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October 2013 Shore Report. .0 H :iTiTi School Board Election Location Changes There is no election for City of Shorewood City Council in 2013, but during off years there are school board elections for the districts serving Shorewood residents. School board elections take place on Tuesday, November 5. Polling locations for Minnetonka School District residents have changed. Poll locations are listed below by precinct. If you are unsure of your Shorewood precinct, please call the city at 952.960.7900, or see the city web site for a poll finder. • Excelsior Elementary School, 441 Oak Street This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No.276 located in the City of Shorewood, Precinct 4; Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 276 located in the City of Shorewood, Precincts 1,2, and 3. Residents on the islands who are in the Mound - Westonka School district also have a school board election on Tuesday, November 5. If you live on the islands in Independent School District 277 you will vote at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Blvd. If you have any questions regarding either election, please contact your school district: • Minnetonka Schools, 952.401.5000 • Mound - Westonka Schools, 952.491.8000 Multi -City Advisory Group TaMek Esc Southshore Center (SSC) is a building located next to Badger Park and Shorewood City Hall. It was originally designed to be a senior center, but in 2009 when the City of Shorewood took over operations of the center from the five owner cities, the center spread its reach to include programs for all ages. The center, owned by the cit- ies of Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, Deephaven and Tonka Bay, has had its challeng- es. Many residents do not know where the Southshore Center is located, or that it has program- ming for all ages. Although the City of Shorewood has taken over operations over the past few years, the owner cities have not come to an agreement on the financial involvement of the remaining four cities. To tackle these and other challenges, an Advisory Committee was established in July, 2013. Representatives from each owner city, as well as from Southshore Senior Partners, the senior non - profit who runs programming and lunch- es out of the center for those 55 +, and a representative from Minnetonka High School Business Education program serve on the commit- tee. The committee has been meeting one to two times per month and has put together financial and participation infor- mation for each city council to discuss and present back to the com- mittee. The committee will use feedback from the councils to make final suggestions for the best way to utilize the center. October 2013 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us �Wr� Choose to Reuse hopping reuse gets you great deals on quality products, plus it supports local businesses and protects the environment. Don't know where to start? Hennepin County is partnering with local retailers to offer free Choose to Reuse coupon books valid from October 1 through November 30, 2013. Last year, 30,000 coupons were redeemed at local businesses and organizations that rent, repair, resell, consign and exchange used goods. Nationwide, the reuse industry generates revenues of $14.1 billion and employs nearly 170,000 Recycling Weeks for October 2013 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle October 9 and 23; Island residents recycle October 10 and 24. Report misses: 952.941.5174 workers, according to the U.S. EPA. What can you do to support the local economy, keep usable items out of the garbage, and find unique and high - quality clothing and household items? Pick up a Choose to Reuse coupon book at participating retail locations, Hennepin County Service Centers, Hennepin County libraries and all Three Rivers Park District locations or download a copy at www.hennepin. us/choosetoreuse. For more information, or to find Excelsior Fire Safety Open House Thursday, October 3 truck rides. Fire Station #1 24100 Smithtown Rd This free open house is full of fun, great information and even dinner for the family! There is plenty of fire and life safety activities, exhibits, and demonstrations to keep kids of all ages and adults entertained while teaching life saving skills and providing great information. There is a Free child ID, live residential sprinkler demonstration, grease fire prevention station, and fire Area emergency response agencies will have educational O err. CHOOSE TO www. hennepin. uslch00SeWreuse J reuse options using the Choose to Reuse online directory, visit www. hennepin. us/choosetoreuse or call 612- 348 -3777. booths, games, and hands on activities. Some agencies include: National Weather Service, Missing Children Minnesota, Hennepin County Regional Poison Center, 9 -1 -1 Dispatch, and Minnesota DNR. As always, Sparky the fire dog and Freddie the fire truck are available for photos and offer a great learning experience for your younger children. There is onsite parking, firefighters, and plenty of free hot dogs, treats and beverages. Arctic Fever Volunteer Opportunities rctic Fever is the winter festival hosted by Shorewood, Tonka Bay and Excelsior. The 2014 celebration is January 17 -20 in Freeman Park, Manitou Park, downtown Excelsior and the Commons. Most events are free and the festival is a great way to get the entire family outside to enjoy a Minnesota winter. Events such as human bowling on ice, dog sled rides, skijoring races, ice skating, bonfires, and much more give you a reason to celebrate winter. Arctic Fever is in need of teen or adult volunteers for various indoor or outdoor locations. If you are looking for a fun volunteer opportunity within your community, contact the City of Shorewood, 952.960.7900, to find out what options are available. You can spend one hour or all day. Volunteering in your community is a way to help keep the community strong! __4W1 i Thank You to Our Volunteers Volunteers keep things at the Southshore Center running. A core volunteer group handles the receptionist duties, production of the SSP newsletter, sale of bakery goods and other fundraisers at the center, and hosting a variety of programs at the center. Thank you to the many volunteers: Mary Lou Becker Lois Berg Tena Brandhorst Susannah Dodson Gloria Copley Lela Graupmann Mary Haiden Sandy Hotvet Lola Kagol Sheila Knox Bev Lane Gayle Luke Marge Lund Marilyn Mattingly Judy Mueller Mary Nunnally Terry Paetzel Mary Penly Karen Peterson Millie Trebnick Catherine Turner Linda Verner 5 Shorewood gardens around the signs at most Shorewood parks are planted and maintained throughout the summer by local volunteers. Each year we need a few more gardeners to help maintain these areas. If you are interested in helping, please call the city at 952.960.7902 to have your name added to the volunteer list for summer 2014. Thank you to the 2013 volunteers: • Freeman Park entrance, Norma & Gen Marien • Cathcart Park, Lucinda Kircher • Freeman Plaza, McGinnis & Knoll families • Southshore Ctr, Mrs. M & Kids (planters) Manor Park, Silverwood Park, City Hall, and Southshore Center public spaces were not adopte this year To adopt a space next year, please conta the city at 952.960.7900. Council Activities Since the last council meeting the city council: • Held work sessions to review and discuss the 2014 Budget. Approved the 2014 Excelsior Fire District budget, and adopted the 2014 Preliminary General Fund Operating Budget with a 3% tax levy increase. Final budget approval and tax levy amount will be made in December. • Held a ribbon cutting for the Cnty Road 19 sidewalk. • Heard a request from resident Alan Yelsey on the use of herbicides and chemicals in the city. A work session to discuss this topic would be scheduled at a future date. • Approved a conditional use permit for an automobile detail service at Lucky's Station, 24365 Smithtown Road. • Reviewed a draft animal control ordinance; this will return for consideration at a future meeting. • Set the Truth -in- Taxation Public Hearing date for Monday, Dec. 2. • Accepted quote and awarded the contract for the 2013 pavement marking plan. • Accepted bids and awarded the contract for the 2013 mill and overlay project. • Accepted bids and awarded the contract for the Valleywood Lane and Valleywood Circle roadway improvement project to begin in 2014. HHW Collection The final fall Hennepin County household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility, 3880 Shoreline Drive, Orono, October 3-4,9 am-4 pm daily. You must bring a driver's license or ID showing Hennepin County residency. See the city web site or the September Shore Report for complete details. Southshore Center See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635. at 952.474.7635. Lunch available at Just for KIX Dance Mondays or Tuesdays beginning Sept 9 As an established youth dance program, Just For Kix is a leader in dance instruction. Classes for age 4- adult. We offer proven technical training, a focus on teamwork and a respectful experience to our students. Register or get more information at http: / /www. justforkix. com /dancec /assesl Minnetonka—MN. ZUMBA, Mondays at 6:30 pm Get fit in this Latin inspired dance fitness class. All levels welcome. Check the SSC web site for class cost and information. Lifeline Screening Saturday, October 12, 9 am -5 pm Must schedule an appointment! This program screens participants for stroke helping you to prevent having a stroke. Call 1.800.324.1851 for an appointment and cost information. Treasure Box Class Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 15, 16 9:30 am -noon Cost: $97 + $20 supply fee Use a wooden cigar box, acrylic paint, colored glass, grout and fabric to make a gorgeous treasure /keepsake box that is hand -lined inside with hand -set mosaic on top! Design your own or follow instructor's design. Instructor: Georgia Kandiko TED Talks Thursday, October 10, 11 am How to Escape Education's Death Valley Alecture by Sir Ken Robinson, an expert on creativity, who outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish - -and how current education culture works against them. RSVP for the free TED Talks lectures P809831MIS OR SeNioFjS There are many more programs and classes offered for seniors. Contact the Southshore Center, 952.474.7635, to be added to the newsletter mailing list, or go to www.southshore - center.com. Dance Fitness Classes Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:15 am; $5 per session Exercise classes for the active older population. Improve aerobic power, body endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Call the center to reserve a spot. Pickleball Play /Clinic Every other Monday at 10 am Badger Park Tennis Courts October 4 and 18 Ifyou enjoy tennis, racquetball or badminton you will love Pickleball! Come play or learn! Call 952.474.7635 to register. Senior Tai -Chi Mondays through October 14 Drop -ins welcome! Instructor Erdman Luntz has been teaching seniors for 25+ years. Enjoy this great form of exercise which increases flexibility and keeps you healthy. Happy Feet Pedicures Monday, October 21 by appointment Services include: foot soak, foot massage, care for corns calluses, or thick, curled, or ingrown toenails. Call for appointment: 1.763.560.5136. AAA Driving Class First time class: Two -part October 16 and 17, 1-5 pm Call 1.888.234.1294 to register for or get more information on these 55 and over classes. Sch00L yeas 008868 FOR K i D$ Mrs. M Nature Programs the center following the talk. For more information on TED Talks, go to www. TED. com. Community Events Oktoberfest Saturday, October 5, 5-8 pm, FREE Join us at our 4th Annual Oktoberfest celebration! This year we partner with Excelsior Brewing Company and Team Liquor. Wear your polka best, bring the family, and enjoy free music, food, and beer /wine tasting. Mrs. M will feature events for the kids. Pampered Me Holiday Boutique & Ladies Night Out Thursday, Nov. 7, 4 -8 pm, FREE Enjoy shopping, sipping, socializing and sampling! No registration necessary. Life Line Screening Saturday, October 12, 9 am- 5 pm by appointment Simple tests can help signal warning sides for stroke and other illnesses. Get any vascular screening for just $60 or all 5 screenings for $159. Call 1.877.792.8450 to schedule an appointment orto get more information. Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Info Wed., October 16,11-4 pm Independent Agent Christy Namvar will present an informational meeting on Medicare Basics and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare products. This meeting is educational and there will be time for individual questions following. Refreshments are provided. Each weekly theme will include games, songs and an art project. Don't miss out for even a week. Classes are Monday through Friday. Regular classes can join in for School Days Out if they like. All kids ages 3 -12 are welcome for all of the programs. All classes take place at Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, 55331. Schedule dates and times, call Mrs. M at 952.457.7171. Complete descriptions are available online, www.MrsMsCampsandEvents.org. LUNch aT The caws very Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45 am, lunch is served at the center. Menus are available on the SSC web site, www.southshore- center.org. Reserve your spot by noon the day before. Cost is $5 for Southshore Senior Partner members /$7 for guests, or buy a discount punch card! For more information, call the center at 952.474.7635. Pampered HOLIDAY BOUTIQU Thursday November 7 r n* ht V ... fun re xation pampering sho L«zrs ... provided by our personal 1 chef Connie Blanchard! Enjoy an evening of shopping ... for yourself or for others! :Raa&u.lou.s '/endors ... V South Hill Design Premier Jewelry Norwex Kettle Creek Kitchen Georgia Girl Handbags Origami Owl Pampered Chef Tastefully Simp It Works Mittens by Kay Usborne Books ... An( E 4:00 -8:0o pm Ar L890£ #1IVYH]d NW "SIIIID NIMI GIVd 39V1S0d'SYl GHWINV1S a31HOS3ad Planning Commission The following public hearing is scheduled for the October 1, 2013, Planning Commission meeting: • The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM to discuss the Concept Stage of a Planning Unit Development (RU.D.) proposal to create up to six single - family lots on approximately 4 acres located at 23040 Summit Avenue. • Also under consideration are two minor subdivisions, each creating one additional single - family residential lot. The properties are located at 4828 Rustic Way and 22630 Murray Street. Slow Down on Area Roads Motorists are reminded that cars share Shorewood roadways with pedestrians and bicyclists. We have many narrow roads and few sidewalks, so please be careful, drive slowly, and give plenty of space to pedestrians on roadways. As we enter the season of dropping temperatures drivers should be aware that there can be slippery spots on the road surface even when it looks dry. Be prepared to stop and always give yourself plenty of distance from cars in front of you. Council Members Scott Zerby, Mayor; Laura Hotvet; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore t-££99 NA `poonnaaoyS ' peoy gnlC tifunoC 99L9 poomaao4S bo Af!C'