Loading...
February 2015 Shore Report-, ti r' el r r • _ iF1� F i Applications Accepted Do you like to get things done? The Shorewood Park Commission, an advisory commission to the Shorewood City Council, is responsible for making recommendations to the council about parkland and park programs. The commission has five members each serving a three -year term. The Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Seats on the commission are appointed by the city council. To qualify you must be age 18 or older and a Online Payment Availa new online payment option for utility bills is ow available for residents. Residents will create their own account online to pay by credit card. There will be a choice of autopay or one time payment options. The payment link is on the city web page, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. Simply click on the utility logo and follow the instructions. AutoPay Customers If you have previously been on AutoPay and have your utility payment withdrawn from your bank account each quarter on the payment due date, your payment plan will continue with no changes. If you are interested in changing to the credit card payment, please contact Michelle, mnguyen@ ci.shorewood.mn.us or 952.960.7904 to cancel :iTiTi for Park Commission resident of the City of Shorewood. If this commis- sion seems like a good fit for you, please send an email or letter of interest as soon as pos- sible to Bill Joynes, City Administrator, bjoynes@ ci.shorewood.mn.us; 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, 55331. Interviews will take place February 9 or 23 with appointments beginning March 1, 2015. For more information, call city hall, 952.960.7900. ble for Utility Sills your withdrawal by 4 p.m., Thursday, February 5. You will have until Tuesday, February 10 to make your online credit card payment. cebruary Utility Due Date Due to changes with the utility bill and payment system, the first quarter utility bill due date has been extended this one time to February 10. Residents who are on the AutoPay withdrawal system will see the payment withdrawn on February 10 rather than on January 31 as in previous years. This is a one time due date extension. If you have questions, please contact Bruce DeJong, Finance Director, 952.960.7903, or bdejong @ci.shorewood.mn.us. Thank You For Arctic Fever The Arctic Fever Committee would like to thank the following for their efforts in making Arctic Fever 2015 a success: Sue Davis, AF Chair Bob Edmondson, Snow Sculpting Chair Clare Link, AF Tonka Bay Elli Ansari, AF Tonka Bay Virginia Wood, AF Coat Drive Excelsior Brewing Joey Nova's Lago Tacos, Excelsior Hurricane Grill & Wings, Minnetonka Big Thrill Factory, Minnetonka Lord Fletchers Xcel Energy Caribou Coffee, Shorewood Mediacom Hennepin County Library Brain Balance Cub Foods, Shorewood Country Club Lanes Friends of the Excelsior Library Shorewood Parks Foundation Excelsior American Legion #259 Clarence CloferAuxiliary #259 Erik's Bike Shop Excelsior Fire District South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Excelsior Public Works Claire White, Amy Fogg, Jeremy Norman & Catherine Turner WSB February 015 • Meegg y Megan Russell www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Recycling Weeks for February 2015 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle February 11 and 25; Island residents recycle February 12 and 26. Report misses: 952.941.5174 Give Your TV a Proper Retirement or many Americans, the Super Bowl is nothing less than a holiday. Last year the Super Bowl had a U.S. viewership of over 111 million. That's a lot of televisions! The sale of televisions takes ajump thattime of year, either because of the big game or because of the big sales. Whatever the reason, if you upgrade your TV, don't banish your old TV to the basement and don't throw it in the trash! Give it the retirement it deserves and recycle it! Electronics recycling has never been easier or more important. MostTVs and computers contain a cathode ray tube (CRT), which contains 2 to 8 pounds of lead. Electronic products containing a CRT may not be placed in the garbage. There are retail establishments not far from home that take your old electronics free! Visit RethinkRecycling.com to find electronics recycling options: • It's convenient. Find recycling options near you using an interactive map. • It's easy. RethinkRecycling. com lists a variety of recycling options from pick -up to drop - off to mail -in. • It's affordable. Find information on affordable and free recycling options. For more information, visit RethinkRecycling.com, your go -to- guide for waste and recycling in the Twin Cities. Volunteer for Minnehaha Creek Watershed Board The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board. The terms for current members Jeffrey Casale and Sherry White are expiring, though both are seeking reappointment. This board coordinates the management of water and related land resources in the watershed that drains into Lake Minnetonka and Minnehaha Creek. The cities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Orono, St. Bonifacius, Spring Park, Tonka Bay and Wayzata lie entirely within the district. Portions of Deephaven, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Independence, Maple Plain, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Plymouth, Richfield, St. Louis Park, Shorewood and Woodland are also in the district. Because of the nature of the board, it is helpful for members to have a background in water conservation, development, law, engineering, environment or public administration. Members serve three -year terms. The deadline for applications is February 19 with interviews to be held at the following board committee meeting. A watershed district board Gardeners Needed ach spring a group of dedicated volunteers work in Shorewood Parks to prepare the gardens for summer splendor. The city is looking for volunteers to fill spots in our adopt -a- garden program. A small stipend is available for the purchase of plants and materials. Some ofthe gardens are complete andjust need summer upkeep and a few annuals planted in the beds for additional summer color. member may not be a public officer of the county, state or federal government and must be a resident of the district. Board members serve three -year terms. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at the district office. For more information about this vacancy or other advisory board appointments, and to apply online, visit the Hennepin County website at www.hennepin.us/ advisoryboards. Residents living in the Riley - Purgatory -Bluff Creek Watershed District will have the opportunity to volunteer for that board in the summer. This is a great project for a group of friends, organizations, families, or teen volunteer hours. To volunteer or to get more information, please call city hall, 952.960.7900. Reserve Shelters Picnic Shelters can be reserved for spring and summer parties by calling the city at 952.960.7900. To see photos and costs for all shelters, see the city website under Parks. Get Out and Skate! t s time to sharpen those skate blades and get ready to get on the rinks and burn that bottled up winter energy! Warming houses will open at Cathcart, Badger, Manor Parks and our new rink at Freeman Park. Warming House Schedule (generally through mid -Feb) Monday- Friday 3:30 pm — 9 pm Saturday 11 am — 9 pm Sunday Noon — 9 pm Holidays 10 am — 9 pm Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not in use or an attendant is not available. Warming houses will be posted when closed. Curfew Reminder Hennepin County curfew will be enforced by age: Under 12 9 pm weekdays; 10 pm Fri /Sat 12 to 14 10 pm weekdays; 11 pm Fri /Sat 15 to 17 11 pm weekdays; 12 am Fri /Sat Phones are not available at the rinks, so please have arrangements for pick -up made before arriving to skate. Stay in the Know Through City Social Media The City of Shorewood maintains a Facebook and Twitter site, as well as updating the city web site, so residents can get up to date information on last minute news and special events. Residents are also able to sign up for Recycling news,- - which also serves as a service reminder, city eNews, park and programming information, Southshore Center events, and volunteer opportunities. All of the sites can be accessed on the city home page, www. ci.shorewood.mn.us. To sign up for the various eNews reports, click on the sign up logo on the Lake Ice is Never Completely Safe New ice is usually stronger than old ice. It's February - -the ice is not new! Ice seldom freezes uniformly. It may be a foot thick in one location and only an inch or two just a few feet away. Ice formed over flowing water and currents is often dangerous. This is especially true near streams, bridges and culverts. The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process. Also, ice near shore can be weaker than ice that is farther out. Schools of fish or flocks of waterfowl can adversely affect the relative safety of ice. The movement of fish can bring warm water up from the bottom Community Events 10k Nordic Ski Race Sat, Feb 7; 2pm; $35 -45 Proceeds from the race entry fees will be donated to the ICA. The start line is at the dock area in Excelsior Bay. The course will be groomed and tracked for both Classic and Skate skiers. Register at http: / /t`inyurl.com //fumb6t. Sizzle for a Cause Thurs, Feb 19; 6:30 -9:30 pm $40; BayView Events Center This high energy "Iron Chef' style food competition will be fierce as Chefs from area restaurants compete for the Golden Cleaver! Get tickets online at http://tinyurl.com /jwar85y upper right hand side of the web page. The newsletter is a great resource for general updates, but last minute items (watermain breaks, etc.) and reminders are handled online. If you have questions, email jmoore@ ci. shore wood. m n. us. of the lake. In the past, this has opened holes in the ice causing snowmobiles and cars to break through. By mid - February the sun is higher and even though the temperatures are cold the ice can be affected. Be cautious - -no ice is completely safe! MN DNR Luck `O the Lake 5K Sat, March 14; Excelsior $30; $40 after February 27 Join the run, and stay for the fun! Many businesses will be celebrating St. Paddy's Day with special deals and promotions. Register online at http:/ /tin yurl. com /pvzpc3k Southshore Center See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635. Just for KIX Dance Thursdays As an established youth dance program, Just For Kix is a leader in dance instruction. Classes for age 4 +. Register or get more information at http: / /www.justforkix.com/ danceclasses /Minnetonka MN. ZUMBA, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm $49 for7 weeks; $10 per week for walk-in Get fit in this Latin inspired dance fitness class. All levels welcome. Call the center to register. Tai -Chi Mondays,10 am January 5- February 9 $48 for 6 week session Instructor Ron Erdman -Luntz has been teaching seniors for over 25 years. Learn this relaxing and stimulating form of exercise. Register by calling the center. Programs for Seniors For more programs, call the center and be added to the Senior Partners Newsletter list. 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. No classes in March. Happy Feet Pedicures Monday, February 16 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. Cost: $34 TED Talks There will be no TED Talks sessions in January, February or March. Watch for an exciting topic in April! Save the date: Thursday, April 9, 11 am Bridge Thursdays, 1 pm Enjoy a game of bridge at the center weekly Call the center for more information. Beading Tuesdays, 1 pm Have you never tried beading but are curious? Do you love beading and want to join a social group for your hobby? Either way this group is for you. We have a supply of beads to share, or bring your own. Mahjong Wednesdays, 1 pm Enjoy this greattile game that originated in China. Tables of four compete in this fun and slightly competitive game! For more AAA Driving Class 4 -Hour Refresher Course Friday, March 13, 9am -1 pm Call 1.888.234.1294 to register for or get more information on these 55 and over classes. Save 10% on your car insurance! Computer Workshop Tuesday, February 17, 1 pm Members: Free & Non - Members: $2 Bring your laptop, iPad or iPhone. Rebeca Hanrahan will help you get the most out of our devices. Create a binder to help you remember what you learn! Call the Center at 952.474.7635 to sign up. information orto reserve a spot at the table, call the center at 952.474.7635. Quilting Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 -11 am Learn from one another. Enjoy quilting time. Share your talent with others! For more information about this group and what to bring, contact the center at 952.474.7635. Bingo Fridays, 12:30 pm Who doesn't love BINGO? Grab a few friends, or come alone, and enjoy an afternoon of luck! For more information, contact the center, 952.474.7635. Coming This Spring 5th Annual Spring Garden Fair Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:30 am-3 pm Save the date for this fabulous event, designed for gardeners of all levels. Watch for information on topics which are sure to get you in the mood for spring gardens! City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 Planning Commission The February 3rd Planning Commission agenda will include: 7:00 PM Public Hearing for a conditional use permit for a detached garage which will result in excess of 1200 square feet of total combined accessory space on property located at 25880 Birch Bluff Road. 7:10 PM Public Hearing for a setback variance for the addition of a detached garage and a deck at 5765 Eureka Road. Storm Drains Go to the Lake he storm drains in many area streets drain directly into local streams, wetlands and lakes. That means anything that drains from your yard, driveway or other parts of your property into the roadway ends up in our watershed. In warm weather months, water can often cross lawns to filter much pollution in the runoff, but during winter months when the ground is frozen, the water drains without the added filtration. Please keep your yards and hard surfaces clean of salt, debris, pet waste and other pollutants to keep our water system clean. Scott Zerby, Mayor; Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore Southshore Center 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331 5th Annua\ Spring Garden fair Saturday, March 14, 2015 This 5th annual spring program is designed for gardeners of all levels who like to learn about new plants and gardening techniques. • Fee: $25. Includes lunch, seminars, handouts, and resource fair with vendors • Registration online www.southshore - center.org or by call Southshore Center, 952.474.7635 • Master Gardeners receive 4 Continuing Education Hours 8:30 am Check -in and registration; Visit vendors 8:45 am Welcome and Introduction — Sandy Ahlstrom, Program Committee 8:50 am Minnesota's Outdoor Wonders —Jim Gilbert Phenology is the study of plant and animal life cycles as it is influenced by seasonal variations. Understanding phenology and learning to observe the natural changes in your environment can give you a better handle on climate change and how that will impact the way you garden. Examples of phenological events in MN will be highlighted. 9:50 am Break: vendors open 10:15 am Native Trees and Shrubs for Minnesota Gardens — Jeffrey L. Johnson Although there are many woody cultivars available in the plant nurseries, there are just as many beautiful native trees and shrubs for the gardener to consider. Gain the knowledge of which native woody species would work in your garden. 11:15 am Break: vendors open 11:30 am Lunch: free time to visit vendor booths; book signing 12:30 pm Shoreline Restoration: Plants and Other Elements — Joe Ackerman Setting boulders along the water's edge will not do the longterm job of controlling soil erosion. Learn what to plant and how to do it properly to restore your wet area to have a more natural appearance and become a haven for wildlife. 1:30 pm Break: vendors open 1:45 pm Permaculture: Applied Principles in Landscape Design — Dorothy Pedersen Permaculture is the science of applied ecological design that uses the fundamentals of water, soils, climate, and plants. Good sus- tainable design incorporates critical observation of all of these elements. Learn guidelines on how to design and apply permaculture methods to your home landscape. 2:45 pm Wrap up and Adjourn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shorewood Due March 3, 2015 Tree Order Form ' This offer is available only to Shorewood residents on a first -come, first -serve basis. Numbers of trees are very limited. Please supply a first and second choice if desired. Your check will be returned if you choices are not available. Residents who ordered trees in December are guaranteed trees unless there is a growing prob- lem at the nursery. The trio trees are determined by the Minnetonka arborist based on the best nursery stock available at the time of distribution and were specifically selected to help areas where buckthorn has been or is being removed. See reverse side for tree descriptions. Submit payment in the form of a check payable to City of Shorewood and mail to City of Shorewood Tree Sale, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. Orders may be mailed or delivered in person to city hall. A 24 -hour drop box is located at city hall for your convenience. Ordering Trees ; Species Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Price $60 Quantity Tot Whitespire Birch $60 ' 5755 Country Club Road call city hall, 952.960.7900)? ; Blue Beech $65 ❑ Checked your calendar to make sure someone can pick up your trees Kentucky Coffeetree $50 Virginiana Ironwood $75 Prairifire Crab $40 Woodland trio shade (NEW) $105 Woodland trio partial sun (NEVIS $105 Plastic tree guards $2 ;Comments This offer is open to Shorewood residents only. Avery limited number of trees have been ordered and are of- ; fered on a first -come, first -serve basis. ; The intent of the sale is to diversify Shorewood's tree stock in an effort ; to reduce the effects of tree diseases ; such as Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch ; Elm Disease. Orders will be processed for single family homeowners. Townhouse and ; association properties should contact ; the city for order. Unlike a retail nursery, these trees do not have a warranty. ; Order for these trees must be re- Before you mail the order, please confirm: ; ceived by December 10, 2014 at: ❑ Filled out order form completely? City of Shorewood Tree Sale ❑ Checked www.ci.shorewood.mn.us to see if selection is sold out (or ' 5755 Country Club Road call city hall, 952.960.7900)? ; Shorewood, MN 55331 ❑ Enclosed check payable to City of Shorewood for exact amount? ; ❑ Checked your calendar to make sure someone can pick up your trees on May 1 and May 2? Shorewood's 2015 Tree Sale In an effort to diversity the tree stock in the city, Shorewood has combined forces with the City of Minnetonka tree sale. Shorewood is a city with many ash trees, and the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer is eminent. The tree sale offers residents the opportunity to get a large, balled tree at wholesale prices. By plant- ing trees now, the city will have established other trees before the ash borer arrives! All trees are selected for the west metro area by an arborist. To view photos of the tree spe- cies, see the link on the city web site, www. ci. shore wood. mn. us. All trees are supplied on a first -come, first -serve basis. The earlier your order is received, the better your chance of getting your top selections. Note the pick -up location is at Minnetonka Public Works. forfeit the tree and the money you paid for it. L over trees will be planted in Shorewood parks. Friday, May 1, 9 am -2 pm Saturday, May 2, 9 am -12 pm Minnetonka Public Works, East Driveway 11522 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 988 -8400 You will receive a postcard with your order and pick -up information after your order is received. Please bring the post- card with you to the tree pick -up. If you have questions, please contact the city at 952.960.7900, or see the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. Use the chart below to determine which trees are best for your site: • • *Note, staff will select three plants for you based on nursery availability and what looks the best in the spring, and there will be no substitutions. You must protect young plants with welded wire caging and to avoid animal damage until they are established. Autumn Brilliance $60 _Mew White flowers in spring. Edible fruit. Toler- 15 -25' Serviceberry 0 ates clay, loam and acid soils. Attracts but- terflies /birds. Whitespire Birch $60 yellow 0 0 Tolerent of heat and wide variety of soils. 30 -40' 20 -25' Attracts butterflies. Blue Beech $65 orange O Beautiful winter bark. Attracts butterflies. 20 -30' 30' to red Kentucky Cof- $50 yellow Drought tolerant. Likes deep moist soil. 50 -60' 40 -50' feetree Virginiana Iron- $75 golden O Tolerant of dry locations. 30 -50' 25' wood yellow Prairifire Crab $40 O Late flowering. Does not drop fruit. Drought 15 -20' tolerant. Attracts birds /butterflies. Woodland trio: A mix of three #2 gallon or #5 gallon trees/ SHADE $105/ 0 shrubs consisting of an American plum, pin cherry, black cherry and /or chokecherry. trio This is an ideal package for buckthorn re- placement in a woodland with canopy open- ings providing sun, or on a woodland edge.* Woodland trio: $105/ A mix of three #2 gallon or #5 gallon trees/ PART SUN trio shrubs. Each package will contain one pa- goda dogwood, one hickory (either bitternut or shagbark -staff will select for you), and a chokecherry. This is an ideal package for buckthorn replacement if you have a shady woodland to replant, though all the species offered do tolerate sun.* Plastic tree $2 Suitable for single trunk trees. guards Protects from deer. *Note, staff will select three plants for you based on nursery availability and what looks the best in the spring, and there will be no substitutions. You must protect young plants with welded wire caging and to avoid animal damage until they are established.