December 2013 Shore ReportTaxation Hearing
The Shorewood City Council, at its August 26th
meeting, adopted a preliminary property tax
levy for 2014 that raises the city portion of the
property tax by 3 %. The 2014 proposed levy of
$4,906,218 is $142,899 higher than the 2013
levy of $4,763,319. The proposed 2014 budget
is available for inspection at City Hall during
normal business hours, or on our web site, www.
ci. shore wood. m n. us.
ATruth -In- Taxation public hearing is Monday,
December 2, at 7 pm, at Shorewood City Hall, 5755
Country Club Road. Staff will present information
regarding the budget, property tax levy, and the
property tax impact on a variety of property types
and values. Residents are encouraged to contact
Finance Director Bruce DeJong at 952.960.7903
with questions or comments on the proposed
budget and tax levy.
Commission volunteers Needed
Each year, the City of Shorewood has openings
on various commissions and boards. Each
position is for a term of one to three years. Meeting
times, dates, and time commitments vary, so there
is something that can work for most residents
wanting to get involved in city government.
Currently, the city is taking applications from
residents seeking to serve the city on one of these
boards or commissions. You may express interest
for a specific position, or offer service wherever
the City Council sees a fit. More information on the
positions are on the city web site.
Some commissions and boards served by
residents include: Planning and Park Commissions,
Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission,
Minnetonka Community Education, Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District and various
Hennepin County boards.
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
the city at 952.960.7900. Links to descriptions
of the board and commission positions may be
found on the city web site under Job /Volunteer
Opportunities.
Removal Priorities
norities for snow removal operations have been
designed to make roadways clear for safe
travel. Once roadways are clear and an initial pass
has been completed through cul -de -sacs, crews will
make a final widening of roadways and clean up of
cul -de -sacs. During successive snowfalls, the final
widening of roadways and cleanup of cul -de -sacs
may not occur until after the snowfall is complete.
Once roadways have been cleared, the Public
Works Departmentwill begin to clear sidewalks and
trails. The city recently completed an additional
10,000 feet of new sidewalk on Smithtown Road
and County Road 19. The period of time that ittakes
for city crews to clear the walkways and trails varies
by the amount of snow that falls for an individual
event. Public Works tries to have the walkways
and trails plowed within 2 to 3 days after a snow
event.
If you notice dangerous conditions, such as
slippery intersections, please contact the city at
952.960.7900, or reportthe issue using the Wublic
Works online reporting system found on the home
page of the city web site.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Keep Our Lakes
The salt we use around our
home in the winter to melt ice
and snow can damage our lakes
and rivers harming fish, insects,
plants and all the other organisms
that live in these water bodies.
To reduce your impacts this
winter consider:
• Removing as much snow and
ice from your driveway and
walkways as possible before
applying de -icer is one of the
best actions you can take.
Salt and other de -icers work
best when there is only a
thin layer of ice and snow to
melt. Be careful however as
shovelling heavy snow and
over - exerting yourself can
lead to a heart attack.
• Reducing the amount of salt you
apply. If there is salt on your
driveway after the snow and
ice melts this is a sign that
Recycling Weeks for
December 2013
All recycling must be curbside
no later than 7 a.m. on recycling
day. Mainland residents recycle
December 4 and 18; Island residents
recycle December 5 and 19.
Report misses: 952.941.5174
Salt -Free This
too much salt has been
applied.
• Applying de -icer before
snow falls to reduce the
amount needed.
Urea -based fertilizers are
often recommended as an
alternative de -icer; however,
these contain nitrogen
and when washed down
driveways and storm sewers
can cause harm to fish and
other aquatic organisms.
Sand or other grit such as fine
gravel is a good alternative to
chemical de- icers. Use sparingly
however, as excess sand can clog
storm drains and accumulate in
streams.
On dry days sweep up any
excess salt and de -icer to prevent
it from entering water bodies.
On extremely cold days (below
-20° C) there is no point of applying
Winter
Spring Tree Sale Returns
The tree sale offered in
cooperation with City of
Minnetonka in 2012 will return this
spring. A limited choice of trees
will be offered on a first -come,
first - served basis to residents at
the city's wholesale price. Trees
purchased at wholesale are in
dirt so can be cared for in the
container until ready to plant. They
will carry no warranty.
Order sheets and tree types
and descriptions will be in the
February newsletter. The trees
must be picked up by residents
at Minnetonka Public Works
Department in April.
The city is offering the tree sale
Holiday Toy and Food Collection
Each year, the City of
Shorewood serves as a drop -
off site for toys to be given to
the Resource West and food for
ICA foodshelf. The Toy Chest
Drive provides toys to low income
children up to age 18 in the local
area. Items forteens are especially
needed each year. Volunteers for
sorting, counting and assisting
with distribution are also needed.
For information on volunteering,
call the Resource Center at
952.988.5350. For information
on the food shelf, please contact
ICA at 952.938.0729. Toys and
non - perishable food items may
salt as it will be too cold for it to
work. At this temperature sand or
grit is your best option.
There are a lot of products
claiming to be eco- friendly. The
best advice is to read the labels
and research the ingredients used
in the product.
For more on keeping our waters
safe this winter, see the city web
site under Lakes and Watersheds.
hs
to encourage
residents
to start
replacing -
ash trees in
their yards
in anticipation of the ash borer
infestation.
be dropped
off at City
Hall during
business
hours through �r .
Tuesday,
December 10.
Arctic Fever Coming!
Don't say you didn't know about
it! Arctic Fever attendees always
wonder why more families don't .
take advantage of this free winter
festival in Shorewood, Tonka Bay
and Excelsior! See the insert in
this newsletter for details.
Southshore Center Events and Programs
Register at www.southshore- center.org, or call the center at 952.474.7635.
Senior Tai -Chi
Mondays at 10 am through
Dec 9; Jan 6 -Feb 10
$48 6 sessions /drop -ins
welcome
Instructor Erdman Luntz has
been teaching seniors for 25+
years. Enjoy this great exercise
which increases flexibility and
keeps you healthy. Call the
center to register.
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.
ZUMBA
Mondays & Thursdays, 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.
grams
TED Talks
Thursday, Dec 12, 11 am
ATale of Two Political Systems
It's a standard assumption in the
West: As a society progresses, it
eventually becomes a capitalist,
multi -party democracy. Right?
Eric X. Li, a Chinese investor and
political scientist, begs to differ.
RSVP for the free TED Talks
lectures at 952.474.7635. Lunch
available at the center following
the talk. Reserve lunch by 12/10.
AAA Driving Class
Refresher Class
Wed, Dec 11, 1 -4 pm
Call 1.888.234.1294 to register
for or get more information on
these 55 and over classes.
SSP Holiday Party
Tues, Dec 3, 11 am
Door prizes, holiday treats, and
lunch! Music and sing -along
featuring Mary Hall. RSVP
by November 27. $7 for SSP
members /$10 non - members.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare Information
Thurs, Dec 12, 9:30 -11:30 am
Independent Agent Christy
Namvar will present an
informational meeting on
Medicare Basics and Blue
Cross Blue Shield Medicare
products. Time for individual
questions following presentation.
Refreshments provided. Please
RSVP for this free program.
For the Love WOK
Cooking Class
Wok - Aholics was established for
people who love Chinese food
and want to learn how to wok
at home with fresh and healthy
ingredients. Secret recipes from
former restaurant owners David
and Kristina Kwan of Ming Wok
of Excelsior will be shared. Learn
the basics of preparing meat &
vegetables, techniques of the
trade, and useful tips to cook
gourmet Chinese meals at home.
$59 per person per class
Dec 7th, - Pork Puff Pastry
Jan. 11th - Chow Mein
To Register or to find out
more info, contact Kristina @
612.987.0101 or check out our
website at:
http:/ /wok- aholics. squarespa ce.
com/
Ongoing Events:
Woodcarvers, Tues, 9:30 am
Quilting, Mon & Wed, 9 -11 am
Cards /Games, Tues, 12:30 pm
Mahjong, Wednesdays, 1 pm
Bridge, Thursdays, 1 pm
Bingo, Fridays, 1 pm
There are no lunches at the
center on December 26 or 31
due to the holidays. Please
check the web site for more
lunch information.
Planning Commission
For the December 3, 2013 Planning Commission Agenda:
7:00 PM Public Hearing for a request to rezone a property located at 5015 St. Albans Bay Road from R -1 D to
R -1C Single - Family. The application also includes a request for a conditional use permit to allow over 1200 square
feet of accessory space on the property in order to keep an existing detached garage when a new home is built.
7:10 PM Public Hearing for a conditional use permit for the property at 5580 Woodside Lane to build a new home
including a bi -level garage which will contain over 1200 square feet of accessory space.
UTCity of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
_ Shorewood, MN 55331
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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Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd
Wagon Rides 10 am-3 pm
Bonfire 10 am-3 pm
Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Sledding
IIce Skating
Dog Sled Rides
11 am -1 pm
11 am -1 pm
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Tonka Bay
Manitou Park, 54 f8 Manitou -Rd
10 am-3 pm Owl Show 1:30 -2:30 pm
Kick Sledding 3.4
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10 am- 2 pm Bonfire 1 -4 pm
S'mores and cocoa 1-4 pm
Human bowling
Ice Skating
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Excelsior
Commons and downtown
Magic Show* 10:30 am
Wagon Rides 11 am -3 pm
Fat Bike Race 2 pm
Cabin Fever Party at
Excelsior Brewing 5 -10 pm
Bonfire /Ice Skating 11 am -4 pm
S;nowshoeing 11 -3 pm
Brain Balance ** 12 -3 pm
Lego snowboard racing, crafts
and refreshments. Lego
prize for kids!
Kiteboarding demo 11 am- 4 pm
Coloring Contest see website
2:30 -4 pm * Excelsior Library, 343 3rd St
1 -4 pm ** 386 Oak St, Excelsior �A
Sunday, January 19
�fw Arctic Fever Princess Tea
Bayview Events Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior
12:30 -2:30 pm; $20 adults /$15 kids under a e 12
Register online at www.arcticfever.net, or call
Shorewood City Hall, 952.960.7900.
Watch for updates and more information at www.arcticfever.net!
Hey kids ages 3 -11: enter the Arctic Fever 2014 Coloring Contest! Color and drop off by Saturday, January 18 at 5:00
p.m. to the Excelsior Library, 343 Third Street, Excelsior. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: ages 3 -5, 6 -8, and
9 -11. Winners will be notified by phone and names posted in the Excelsior Library. You may take your picture home after
Jan. 21. Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Library and Artworks Art & Frame, Inc.
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CITY OF
MULTIPLE DOG
LICENSE APPLICATION
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 • 952.960.7900
Office Use:
License Year: Fee *: Receipt # Permit Number:
Date
Owner /Applicant's Name
Address
Street
Day Phone
City
Evening Phone
State
Zip
Veternarian /Clinic: Phone
A. Total Number of Dogs in Household: % of Time Spent Outdoors:
B. Method used to confine dogs to property:
C. Description of real estate property upon which the dogs will be kept must be attached.
D. Rabies certification for each dog must be attached.
(No more than four (4) dogs over the age of nine (9) months are allowed with each multiple dog license.)
1. Dogs Name Breed
Age Sex Rabies Tag # Date of Rabies Shot Date Due
2. Dogs Name Breed
Age Sex Rabies Tag # Date of Rabies Shot Date Due
3
Dogs Name_
Age Sex
Rabies Tag #
Breed
Date of Rabies Shot
Date Due
4. Dogs Name Breed
Age Sex Rabies Tag # Date of Rabies Shot Date Due
*Fees: Multiple Dog License, $25; Renewal Multiple Dog License, $10; Individual Dog License $10;
After January 1 $15; Lost Tag $1
THE LICENSE TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOGS NECK AT ALL TIl1IES.
I hereby consent to inspection of the premises as provided by City Code Section 701.19 Subd. 2.
SLMPD ANIMAL CONTROL WILL CONTACT OWNER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
Signature of Applicant Date
Unless revoked sooner, this multiple dog license shall expire on December 31 of the year in which it was issued.
Office Use Only
The above premises has been inspected and found to be in compliance with Section 701 of the municipal code.
Animal Control Officer
Date Approved
Shorewood City Clerk Date Approved
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT ALSO AVAILALBE ONLINE AT WWW. CI.SHOREWOOD.MM US.
DEP] DOG LICENSE
CITY OF APPLICATION
IQ SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 • 952.960.7900
Date:
RENEWALS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 31ST
A dog license is required for all dogs OVER 6 MONTHS of age. An additional kennel license is required
for owners with more than 2 dogs. This can be obtained at City Hall, or on the City's web site at www.
ci.shorewood. mn. us.
Please complete the following information:
Last Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Veterinarian /Clinic:
Description of Dog(s):
Name of Dog:
Color:
Rabies Tag #
Name of Dog:
Color:
Rabies Tag #
First Name:
Alternate Phone
Breed:
Age
Expiration Date:
Breed:
Age
Expiration Date:
Total Number of Dogs in Household: X$10—
Total Number of Dogs in Household: X .55 =
Total Number of Dogs in Household: X$5 =
Lost Tag: X$1 =
Total Amount Due = $
Phone
Sex: Male
_ City Tag #
Sex: Male
_ City Tag #
Female
Female
License Fee
Mailing Fee
Late Fee (after Jan. 31)
(License, Mailing and Late Fees)
THE DOG TAG SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED AROUND THE DOG'S NECK AT ALL
TIMES DURING THE LICENSE PERIOD.
Expires December 31.
Additional copies of this form are available at Shorewood City Hall or online at www.aretiefever.net.
Arctic Fever 5now Sculpture
Rogistration Forth
Public Works will fill the cube with snow in locations at Badger Park (5745 Country Club Road).
Teams can begin their sculpture the weekend of January 11th and work all week. There is no driving
allowed on the field. Lights will be on in the field at night until 10 p.m. so that teams can work on their
sculpture. Sculptures are to be completed by 5:30 p.m., Friday, January 171h
Attendees will vote and prizes will be awarded Friday evening, January 17th at the Southshore
Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd.
Yes! ! woiAW Wv_e to register for a s"w cube.
Name of Team:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State, ZIP Code:
Phone Number:
E -mail Address:
Please check which size snow cube you would like:
❑We would like the small 4' x 6' snow cube
❑We would like the tall 6' x 4' snow cube
I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE ARCTIC FEVER COMMITTEE, THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, INCLUDING STAFF AND PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONS AND CITY
COUNCIL, FOR ANYLIAIBILITY, DAMAGE, INJURY, VANDALISM, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT
OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH SNOW SCULPTURE EVENT LOCATED AT BADGER PARK
5745 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
Signature
Date
Please forward completed form to:
City of Shorewood, c% Twila Grout, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Or Fax to 952- 474 -0128, or email to tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us
www.arcticfever.net