
are made for necessary vehicles, such as school
buses and garbage trucks. Exceptions are not
made for vehicles such as moving trucks, delivery
trucks and construction equipment. Please remind
any delivery personnel or workers on your property
of the restriction so smaller trucks can be used as
necessary. All streets are posted with the allowable
weight limits. Please call city hall if you have any
questions, 952.960.7900, or go to the city web site
and look under Street & Utilities /Public Streets to
see a map of road restrictions.
Where is Your Fire Hydrant?
E ARE FINALLY EXPERIENCING a true Minnesota
winter —snowy and cold! With the snow
comes the usual hazards — slippery walks, ice -
covered roadways, and sharing the roads with
snowplows. One thing you might not consider
is the risk of "losing" fire hydrants buried by the
snow. If you share your property with a fire hydrant,
please make sure that the area around the fire
hydrant gets shoveled. There should be a 3 foot
wide path to and around the hydrant. The time
saved if fire crews must respond to a fire in your
neighborhood could be the difference it takes to
save a house or a life. If you are unable to shovel
around the hydrant, please talk with neighbors
and see if there is someone who can adopt your
hydrant for the winter.
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U.S. Census Begins in March
n March, United States Census forms will be The are ten basic questions
Recycling Weeks for
February 2010
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle February
3 and 17; Island r i
residents recycle
r-ebruary 4 and 18.
Single Sort Recycling Program Begins
ity residents have experienced
their first two collections of
recycling with the new single sort
service provided by Allied Waste.
Collection of recycling takes place
every other week and must be
placed in the new recycling cart.
Recycling should be curbside by
7 am on recycling day. A calendar
may be printed from the city web
site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us,
click on recycling. or pick one
up from city hall. Each month we
will include collection dates in the
newsletter, and reminders are
emailed to residents who express
interest in being added to the
recycling email list. To be added
to this list, email your request to
jmoore@ci.
RecycleBank
The RecycleBank program
mailed activation code notices
later than expected. Residents
who did not receive an activation pick -up, contact Allied Recycling
code or have not yet activated their directly at 952.941.5174, orthe City
code may go to the RecycleBank of Shorewood at 952.960.7900.
website at www. All RecycleBank
recyclebank. " Residents who do not questions should
c o m or call want to register with be directed to
t o l l - f r e e RecycleBank,
1.888.727.2978 RecycleBank are not 1.888.727.2978.
to activate. The
city does not required to do so
have access to
your account, to recycle.
and doesn't
know your point
accumulation. Residents are not
required to activate in order to
recycle. Activation allows you
to choose certificates from local
and national businesses, but is
not a requirement of the recycling
program.
Questions?
For questions regarding
recycling or to report a missed
Snowmobile Regulations in Effect
T he sense of freedom you get
while riding a snowmobile
over Minnesota's snow - covered
lands and frozen lakes can
be exhilarating. Yet with that
freedom comes responsibility.
Minnesota DNR recommends that
all recreational users ask before
entering private lands, even if the
land is not posted. That simple
courtesy will go a long way to
improve relationships between
landowners and snowmobilers.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
• Read your Minnesota snowmobile
regulations (available at www.
dnr, state. mn. us).
• Check your snowmobile and
equipment.
• Wear a helmet, eye protection,
and proper clothing.
OBEY ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
• Maximum speed in Minnesota
is 50 MPH.
• Display current snowmobile
registration.
• Stay off the roadway, shoulder,
and inside slope of state and
county roads (see DNR guide)
• Operate your snowmobile in
the same direction as roadway
traffic when riding one -half hour
after sunset to one -half hour
before sunrise.
NEED A LARGER OR
in order SECOND CART?
Residents who find the
68- gallon cart does not
meet their bi- weekly
recycling needs may request
a 90- gallon cart, or a second
68- gallon cart. Please contact
Julie Moore, 952.960.7906, or
email jmoore @ci.shore wood.
mn.us with your name, address
and phone number. You will be
contacted with the information on
the delivery and /or cart exchange.
There is no additional charge for
this service.
• Be sure any youth operating
your snowmobile has a safety
certificate.
• Stay off the median of four -lane
roadways.
• Come to a complete stop and
look both ways before crossing
a public roadway whether there
is a stop sign or not.
• Cross public roadways at a 90
degree angle.
In the City of Shorewood, trails
and parks prohibit the use of
snowmobiles. For a complete
list of Shorewood regulations,
go to the city website, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us, or pick up a
copy at city hall.
Winter Water Quality
When you are on the lake, keep
in mind that anything you leave
on the ice will be in the water
next spring. This includes pet
waste, cigarette butts, candy
wrappers, and water bottles.
Keep our lakes clean by keeping
the ice clean!
Municipal
T he City of Shorewood pro-
vides municipal water cus-
tomers with high - quality, safe,
reliable drinking water that
meets federal and state water
quality requirements.
The City of Shorewood has
two water towers located on the
east and west ends of the city.
These elevated tanks serve two
purposes: the first is to provide
adequate water pressure in the
distribution system; and the
second is to provide storage for
the city's water supply.
There are many advantages
to municipal water, including
reliability, quality, safety and a
cost savings over a new well, well
repairs, or buying bottled water.
The city is required to publish
an annual water quality report.
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This report breaks down water
testing results for municipal
water customers To view the
latest Water Quality Report, go
to the city web site and click
on Engineering /Drinking Water
Report.
If you are interested in
municipal water, please contact
the city to learn about connection
possibilities.
February Precinct Caucuses Scheduled
RECINCT CAUCUSES are
meetings organized by
Minnesota's political parties to
begin the process of selecting
candidates for the 2010 election
and shape the party platform.
Caucuses are held in locations
across Minnesota, are open to
the public, and participation is
encouraged.
Anyone can attend a caucus,
but you must be eligible to vote
in the 2010 general election,
live in the precinct and be in
general agreement with the basic
principles of the political party in
order to vote.
WHEN IS MY CAUCUS?
Constitution Party
763.227.4359;
www.cpmn.org
Caucus: Tues., Feb. 2 pm
DFL Party
651.293.1200;
www.dfl.org
Caucus: Tues., Feb 2; 7 PM
Green party
651.288.2820;
www.mngreens.org
Caucus: Tues., Feb. 2; 7 pm
Independence Party
651.487.9700;
wwwmnip.org
Caucus: Tues., Feb 2; 7 PM
Libertarian Party
763.561.8038;
www.lpmn.org
Caucus: No caucus in 2010.
Republican party
651.222.0022
wwwmngop.com
Caucus: Tues., Feb 2 PM
For caucus locations, please
contact the individual party or
check their website. You may
also check the Caucus Finder on
the Minnesota Secretary of State
web site, wwwsos. state, mn.us.
Water Basics
Southshore Community Center
Great events for all ages happen at the Community Center! To find us, just
enter the city hall parking lot entrance and drive past the ice rink. It couldn't
be easier! For event updates, go to www.southshore - center.org. Contact the
center at 952.474.7635 to register for events unless otherwise indicated.
DAD /DAUGHTER VALENTINES
DANCE
Friday, Feb 5, 7- 8:30PM; $20 /pair
Daddy /Daughters or Grandpa/
Granddaughters: Come to the
center for a special date! Music,
appetizers, beverages, and
themed activities for your big
night out on the town! Register
ASAP!
GRAD PARTY PLANNING
Thurs., Feb 25, 6:30 -9Pnn; Free
Have an eighth grade, high
school or college graduation
coming up? Hosting a graduation
party can be a real job! Let
us help alleviate the stress!
Event features food purveyors
with samples, invitation and
scrapbooking designers,
memory quilt demos, rental
providers, college mentors and
more!
PRE -PROM FASHION SHOW
Friday, March 5, 7- 9:30Pnn; $5'
See the latest trends in teen
fashion and spring cruise wear
featuring local high school
youth modeling Heartbreaker
fashions and accessories.
Young men and women from
your neighborhood will dazzle
you in the most breathtaking
Prom fashions from Cynthia
Rae you can imagine! They will
take your breath away as they
glide down the runways of the
Southshore Community Center.
Entertainment provided by
a variety of local young artists,
musicians, and dancers! Enjoy
light hors d'oeuvres, desserts,
and sparkling beverages as you
visit with friends and neighbors
and admire the beautiful spring
lines.
Call Southshore Community
Center, 952.474.7635, to
r
reserve your seat - -space
is limited and this event is
expected to fill quickly!
In partnership with Heartbreaker Stores,
Cynthia Rae Clothiers, Sanctuary Spa,
and Charthouse Catering.
Donate your `gently used'
Prom Dresses to receive FREE
admission to the show!
Grab a date and enjoy a class! Bring a friend and enjoy learning something
new! There is something for everyone!
COOKING
DATE NIGHT:
COUPLES COOKING CLASS
Thursday, February 11, 6:30 -
8:30Pan; $30 + $10 supply fee
per person
A romantic Parisian -style
Valentines cooking class
followed by a candlelit dinner in
the dining room! A great menu
is planned! Bring a bottle of
wine to go with your dinner. For
a complete menu, go to www.
southshore- center. org.
EXPLORF HOME WINFMAKING
Thursday, March 18, 7 -9 PM; $29
Discover the tricks to making
great wine at home for yourself
or to give as a fabulous gift!
Learn the step -by -step process
to make wine from fresh fruits,
fruit juices and kit wines from
around the world, as well as
bottling and labeling techniques.
Optional wine starter kits are
available for purchase ($34)
from instructor. To register for
this class, contact Minnetonka
Community Education at
952.401.6800 or online, http: //
minnetonka.registryinsight.com.
WELLNESS
The following CPR classes are
taught by MN Safety Services. To
register or get more information,
go to www.mnsafetyservices.
com or call 952.470.4156. We
hope to certify 100 people
during the weekend!
ADULT CPR
Sat. Feb. 27; 8:30 Ann -12:30 PM,
or 12:45 -4:45 PM, or 5 -9 PM; $55
Develop the skills needed
to respond correctly to life -
threatening respiratory or
cardiac emergencies in adults
or children 12 years or older.
Includes: CPR, and first aid for
choking emergencies. American
Red Cross Adult CPR certificate
valid for 1 year upon completion.
ADULT CPR PLUS AED
CLASS
Sat., Feb. 27; 5:00 -9:30 Pm; $65
Learn all the skills of the Adult
CPR course plus how to use an
automated external defibrillator
(AED). American Red Cross
Adult CPR/AED certificate upon
completion.
CPR AND FIRST AID FOR
DOGS
Sunday, February 28, NOON -3Pna,
OR 3:15- 6:15Pnn; $55
Topics include symptoms and
care for common ailments
and emergencies; instructions
for creating a pet first aid
kit, giving medications and
recognizing emergencies;
tips on maintaining your pet's
health; and first aid guidance on
caring for many canine health
conditions.
Southshore Community Center
In addition to the regularly scheduled activities at the Southshore Center, the
Southshore Senior Partners sponsor special events, activities and classes
during February. Contact the center at 952.474.7635 to register.
MOOD LIFTERS FOR THE
WINTER BLAHS
THURSDAY, FEB. 11; 1 PM
Presented by Norman
T. Berlinger, , MD, PhD
in coordination with the
Ridgeview Medical Center.
Address issues such as how
to keep up our spirits during
the short days of winter and
how do we avoid feeling
sluggish and even perhaps
bored during the shorts days of
winter. Dr. Berlinger will provide
tips and tools to answer these
questions and provide a means
to lift our spirits! Please make a
reservation by February 8.
IRS CERTIFIED AARP TAX -
AIDE COUNSELORS
MONDAY, FEB. 22 AND
MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 2
Free assistance for Federal and
State Tax Preparation by trained
AARP Tax -Aide representatives.
Available for seniors and low -
income families to assist
with simple tax preparations.
Appointments available 9 am-
2 pm.
This service is a free AARP
service. Appointments can be
made by calling the Center.
At that time you can receive
information about what you
need to have available for your
appointment.
DIAL -A -RIDE UPDATE
The Metropolitan Council is
currently restructuring the Dial -
a -Ride (now known as Transit
Link) service to assure it is
equally available throughout the
region. The new fares will be
based on the distance traveled.
For trips less than 10 miles,
passengers will pay $2.25 each
way. For trips between 10 and
20 miles, the fare will be $4.50
each way. For trips greater than
20 miles, riders will pay $6.75
each way. Transfers are free,
and discounts are available
for group trips. ADA- certified
riders pay a maximum of $4.50
per direction, regardless of
distance.
In Hennepin County the
new Transit Link service will
be provided by Midwest Para
Transit Service beginning the
last week in February. Call
763.235.2200 for information
and to schedule a ride.
.SENIORS NEWSLEI I ER
To receive the SSSP newsletter,
please call the center,
952.474.7635, and request to
be placed on the mailing list or
request the newsletter by e mail:
southshorecenter@gmail.com
Please include your name and
e mail address.
MTKA Center for the Arts Outreach Classes
WHERE THE WILD THINGS
Ages 5 -7
Mon, Feb 1, 4:30 -6pm; $28
Read, discuss and use the
fantastically creative book
Where the Wild Things Are as
inspiration for your own 'wild
works of art'. Various mixed
media 2- dimensional and
3- dimensional masks will be
created!
A PIRATES TREASURE
Ages 5 -7
Thurs, Feb 4, 4:30 -6PM; $38
Treasure boxes, jewels and
gems, pirate's boats and sea
creatures are just a few of
the ideas children can come
up with in this creative class.
Basic pinch, slab, and coil
handbuilding techniques will be
covered and projects painted
and glazed. Projects will need
to be picked up 2 -3 weeks after
the class.
FABULOUS FASHIONISTAS
Grades 1 -6
Mon's, Feb 8, 15 & 22
4:30 -6PM; $69
Are you the 'fashionista' in
your group of friends? Are
you someone who likes to
draw and design? Use your
talents to create your own
handbag, fashion T -shirts and
accessories. Please bring 3
graphic t -shirts to class on the
first day.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Grades 1 -5
Thurs, Feb 11, 4:30- 6:30PM $28
Make creative cards and books
designed and decorated by you!
Bring any scrapbook supplies,
collage materials, photographs
and decorative objects you
can think of to embellish and
personalize your cards and
books. Printmaking, painting,
drawing and collage techniques
will be covered. Various card
formats and book structures
will be taught with time for your
imagination.
I POTTER
Grades 1 -6
Thurs, Feb 18, 4:30- 6:30pm; $48
Do you love the fantastic world
of Harry Potter? In this kids
ceramic class we will create
mythical wizards, cauldrons,
and creepy castles. Projects will
need to be picked up 2 -3 weeks
after the class.
BUILD YOUR OWN PORTFOLIO:
TEEN CLASS
Ages 13 -18; Thurs, March 4, 11
& 18, 4:30- 6:30Pna $92
Are you college bound for
art school and not sure how
to prepare your portfolio?
Students will find out what
colleges are looking for and
complete class projects that
build a stronger portfolio.
Observational drawing and
other painting and drawing
techniques may be covered.
Students will have a stronger
portfolio and gain confidence
in presenting their portfolio.
Open to all visual art students.
Citv of Shorewood MaD
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Planning Commission Hearings
Due to the February 2010 Caucuses, there is no Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 2. The
regular Planning Commission meeting will be Tuesday, February 16, 7 pm in the City Council Chambers.
Tax Updates
The H &R Block Shorewood Office is offering a FREE TAX SEMINAR for the general public at the Southshore
Community Center, Saturday, Feb 13th from 1:30- 3:30pm. New major tax law changes for this year like the
Make Work Pay Credit, New Home Buyers Credit, American Opportunity Credit, Sales Tax Deductions for New
Automobile Purchases and more will be discussed. Come get your questions answered.
Council Members
Christine Liz6e, Mayor; Laura Turgeon; Jeff Bailey; Richard Woodruff; Scott Zerby
City Administrator: Brian Heck; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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