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April 2013 Shore ReportiTi�l:iTiTi 111 Property Valuation Notices Mailer' Hennepin County is in the process of mailing property valuation notices to Shorewood residents —watch for it in your mail. Residents who have questions regarding their property valuation notice or who wish to discuss the estimated market value for their property should call the Hennepin County Assessor, 952.249.4640. If you are not satisfied after discussing the information with an assessor, you may appeal your valuation notice at the Open Book meeting. The Open Book meeting for Shorewood is scheduled for Monday, May 6, from 5 pm - 7 pm at City Hall. The meeting is conducted underthe authority ofthe Hennepin County Assessor, which will conduct an "open- book" process for valuation appeals. At the Open Book meeting, the county assessor's staff will review the valuation with the property owner. The valuation reflects a property's value on January 1, 2013, and is used for property taxes payable in 2014. Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting on May 6 may retain their right to proceed to the County Board meeting to be held in June. You must file with the State Tax Court by April 30. Specific information about this is listed on the back of your valuation notice. Construction Season is Comina e welcome spring weather, but not particularly the inconvenience of spring road construction. As soon as roads are dry, public works crews get busy patching potholes and repairing damage that occurred over the winter to area roads. City crews are responsible for all roads in Shorewood except State Hwy 7 and County Road 19. When you see public works crews working, please make sure you slow down and pass with caution. Planned Road Work A list of summer road projects planned on city roadways was in the March Shore Report. The list is also available on the city web site. If your road is going to be under construction this spring or summer, you will be notified by letter of the construction. Major projects taking place this year which might affect traffic include the Smithtown Trail Project from the Victoria Border to the LRT trail, a Met Council watermain project on Old Excelsior Blvd from downtown Excelsior east into Shorewood, and the installation of a raised median and crossing lights on Highway 41 near Minnetonka Middle School West. As always, extra caution is necessary in construction zones, and speed fines double if you are ticketed speeding in a construction zone. Construction Updates Watch the city web site, www. ci. shorewood. mn. us under News and Projects for updates on road MR 0 -A-D NS -I \nk I WAHEAD construction. While every effort is made to give residents advance notice of projects, all construction is weather dependent so changes occur. If you have questions about a project, or would like to report a problem, please contact the city at 952.960.7900, or email cityha11@ci.shorewood.mn.us. April 2013 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Recycling Weeks for April 2013 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle April 10 and 24; Island residents recycle April 11 and 25. Please report missed pick -ups: 952.941.5174 Recycling Challenge: Plastic Bags When it comes to recycling, plastic bags are a challenge. There are so many types and some are recyclable one place; others are recyclable a different place. How can we keep it all straight? Curbside Collection With the single sort recycling process used curbside in Shorewood, retail plastic bags (such as Target and Cub) and the plasticsleevesfromthe newspaper are recyclable. Recyclers are asked to place all of the loose bags into one bag and tie it shut before placing it in the curbside cart. Drop off locations Retail plastic bags are also collected at major retailers including Target, Cub Foods, Lunds, Byerly's and Lakewinds. Lakewinds stores in Minnetonka and Chanhassen also collect an assortment of other plastic bags including: Plastic dry- cleaning bags, Plastic cereal bags (must be dry with ALL food residue removed), Plastic bread bags (must be dry with Lawn Watering Ordinance in Effect Lawn watering uses a significant portion of our water supply. It is important that residents and businesses follow the city's watering ordinance. This allows Shorewood's water system not only an adequate opportunity to replenish the supply in the city's water storage tanks, but also ensures there is enough water for all uses, some of which include vital services such as firefighting. The city's ordinance states that residents and businesses can water before 11 a.m. and after 4:30 pm, May 1- September 30. Residents are advised to work with their sprinkler system provider to make sure watering times are scheduled to water within ordinance hours. Remember to check the timer on your watering system after power outages so that you are not in violation of the restriction. Fees for violating the water use restrictions are determined by the number of water restriction violations issued to the owner and are as follows: • First offense - $50 fee • Each additional offense - $25 ALL rood residue removed), plastic produce bags (must be dry with ALL food residue removed), Plastic wrap from paper products (paper towels, etc.), Plastic salt bags (remove rigid plastic handles), plastic zipper bags (remove top closing mechanism), Plastic stretch /shrink wrap, 6 -pack holder rings For more information on this expanded collection program, including additional drop -off locations, go to www. itsinthebagm n. org. May 1 fee increase (e.g. 2nd violation $75, 3rd violation $100, etc.) No warnings are given forviolation of the watering restrictions. Residents are encouraged to check the city web site for lawncare information which includes lawn water needs. EXEMPTIONS: Private wells are exempt from the ordinance, however, the city encourages homeowners to conserve their water resources during peak hours. Activities such as play toys, car washing, and hand watering are exempt if attended. Call the city at 952.960.7900. if you have questions. Step To It Challenge Celebrates 5 Years his year mar anniversary of It Challenge! The Step To It Challenge is a friendly, physical activity competition which began in 2009 with five Hennepin County community partners. Along ks the fifth with creating spirit the Step To it's a g "7t was a fun program as the family really took it to heart and challenged each other. As a result, we did a lot of fun things together or tried to catch up with each other. This is a tough thing to do when you have all young adults. We truly bonded and had a lot of fun." , camaraderie and reat opportunity for people of all ages to get moving after a long winter. The Minnesota Twins and KARE 11 join Hennepin County and participating communities as proud sponsors of the 2013 Step To It Challenge. Winning participants from each community will be recognized during a Twins game this summer. On line registration for the 2013 Step To It Challenge will open April 1 at www.steptoit.org. The challenge period runs May 1 to May 28. Each participant gets a t -shirt and other fun gifts. The challenge is FREE! Country Hoe -Down Join friends and neighbors at Badger Park, Friday, May 31, 6- 8 pm, for a good of Country Hoe -Down! Enjoy food, music, and lots of fun. Great event for the entire family! Watch for complete details in the May Shore Report. Tonka Trail Ride May 16 oin the Minnetonka Senior Center, Southshore Center and Minnetonka Community Ed. for our first annual Tonka Trail Ride! Grab your bikes and hit the trail for this early spring ride through the flat trails of Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood and Deephaven. Coffee and water provided at the start of each ride and a special hot lunch will be served at the Southshore Center - -your half way point! Join AAA for a rider safety talk and a "ask the mechanic" session over the lunch break. All riders will be entered for a chance to win great door prizes including a Tour de Tonka registration and new bike helmets. Select from two ride distances: • 10 -mile ride; 11 am start; Starts /ends at the Minnetonka Community Education Center (4584 Vine Hill Rd - Deephaven)or • 17 -mile ride; 10:30 am start; Starts /ends at the Minnetonka Community Center (Minnetonka Blvd and Williston Rd - Minnetonka) Tennis at Badger Park egistration for summer tennis should be made online at www.carlsontennis.com. Summer Tennis Tennis Play Day, FREE June 1, 9 -10 am, ages 4 -8; 10 -11 am, ages 9 -12 Carlson Tennis and the City of Shorewood are hosting a Fun Free Tennis Day to give kids ages 4 -12 an opportunity to play the great sport of tennis. The event is Free, Fun, and promotes a sport of a lifetime. Sign up at www. carlsontennis. com Adult Back to Tennis, FREE June 1, 11 am -noon This is for all the adults who would like to get Back Into Tennis after some time off. Whether you have never played or it has been 20 years, come join us for an hour of fun, exercise, and laughs on the courts. Tell your friends! Sign up at www.carlsontennis. com. Camps June 24 -27 & July 15 -19 Carlson Tennis Stars Camp Little Stars(Ages 4 -6) 1 -1:45 pm Cost: $65 Rising Stars(Ages 7&8) 1:45 -2:45 pm Cost: $75 Future Stars(Ages 9 -11) 2:45 -3:45 pm Cost: $75 This is a rain or shine event, lunch will be served indoors. Registration $10 /rider Thursday, May 16 MCEC Registration Information, 952.401.6800: 10 mile, #13 871 S1 17 mile, #13 871 S2 Volunteers Needed Not a rider? Volunteers are needed to serve food and sit at intersections during the ride. Contact Twila at 952.960.7902 to get more information or to volunteer. Adult Weekly Drill Starts June 10; $20 per time Sign up and get times /details at www.carlsontennis.com. Adult Lessons Back Into Tennis/Beginner Mondays 6:30 -8 pm 3.0 Women's Daytime Drill Tuesday 8:30 -10 am Cardio Tennis Wednesday 6:30 -7:30 pm Back Into Tennis/Beginner Thursday 8:30 -10 am Summer Camps at Southshore Center he popular Mrs. M summercamps are scheduled and ready for registration. Camps include nature, animals, science and art. This year, enjoy great area field trips! For a complete schedule of camps or to register, go to www.MrsMsCampsandEvents.org, or call 952.457.7171. Vail Camp South Lake Safety Camp Kids entering grades 3 -5 can regis- ter now for the popular safety camp held August 14 in Badger Park. The camp is an entire day of fun and learning designed to keep kids safe. Register online, www.ci.shorewood. mn. us. Summer at Crescent Beach We live in a lake community, so of course lake activities are part of our summer fun! This year, kids and adults can enjoy programs planned to take advantage of the beauty of Lake Minnetonka. Register at www. ci.shorewood.mn.us under Parks. Yoga Classes for Kids Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25 10 -11:15 am, ages 6 -10 $15 per class Kids' yoga is a playful mix of stretching, jumping, running and playing, taught through an assortment of games and Fun Free Fridays Kite Making Friday, June 14, 10 am -Noon Ages 7 -11; Registration required Learn to make a 28" tall x 35" wide sled kite. You will learn safety tips on flying kites. Max 10 DNR FiN Program Friday, June 21, 11:30 -1:00 Ages 5 -10; Registration required Bring a lunch. There will be Fish ID, fish printing, a craft and much more. Max 20 Yo -Yo Class Friday, June 28, 10 am -Noon. Grade 4 +, Registration required Program includes the history, how the yo -yo works, hands —on instruction, safety and tricks. Skateboard and Skate Start Mini Shredder July 15 -18, 9 -11 am, Ages 4 -10 South Shore Comm Park, $89 Learn proper technique and foot placement and how to correctly push, roll and olly. Bring helmet, sunscreen, water and snack. storytelling. Teaching mindfulness in the kids' actions is the approach. They will use their imaginations and have fun They will play with the breath and harness energy to find their inner calm. Min 5 /Max 15. Stand Up Paddleboarding Mondays, July 22 or 29 10 am -noon, ages 13+ $45 per class Wai Nani Surf & Paddle will offer Beginner Stand Up Paddleboard Group Clinics to include on and off the water training. Learn the basic including gear overview, paddle at Freeman Yo -yo's will be provided for kids to use. Max 12 Minnesota Zoomobile Friday, July 26, 11 am All ages, No registration The Minnesota Zoo will bring a variety of animals. Plan your picnic before or after the show. The show runs about 45 minutes. Geocaching Friday, August 2,10 am -Noon Age 10 -13; Registration required Three Rivers Park District is hosting this activity. Learn the basics of (GPS) Global Positioning Technology then use the internet to find local geocaches! Max 20 Lacrosse Camps No open toed shoes or Crocs. Skateboard and pads provided. Little Ripper Lacrosse Camp Mon, June 24- Thurs, June 27 9 am -noon, ages 5-8 Manor Park, $77 and launch techniques, and safety. Boards, paddles and leashes provided. Under 16 must have accompanying parent /guardian. 60 -75 minutes of instruction followed by 60 minutes of open water time. Min 4 /Max 6 Kayaking Fridays July 19 or August 16 10:30 am -12:30 pm, ages 10 -13 $15 per class Learn the basics of kayaking and enjoy time on the water with Three Rivers Park District instructors. Kayaks provided. Min 6 /Max 10 Understanding Pet Language Friday, August 9, 11 am -Noon Grade 4-5, Registration required The Animal Humane Society is hosting this activity. The program teachesthe basis information about the many ways that animals (and people) communicate their needs and emotions. Understanding what an animal is saying increases empathy and respect and can also keep children safe. Max 50 Designed for boys and girls this non - contact lacrosse teaches catching, throwing, scooping and cradling. Min 10 /Max 60 Register for both camps on the city web site. Buckthorn Wrench Available for Loan The City has a weed wrench that is perfect for pulling buckthorn. To reserve, simply call the city at 952.960.7900. A $20 refundable damage deposit is required upon loan. Follow these tips for buckthorn control this month: • Find and mark native r_ plants so they aren't cut along with they buckthorn. Ribbon +` flagging or spray paint works well. • Prioritize removals. Remove the female buckthorn first, f; because they produce ` black fruit with seeds. Then, clear buckthorn from around native plants and use tree guards or fencing to protect those native plants from animals. innesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 15 -19, with two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 18 at 1:45 pm and 6:55 pm. This annual public event is designed to remind individuals, families, businesses, schools, and institutions that it's essential to plan ahead for Easter Lunch and Volunteer Appreciation Thursday, April 4, 11 am, $7 Enjoy an Easter themed lunch and entertainment by MN Go4's Chorus and the Minnesota Clippers. RSVP to 952.474.7635. AAA Driving Class Wednesday, April 17,11-5 pm This refresher class for those who have already taken the 8 hour course will keep your insurance rates down and keep you refreshed on driving tips. Call 1.888.234.1294 for a reservation Minnesota's severe spring and summer weather. Prepare Your Family • Create or update emergency plans so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. • Practice your plan during the test tornado drill. • Check with places your family and pricing. Happy Feet Monday, April 15, $34 Enjoy a relaxing pedicure! They are not only a treat, they are good for your feet! Call 763.560.5136 to reserve a spot. AARP Tax Preparation Through April 15 IRS certified Tax -Aide Counselors are available for appointments from 9 am to 2 pm to assist you with your federal and state income tax and state property tax /rent rebate preparation. This Y ' ingredient in several herbicide brands. Apply it to stumps at 10 — 20% concentration. • Wick (sponge) applicators are great way to apply herbicide directly to the stump, reducing the risk of exposure to the applicator and the environment. • Only the outer growth rings of the stump need to be treated with herbicide, but the cut must be fresh. For more information on invasive plants in Minnesota, go to www. dnr. state. mn. us/invasives. spends time (school, church, etc.) to see if they have emergency plans in place. For more information on Severe Weather Awareness week, and ideas on putting together a family safety kit, go to http://hsem. dps.mn.gov and search "severe weather awareness week ". free service is available to all seniors and low- income families. Call 952.474.7635 to make an appointment. Spring Watercolor Series Continuing, 9:30 am -Noon, $139 Beginning, 1 -3:30 pm, $139 Classes begin Wednesday, April 10 for 6 weeks. Bring your own materials or purchase for $20 when registering. Register for either class online, www. southshore - center.org. • Apply herbicide to fresh -cut stumps before late April. Remove non - native honeysuckle, too. It's Minnesota's second most C. invasive woodland shrub. • Don't scrape the woods clean. Recycle some of the wood by placing logs on slopes and chipping brush on site. This helps reduce erosion and retain oil moisture. • Glyphosate is a good water - based herbicide that is less harmful than other brush herbicides. It is the active Easter Lunch and Volunteer Appreciation Thursday, April 4, 11 am, $7 Enjoy an Easter themed lunch and entertainment by MN Go4's Chorus and the Minnesota Clippers. RSVP to 952.474.7635. AAA Driving Class Wednesday, April 17,11-5 pm This refresher class for those who have already taken the 8 hour course will keep your insurance rates down and keep you refreshed on driving tips. Call 1.888.234.1294 for a reservation Minnesota's severe spring and summer weather. Prepare Your Family • Create or update emergency plans so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. • Practice your plan during the test tornado drill. • Check with places your family and pricing. Happy Feet Monday, April 15, $34 Enjoy a relaxing pedicure! They are not only a treat, they are good for your feet! Call 763.560.5136 to reserve a spot. AARP Tax Preparation Through April 15 IRS certified Tax -Aide Counselors are available for appointments from 9 am to 2 pm to assist you with your federal and state income tax and state property tax /rent rebate preparation. This Y ' ingredient in several herbicide brands. Apply it to stumps at 10 — 20% concentration. • Wick (sponge) applicators are great way to apply herbicide directly to the stump, reducing the risk of exposure to the applicator and the environment. • Only the outer growth rings of the stump need to be treated with herbicide, but the cut must be fresh. For more information on invasive plants in Minnesota, go to www. dnr. state. mn. us/invasives. spends time (school, church, etc.) to see if they have emergency plans in place. For more information on Severe Weather Awareness week, and ideas on putting together a family safety kit, go to http://hsem. dps.mn.gov and search "severe weather awareness week ". free service is available to all seniors and low- income families. Call 952.474.7635 to make an appointment. Spring Watercolor Series Continuing, 9:30 am -Noon, $139 Beginning, 1 -3:30 pm, $139 Classes begin Wednesday, April 10 for 6 weeks. Bring your own materials or purchase for $20 when registering. Register for either class online, www. southshore - center.org. L City of Shorewood Map Planning ( )mmis, There are no public hearing items on the April 2 Planning Commission Agenda. The Planning Commission will hold a Study Session to discuss items from the 2013 Work Program at their regular meeting on April 2nd. Road Weight Restrictions Enforced Until May 1 ehicle weight restrictions are placed on local streets until May 1. This measure is taken to protect city streets from serious damage and destruction common during the spring thaw. 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. Remind delivery personnel orworkers on your property of the restriction. All streets are posted with the allowable weight limits. Please call city hall if you have any questions, 952.960.7900, or on the city web site go to Departments: Streets. You will find a tab for road restrictions. uouncll Members Scott Zerby, Mayor-, Laura Hotvet; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore L890£# lIVY81d NW 'S3IlD NIMl QIVd 39V1SOd *s*n aaVONV1S a31a0S3ad 1-££99 NW `poonnaaoyS ' peoy gnlC tifunoC 99L9 poonnaaoyS ;o Aj!O S pring Clean -Up �c E Recwtcling o �orewoocl Materials may be rought tot e Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road 8 Ann -4 PM, Saturday, May 18 Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only. Air Comp /Generator $10 Power Tools $10 Appliances FREE Pressure Washer $10 Auto Batteries FREE Printer Cartridges FREE Air Conditioner FREE Propane Tank $10 BBQ Grills $10 Rototillers $10 Bicycles FREE Scrap metal Carpet 6' x 12" $10 (no plastic parts, etc.) FREE Cell phones FREE Smoke Detectors $2 Chain Saw GAS $10 Snow Blower $10 Chain Saw ELECT $10 Tires $5 Fluorescent Bulbs FREE Weed Wackers $10 Furniture usable: FREE unusable:$15 Vacuum $10 Leaf Blower $10 Water Softener $20 Mattress /Box Spring $10 /ea Mosquito Magnets $10 No Household Hazardous Waste Mower: Push $10 Rider $10 or paint accepted at this event! E -Waste Drop -Off • $10/1-5 items • $15/6+ Household waste only; no business e- waste. For free drop off locations, see the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, under Recycling. Cameras Radios, CD Player, Stereo Telephones Comp /Laptop /Scanner Monitors, Keyboard, Mice Modems FAX machine Printers VCR /DVD /DVR Televisions Copiers General Rubbish other than what is listed: Car Load ................. ............................... $20 Trailer 4'X 8'X 1' ..... ............................... $20 1.2 Yard Pick -up Truck Load ................. $30 Full Pick -up Truck ... ............................... $45 Free Secure Paper Shredding Event Returns for 2013 9 am - 12 pm, City Hall parking lot, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood see reverse side for details Got paper: We can nelD. FREE Secure paper Shredding Saturday, May 18, 9 am -12 pm Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road Here's how it works: • Gather up all of your old files, tax returns, bank statements and any other papers you may have. • Bring the items in paper bags to the city hall parking lot. • Cones will be set up to direct you in one driveway. • Stay in your vehicle. Volunteers will remove your paper for the shred truck. What you need to know: • Event will close during lightning storms. • You will drive your vehicle into our facility for the process where our staff and volunteers will unload it for you. Witnessed destruction can happen at that time, if so desired. • Paper only. Please do not bring any 3 ring binders, plastics, trash or other non - paper items. • All shredded paper is baled and shipped directly to the paper mill for recycling. Questions? See the city web site, www.ci.shorewood. mn. us, under recycling, or contact the city at 952.960.7900. Paper shredding only is at city hall, 5755 Country Club Road.