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Be a Part of Night to Unite August 6
ach year on the first Tuesday night f y registertheir Night to Unite
in August, South Lake Minnetonka - event, so representatives
Police Department ( SLMPD) hosts from SLMPD and Fire
Night to Unite, a summer evening Departments, as well as
dedicated to celebrating and I city officials, can stop by to
strengthening the commitment to a # { visit.
safe community. �I���1T' Night to Unite and
For residents of Shorewood, this similar events have
is an opportunity to put together a
neighborhood celebration, turn on
the front porch lights, gather with neighbors and
friends, get to know one another, catch up on
things, play some games with the kids, enjoy a
few hot - off - the -grill favorites and build a sense of
community. A list of activity ideas is available on
the city web site.
Neighborhood representatives are encouraged to
to create successful
neighborhood bonding
which often results in lower crime rates. Although
residents in communities such as Shorewood often
feel safe and not threatened by crime, the types of
crime common to our area, burglary, theft, property
damage, etc., can be prevented by knowing your
neighbors and feeling comfortable calling the police
department when you notice suspicious activity.
Sealcoati ng of Roads Begins
oadwork often delays travel,
increases dust, and can
be dangerous for construction
workers and pedestrains. By
planning ahead for delays,
drivers are able to stay patient
and slow down.
August traditionally is the
start of sealcoating season
for Shorewood residents.
Shorewood has a 20 -year road
plan which approximates by
year when your road will be
sealcoated or reconstructed.
Other projects, such as the
sidewalk installation along
Smithtown Road, can alter the
schedule.
Residents living on affected
roadways are notified by
mail. Others must watch for
signage for the beginning of
the construction. In 2013, the
following roads are scheduled
to be sealcoated:
Birch Bluff Rd E, Boulder Bridge
Met Council sewer Mai
n
The major project to construct
a second sewer force main
is currently in full -swing in
Shorewood and Greenwood
east of Excelsior. As fall
approaches, the project moves
into Excelsior. Metropolitan
Council Environmental
Services (MCES) is hosting
walk -in question periods during
the construction period on
Wednesdays, 5:30 -7:30 pm
Ln, Boulder Cir, Burlwood Ct,
Christopher Rd, Club Ln, Eureka
Rd N, Fairway Dr, Lee Cir,
Mann Ln, Maple Leaf Cir, Maple
View Ct, Nelsine Dr, Oakleaf
Trail, Orchard Cir, Park Ln,
Seamans Dr, Shorewood Oaks
Dr, Smithtown Rd, Suburban Dr,
Sylvan Ln, Wild Rose Ln.
If you have any questions
about the 2013 sealcoating,
please contact the city,
952.960.7900.
Project
at their office building on the
southeast corner of Vine Hill Rd
and Hwy 7.
August 2013
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks for
August 2013
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle August
14 and 28; Island residents recycle
August 1, 15 and 29.
Report misses: 952.941.5174
You Can Fight Stormwate 'ollution at Home
s stormwater flows over driveways,
lawns, and sidewalks, it picks
up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other
pollutants. Stormwater can flow into
a storm sewer system or directly to a
lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal
water. Anything that enters a storm
sewer system is discharged untreated
into the waterbodies we use for
swimming, fishing, and providing
drinking water. Polluted runoff is the
nation's greatest threat to clean water.
By practicing healthy household habits,
homeowners can keep common
pollutants like pesticides, pet waste,
grass clippings, and automotive
fluids off the ground and out of
stormwater.
Vehicle and Garage
• Use a commercial car wash or wash
your car on a lawn or other unpaved
surface to minimize the amount of dirty,
soapy water flowing into the storm
drain and eventually into your local
waterbody.
• Check your car, boat, motorcycle, and
other machinery and equipment for
leaks and spills. Make repairs as soon
as possible. Clean up spilled fluids with
an absorbent material like kitty litter or
sand, and don't rinse the spills into a
nearby storm drain. Remember to
properly dispose of the absorbent
material.
• Recycle used oil and other automotive
fluids at participating service stations.
Don't dump these chemicals down
the storm drain or dispose of them in
your trash.
Lawn and Garden
• Use pesticides and fertilizers
sparingly. When use is necessary, use
Slow Down on Minnesota Roads
Y ounger drivers feel the need
to speed, and as a result
accounted for nearly 60 percent of
the speed - related deaths over the
past three years, according to the
Minnesota Department of Public
Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic
Safety. In comparison, drivers 65
and older were involved in just
5 percent of the speed - related
fatalities.
Speeding by the Ages
• Drivers under age 30 were
involved in 138 (57 percent) of the
243 speed - related deaths.
• Drivers ages 30 -64 were
involved in 93 (38 percent) of the
243 speed - related deaths.
• Drivers ages 65 and older were
involved in 12 (5 percent) of the
243 speed - related deaths.
these chemicals in the recommended
amounts. Avoid application if the
forecast calls for rain; otherwise,
chemicals will be washed into your
local stream.
• Sweep up yard debris, rather than
hosing down areas. Compost or
recycle yard waste when possible.
• Don't overwater your lawn. Water
during the cool times of the day, and
don't let water run off into the storm
drain.
• Cover piles of dirt and mulch being
used in landscaping projects to prevent
these pollutants from blowing or
washing off your yard and into local
waterbodies. Vegetate bare spots in
your yard to prevent soil erosion.
Formore tips on preventing stormwater
pollution, see the city web site under
Environment.
Dangers and
Consequences
The summertime is made the
deadliest period of the year largely
due to motorists traveling at faster,
unsafe speeds —with clear roads
giving drivers a false sense of
security. Officials remind motorists
that the faster the speed, the
harder and more violentthe crash.
Speeding leads to:
• Greater potential for loss of
vehicle control.
• Increased stopping distance.
• Less time available for driver
response for crash avoidance.
• Increased crash severity leading
to more numerous and severe
injuries.
Motorists should keep a three -
second following distance to allow
for safe stopping and reaction to
other vehicles. It takes more than
the length of a football field to stop
when traveling at 60 miles per
hour.
outh Lake Safety Cam[-
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.
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If registration is required,
register online at www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call the
city, 952.960.7900.
Water Fun
Kayaking
Fridays August 16
10:30 am -12:30 pm, ages 10 -13
$15
Learn the basics of kayaking
and enjoy time on the water
with Three Rivers Park District
instructors. Kayaks provided. Min
6 /Max 10
Fun Fridays at Freeman
Geocaching
Friday, August 2,10 am -Noon
Age 10 -13;
Registration required
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hosting this activity. Learn
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Summer Camps
rs. M is offering camps for
kids this summer at the
Southshore Center. Camps are
for ages 4 -12 and cost $135 for
5 days of 1/2 day camp. All day
packages are available. Contact
Mrs. M, 952.457.7171, or email
MrsM@MrsM.co.
Understanding Pet
Language
Friday, August 9, 11 am -Noon
Grade 4-5, Registration
required
The Animal Humane
Society teaches basic
information about the
many ways that animals
communicate their
needs and emotions.
Understanding what an
animal is saying increases
empathy and respect and can
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Manor Rd; 10:30 am
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Reading With Horsepower
Enjoy stories by Allison Poister of
the Half Pint Horse Foundation,
and pet miniature horses!
at Southshore
For a complete schedule
of camps and descriptions,
go to wwwmrsm.co. Camps
are fun and offer a safe
environment for kids to
learn!
Center
Kid power
Friday, Aug 16;
11 am -noon
Enjoy music,
puppets and lots of
positive messages
by Rachel Kroog!
Time to Plan End of the Year Team Parties
Everyone loves a party, and
having a fun place to host
the party is easy in Shorewood!
With easy access to
great parks and picnic
shelters, kids and
adults will have a great
time playing games,
using the playground,
eating, and even _
enjoying the sport
you are celebrating- -
such as a parent/child
soccer or baseball event.
City of Shorewood residents
can reserve all picnic shelters
and ball fields
in the city.
To check on
" pricing and
availability,
c o n t a c t
�-� — the city at
952.960.7902.
For an indoor option,
Southshore Center offers a great
resource without worrying about
the weather. You still have access
to a great park, but also have a
state -of- the -art kitchen, tables,
chairs, and plenty of room for
families to enjoy the festivities. To
inquire about team rental of the
facilities, please call the Center
at 952.474.7635.
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Plannina Commission
The August 6 Planning Commission Agenda will include:
7:00 PM Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow automobile detail cleaning service at Lucky's Gas
Station located at 24365 Smithtown Road.
7:10 PM Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow accessory space in excess of 1200 square feet, in
order to expand the existing attached garage at 22490 Murray Street.
The Commission will also consider a request to subdivide the property located at 5985 Eureka Road into two
single - family residential lots, and provide a Site Plan Review for a proposed addition to a nonconforming dwelling
at 448 Lafayette Avenue.
Council Members
Scott Zerby, Mayor; Laura Hotvet; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff
City Administrator: Bill Joynes Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635.
Family Movie In the park: Ccicl Life of Timothy Green
Badger Park, 5745 Country Club Rd (next to city hall)
Friday, September 13; Dusk (8 pm)
Sponsored byAmercian Legion #259
Adult Programs
TED Talks:
Are Older People
Happier?
Thursday, August 8, 11 am
Enjoy a 20 minute video lecture by Stanford
professor Laura Cartensen in which
she shows that as people get older they
become happier, more content, and have
a more positive outlook on the world. Do
you agree? Watch and discuss! RSVP at
952.474.7635. For more information on
TED Talks, go to www.TED.com.
Youth Programs
Cinderella Daddy-
Daughter Ball
September 20; 6:30 pm
$24 per child /adult couple
Join Once Upon a Star's Cinderall &
Friends princess
ball! This year's
ball features Mulan
and Rapunzel.
Princesses age
4 -10 will have an
enchanted evening
with their special
adult date! Each
princess will receive her own
personalized princess tote bag, jewelry
craft project and royal gift to take home.
All 'couples' will have a photo taken with
your date with the next -day proof access.
Adults: bring your camera for memorable
photo opportunities! Register online, www.
southshore- center.org, or call the center,
952.474.7635.
Cindy and Jim Green can't wait to start a family. When young Timothy shows
up on their doorstep one stormy night, cindy and Jim and their small town
of Stanleyville learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life's
greatest gifts. Bring the entire family to this fun night of watching Disney's Odd
Life of Timothy Green (PG) under the stars. Bring snacks, bug spray, chairs
and blankets. Popcorn will be for sale on site.
Fillpff
Saturday,
FREE!
October 5, 5- 8 pm
Fun for the entire fa►
Music • Food
Beer and Wine Tasti,
SSC • 5735 Country Clu
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AAA Driving Refresher
Wed., Aug. 21,11-5 pm
AAA Minneapolis and the Minnesota
Highway Safety and Research Center
recognize the special needs of older drivers
and have developed a course to address
these issues. To register or receive more
information about a 10 percent discount
on car insurance upon completion of the
course, call 1.888.234.1294. Classes are
$20 *forthe 4-hour "refresher" class. *AAA
Members receive a $2 discount.
Pickleball Play /Clinic
Mondays, August 5 & 19
Call the center to register
If you enjoy tennis, racquetball, or
badminton, you will LOVE Pickleball!
Learn about this fun paddle game on the
tennis courts of Badger Park. All materials
supplied.
Senior Tai -Chi
Mondays through October 14, 10 am
$48 for 6 week session; drop -ins welcome
Insturctor Erdman Luntz has been teacing
seniors for 25+ years. This class help with
overall health and well- being. Register
on the center web site, or call the center,
952.474.7635.
Lifeline Screening
Friday, October 12; 9 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Get any vascular screening for just $60,
or get all 5 screenings for $159. See the
center web site for additional details. Call
1.877.792.8480 to schedule an appointment.
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southshorc Community Center
Vendor registration taking
NOW!
Rent your spot for just $30!
Call 952.474.7635,
or register online at
www.southshore - center.org to hold your spot!
Thur5 ay, September 26; 9 am -3 pm
Friday, September 27; 9 dm -3 pm
5735 Count�y Club Road, Shorewood, MN
(next to Badger Park and Shorewood City Hall)
www.50Uth5hOrC- CCntCr.Org P 952.474.7635