October 2010ire
T he 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
I n response to resident complaints that increasing
deer populations in Shorewood were damaging
landscaping and being hit by cars, the city initiated
its first Deer Management Program in 2007.
In 2007 and 2008, the city contracted with
Metro Bowhunters Resource Board (MBRB) for
deer management services. Archers certified by
MBRB as "sharpshooters" removed 26 deer in
2007 and 23 deer in 2008. The council decided
to suspend the program for 2009 to see what
effect the removal efforts were having. An aerial
survey indicated a significant rebound in the deer
population and the council decided to reinstitute
the program for 2010 after directing staff to
prepare a management plan that sets forth goals,
objectives and policies relative to the management
of deer in Shorewood. The Wildlife Management
Plan -- Whitetail Deer may be found on the city
website, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
This year, the city contracted with MBRB to
have archers remove deer over the course of
four weekends this fall — the last weekend in
September, the second and fourth weekends in
October and the second weekend in November.
Approximately 12 sites have been selected
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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 has been licensed, please call
the Planning Department at 952.960.7909.
for consideration. Residents whose properties
adjoin those sites will be notified in advance of
the removal activities. Shorewood is not opening
a deer season or authorizing hunting within
city limits. Hunting in Shorewood without city
authorization is illegal.
Residents with questions or concerns may
contact the city at 952.960.7900 during regular
business hours, or the SLMPD at 9 -1 -1 outside
of regular business hours.
Don't Feed the Deer
As Shorewood begins its third season of deer
management, there are residents who choose to
feed deer. The Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources advises against supplemental deer
feeding in urban or suburban areas for a number
of reasons: 1) it encourages deer in areas they do
not belong; 2) it increases the likelihood of disease
and parasite transmission; 3) it can result in over -
browsing of areas adjoining feeding stations; and
4) it can create hazards by drawing deer across
roadways.
October 2010
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All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle October
13 and 27; Island residents recycle
October 14 and 28.
Compostable Bags for Bagged Yard Waste
/� new law requires residents in
/`- he Twin Cities area who bag
Cities area who bag
their yard waste to put their waste
out for pickup in Compostable
bags - either paper bags or
compostable plastic bags.
Compost carts such as those
provided by garbage haulers are
still acceptable.
Using paper and compostable
plastic bags rather than traditional
black plastic bags greatly reduces
the amount of plastic being sent
to local composting facilities.
Because local composters will
have less plastic to screen
out of their finished compost,
processing costs will be reduced
and the quality of the finished
compost will be enhanced.
Lower processing costs at local
composting facilities should
reduce the costs for haulers of
yard waste, which may lead to
lower prices residents pay for
yard waste service.
Compostable plastic bags are
distinct from regular plastic bags
because they are usually clear or
a translucent shade of green or
white. Most home improvement,
grocery, and hardware stores
now carry them. Shorewood
residents are also able to
purchase bags at the Carver
County Environmental Services
facility. Call 952.361.1800 for
prices and hours.
If you prefer not to purchase
these compostable bags, contact
your waste hauler to ask if there
are yard carts available as part
of the compost service. Other
options include using paper kraft
bags, dropping off your yard
waste at a compost facility and
taking your bag home with you,
or composting your yard waste
on your own property and using
the nutrient -rich compost for your
garden and lawn.
To read more about the science
of compostable bags and to see a
listing of some of the Minnesota
retailers who carry compostable
bags visit the Biodegradable
Products Institute's website,
www.bpiworld.org.
For more information on the
new compostable plastic bag
requirements and how they
will affect you, go to www.
RethinkRecycling.com/b/og.
Source:
Hennepin County Environmental Services
Reward for Recycling Thermostats
H ennepin County and Covanta
Energy Corporation are
encouraging residents to save
energy by replacing a traditional
thermostat with a programmable
thermostat. Homeowners can
save about $180 a year by using
a programmable thermostat. Old
thermostats contain mercury and
must not be placed in the trash,
but should be recycled.
As a thank you for recycling
those old thermostats, Covanta
Energy is offering a $5 Menards
gift card to residents to help
reduce the cost of purchasing a
programmable thermostat.
To participate in the program,
county residents should bring a
mercury- containing thermostat
to a Hennepin County Drop -off
Facility for recycling. Residents
will complete a contact
information form and Covanta
Energy will mail them a gift card.
Hennepin County drop -off
facilities are located at 1400 W.
96th St. in Bloomington, and 8100
Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn
Park. The facilities are open:
• Tuesday- Thursday- Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
• Wednesday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m
• Saturday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This offer is available through
December 31, while supplies last.
There is a limit of one gift card per
household.
For more information on the
program, call Hennepin County
Environmental Services at 612-
348 -3777, or visit www.hennepin.
us/dropoffs.
Conserving energy and
recycling is making Hennepin a
Cool County. Learn more at www.
hennepin. us/coolcounty
Free Video Production Classes Offered
S horewood residents who have
LMCC Digital Class
LMCC Studio
always wanted to know what
Wed., Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Production Basics
it is like to be behind the camera
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
may take production classes
for no charge through Lake
The Digital Class is a four week
Wed., Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24
Wed.,
Minnetonka Communications
class for digital beginners which
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Commission, 4071 Sunset Drive
will introduce you to digital
Studio Production Basics is a
in Spring Park. Once certified,
video cameras. You will train
four week class that covers the
students are able to work on
on state the art non - linear
basics. In this class, you will
LMCC productions, or work on
editing system where you will
s
learn what public, government
creating their own production
learn how incorporate digital
and educational access is as
for public access television!
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graphics and special effects into
well as the basics of using
For more information, or to sign
Your program.
portable video equipment. You
up for classes, call Chris or
will take part in an actual studio
Jim at 952.471.7125. A video
production and learn the basics
description of the classes is
of video editing.
available online at www.1mcc -tv.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. You may vote between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at
who needs to pre- register?
Individuals who have never registered
your polling site. The following are the polling sites in the City of Shorewood. If you do not
to vote
know your polling site, you may call the city or search on the Secretary of State's website
Individuals who have moved or changed
at http : / /Pollfinder.sos.state.mn.usl.
their name since they last registered
Precinct 1 — Residence at 4445 Enchanted Point
Individuals who have not voted at least
Precinct 2 — Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62nd Street
once in the last 4 years
Precinct 3 — Southshore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Road
Precinct 4 — Excelsior United Methodist Church, 881 Third Ave.
You are eligible to pre- register to vote in
Precinct 5 — Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd.
Hennepin County if you are:
• At least 18 years old on the day of the
City of Shorewood Offices on the Ballot
election
• A citizen of the United States
The following candidates have filed for municipal office and will appear on the November
A resident of Minnesota for at least 20
2 General Election ballot. All offices are elected city -wide.
days before the election
Mayor (2 -year term) Vote for one Council Member (4 -year term) Vote forup to two
If you are not sure if you are already
William R. Douglass Laura Hotvet
registered to vote at your current residence,
Christine Lizee Debbie Siakel
you can search Voter Registration at https. //
Dick Woodruff Laura R. Turgeon
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Sample ballots will be posted at City Hall and will be available on the city's website in Elections
October 12 is the deadline to pre- register to
vote for the November 2 General Election
Absentee Ballots Available Now
in order to have your name on the roster of
registered voters on Election Day. A Voter
Eligible Shorewood voters may vote by absentee ballot if they are not able to vote in person
Registration Application is available at City
on Election Day for any of the following reasons:
Hall or on the City's website.
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• Out of town
Election Day Registration:
• Illness disability
• Unable to go to the polling place due to a religious holiday or beliefs
Proof of residence
• An election judge serving in another precinct
If you are not able pre- register to vote,
Absentee voters must first complete and submit an Absentee Ballot Application, available
you can register on Election Day. You must
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at City Hall and on the city's website. Absentee ballots are available for 46 days prior to
provide election judges at your polling
each election. Absentee Ballots for the November 2 General Election are available now.
location with certain acceptable forms of
You may absentee vote in person at Shorewood City Hall during regular business hours
identification to prove your eligibility:
before Election Day. Additional absentee voting hours at City Hall will be:
Driver's License, Learner's Permit,
The Saturday prior to Election Day (Oct. 30) — 10 AM to 3 PM
Card, or Tribal ID Card with your
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The Monday prior to Election Day (Nov. 1) — Until 5 PM
cuss (or the receipt for renewal
cu rrent address
You may also absentee vote by mail. Allow at least ten mailing days for the entire process
or change of the license or ID)
if applying for an absentee ballot by mail. To vote by mail, you may request an absentee
A "Notice of Late Registration" received
ballot by submitting an Absentee Ballot application, available at City Hall or on the City's
from Hennepin County.
website in Elections. The Absentee Ballot Application may be mailed or faxed to City Hall
Minnesota driver's license, MN
at 952 - 474 -0128.
identification card, or a MN Tribal
Absentee Voting for Military and Overseas Voters. Military personnel and civilians
Identification Card with a previous
who are temporarily or permanently overseas, military personnel who are stationed in
address, US passport, US military
the U.S. but away from their hometown, and their spouses and dependents, are eligible
identification card or student ID card from
to vote in Minnesota by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens
a Minnesota college AND
Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and Minnesota state law. Go to the Secretary of State's
a bill for electric, water, gas, telephone
website: http:/ /www.sos.state.mn.uslindex.aspx ? page =885 for more information.
(includes cell and VOIP), cable TV,
sewer or solid waste services with a due
Absentee Voters: Check This Out!
date within 30 days of the election that
The Secretary of State's office has launched a new online feature to help voters check
contains your name and current address.
teh current status of their absentee ballot! Go to https . //mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/
A registered voter living in your precinct
AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx.
who will come to the polling location with
you to vouch for your residency.
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Vote on November 2 Pre- Register to Vote
Candidate's Forum
October 4
The South Lake League of Women Voters
will host a Shorewood Candidate's forum
on Monday, October 4 from 7:00 — 9:00
p.m. at Shorewood City Hall. All registered
candidates running for the office of mayor
or councilmember have been invited to
participate.
The forum will offer Shorewood residents
an opportunity to learn more about the
candidates and how each candidate defines
the challenges and opportunities facing his or
her city.
The Candidate's Forum is open to the public.
The Forum will be videotaped by the LMCC for
later cable presentation. For more information,
contact the South Tonka League of Women
Voters at 952 - 474 -7324.
AutoMARKTm Equipment
Assists Voters
Voters who are blind, have visual impairment,
dexterity
issues, or any
condition that
makes marking
ballots difficult
have an option '
for assistance.
AutoMARKT }
is available at
election sites.
Voters who
think they might
want to use the AutoMARKTm are encouraged
to contact City Hall, 952 - 960 -7900 to schedule
a demonstration prior to Election Day. Voters
may also use the AutoMARKTA° at City Hall to
Absentee vote.
Campaign Sign Rules
Political campaign signs shall not be located
closer than ten (10) feet from any city street
surface, and shall not be placed in front of any
property without the consent of the property
owner. Campaign signs must contain the name
and address of person responsible for the sign,
and that person shall be responsible for its
removal. Signs are permitted from June 25
until ten days after the state general election.
Election Law Update
Public Meeting on Election Laws and Voting Issues
Thursday, October 14 - 7:00 p.m.
Tonka Bay City Hall, 4901 Manitou Road
The League of Women Voters South Tonka is sponsoring a public meeting featuring Rachel Smith,
Manager of Hennepin County Elections. Rachel Smith was closely involved in the recent senatorial
recount and will be a wealth of information on topics such as: What did we learn from the recount?
How has absentee balloting changed? What legislation was passed and what legislation did not
pass regarding changes in election laws since the recount? What are the incidences of voter
fraud in Minnesota? Can we have mail -in voting like other states? How secure are our voting
systems? What were the problems with UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee
Voting Act) voting? What about Photo IDs?
Come for an informative evening. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political
organization that promotes informed and active participation in government. Everyone welcome
and refreshments, too!
Sources for Candidate Info
Voters can find information about candidates in local newspapers, on the Secretary of State's
Website at wwwsos. state, mn.us and the Minnesota League of Women Voters (LWV) website at
www.lwvmn.org. The LWV also sponsors non - partisan candidate forums and debates; for more
information, contact the League of Women Voters at (651) 224 -5445 or check their website.
Candidate information can also be found at Minnesota e- Democracy, a non - profit, non - partisan
organization, www.e - democracy.org.
Each political party has a website with candidate information. The websites for the "major status"
parties in Minnesota are:
Democratic - Farmer -Labor www.dfi.org
Independence Party wwwmnip.org
Republican Party www.mngop.com
Free Voting Workshops at Hennepin Libraries
"Minnesota Votes" voting workshops, a collaboration of the Metropolitan Library Service Agency
(MELSA) and the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, will be presented free at dozens of metro
public libraries, including nine Hennepin County libraries, between now and the general election.
These interactive workshops are designed for anyone who is a first -time voter -- all ages and election
experience levels. The workshops are free and open to the public, and will simulate a day at the polls,
from registration to placing your ballot in the ballot counter. Participants will learn about and become
comfortable with the voting process, and even have an opportunity to step inside a ballot booth.
The workshops last 45 -60 minutes, but the facilitators will stay as long as needed to answer
everyone's questions and ensure that participants are comfortable with the voting process.
For information about Hennepin County Library's "Minnesota Votes" workshops, go to www
hclib.org and click on the Events & Classes tab, keyword search: Minnesota votes.
• Southdale, 952.847.5900
Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.
• Brooklyn Park, 952.847.5325
Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.
• East Lake, 952.847.8425
Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.
• Minneapolis Central, 952.847.8000
Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.
• Franklin. 952.847.2925
Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.
• Ridgedale, 952.847.8800
Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.
• Brookdale, 952.847.5600
Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m.
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Southshore Community Center
For registration, go to www.southshore- center.org, or call 952.474.7635.
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Painting with Michelle Combs
using Acrylics and Oils
Wednesdays Oct.6- Nov.17;
9 am -Noon
Demonstrations and
presentations will be shared
during initial sessions
followed by self discovery thru
experimentation. Create your
own masterpiece, learn the
basics, or enhance your skills as
an artist. Cost: $125; go to www.
southshore- center.org or call the
center for supply list.
Soups Cooking Class
Thurs., Oct 21, 7 -9:30 pm
Bring quart size Tupperware
dishes and recipe cards to
take home samples of favorite
recipes! Squash, Chicken
Noodle, Seafood, Wild Rice,
and others! $30 /person.
Cooking Thai Food
Thurs., 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! A
fun participation class. Make it
a girls night, or do it with your
child! $30 /person.
Turkey Crafts and Carving
Sat., Nov. 13; 10 am -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
friendly sides, and share in our
own `feast'! Children $5 each,
accompanying Adult FREE!
(Recommended for age 10 and
under.)
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
forToys forTots. (Recommended
forage 10 and under.)
Register for the following classes at Southshore Community Center,
952.474.7635, or www,southshore- center.org, unless otherwise directed.
AAA Refresher Class
Wed., Oct. 13, 5 -9 pm or
Thurs., Dec, 9, 6 -10 pm
Full Course (8 hours)
Wed., Nov. 17, 6 -10 pm,
part 1 of 2
Thurs., Nov. 18, 6 -10 pm,
part 2 of 2
To register, call 1.888.234.1294.
`Altered Books' Art Class
Wed., Oct. 6 & 13, 10 am -Noon
Call the center to register and
more information.
Flu Clinic
Fri., Oct. 15, 9:30 -11:30 am
Call to reserve your space!
Medicare Options
Fri., Oct. 15, 9 am -Noon;
Thurs., Nov. 4, 9 am -Noon; OR
Tues., Nov. 30, 9 am -Noon
Educational seminar presented
by Humana Healthcare. Call
612.916.4109 Free.
Cooking for 1 or 2
Fri., Oct. 22, Noon -2 pm
Call the center to register
MN State Parks Author Talk
Thurs., Oct. 28, 10 am
Enjoy a book talk and slide
show from photographer Doug
Ohman, author of several photo
essays! Ohman's Minnesota
State Parks book will be
featured. Call the center for
reservations.
Southshore Holiday Luncheon
Tues., Dec. 14, 11 am
Enjoy a festive holiday luncheon
featuring entertainment by the
tap dance troupe, Rhythmic
Feet, and special holiday music.
Donate an unwrapped toy under
our Toys for Tots Tree. FREE!
Sponsored by Golden Living
Center.
Come for Lunch
Meet new friends and join us
for lunch weekly on Tuesdays
and Thursdays starting at 11:45
am -1 pm. Please call ahead to
reserve your space the day be-
fore. Senior Partners Members
$4. Non - Members /Public $6.
Southshore Senicr
Partners Mei
Um s
Those 55 and over may support
community programming and
the community center with a
membership to Southshore
Senior Partners. Membership
options: $25 for single $40 for
dual. Any age may offer support
with advanced giving levels:
$50 supporting level; $100
sustaining member. Members
get a newsletter, reduced
price lunches, discounts on
some classes and trips. For
information, contact the center
at 952.474.7635.
energy! No registration necessary.
Burning Leaves and Yard Waste Prohibited
A ccording to city ordinance
608.03, residents may not
burn leaves or grass clippings.
Disposal at a proper compost
facility, backyard composting, or
mulching of leaves and clippings
are recommended. Local police
enforce this ordinance, and a
violation can result in a fine up to
$300. For complete information
on the ordinance, you may
view the city code online, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us, or contact
the city at 952.960.7900.
Recreation Fire Permits: Free to Residents
T his is the time of year when
we love to get outside next
to a roaring bonfire with a few
marshmallows! Residents are
reminded that a recreation fire
permit is required for residential
bonfire pits. The permits must
be renewed each year and
are offered at no charge. A
permit application is available
at city hall, or download a copy
from the city web site, www.
ci. shorewood. mn. us. A reminder
that only wood can be burned
in residential fire pits, and no
accelerants should be used!
Residents are responsible
for making sure the bonfire is
completely out before leaving
the site. Recreational fires may
only be conducted between the
hours of 6 a.m. and midnight.
If you are concerned about a
recreational fire in your area,
please call 9 -1 -1.
Bonfire Safety Tip
• Keep fires away from
buildings, including garages
and sheds! The fire permit
requires fires to be at least 5'
from any combustiblesand 25'
from any structures!
• Watch the weather: too windy
or dry do not burn. Use your
common sense!
• Do not burn leaves, paper, or
combustible materials in your
bonfire pits
• Hickory, oak and other
hardwood make the best fuel
• Keep a bucket of water handy
to douse the fire and use a
tool such as a metal hoe to
stir out the ashes. Even after
a douse of water, hot embers
can reignite! Keep an eye on
your bonfire site!
More safety requirements are
listed on the required burn
permit application.
Community Gardeners Close Banner Se ason
T he 2010 Community Garden
season has come to a close,
although several gardeners are
still reaping the rewards of the
garden bounty! This year the
City Council approved offering
ten 8' X 10' garden plots at
South Shore Community Park
to residents. The ten plots were
gone immediately, and the city
had a waiting list! Gardeners
were generally pleased with
the success of their gardens,
and most would love to see the
program grow!
Free classes were offered
throughout the season for
community and
backyard gardeners.
Karen Newberg,
Shorewood resident
and Hennepin County
Master Gardener offered
two such classes this
season. "The gardeners
were very eager to learn
the best practices for
small space gardening,
according to Karen. She
was impressed with the gardens
and the positive aspects of the
community garden.
If you are interested in a
community garden plot, please
contact the city at 952.960.7902.
The city will soon be making
plans for 2011 and knowing the
number of interested parties will
help us best meet the needs of
residents.
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Planning Commission Hearings
There are no public hearings scheduled for the October 5 Planning Commission meeting.
Hennepin Volunteers Strengthen the Community
Volunteering provides an opportunity for people of all ages and interests to get involved in their community. Learn
new skills or enhance the ones you already have. If you can contribute a few extra hours each month to help,
Hennepin County needs your enthusiasm, your time and your willingness to make a difference. Working together,
individuals, families, and businesses can make a positive impact in our community and share the experience of a
lifetime. Find an opportunity that works for you. Go to www.hennepin.us, keyword Hennepin Volunteers.
Council Members
Christine Lizee, Mayor; Laura Turgeon; Jeff Bailey; Richard Woodruff; Scott Zerby
City Administrator: Brian Heck; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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