May 2011 Shore ReportiTi�1:�iTi
Ste • T the Challenge
H elp Shorewood show how great they are
by joining the Step To It Challenge! This
community event is sponsored by Hennepin
County and Shorewood is one of 22 communities
participating in the 2011 event. Designed to get
communities working together getting active, the
challenge is for all ages and offers the opportunity
to win Twins tickets! All registrants receive a free
pedometer while supplies last.
The kick off is 5:30 -7 pm on Monday, May 9,
at Minnetonka Middle School East, 17000 Lake
Street Ext, Minnetonka This event, in conjunction
with Minnetonka Schools and the cities of Excelsior
and Minnetonka, will feature free refreshments,
prizes, a guest appearance by Twin's mascot TC,
and a group walk at 5:45 pm. Island residents
might find it convenient to attend the Mound
kick -off at the same time at the downtown Mound
Transit Garage.
Participants simply keeptrack of steps achieved
through any form of exercise. Complete information
is available online at www.steptoit.org, or contact
city hall at 952.960.7900. Register online, or use
the registration form enclosed.
Private Well Owners Must
I f your family gets drinking water from a private
well, do you know if your water is safe to drink?
What health risks could you and your family
face? Where can you go for help or advice?
The information contained in this Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) web site, http:/ /water.
epa.gov/drink info /well, will help you answer these
questions.
EPA regulates public water systems; it does
not have the authority to regulate private drinking
water wells. Approximately 50% of Shorewood
residents rely on their own private drinking water
supplies, and these supplies are not subject to
EPA or local standards. Unlike public drinking
water systems serving many people, they do
not have experts regularly checking the water's
source and its quality before it is sent to the tap.
These households must take special precautions
to ensure the protection and maintenance of their
drinking water supplies.
On the EPA web site you find:
• Basic Information - Learn about the types of
drinking water wells and guidelines for proper
construction.
• Where You Live- Find information about private
drinking water wells in your region or state.
• Frequent Questions -This page answers
questions you may have about your well
water.
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• Human Health - Learn about health risks
associated with drinking water wells.
• Partnerships - Several organizations are
working to keep private drinking water wells
safe.
• What You Can Do- Learn howto do your part in
keeping your drinking water well safe.
• Publications - Download or order copies of
brochures, booklets, posters, reports, and
multi -media publications.
• Related Links - Link to web sites with additional
information on private drinking water wells.
• Glossary - Look up unfamiliar terms in EPA's
electronic glossary.
The City of Shorewood has free kits for collection
of water for testing, and a sheet of instructions
and local labs for testing. It is advised that all well
owners and those who rent properties with a well,
have the water tested for heavy metals, particularly
arsenic, which has been showing up in Shorewood
wells at higher than EPA recommended levels.
If you have questions about testing your water,
or would like to inquire about the possibility of
being connected to municipal water, call the city
at 952.960.7900, or email jlandini @ci.shorewood.
mn. us.
May 2011
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling
May 2011
Weeks for
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle May 11
and 25; Island residents recycle May
a► 12 and 26.
Report misses: 952.941.5174
Recycling Myths and More
Myths Unmasked
Myth: I don't generate enough
recycling to make a difference.
You may be surprised. Even in
a single - person household the
amount of material that can be
recycled quickly adds up. About
one -third of what is thrown away
could be recycled.
Myth: Recyc ling doesn't make that
big of an environmental difference.
Recycling doesn't just save natural
resources — it also saves energy
and reduces greenhouse gas
emissions. Plus, it's great for our
economy. Minnesotans recycle
over 2.3 million tons each year.
By recycling at home in 2008,
Hennepin County residents:
• Saved natural resources equiv-
alent to protecting 1,635 acres
of forest.
• Reduced greenhouse gas
emissions equivalent to taking
42,900 cars off the road annu-
ally.
• Created jobs: Over 19,000 Min-
nesota jobs are involved with
recycling.
• Reduced our taxes: Each year,
recycling generates $64 million
in Minnesota tax revenue.
Summer in the Parks
Music in the Park
Will Hale and the Tadpole Band
Friday, June 24, 7 pm
Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and
a picnic dinner, and get ready
for a fun evening of family enter-
tainment! Will Hale will have the
kids up on their feet, jumping,
dancing and singing along! Bring
the entire family, invite the neigh-
bors, and enjoy Freeman Park in
all of it's summer splendor! Hear
a sample at www.willhale.com.
Tennis at Badger
r-7 r- rountry Club Rd
Back into Tennis Block Party
Saturday, May 21
(rain date: Sunday, May 22)
10:30 -Noon, Ages 4 -6 and
7 -10; Noon -1:30 Ages 10+
Enjoy a free tennis sampler to
see if tennis is for you! Reserve
at www.carlsontennis.com.
Free Tennis Instruction
Friday, June 10, 10 am -Noon;
Friday, July 29, 10am -Noon
A free hour of tennis instruction
with Dan Carlson Tennis! Register
for your free tennis at www.
carlsontennis. com
Tennis Camp
Monday through Thursday,
June 20 -23; Tuesday - Friday,
July 5 -8; Monday through
Thursday, Aug 1-4
Class sizes limited to a 6:1 stu-
dent tennis pro ratio. Register
online, www. carlsontennis. com.
Lessons include t- shirt.
Little Stars (QuickStart for 4 -6
year olds), 1 -1:45 pm; $55
In this class agility, balance, and
coordination are emphasized.
Movement and tracking skills will
give the kids the ability to properly
handle a racquet and ball.
Rising Stars (QuickStart for 7 -9
year olds), 1:45 -2:45 pm, $70
The goal of this class is control.
Myth: Why recycle? It just gets
thrown away anyway.
It is against state law for haulers
to pick up recyclables and not
recycle them. It is also against
the law for a landfill or resource
recovery facility to accept a load
of recyclables.
Recycling at work
To learn more about how to
set up a recycling program at
work visit www.hennepin.us/
businessrecycling or call 612-
348 -3777.
www.rethinkrecycling.com
Concentration on rallying the ball
back and forth while working on
technique and tactics.
Future Stars (QuickStart for
10 -12 year olds), 2:45 -3:45 pm;
$70
Regardless of experience, we will
have you rallying from the first
day! Class will be split onto two
courts depending on ability. Our
emphasis is to rally the ball and
understand the fundamentals
of the forehand and backhand
groundstrokes, volleys, and serve.
Tennis at Manor
20630 Manor R(
Tennis
Friday, June 10, 12 -2 pm
A free hour of tennis instruction
with Dan Carlson Tennis! Register
for your free tennis at www.
carlsontennis. com.
See more park programs at
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
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Council
Happenings
Since the last news -
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letter the city council:
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• Held work sessions to dis-
cuss Smithtown Crossing
redevelopment study and
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long -range financial man-
agement planning.
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• Approved the purchase
of picnic tables for Shore-
wood parks.
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• Approved gravel sealant
maintenance for Enchant-
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borings.
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• Approved a deer manage-
center o or
ment program for 2011.
Fairy for a Day, Friday,
June 17
• Supported the recommen-
dations of the County Road
19 trail concept design
D. you love - s? Travel
Pixie Hollow
with us to Tinkerbell's
- fairy
plan.
where
wearable fairy wreaths
paint wings, make
• decorate . fairy house.
• Heard a report on milfoil
Costumes _ • _ but
bring . change of • _
treatments in Lake Min-
netonka from Dick Osgood
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of the Lake Minnetonka As-
sociation. Council autho-
• you love to get dressed
• ? Paint ceramic piggy
rized $6K for milfoil treat-
banks, make jeweled hairpins,
bead bracelets, paint
ments.
Get Paid for Landscaping
A s you make plans for your gardens and
landscaping this spring, the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is lending a
helping hand through a program that offers grants
for projects that protect water resources by
stabilizing shorelines and streambanks or utilizes
stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
Polluted stormwater runoff is the biggest water
quality problem in Minnesota and the country.
In a natural environment, most rainwater soaks
into the ground or is captured by trees or other
plants. In developed areas, rainwater runs off
roads, parking lots and rooftops, carrying dirt,
fertilizer, pesticides and other harmful material
into lakes, streams and wetlands.
The MCWD's Cost Share programs help
property owners make improvements that
prevent this runoff from occurring. Eligible
projects for stormwater BMP cost share grants
include raingardens and pervious pavement,
which allows rain to pass through the material
to a drainage system below. Eligible projects
for shoreline and streambank stabilization
cost share grants include native slant borders.
There are many benefits of using native plants
along streambanks and shorelines. Their roots
filter and absorb polluted runoff, they prevent
erosion by anchoring the soil and they beautify
the shoreline. Their natural height and density
also discourage geese, which are attracted to
turf adjacent to water. Cost share grants will be
issued for up to 50% percent of a project's cost
within maximum funding limits.
Grants are available for improvements to private
property including residential, business and
private schools. For more information, contact
MCWD Cost Share SpecialistAldis Kurmis at 952-
641 -4523 or akurmis @minnehahacreek.org.
• Discussed the creation of
city identification signs
to replace older existing
signs and add new signs
along Hwy 7. Staff will cre-
ate a mockup of signs for
review at a future meeting.
• Approved the regular ap-
pointment of Finance Di-
rector Bruce DeJong and
Light Equipment Operator
Greg Fasching.
• Approved a policy for the
placement of street signs
requested by the public.
Buckthorn Buster
T he city has a free weed
wrench for resident
use. The weed wrench is
an effective tool to remove
buckthorn, a noxious weed
that should be removed.
To reserve, simply call
city hall, 952.960.7900. A
$20 refundable deposit is
required at rental.
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City of Shorewood
PRECINCT 1
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission, Park Commission, and City Council will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, May 3 to
discuss the topics of sustainability, the Smithtown Crossing project, and deer feeding. The meeting is scheduled
to begin at 6 pm. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Planning Commission will begin their regular meeting
at 8 pm which includes a public hearing regarding a request to reduce the required occupancy age to reside at
Shorewood Ponds (located at Eureka Road and Highway 7) from 62 to 55 years of age.
Street Sweeping and Hydrant Flushing
S pring is here, and that means spring clean up for sweepers are able to get a clean sweep curb to curb.
the Public Works Department! Street Sweeping is Following street sweeping operations, hydrant
already taking place, and residents are encouraged flushing will begin. For an up -to -date schedule, check
to keep roads clear of parked cars and other items so the city web site.
Council Members
Christine Lizee, Mayor; Laura Hotvet; Debbie Siakel; Richard Woodruff; Scott Zerby
City Administrator: Brian Heck; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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Skateboard Camp
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South thorn Skate Perk
5355 t!. Albeni Bey Rd. Shorewood
Sports Unlimited Skateboarding will host a skateboarding camp for ages 6 -12 at the South Shore
Skate Park the week of June 27 -30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is designed for beginner to in-
termediate skaters. Experienced instructors will help each student learn balance, stopping, turning,
kickflip, ollie, heelflip and nollie. Bring a skateboard and helmet (required), water bottle, snack and
sunscreen. Knee pads and elbow pads are recommended. Minimum registration of 8.
Registration Form
Mail or drop off form and check by June 20 to:
Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331; Phone: 952.960.7902;
or, register online at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
Student Name:
Address:
Email Address:
Parent /Guardian Name:
Parent /Guardian Work #:
Home #:
In Case of Emergency Contact: Name
Phone #:
Relationship:
Cell:
Age:
Fee: $83 (Includes t- shirt, water bottle and medal). Checks payable to City of Shorewood
Please Return Registration Form by Monday, June 20!
Facility user shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Shorewood, it's Park and Recreation Department; it's
officers, agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including attorneys
fees, which they may suffer or for which they may be held liable and do thereby for myself, my heirs, executor,
and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all claims for damages which may have or
which may hereafter occur to a group, arising out of or connected with a group's participation at Shorewood's
facilities.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning
The Minnesota Data Privacy Act requires that the registration information you provide on this form remain as private data. Private data
is available to you but not to the public. While you may choose to withhold this private data, there may be consequences that could
limit the distribution of information to the participant. By signing below, you are consenting to allow registration to be shared with the
instructor and other program participants for purposes of administering the activity. The consent will expire upon completion of this
activity.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
S pring Clean -Up �
E Recycling
o C Materials may be brought to the
Shorewood Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Rd (Hwy 19)
8 am -4 Pm, Saturday, May 21
Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only.
Air Comp /Generator
$10
Appliances
$10
Auto & Nic /Cad Batteries
FREE
Air Conditioner
$10
BBQ Grills
$10
Bicycles
FREE
Carpet 6'x 12"
$10
Cell phones
FREE
Chain Saw GAS
$10
Chain Saw ELECT
$10
Fluorescent Bulbs
FREE
Furniture
$15
Leaf Blower
$10
Mattress /Box Spring
$10 /ea
Mosquito Magnets
$10
Mower: Push
$10
Rider
$10
Power Tools
$10
Pressure Washer
$10
Printer Cartridges
FREE
Propane Tank
$10
Rototillers
$10
Scrap metal
(no plastic parts, etc.) FREE
Smoke Detectors $2
Snow Blower $10
Tires:
Car $4 w/o rim;$7 w rim
Truck $7 w/o rim;$10 w rim
Lawn /Gard $2 w/o rim;$5 w rim
Weed Wackers $10
Vacuum $10
Water Softener $10
E - Waste Drop - Off • $5/1 -5 items•$10 /6+
Cameras General Rubbish other than
Radios, CD Player, Stereo what is listed:
Telephones
Comp /Laptop /Scanner
Monitors, Keyboard, Mice
Modems
FAX machine
Printers
VCR /DVD /DVR
Televisions
Copiers
Car Load .......... ............................$25
Trailer 4'X 8'X 1' ........................... $25
1.2 Yard Pick -up Truck Load ......$35
Full Pick -up Truck .......................$50
Household Hazardous Waste Collection is September
15 -17 in Shorewood! Watch for more information!
Get rid of your household
hazardous wastes
MAY 5 -MAY 7 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Materials accepted
Wastes are accepted from households only. Wastes from nonresidential generators are not accepted.
Household, lawn and garden products: Mercury- containing items
Adhesives & Aerosols
A Fluorescent bulbs and HID lamps (limit 25)
A. Batteries ♦ Cleaners
A Thermostats A Thermometers
A Drain cleaner A Driveway sealer
quadrant of HWY 7 & Louisiana Ave. S.
A Fire extinguishers Flammable liquids
Electronics (limit 5 of each type)
A Gas cylinders (propane less than 40 lbs.;
ATVs, VCRs, DVD players
specialty gases less than 59 lbs. will be evaluated;
A Computers, printers
some may not be accepted due to management restrictions)
A Cell phones and other mobile devices
♦ Paint (limit three 5- gallon pails)
North on County Rd. 90 approximately
A Paint thinners, solvents and strippers
Auto and fuel wastes
♦ Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
A Diesel fuel A Fuel additives
♦ Photographic and hobby chemicals
A Gasoline (containers will not be returned)
A Poisons
A Kerosene A Starter fluid
A Pool chemicals
A Vehicle lead -acid batteries
A Rechargeable tools
A Waxes
A Stains
Motor oil and oil filters not accepted at collection events.
A Wood preservatives
For more information, go to www.hennepin.us /dropoffs.
For recycling locations, visit Earth911.00m.
Not acce
♦ Appliances"
v Asbestos
v Explosives
♦ Garbage (food waste, furniture, carpet, lumber, emptypaint cans, etc.)
v Gas cylinders (propane greater than40lbs.; gases requiring
special management and all gases greater than 59 lbs.)
v Medical or infectious waste
v Motor oil and filters"
(Find recycling locations for motor oil and oil filters at Earthm 1. com.)
♦ Pharmaceuticals
v Photocopiers
v Radioactive waste (i.e. smoke detectors)
v Recyclabl es* (scrap metal, paper, cardboard, cans and bottles, etc.)
v Tires"
* Accepted at the county's permanent drop -off facilities. Fees may apply on certain items.
MAY 19 - 21 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
JUNE 9 -11 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Parking lot
11522 Minnetonka Blvd.
Parking lot in the southwest
1920 County Rd. 90
Minnetonka, MN
quadrant of HWY 7 & Louisiana Ave. S.
Independence, MN
Directions:
7250 State HWY 7
• Directions — from the east and west:
• 1 -494 to Minnetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN
HWY 12 to County Rd. 90
• East on Minnetonka Blvd. to site entrance
Directions:
North on County Rd. 90 approximately
• HWY 7 to Louisiana Ave. S.
0.2 mile to the City Hall parking lot
• South on Louisiana Ave. to W. Lake St.
• Directions - from the north:
• West on W. Lake St.
- South on County Rd. 19
• Enter off of Lake Street
West on County Rd. 11
JULY 21- 23 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South on County Rd. 90 to city hall
parking lot
Dunwoody College of Technology
• Directions - from the south:
818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis Enter event site off of Dunwoody Blvd.
North on County Rd. 92
East on County Rd. 6
Directions - from the west:
Directions - from the south:
North on County Rd. 90 to city
• 1 -394 East, exit 8A for Dunwoody Blvd.
• 1 -94 East, exit 231 B for Lyndale Ave.
hall parking lot
• Continue straight (east) on Dunwoody Blvd.
• Right on Lyndale Ave., slight right on N 17th St.
• Left into Dunwoody parking lot.
• Left onto Dunwoody Blvd.
Directions - from the north:
• Right into Dunwoody parking lot.
• 1 -94 East, exit 231 B for Lyndale Ave.
• Merge onto West Lyndale Ave. N
• Right onto Dunwoody Blvd.
• Right into Dunwoody parking lot.
Follow signs
and stay in line
Driver's license or other proof of county
residence required for check -in
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Steer Ic It Challenge
Do you have a competitive spirit? Do you want a fun and easy way to get in shape this
spring? Then the four -week Step To It Challenge from May 9 —June 5 is for you!
Get active with your community!
The Step To It Challenge is a fun, lighted- hearted way to connect with family,
friends, and neighbors, and get moving again after a long winter. Twenty -two
cities will compete to see which one has the most active residents. Participants
from each city will have a chance to be honored by Hennepin County and the
ICIII Minnesota Twins at a Twins home game during the 2011
season.
How does it work?
As a Step To It participant, you will keep an ongoing total of the
steps you take during the challenge. Using an activity
conversion chart at www.steptoit.org, other activities such as biking, skateboarding,
even just mowing the lawn can count toward overall steps. A web site will allow you to record
your steps online, or your step total can be called in or faxed. There are some great prizes, and
you will have fun getting in shape for summer! Best of all, it's FREE!
Challenge cities
If you live or work in one of the cities listed below, you're eligible to participate! If you have friends living or
working in one of the communities, this gives you the perfect opportunity for a personal challenge!
Brooklyn Center
Independence
Brooklyn Park
Maple Grove
Champlin
Maple Plain
Crystal
Minnetonka
Dayton
Mound
Excelsior
New Hope
Golden Valley
Plymouth
Hopkins
Orono
Registration Information
Osseo
Richfield
Robbinsdale
Rogers
Shorewood
St. Louis Park
Register online at www.steptoit.org or fill out the form on the reverse side of this
sheet and mail it to Hennepin County as instructed at the bottom, or drop off at
Shorewood, Excelsior, Mound or Minnetonka city halls or Southshore Community
Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood. Additional registration forms available at
city hall if you would like to sign up a group or organization. If you have any
questions, please email t r out2ci.shorewood.mn.us or call 952.960.7900.
Tai Chi, or
2011 Step To It Challenge
Registration and Release Form
NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY: ZIP CODE: E -MAIL:
Preferred contact method: ❑ E -mail ❑ Phone ❑ Mail
CITY TO WALK FOR: ❑ Other ❑ Brooklyn Park ❑ Brooklyn Center ❑ Champlin ❑ Crystal ❑ Dayton
❑ Excelsior ❑ Golden Valley ❑ Hopkins ❑ Independence ❑ Maple Grove ❑ Maple Plain ❑ Minnetonka
[]Mound ❑ New Hope ❑ Orono ❑ Osseo ❑ Plymouth ❑ Richfield ❑ Robbinsdale ❑ Rogers ❑ Shorewood
❑ St. Louis Park ❑ Other
AGE: ❑ 65+ ❑ 40 -64 ❑ 18 -39 ❑ 17 and younger (Children 17 years and younger must have the permission
of their parent or guardian to participate. Do you have their permission? []Yes ❑ No)
OPTIONAL DATA: Phone: Which one or more of the following best describes you:
❑ American Indian or Alaskan Native[] Asian ❑ Black or African American ❑ Hispanic or Latino ❑ Native
Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ❑ White or Caucasian ❑ Other (specify)
I wish to participate voluntari ly in the Step To It Challenge for the purpose of physical fitness. I understand that I should
have medical approval from my healthcare provider if I:
• Have chronic health problems such as heart disease or diabetes.
• Have been told by a doctor that I have high blood pressure.
• Have pains in my heart or chest area.
• Have any physical conditions or problems that might require special attention in an exercise program.
• Feel dizzy or have spells of severe dizziness.
• Have a bone or joint condition like arthritis, which could get worse by participating in an exercise program.
• Am a male over 45 or a female over 50 AND am not accustomed to vigorous exercise.
WHEREAS, the Cities of Shorewood, Minnetonka, Mound and Excelsior have established a walking program for
residents; and WHEREAS this program is being set up at no cost to the participants; THEREFORE in consideration of
my participation in this program at no cost to me, I hereby release the city, its agents, and its employees from any and all
liability for injury or property damage that occurs while participating in this program. I also agree that the Hennepin
County Human Services and Public Health Department, or its designee, has the right to publish the names of Step To It
Challenge winners in print and electronic communications including news items, promotional materials, and on the web.
Name: Date:
(please print)
Signature:
When completed, please return to city hall, Southshore Community Center, fax to (612) 348 -7548 or mail to:
Hennepin County Public Health Promotion
MSOTAS Step To It
525 Portland Ave, MC 963 IT
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