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The city has offered a variety of community events
in Shorewood parks over the summer. Resident
feedback on events is needed in order for us to
provide events desired by community members.
Feedback including times and days of events,
types of events, and any other comments are
appreciated as we plan the 2011 season!
Friday Feedback
If you had a child or grandchild participate in one
of the free Friday programs, or if there is a specific
reason you did not participate in one of our Friday
programs, please take the time to go online and fill
out a brief survey, or call the city at 952.960.7902
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to answer a few questions. The Free Fridays in
Freeman program included: Karate, Bugs and
Critters, DNR FiN, and Minnesota Zoomobile.
Music in the Park Attendance Low
Root City was the featured band at the 2010
Music in the Park event Friday, July 9. The music
was fantastic, but attendance was disappointing
for such a beautiful night in a great setting. The
city welcomes feedback from residents regarding
music events. Please take the time to go online
and fill out a brief survey, or call the city at
952.960.7902
Important Election Dates
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 10
Absentee Vote Primary: City Hall extra hours Sat.,
Aug. 7, 10 am -3 pm; Mon., Aug. 9,8 am -5 pm
General Election: Tuesday, November 2
Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm
Filing to Run for City Office
City Office Filing period is August 3 — August 17
Every person who is entitled to vote in Shorewood
at any election, is twenty -one (21) years of
age when assuming office, and will have been
a resident in their district for at least 30 days
before the General Election is eligible to file as a
candidate for city office. The following City offices
will appear on the 2010 Ballot:
• Mayor, 2 -year term, at -large (Vote for one)
• Councilmember, 4 -year term, at -large (Vote
for up to two)
Eligible individuals who reside in the City
of Shorewood and wish to run for Mayor or
Councilmember must file an Affidavit of Candidacy
and pay a $2 filing fee during regular business
hours at Shorewood City Hall. Candidates for city
office may file beginning Tuesday, August 3. The
closing date for city office candidate filing is at
5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 17. The deadline to
withdraw is August 19 at 5:00 pm. If you have any
questions about filing to run for municipal office,
please contact Jean at 952.960.7911.
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, August 10
Offices on the Partisan Primary Ballot
The 2010 Partisan Primary Election Ballot
includes the following State Offices: Governor
and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and
Attorney General. At the State Partisan Primary
Election, Minnesota Election Law permits voters to
vote for the candidates of only one political party.
Voters may not vote for the candidates of more
than one party.
More on elections: page 5
August 2010
www.ci.shorewood.mn. us
Recycling Weeks for
August 2010
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle August
4 and 18; Island residents recycle
August 5 and 19.
Drop It In!
The single sort recycling program
has been very successful in
Shorewood. It has taken some
patience on the part of residents
to get the system flowing, but
the program is now running
smoothly in most neighborhoods.
Shorewood has offered several
challenges to our recycling
contractor, including the layout of
the city and very long driveways.
The City of Shorewood is
seeing over 80% participation
in the recycling program. This
makes a huge difference in the
garbage going out of our city into
landfills and incinerators. Thank
you to everyone who participates!
The following items should be
placed in the recycling cart:
• newspaper and inserts
• magazines and catalogs
• junk mail and envelopes
• office and school papers
• cardboard
• boxboard
• brown paper bags
• aluminum cans
• tin and steel cans (rinsed)
• glass jars and bottles
• plastic milk jugs
• plastic bottles (with a neck)
• phone books
Larger Car Needs
If you have found that your
recycling cart is overflowing
by the time your recycling is
schedule to be collected, larger
or extra carts are available for no
charge. Please email jmoore@
ci.shorewood.mn.us with your
address and request, or call
952.960.7906 to arrange delivery.
Recycling Fluorescent Bulbs
The increased use of fluorescent
bulbs has decreased our energy
use, but increased our need
for places to recycle the bulbs.
Fluorescent bulbs contain
mercury, and they may not be
placed in your regular garbage.
The city often receives
questions about where to
conveniently dispose of used
bulbs. Although Hennepin County
Household Hazardous Waste
drop off facilities and events
take the bulbs, most residents
would prefer to get rid of the
bulbs quickly rather than driving
to a facility in Bloomington or
Brooklyn Park, or waiting for a
drop -off event!
Shorewood residents have
several options. We are able
to use the Carver County
Environmental Services facility,
located at 116 Peavey Circle
in Chaska (approximately 1
mile south of Hwy 5 just off of
Hwy 41). For hours, please call
952.361.1835.
Home Depot stores also
take the bulbs at no charge, as
do some other retailers. Ask
wherever you buy your bulbs if
they have a take -back program.
If you have any questions
regarding Household Hazardous
Waste, please contact Hennepin
County at 612.348.3777.
State Increases Building /Plumbing Permit Fee
A provision in the supplemental
budget act raises the state
building permit surcharge for one
year —from July 1, 2010, to June
30, 2011 —from 50 cents to $5.
A compromise that spares
the Construction Codes and
Licensing Division (CCLD) of
the Department of Labor and
Industry (DLI) from drastic
budget reductions means that
the surcharge on building permits
will temporarily increase.
The downturn in the
construction industry has greatly
diminished the annual revenues in
the CCLD. The division depends
on revenues received from plan
reviews, permits, licenses, and
surcharges.
During the 2010 session, CCLD
permit surcharge fees applicable
to fixed fee permits for one year
from 50 cents to $5 (effective July
1, 2010, to June 30, 2011).
City fees have not increased.
At this time, mechanical permits
are not affected. If you have
any questions regarding the
fees, please contact the city at
952.960.7900.
Park Shelters and Playground in Process
The city is updating facilities at
organizations are needed to help
like to reserve ball diamonds,
two community parks: Manor and
install the pre - drilled equipment
shelters, or other facilities
Silverwood.
on Saturday, August 14, 8 am -5
for a family or neighborhood
Silverwood Park is getting
pm. No previous experience or
event, please contact city hall at
a new shelter. The shelter will
special skills are necessary, just
952.960.790&
provide shade and a picnic area
the energy and spirit to make
for park patrons. The facility
this playground a reality
should be complete and ready for
in our community! To
reservations by late September!
register for one hour.;
Manor Park is undergoing
or all day, please
extensive renovations. Thanks
contact the city at
to a Youth Sports Grant from
952.950.7900.
Hennepin County, the city is able
to not only reconstruct the shelter
( City Taking Park
and add handicap accessible
restrooms and drinking fountains,
Reservations
but a new accessible playground
The city is taking
system will be installed.
reservations for
To make this playground a
park facilities for fall
reality, individuals, groups and
activities. If you would
ExploraDome in Shorewood August 20
Kids kindergarten through
grade twelve can enjoy the
ExploraDome FREE on
Friday, August 20 through the
cooperation of Hennepin County
Commissioners Office and
Minnesota Planetarium Society.
The location has been moved
to Minnewashta Elementary
School, 26350 Smithtown
Road, Shorewood.
The ExploraDome is a
portable, immersive learning
environment where students
experience "hands -on,
minds -on" learning. Programs
feature age- appropriate lessons
delivered underneath a 25 foot
diameter dome. Through guided
inquiry, based on the Minnesota
State Science
Standards,
students can
virtually travel
from inside of the
subatomic realm
to the edge of the
known universe.
This system is
the first portable
dome in the world
built around the
dynamic scaling
software known as Uniview. The
ExploraDome program inspires
minds and leaves a lasting
impression on students.
Individuals, groups, classes,
girl /boy scout troops are
welcome! Registration is
Although there is no charge
for the program, you must
register for the sessions you
wish to attend. Register online
at www. southshore- center. org,
or call Southshore Community
Center at 952.474.7635.
ExploraDome Schedule
10 am
Zoom! From Earth to the Edge
of the Universe! PLUS an
interactive Earth Observatory
program
This program will help kids
grades 3 -12 appreciate the
scale of the solar system, galaxy,
and universe, the vast distances
separating celestial bodies, and
how objects change over time.
The Earth Observing satellite
technology will demonstrate
how scientists use views from
space to study Earth systems
on a global scale. (1 hour)
11 am
Life in the Universe! PLUS the
interactive Earth Observing
program.
This program for grades 6 -12
will investigate the location &
composition of Earth compared
to other planets in our solar
system to determine why Earth
is just right for life! We will
also investigate findings that
bring to light the possibility
of life on other moons within
our solar system and planets
orbiting distant stars! Plus, with
the Earth Observing satellite
technology will demonstrate
how scientists use views from
space to study Earth systems
on a global scale. (1 hour)
12:30 pm
Field Trip to the Moon!
Great for Grades 5 -12. Be one
of the first to try the pilot testing
Field Trip to the Moon! Students
will launch on a NASA rocket,
orbit the Earth, and experience
a journey through the hazards
of space to orbit and land on the
moon. Witness the panoramic
view from the last space man
walked on the moon, be the first
to see what awaits us on future
missions to return to the Moon,
next time to stay! (30 minutes)
1 pm
The Night Sky!
Students of all ages will learn
how to find objects in the current
sky, including the visible planets,
constellations, and the Moon!
(1 hour)
2 pm
Encore Presentation!
Be one of the first to try the pilot
testing Field Trip to the Moon!
Students will launch on a NASA
rocket, orbit the Earth, and
experience a journey through
the hazards of space to orbit
and land on the moon. Witness
the panoramic view from the last
space man walked on the moon,
be the first to see what awaits
us on future missions to return
to the Moon, next time to stay!
(30 minutes)
2:30 pm
Excerpts from Exploring the
Arctic!
Older students will enjoy
the story about the impacts
of climate change on the
cryosphere with images and
stories from the 2006 expedition
on the Russian icebreaker
Kapitan Dranitsy - 10 minute
program - Combined with
'Listening to the Northern Lights'
video program experience
the sights and sounds of the
Aurora Borealis through the
ears of sound recorder Steve
McGreevy. Listen to the chirps,
pops, and choruses that play
out when the Earth's Magnetic
Field interacts with the Sun! (10
minutes)
3 pm
The Solar System
Students grades 3 -8 are the
co- pilots of this planetary tour,
discovering the characteristics
and relationships of objects in
the solar system by exploring
the Sun, planets, moons, and
more, and learning how Earth
fits in with the structure of the
solar system. (1 hour)
Bag lunches available for
pre -order online at www.
southsouth- center.org, or call
Southshore Community Center
at 952.474.7635.
South Lake Night to Unite
Minnesota Night to Unite is
scheduled for Tuesday, August
3. The South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department encourages
residents to organize a Night
To Unite activity in their
neighborhood on the evening
of August 3. Members of the
SLMPD will be available to stop
by these activities to answer
questions, and to provide crime
prevention tips.
Contact Community Service
Supervisor David Hohertz at
952.474.3261 to have SLMPD
officers attend your event.
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The City of Shorewood is
home to many school -aged
children and to two schools. This
combination means that when
school begins for the 2010 -11
year, children will be standing
on corners waiting for school
buses, and walking or riding
bikes to school.
Parents are reminded to
educate children on bus stop
safety. For a tip sheet, please
stop by city hall, or go to the city
web site, www.ci.shorewood.
mn.us.
Slow Down
Drivers are advised to slow
down in school zones, obey
traffic signs /signals, and watch
for pedestrians at school bus
stops.
No Texts - -EVER!
Drivers are reminded that
texting is against Minnesota by
the driver - -even when the car is
stopped at a traffic signal!
More on Elections
Election Day Voter
Registration
You are eligible to vote if you:
• Will be at least 18 -years old
on Election Day
• Are a citizen of the United
States
• Will have resided in Minnesota
for 20 days immediately
preceding Election Day
• Have any felony conviction
record discharged, expired,
or completed
• Are not under court- ordered
guardianship where a court
has revoked your voting
rights
• Have not been ruled legally
incompetent by a court of law
If you are not registered to
vote or need to update your
registration information, you
may do so at your local polling
location on Election Day as
long as you can provide proof
of residence.
To register at your polling
place on Election Day, you must
bring one of the following with
your current name and address
to verify your residence in the
precinct:
• A valid Minnesota driver's
license, learner's permit,
Minnesota ID card, or receipt
for any of these
• A valid student ID card
including your photo, if
your college has provided
a student housing list to
election officials
• ATribal ID card that contains
your picture and signature
• A valid registration in the
same precinct under a
different name or address
• A notice of late registration
sent to you by your county
auditor or city clerk
• A voter registered in the
same precinct as you who
can confirm your address
with a signed oath
• An employee of the
residential facility where you
live who can confirm your
address with a signed oath
• Both 1) one photo ID from
the list below, and 2) one
current bill from the list below
with your current name and
address in the precinct
1) Photo IDs (may be expired)
• Minnesota Drivers License
• Minnesota ID Card
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Neighbors Joining Together
Stop For Buses
It is Minnesota law that cars
may not pass a school bus that
is stopped with its stop arm
extended and its lights flashing.
For more driving tips and safety
information, go to the Minnesota
Office of Traffic Safety web site,
http: //www. dps. state.mn. us/ots/.
• United States Passport
• United States Military ID Card
• Tribal ID Card
• Minnesota University,
College, orTechnical College
ID Card
2) Current Bill with current
name and address (delivered
electronically or by mail)
• Utility bill due within 30 days
of election day:
• Telephone (landline, cell,
VOIP, etc.)
• TV (cable, satellite, etc.)
• Internet services
• Electric
• Gas
• Solid Waste
• Sewer Services
• Water
• Rent statement dated within
30 days of election day that
itemizes utilities
• Current student fee statement
Absentee Voting
If you cannot vote on primary or
general election day, you may
vote absentee. For information
or requirements, go to the city
web site, www.ci.shorewood.
mn.us, or contact the city at
952.960.7911.
Southshore Community Center
Cooking for Teens
Man Cave Teen Cooking
Class
Tues., August 10; 3-4:30 pm
Every man should know how
to cook! Men ages 13+ can
learn the best techniques to
cook meats and sides! $18
Adult Classes
Game' Night
Couples Cooking Class
Thursday, Sept 16, 6 -9:30 pm
Be it Pheasant, Duck or Deer (or
some other great hunting prize!)
learn some ways to spice up
your game and get tips on wine
compliments for each meal as
we enjoy preparing and tasting
during this participatory class,
$25 /person.
Soups Cooking Class
Thurs Oct 21, 7 -9:30 pm
Bring quart size Tupperware
dishes and recipe cards to take
home samples of our favorite
recipes! Squash, Chicken
Noodle, Seafood, Wild Rice,
and others! $30 /person.
Cooking Thai Food
Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 -9 pm
Girls or guys -- couples or
friends - -Learn some creative
techniques for cooking up some
Thai favorites! $30 /person
Holiday Appetizers
Thurs., December 2; 7 -9 pm
Hosting your own holiday party
this season? Come, make and
take enough for 10 guests to
serve immediately or enjoy as
you cook! $30 /person
Holiday Bake and Take
Thurs., Dec. 9; 6 -9:30 pm
Bring your own boxes to take
dozens of cookies home to
share this holiday season!
Roll up your sleeves for a fun
participation class. Make it a
girls night, or do it with your
child! $30 /person.
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Turkey Crafts and Carving
Sat., Nov. 13; 10am -Noon
Bring your kids, grandkids,
friends to share in this special
project! We will make turkey craft
placecards and centerpieces,
learn how to make some kid
j - t
friendly sides, and share in our
own 'feast'! Children $5 each,
accompanying Adult FREE!
Family Holiday Party
Sun., Dec 5; 1 -3 pm
Kids: Join us for some Holiday
craft /gift making for mom &
dad. Enjoy a visit from Santa,
caroling, holiday cookies and
cider. Children $5 each /Adult
FREE ! Bring an unwrapped toy
for Toys for Tots.
Register for the following classes at Southshore Community Center,
952.474.7635, or www.southshore- center.org, unless otherwise directed.
Bayview Cruise on Lk Mtka
August 9
Join other adults for a 1 1/2
hour luncheon cruise and tour.
Boarding at 11:15 am behind
Bayview Event Center. Call the
center to reserve your space
$15 for SSSP members, $25
for all others.
Learn To Sail
August 9, 11, 16, 18; 1 -4 pm
ASA- certified instructors teach
you on dry, stable sailboats from
Enchanted Island. A maximum
of 3 students per boat. For ages
55 +. This 12 -hour course gives
you the skills and confidence
to get underway, tack, jibe,
and perform a crew overboard
recovery. In four, three -hour,
on- the -water sessions you
will learn points of sail, six
basic sailing knots, how to reef,
heave -to, operate an outboard
motor and return safely to the
dock. Cost: $395.
Senior Surf Day
Friday, August 13, 10 am -Noon
Are you new to the computer
and would like help learning
some of the basics of using the
internet? How do you type in
a web address? How do you
know if a website is secure?
How can you access internet
sites that will assist you in
finding information? How do
you conduct searches using
common search engines? You
can bring your own computer
or call ahead to reserve one of
ours. Class space is limited so
please call to reserve your spot!
474 -7635
AAA Refresher Class
Thursday, August 19, 6 -10pm
Canterbury Park
Friday, August 20 5:30 pm
SSSP member $35 /non-
members $40. Tickets will get
you a chauffeured motor coach
roundtrip to the track, reserved
seats, free admission, program,
$2 betting voucher, $10 towards
food /beverage, and an escort
to the winners circle for photos
with the winning jockey & horse
after the race!
Caregivers Workshop
Wed, Aug 25; 1 pm, FREE
Workshop and speaker from
the Metropolitan Area Agency
on Aging will help you navigate
thru questions many caregivers
have!!
Twins Baseball Game
Wednesday, Sept 22; 11:15 am
$30 SSSP member /$35 non-
member, includes transportation
from the Southshore Center -
call to register!
Flu Clinic
Fri Oct 15; 9:30- 11:30am
Call to reserve your space !
South Lake Safety Camp
Youth entering third or fourth grade
Badger Park, 5745 Country Club Road
Wednesday, August 11; 9 am -3:30 pm
We know the risks kids face
today. The question is: How do
we teach kids how to be safe?
The City of Shorewood,
South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department and Excelsior Fire
District haave worked together
to develop an affordable camp
for kids entering third and fourth
grade that will address the
safety concerns of parents and
public safety personnel.
Programs include being safe
on the road (whether you are on
your bike or walking), fire, water,
personal and animal safety.
Presentations and instruction
from martial arts experts,
Hennepin County Water Patrol,
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com or call 612.875.5507.
Music With Kids in Mind
Will Hale's 'Tadpole Parade'
Band Show
Friday, August 6; 7pm
A high energy, dancing, jumping,
rocking, interactive concert
experience for the whole family!
Be prepared to turn up the
volume! Bring a picnic dinner,
grab some of our concessions,
and enjoy the fun!
amp at Badger
August 3 -6; August 31- September 3
Little Stars (4 -6 year olds)
1 pm -1:45 pm; $45
Rising Stars (7 -9 year olds)
1:45 pm -2:45 pm; $60
Future Stars (10 -12 year olds)
2:45 pm -3:45 pm; $60
Volunteers from the Shorewood
Community Garden have put
together some great classes
for area gardeners. The classes
are free, family friendly, and
provide great information for
the backyard or community
gardener.
police K -9 units, and free bike
helmets with personalized fitting
provided by AAA.
Special additions to the 2010
program include a mystery
pro - athlete guest reader and
a helicopter fly -in and safety
instruction by the Minnesota
National Guard.
All of this, plus lunch, snacks,
beverages, a gift bag and t -shirt
costs only $20, but you must
register right away! Registration
deadline has been extended to
August 4!
Register online at www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call the
city at 952.960.7900.
Don't miss this great opportunity
Kid Power with Rachael
Friday, August 13; 1 -2 pm
A unique blend of interactive
guitar music, comedy, cartoon
impressions, juggling, and
captivating storytelling! Various
themes include: the power of
kindness, the value of respect,
connection to the earth and it's
animals, and the ability to make
our dreams come true! Bring the
entire family!
Carlson Tennis C
There is still time for your child or
grandchild to get some great tennis
instruction this summer! Two week-
long tennis camps at Badger Park
courts remain this summer. 6:1
student:tennis pro ratio.
R ' t I' t rl t
Upcoming classes:
Aug 1:
Succession Sowing
Aug 22:
The Home Stretch
Sept 12:
Putting the Garden to Bed
All classes take place at South
Shore Community Park, 5355
St. Alban's Bay Road, from
3 -4 pm. A complete description
of each class is available
on the city web site, www.
ci. shorewood. mn. us.
to educate your child or
grandchild on the things that
will keep them safe!
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