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Storm Water Prevention plan Meeting
meeting to review the city's Storm Water
ollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
as required by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) General Permit will be held as part of the
city council meeting on June 22, 7 pm.
Jesse Carlson from WSB &Associates, Inc. will
present information on the City of Shorewood's
SWPPP and discuss previous year's prevention
activities. Residents attending the presentation will
have a chance to provide input on the city's efforts.
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) is a document required by the state and
federal government that outlines how the city will
work towards reducing pollution in rainwater runoff.
A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan is available at the front desk at the city
hall.
Annual Water Report Available
he annual water report is online at http://tinyurl.
com/2014waterreport. A copy is also available
at the reception desk in city hall.
The information provided in the water report is
for residents who have city water. Residents with
wells are encouraged to have their water tested by
a licensed facility. If you have a well, please make
sure that your water is tested for heavy metals
and arsenic. We have seen an increase in the
arsenic level of well water throughout the city. For
information on arsenic in the water and what to do
if your levels test high, see the city website under
the water tab. This report is for the results of city
water tested in 2014.
If you have any questions regarding the
information found in the water report, contact the
city's Director of Public Works, 952.960.7913.
Music in the Park June 12
horewood's annual Music in the Park concert
is Friday, June 12, 6 -8 pm. This yearthe venue
has changed to Freeman Park, at the Eddy Station
picnic pavilion.
Headed up by talented and electric singer/
songwriter Shalo Lee on lead vocals, this high
energy country rock band has engaged and
captivated audiences throughoutthe region playing
fairs, festivals, outdoor events, street dances,
private parties, top clubs, and casinos.
The band has a long history of dynamic
performances, and has shared the stage with
numerous national recording acts.
Combining years of stage experience, rich
harmonies, outstanding instrumentation, and
youthful energy, The Shalo Lee Band covers a vast
range of songs from contemporary country artists
to that of classic southern rock legends. Because
of this, the band has established a loyal following
through a commitment to quality, high- energy
performances and undeniably rowdy fun!
Concessions available, or bring a picnic and
enjoy the evening with family and friends.
June 2015
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
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Lawn care Is not as simple
as a four step program. One
person's lawn is not the same
as the next. Soil conditions,
weather, geographical location,
orientation to the sun, budget,
usage, previous history - there are
plenty of factors that can alter a
lawn care program and one lawn
should never be treated exactly
the same as the next.
Watering
Recycling Weeks for
June 2015
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle June 3 and 17; Island
residents recycle June 4 and 18.
Report misses: 952.941.5174
ealthy Lawn
The frick is to build the strongest,
deepest root zone possible so
grass can withstand periods of
drought, only
turning the
water on when
it is absolutely
necessary.
Generally once
or twice a week
is enough,
even in the dry
weather, and many times no
additional water is needed.
Providing adequate moisture is
a key component to a healthy
lawn but usually overwatering
is more of a problem than not
having enough water. Sprinkler
systems should only be used to
provide supplemental water, not
as the main source of water for the
lawn. A healthy lawn planted with
the appropriate grass seed and
properly maintained will need far
less waterthan commonly thought.
Garlic Mustard
That pretty green plant with
white flowers that is popping
up all over your garden or open
space is not a friendly plant,
Garlic Mustard is an invasive
plant that takes over areas
very quickly, and prohibits the
growth of other native vegetation.
Although it pulls easily in the early
summer, it is very aggressive,
so the number of plants can be
overwhelming. The pulled plants
cannot be composted, because
seeds continue to produce, and
the pulled plants can reroot so
should not be placed back on soil.
If you start to tackle the garlic
top growth while the focus should
be on root zone development.
As important as timing is what
type of fertilizer,
whether it's an
organic fertilizer
derived from
bonemeal and fish
emulsion or water
soluble synthetic
fertilizer designed
to release slowly
over the course of several weeks.
Fertilizers higher in nitrogen are
used at the outset of the growing
season to encourage top growth
and fertilizers with less nitrogen
and a little more potassium are
best for the fall to build the root
system of the lawn. A renewed
root zone allows for a strong spring
start up and the whole process is
repeated.
Sprinkler systems should
only be used to provide
supplemental water, not
as the main source of
water for the lawn.
Fertilizing
Timing is key when it comes to
fertilizing the lawn. The lawn should
be allowed to "wake up" on it's own
a little before going out there first
thing in the spring and fertilizing.
Similarly, the grass should be
allowed to harden off on it's own
in the winter. Improper timing in
the fall could result in excessive
Continues
mustard problem, pull them before
they seed. Shake the dirt from the
roots and leave the plants so the
roots will dry completely. Once the
plant is completely dry, it is safe to
throw in the compost, as long as
there are no seed pods. If seed
pods are present, cut the pods off
and follow the drying out method
for the remainder of the plant.
No time to pull the garlic mustard
now? Make sure you cut and bag
any flower stalks or seed pods
to reduce the spread of the plant
and then pull the plant later in the
season.
City park areas are also under
Thank You for the Trees!
Kelly Burke, Turf Expert
attack by garlic mustard. If you are
able to help tackle public areas of
the city, please contact the city at
952.690.7906 or email jmoore@
ci. shore wood. m n. us.
esidents Mary and Charles Babcock goes beyond the tree purchase. The keeping garbage containers looking in top
took advantage of Shorewood's Babcocks take park beautification efforts condition. Thank you to the Babcocks for
tree sale to purchase a number of to the extreme by planting gardens, their commitment to Manor Park.
trees for Manor Park. Their generosity weeding and maintaining the spaces, and
Farmers' Market Season
The Excelsior Farmers' Market is
each Tuesday, 2 -6 pm. The Market is IN
located on Water Street in downtown
Excelsior between 2nd and 3rd
Streets.
Schools Out: Curfew,Teen Driving
n Hennepin County, there is
a curfew for anyone under
18. The curfew was designed
to protect children and teens
because statistics show that
a significant amount of crime
involving juveniles happens late
at night.
• Age under 12 Home by 9 p.m.
Sunday- Thursday; Home
by 10 p.m. Friday- Saturday.
• Age 12 to 14 Home by 10 p.m.
Sunday- Thursday; Home by
11 p.m. Friday- Saturday.
• Age 15 to 17 Home by 11 p.m.
Sunday- Thursday; Home by
midnight Friday- Saturday.
See the city web site under public
safety for exceptions. The law
applies if the child is any public
place after these hours including
walking, biking, and driving
vehicle.
Nighttime Driving Limitations
For the first six months of
licensure: Driving is prohibited
midnight -5 a.m. There are some
exceptions which can be found
under public safety on the city
web site.
Passenger Limitations
For the first six months of
licensure: Only one passenger
under the age of 20 is permitted,
unless accompanied by a parent
or guardian.
For the second six months
of licensure: No more than
three passengers under the
age of 20 are permitted, unless
accompanied by a parent or
guardian. See the city web
site under public safety for
exemptions.
Cell Phone and Texting
It's illegal for drivers under age
18 to use a cell phone, whether
hand -held or hands -free - except
to call 911 in an emergency.
It's illegal for drivers of all ages
to compose, read, or send
text messages or access the
Internet while the vehicle is in
motion or a part of traffic.
Shorewood social host
ordinance is to discourage
underage consumption of
alcoholic beverages by making
the host of an underage drinking
party criminally responsible. A
violation of the ordinance is a
misdemeanor.
Complete information about
social host responsibilities and
criminal action are available at
city hall, or online under public
safety.
Excelsior Men's Garden Club Member
he Men's Garden Club
is an all volunteer group
of men who enjoy gardening
and adding beauty to the
Excelsior area. Currently
they have four gardens in
the Excelsior area and have
been gardening for over 40
years.
Members work
together to plan and plant
gardens, maintain them
Know Your Parks: Freeman Park
reeman Park is the largest of
the city parks and is located
at 6000 Eureka Road just north
of State Highway 7.
The park has 5 ball fields,
recreation soccer fields, a sand
volleyball court, 2 picnic shelters,
2 playgrounds and a walking trail.
Covering over 60 acres, there
are picnic tables throughout the
property for your convenience.
Shelters and ball fields can
be reserved for neighborhood
gatherings, family reunions,
or any similar occasion. For
information on reserving a
throughout the summer, and
clean them up in the fall. There
is generally a 6 -8 hour monthly
commitment.
Social activities such as
garden tours, picnics and a
holiday party are also part of
the fun. Tojoin the group or get
more information go to www.
excelsiormensgardenclub.
org, or email the gardeners at
ExcMGC@gmail.com.
Freeman park facility, please
contact city hall, 952.960.7900.
Southshore Center
See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635.
Learn to Play Mahjong 7
Monday, June 1 or 8; L - & -
1 -2:30 pm
This class is for beginners
or those who wish to brush —
up on their game. Cost is
free for SSP members and
$2 a session for nonmembers. Attend one
or both sessions. Register, 952.474.7635.
Lifeline Screening
Friday, June 5, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Call 1- 877 - 792 -8480 to schedule an
appointment.
Computer Workshop
Tuesday, June 9, 1 -2 pm or 2 -3 pm
Senior Partner Members Free /Non-
Members $2
Bring your laptop, iPad or iPhone. Rebeca
Hanrahan will help you get the most out of
your devices. Create a binder to help you
remember what you learn! Call the center
at 952.474.7635 to sign up.
TED Talks
Thursday, June 11, 11 am
Ways to Fix Our Broken Legal System
Avideo replay of a TED lecture by at-
torney Philip Howard who says the land
of the free has become a legal minefield,
especially for teachers and doctors,
whose work has been paralyzed by fear
of suits. What's the answer? Howard has
four propositions for simplifying US law.
No registration necessary.
TED Talks meet with a different video
lecture on the second Thursday of every
month at 11 am. July date change: 7116
Southshore Book Club
Thursday, June 11, 1 -3 pm
No required reading! Bring a list of the
books you have read recently and be
prepared to let the group know a bit about
the book and why you liked it. Register,
952.474.7635.
Bridge
Thursdays, 1 pm
Enjoy a game of bridge atthe centerweekly
Call the center for more information.
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Beading
Tuesdays, 1 pm
Have you never
tried beading
but are curious
or already love
beading? We
have a supply of
beads to share.
Quilting
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 -11 am
Learn from one another. Share your talent
with others! For more information about
what to bring, contact the center.
Bingo
Fridays, 12:30 pm
Who doesn't love BINGO? Grab a few
friends, or come alone, and enjoy an
afternoon of luck!
Pickleball is Back!
Mondays, 9:30 -11 am
If you enjoy tennis, racquetball or
badminton, you will love Pickleball! Meet
at the Badger Park tennis courts (weather
permitting). Paddles are available for use
at Southshore Center. No fee, but RSVP
to the center, 952.474.7635.
Programs for Seniors
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.
Tai -Chi
Mondays at 10 am through June 29th
(no session on Memorial Day)
$48 per 6 week session; Drop -Ins Welcome
Instructor Ron Erdman -Luntz has been
teaching seniors for 25+ years. To register
call the center at 952 - 474 -7635
AAA Driving Class
4 -Hour Refresher Course
Thursday, June 11, 1 -5 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!
Happy Feet Foot Care
Monday, June 15 by appointment; $34
Call for appointment: 1.763.560.5136.
Georgia Kandiko Offers Two -Day
Watercolor Workshops
Wild or Tame - Create Animal Portraits
July 16 &17;
Thurs. and Friday 9:30 am — 3:30 pm
Bring photographs of your pet or use
provided images of wild animals to create a
unique watercolor animal portrait or portrait
montage. Transfer techniques, design
elements, underpainting preparation, and
finishing details will be covered.
Fast and Fun Portrait Workshop
July 23 &24;
Thurs. and Friday 9:30 am — 3:30 pm
Using quick, fun, and effective exercises
Georgia will guide participants in mastering
facial proportions, value studies, feature
analysis, and getting a likeness. Bring 4 x
6 photo references.
Luscious Landscapes
July 30 &31
Thurs. and Friday 9:30 am — 3:30 pm
Working Wet into Wet we will explore fun
colorful ways to create unique and beautiful
landscapes.
Cost per Workshop: $150
To register online: www.southshore-
center.org; To register by phone:
952.474.7635; To register with Georgia
online: gkandiko @gmail.com; To
register by phone with Georgia: 952
445 -3406.
Southshore Garage Sale
Thurs, July 16 & Fri, July 17
9 am -3 pm
"Rent" a table for $20 or donate your gen-
tly used household items beginning July
6. Call the center at 952.474.7635 to ei-
ther reserve your table or arrange your
drop off time. Please no furniture for do-
nations. Thanks to the indoor location of
the annual sale, the sale takes place re-
gardless of weather!
Carlson Tennis 2015
Badger Park Courts, 5745 Country Club Road, Shorewood
Carlson Tennis Stars Camp
June 16 -25; July 7 -16; July 28- August 6; August 18 -27
This camp is for everyone. Introduce your kids to the great sport of tennis with this fun rewarding camp.
The kids will learn and play quickly with our teaching methods. Camp days are on Tuesday, Wednesday,
& Thursday. For more information & sign up, go to www.carlsontennis.com
Little Stars(Ages 4 -6) 9 -9:45 am Cost: $80
Rising Stars(Ages 7 -8) 9:45 -10:45 am Cost: $95
Future Stars(Ages 9 -11) 10:45 -11:45 am Cost: $95
Adult Weekly Drills
Starts June 8
Cost is $20 /time. Sign up at www.carlsontennis.com
Mondays 9 -10 am Cardio Tennis
Wednesday 6:30 -7:30 pm Cardio Tennis
Wednesday 8:30 -10 am 3.0/3.5 Women's Drill
More Adult Programs will be offered this summer.
Check out our website, www.carlsontennis.com for more
information. If you can't find a program for you please
contact Dan Carlson with any questions or suggestions.
Come out and play! Dan Carlson, 612.875.5507, dan@
carlsontennis.com.
Excelsior Library Activities at Manor
26300 Manor Road. No registration necessary unless noted. Activity takes place rain or shine.
Truck Storytime
Wednesday, July 8,10:30 am
Kids grade preschool & up
Stories, fingerplays, and songs, and get
an up close look at some big trucks!
Llama Storytime
Wednesday, July 15, 10;30 am
For families. Enjoy stories, songs and
fingerplays, and a chance to get up close
and personal with live llamas.
One Dog One Canoe
Storytime
Wed, July 22,10:30 am
For families. Enjoy the outdoors
together and "step" into the
pages of "One -Dog Canoe" by
' Mary Casanova. Complete the
trail and complete the story!
Learn Together Slack Lining
Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 am
Registration required beginning July 1 at
612.543.6350; grades 1 -3.
Try this fun, safe and exciting new adventure
sport quickly growing in popularity.!
Other library events are at www.hclib.org.
Summer at Freeman Crescent Beach
Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd, Shorewood Birch Bluff Road
Music in the Park - Shalo Lee- Fri June 12 from 6 -8 pm
Bell Museum Honey Bees
Fri, June 26; 10 am -Noon
Ages K -8 grade
Registration is required.
Maximum number is 30.
Understand the importance
of pollination for human food
production, dissect a flower to
observe the process of pollination.
and other hands -on activities. You
will be able to observe a bee hive.
Minnesota Zoomobile
Friday, July 17; 11 am
No registration is required. All
ages. The Minnesota Zoo will bring
a variety of animals. The show
runs about 45 minutes.
Herpetological Society
Fri, July 24; 10 am -Noon
Registration is required. All
ages. The MN Herpetological
Society will bring an assortment
of animals to talk about, answer
questions and allow the kids to
touch them.
Kite Making
Fri, July 31; 10 am -Noon
Ages 7 -11
Registration is required. Maximum
number is 12. Learn to make a
28" tall x 35" wide sled kite. You
will also learn safety tips on flying
kites. Register on line.
Geocaching
Thurs, Aug 13; 10
am -Noon
Registration is required. Maximum
number is 20. Three Rivers Park
District is hosting this activity.
Learn the basics of (GPS) Global
Positioning Technology then use
the internetto find local geocaches!
Hunt for hidden treasure and
use our GPS units to play an
updated version of Capture the
Flag! Register on -line.
Online registration is at
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Wai Nani Surf & Paddle, Lake
Minnetonka's longest running full
service Stand Up Paddleboard h
provider, will be offering "Paddle *_
and Play" clinics and "Beginner,1. .
Clinic and Post Paddle" clinic. r'
Please visit www.WaiNaniSUP. r .
com for more information.
Stand Up Paddleboarding:
Teen "Paddle and Play!"
Friday, July 17 12:30 -2 pm
Ages 12 -17; Registration Required; $55
Wai Nani Surf & Paddle, Lake Minnetonka
Stand Up Paddleboarding: "What is SUP ?"
Beginner Group Clinic
Mon, June 22 6 -7:30 pm or Fri, July 17 10 -11:30 am
Registration Required; $45
Age 12 +(under 16 must be accompanied by adult
guardian)
Kayaking
Tuesday, July 28 from 10 am -Noon; Ages 10 -13.; $15
Registration is required. Minimum number is 6 and
maximum number is 10. Register on -line. All equipment
provided. Instruction by Three Rivers Park District.
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
Plan-, Commission
PRESORTED
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U.S.POSTAGE PAID
TWIN CITIES, MN
PERMIT #30681
There are two items on the June 2, 2015, Planning Commission agenda:
A request to approve a minor subdivision to create one additional single - family residential lot at 6135 Cathcart Drive.
he public access boat ramp at Christmas Lake is open daily 6 am -10 pm through the boating season. Inspectors
will be on duty during open hours to inspect boats for aquatic invasive species. To ensure that you pass the
inspection and are able to launch your boat, please make sure you follow DNR recommendations. If you have
questions, please contact the city at 952.960.7900. If there is an after hours problem with the gate, please call
952.960.7914 and press 2.
Mayor; Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff
City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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