January 2011 Shore Reportire HAnc
T he city is currently taking applications from
residents age 18 and over to fill positions on
the Planning and Park Commissions.
Bothl of these positions are volunteer positions
and are for terms of one to three years. The
Planning Commission serves as a city council
advisory commission regarding city zoning and
planning issues. The commission meets twice
each month, on the first and third Tuesday at
7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Park
Commission serves as a city council advisory
commission regarding city park issues. The
commission meets on the second Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Both
commissions may have additional meetings when
necessary.
Interested residents should send a letter of
interest by early January to the City of Shorewood,
5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN
55331, or fax to 952.474.0128, or email cityhall@
ci.shorewood.mn.us. A resume may be included,
but is not required. For more information, contact
O n December 6, the Shorewood City Council
approved the 2011 budget. The operations of
the city are funding no increase in the city property
tax levy. The council and staff worked hard to hold
the line on property taxes, while providing the
same level of services. The preliminary budget
approved in September was modified slightly,
with no change in overall spending, before final
adoption. To achieve the reduction in the final
adopted budget some capital transfers were
reduced or removed; and every department found
some savings in their operating budgets.
The City of Shorewood retains approximately
$.22 of each property tax dollar. The remaining
$.78 goes to Hennepin County, Minnetonka or
Westonka school districts, and minor taxing
districts such as watershed districts, Metropolitan
Council, Metropolitan Mosquito Control District and
others.
The municipal portion of your tax dollar is used
by the city to provide police and fire service, parks
and recreation, road maintenance, snow plowing,
election administration, newsletters, city website,
ball field maintenance, ice rinks, and
a host of other services.
Although homeowners overall
should see no increase
in their property tax
due to city budget /
adoption, individual
property taxes will
change due to home
valuation differences /
and increased tax levies ,,!✓''
from other jurisdictions.
Residents should know that
home values are based on the 2010 assessed
value determined by the Hennepin County
Assessor.
Any questions about your valuation should be
directed to the Assessor's Office, 612.348.3046.
The 2011 budget presentation may be viewed from
the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
January 2011
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks for
January 2011
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle January
5 and 19; Island residents recycle
January 6 and 20.
Dog License Payment Available Online
information! It couldn't be easier!
If you have any questions about
dog licensing, please contact the
city at 952.960.7900.
T he city is working toward
making your life easier
through offering payments
online for many items. Currently
online payment is available for
Southshore Community Center
Rethink Recycl
R esidents often don't want to
throw items in the garbage that
don't belong there, but they can't
find an easy way to locate drop -off
locations. Rethink Recycling has
classes, park programs, and
most recently dog licenses. The
application and payment may
be submitted online. Simply go
to http: / /shore wood. revtrak.net/
tek9.asp and fill out the form and
ing: Where to Take
taken the work out of hunting! Go
to www.rethinkrecycling.com and
click on "Get Rid of Your Stuff'
on the left side. You will get a
checklist of items you didn't even
"Stuff"
know had disposal options beyond
your garbage can!
Arsenic in Well Water
M any Minnesotans are
surprised to learn that they
have arsenic in their drinking
water. Despite its reputation as
a deadly poison, arsenic is like
any toxic substance: its effects
depend on how much and how
long people are exposed to it.
Where did it come from?
Arsenic is a part of the earth's
crust and occurs naturally in
some soil and rock. Arsenic
from soil and rock can leach into
groundwater. Groundwater is the
primary source of drinking water
for much of Minnesota. Almost
all arsenic in drinking water is
from these underground deposits
of naturally occurring arsenic.
Human activities can contribute
to arsenic levels in drinking
water, as well as in soil and air.
Mining and manufacturing can
displace arsenic from its original
location; however, these sources
are not considered a concern in
Minnesota.
Health Affects
The health effects of arsenic
depend on its chemical form,
how much is in the water, how
much water people drink, and for
how long. In nature, pure arsenic
is rare. It is usually combined
with other elements to form
"compounds." Arsenic combined
with compounds containing
carbon is called "organic arsenic."
When arsenic combines with
other elements, such as oxygen,
chlorine, or sulfur, it is called
"inorganic arsenic." Arsenic in soil,
rock, and water is often inorganic.
Usually, organic forms of arsenic
are less harmful than inorganic
forms.
Should I test my well?
Yes. Arsenic over the
recommended safe level has
been detected in groundwater in
some private wells in Shorewood.
Arsenic in water has no taste or
odor, so the only way to know if
drinking water contains arsenic is
to have it tested. While private well
owners are not required to test for
arsenic, the MDH recommends that
every well be tested for arsenic at
least once. If arsenic is detected at
levels in excess of 10 pg /L in water
from a well used for drinking and
cooking, and if repeat sampling
confirms the results, the MDH
recommends that you use an
alternate source of drinking water
or install a treatment system to
reduce arsenic levels in the water.
Private well owners must
arrange and pay for testing their
well water for arsenic, which
typically costs about $35.
Contact Minnesota Department
of Health for a list of MDH
certified Environmental Contract
Laboratories.
What It there is arsenic?
There are several options if your
well tests over the recommended
limit for arsenic. You can install a
reverse osmosis filtration system,
dig a new well; connect to City water
where available; or use bottled
water. For more information on
these options, go to wwwhealth.
state.mn.us and type well water in
the search engine.
More Inforniation?
If you have any questions about
wells or well water quality, contact
the Well Management Section
Central Office or by telephone at
651.201.4600.
Minnesota Department of Health
Adopt -a -Fire Hydrant
Excelsior Fire District needs quick access
to hydrants. After snowplowing, hydrants
need to be "dug out ". If you can help with
the hydrant in your neighborhood it could
save a life or a home! A 3 -4 foot circle
around the hydrant is preferred.
Ice Safety on Lake Minnetonka
W ith a wide range of winter
activities starting soon
on Lake Minnetonka, the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District
(LMCD) is encouraging the
public's assistance to ensure
that the activities are performed
safely. Although the ice is never
deemed 100% safe, there is no
reason that ice -based activities
cannot be safely enjoyed, as
long as a few simple rules are
followed.
UVinter 6peed'Limits
Winter speed limits are
established for Lake Minnetonka
by LMCD Code Section 3.11. A
summary of these speed limits
are as follows:
• The "shorezone" is that area
of the ice within 150 feet from
the entire shoreline of Lake
Minnetonka. This area is
reserved for non - motorized
activities such as walking,
skating, snowshoeing, cross -
country skiing, and fishing.
All motorized vehicles
(snowmobile, ATV, cars,
etc.) may traverse within the
shorezone by the shortest
direct route from the shoreline
to open ice 150 feet beyond
the shoreline, and return as
necessary when leaving the
lake. Effective immediately,
the speed limit for motorized
vehicles within the shorezone
(daytime and nighttime) has
been increased from 15 M.P.H.
to 25 M.P.H.
No motorized vehicle may be
operated at a speed in excess
of 25 M.P.H. within 150 feet
of any fisherman, fish house,
pedestrian, skater /rink, sliding
area, or in any area of the Lake
where the operation would
conflict with or endanger other
persons or property. Effective
immediately, the speed limit
for such travel (daytime and
nighttime) has been increased
from 15 M.P.H. to 25 M.P.H.
Effective immediately, the
speed limit for all of Black,
Emerald, and Seton Lakes
(daytime and nighttime) is 25
M.P.H. This will be posted on
signs at the three channels
leading into these bays.
The daytime speed limit for
all motorized vehicles outside
of the shorezone, and greater
than 150 feet from the non -
motorized activities described
above, is 50 M.P.H.
• The nighttime speed limit
outside of the shorezone, and
greater than 150 feet from
the non - motorized activities
described above, is 30 M.P.H.,
(except for snowmobiles — 50
M.P.H., as defined by State
Statute).
For a summary of these or
other winter rules, the public
is encouraged to obtain a
Lake Minnetonka Winter Rules
pamphlet, with the LMCD staff
available to answer questions
at any time. Please contact
the LMCD office at (952) 745-
0789 or visit their website at
www.Imcd.org, under Rules and
Regulations.
Southshore Community Center
For registration, go to www.southshore- center.org, or call 952.474.7635.
Cooking and Art Classes
away the winter blues. A fun
evening of cooking with fresh
foods, heart healthy red wines,
ancient hearty grains, and lean
proteins. Learn techniques for
taking out a few calories, while
adding punched up flavors! We
will work with Farro and Quinoa
for satisfying and filling grain
dishes. We will cover Heart -
Health Red Wines. An easy,
tasty weeknight fish recipe that
takes only ten minutes and fun
ways to prepare the cancer
fighting vegetables!
Couples Date Night:
Romantic Rome
Friday, February 11
$30 /person +$10 supply fee
It's a Valentine's couples
cooking class and dinner! Get
Michelle Combs Oils &
Acrylics Class
Wed, Jan 5- Feb 16,
9 am -Noon $125
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. Visit website for
complete supply list.
Healthy Cooking
for a FIT 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 7 pm;
$30 /person
Join us for an eating `Light &
Fit' cooking class with Chef
Connie Blanchard as we create
new colorful dishes to chase
away to
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Romantic
R o m e !
Work in i
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teams to:ar'
create
dinner at
the end of
the evening. Bring a favorite
Italian wine and celebrate
Valentine's Day a few days
early! Out delectable menu
includes: Roasted Roma Tomato
Bruschetta, Italian Wedding
Soup, Risotto Milanese with
Parmesan Reggiano, Herb
Crusted Beef Tenderloin with
Basil Black Olive Vinaigrette,
and Homemade Pasta with Fruit
de Mer.
Fitness Fury
Yoga — Belly Dance
Thurs., Jan. 13- Feb. 24;
6:30 -7:45 pm
Register by Jan 6 $70 /After
$77 /Drop -ins $12 /session
Enjoy instructor Mary
McCarthy's vigorous based
approach to vinyasa yoga.
Emphasis on strength, correct
body alignment, & weight
distribution, breath control and
intuitive discovery. For novice
to advanced students. Followed
by a short 15 burst of Middle-
Easter dance, a beautiful way
of expressing yourself through
movement, at the same time
strengthening and toning
muscle. Bring a yoga mat and
large light scarf wrap, if you
have them.
outhsore benior artner's Lvcents
Register for the following classes at Southshore Community Center,
952.474.7635, or www.southshore-center.org, unless otherwise directed.
AAA Refresher Class
Thurs., Jan 20, 9 am -1 pm
Wed., Feb 9 1p -5p OR
Wed., March 9 5 -9pm
To register, call 1.888.234.1294
Living Well With Arthritis
Thurs., Jan. 27, 10:30 am
Presented by Ridgeview
Medical Center.
Elder Laws and Wills
Wed., January 19, 10:30 am
Presented by Pook Grathwol.
Children of seniors invited to
attend.
Beginning Tai Chi Chih
Begins Mon., Jan. 24, 2:15 pm
This popular class filled up
quickly last session! Call the
center soon to register!
Get an Early Start on
Tax Preparation
Southshore Senior Partners
are pleased to have the IRS
Certified AARP Tax -Aide
Counselors at Southshore
Center for Federal and State
Tax Preparation. Appointments
from 9 am — 2 pm can be
made for Mondays through April
11th. Trained AARP Tax -Aide
representatives will be available
for seniors and low- income
families to assist with simple
tax preparations. This service
is a free AARP service. Call the
center for an appointment and
more information.
Come for Lunch
Meet new friends for lunch
weekly on Tues. and Thurs.,
11:45 am -1 pm. Please call to
reserve your space the day be-
fore. Senior Partners members
$4 /Non- Members $6.
There are many programs of-
fered on a daily basis at the
communtiy center, including
various card games, fitness,
hobbies and more! For a
schedule of options, go to www.
south shore- center.org, call the
center at 952.474.7635, or stop
by the center for lunch and pick
up a senior newsletter!
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Support the Parks Foundation
and Arctic Fever by purchasing
a Frosty for $25 via www.
arcticfever.net. Watch for clues l
online so you can find one at
a local business free! See the
web site for more!
Ice Princess Tea
Sunday, January 16
An event of Arctic Fever 2011!
1 - 2:30 pm
Southshore Community
Center
Adults: $15 /Children (under
12) $10; reservations required
Bring your little princess to an
afternoon tea designed just for
her! Each child's ticket enters
them in a drawing for an outfitted
American Girl Doll, to -tu, glitter
face paint, a harpist, finger
sandwiches, assorted scones
and petit fours, and story time
with the real Arctic Fever Ice
Princess!
Spots will fill up quickly! Call
city hall at 952.960.7902 or
register online right away!
New Year's Resolution: Weight Loss Challenge
The program is facilitated by
a representative of Herbalife.
All nutritional plans welcome —
Herbalife is NOT required. Min
class 10, Max 25. Cost: $35/
session
J oin the Southshore Center's
exclusive 6 -week weight loss
challenge and learn how to lose
weight and feel great!
Earn Money
Be the FIRST, SECOND, OR
THIRD place LOSER at the end
of the 6 weeks and take home
$$$. You will receive a FREE
body fat analysis, individual
coaching and more. Sessions
will include topics on Healthy
Living & Nutrition Education.
Session A:
Mondays, Jan 3- Feb 21
5:30 -6 pm
No class on Feb 14
Session B:
Thursdays, Jan 6- Feb 17
7 -7:30 pm
Make Ahead Meals at the Center
Wednesday, Jan. 12 or
Wednesday, Jan. 19
2 -4 pm; $68 /person
(includes plastic freezer
bags, 4 complete grocery
dinner kits for a family of 4,
utensils, tools and instruction
for preparation)
Be one of the first groups to
reserve our commercial kitchen
space for your own Make -
Ahead Meals Diva Day Out!
Enjoy an afternoon with your
friends! (no fuss no muss in
your own kitchen) and bring the
family'Back to the Dinner Table'
by creating four make -ahead
meals.
Menu selections, recipes, and
shopping all done for you ahead
of time. Just come to the center,
roll up your sleeves, dice, peel,
chop, and prep all at one time
following our easy assembly
guidelines!
Whenever possible, we
will provide fresh and organic
products and estimate that each
meal for a family of four will cost
just $17 per meal or $4.25 per
serving! Reduce the stress
and hassle of planning and
preparing your family meals.
Take ours home, freeze, and
thaw the next time you're asked
"What's for dinner ?"
Space is limited to 6
participants per week. Call to
reserve the whole time slot for
Session C:
Mondays, Feb 28 —April 11
5:30 -6 pm
Session D:
Thursdays. Feb 24 —April 14
7 -7:30 pm
No class April 7
For more information on this
great opportunity, call the center
at 952.474.7635, or register
online at www.southshore-
center org.
you and your friends or just a
space for 1 ! We supply the
instruction and meals, you
supply the elbow grease and
fun!
Menu for Jan 12th:
Son of Manic Meatloaf — Easy
Beef & Bean Burritos — Stuffed
Chicken Breasts — Barbeque
Crock Pot Chicken
Menu for Jan 19th:
Ginger Chicken Breasts with
Chinese Cole Slaw — Honey
Apple Pork Chops — Tuscan
Bean & Turkey Skillet — Carolina
Crock Pot Pork
Register online at www.
southshore- centerorg or call
952.474.7635.
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