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July 2015 Shore Report News for Residents of the City of Shorewood 7/3 City Hall Closed for Independence Day 7/7 7 p.m. Planning Comm Meeting 7/13 7 p.m. Join Night to Unite August 4 City Council Meeting 7/14 7 p.m. A lthough most Shorewood one night. residents feel fairly safe The South Lake 7/27 7 p.m. from criminal activity, crime Minnetonka Police Department City Council Meeting does occur in this area. One encourages you to organize a of the best ways to keep it Night to Unite block party in your from affecting you and your neighborhood on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2015. neighbors is to get to know each other, even if it is just on Members of the SLMPD and a casual basis.the Excelsior Fire District are Minnesotas Night to Unite making themselves available (MNTU) provides an excellent to stop by these activities opportunity for neighbors to become better to answer questions, provide you with crime acquainted. Cities and neighborhoods celebrate prevention tips, and get to know each other. MNTU with a variety of evening events and Please contact Support Services Manager David activities such as block parties, cookouts, and attend your event. is an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable way to promote neighborhood spirit and police-citizen Save paper and postage from MNTU will most certainly extend beyond the your favorite city services! Go to www.ci.shorewood. this is easy. But if there is a guest or child that is T he emergency dispatch center in Hennepin County accepts around 600,000 9-1-1 calls a making the call, think of ways you can make sure mn.us to sign up for year. About 75% of those calls are from cellphones. they know the address or at least the cross streets eNews! Although the new center has technology that has near the home, such as a note with the address improved knowing the location of the cellphone taped to the refrigerator. call, the system is not yet perfect. Sometimes the 9-1-1 operators do have tools available to help call can be pinpointed, other times old technology them pinpoint locations, but it might take extra in the area might only allow a general area of the time. Callers should try to remain calm and answer questions from the operator so they can quickly The challenge of pinpointing the address of a pinpoint your location. call is further complicated when the call is made When away from home and calling 9-1-1 from from inside a building. With the increase of people a cellphone, try to make note of landmarks, City of Shorewood eliminating land lines and only having cellphones, street names and anything unique that might the number of calls made from inside a home has Shorewood, MN 55331 information you can provide the faster help will increased. 952.960.7900 To make sure your 9-1-1 call gets emergency arrive. cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us responders to the right place, callers should try to be aware of their surroundings. If you are home, resident to serve as the city representative Communications Commission. Meetings are generally once per month. Residents interested in encouraged to apply. Contact the city at 952.960.7900 or see the Keeping Bees Safe in Your Yard M Volunteer Opportunities ost people dont realize that insecticide. so do not exceed the rate given on for additional information. we have over 100 different Horticultural oil and insecticidal the product label. Plants that need species of native bees that are soap are effective on most soft-to be protected against damaging important for pollinating native bodied insects insects by using plants and the ornamental plants and can be a broad-spectrum in your yard and garden. These used on cool insecticide should native bees and other insects mornings (less be sprayed after residents on municipal that pollinate plants are just as than 50 degrees petal-fall (after important as the better-recognized Fahrenheit), the plant is done honey bees and bumble bees.after sunset, blooming), or All of the pollinators are or at any time after removing the susceptible to insecticides if they that bees are not affect hand watering come in contact with them, on the not present. To learn more or water toys. See the city The soap and about pollinators consuming nectar or pollen. The oil residue is not harmful to bees, and how to keep them safe, see complete information. most important thing that you can but spraying them directly is. Soap www.hummingforbees.org. do to protect pollinators is to avoid and oil can cause some plant -Michigan State Univ Extension Stay Safe With Fireworks T he Excelsior Fire District you are in a state where these alone burn at 1200 degrees. B eginning July 1, Firefighters want you and Never place any part of your your family to be safe on the 4th children carefully. $10 fee for televisions, of July and anytime you choose to In 2013 11,400 injuries Approach and light from the computer monitor were reported and laptop disposal at Firecrackers of any nationwide from in your pocket or on your Hennepin County drop off size, bottle rockets, person. roman candles, in June and July. list of items accepted, and parachutes are In Minnesota at a person, animal, building, requirements and charges, just some fireworks there was or vehicle. go to www.hennepin.us/ that are not legal in approximately Stay away from a failed atozdisposalguide. Minnesota and MAY $64,000 in fireworks devise for an NOT be used on property damage extended amount of time. any property. Legal from fireworks Never re-light a failed devise fireworks include during those two and always soak with/in water I sparklers, cones, months.before handling. f you continue to get and tubes that emit When using fireworks use sparks, novelty items common sense, courtesy, and like snakes, and party respect those around you. the city offers a free email poppers. You must be suggests the reminder service through If you have any questions or the eNews section of the guidelines.need additional information, a Parents should be aware that complete list of legal and non- legal fireworks, storage and ci.shorewood.mn.us, Minnesota because they look supervision. similar to food products. Dragon Read and understand each safety guidelines can be obtained Eggs look like wrapped chocolate on Minnesota State Fire Marshals news and you will receive candy kisses and Cracker Balls KEEP FIREWORKS AWAY a recycling news reminder look like breakfast cereal. If FROM CHILDREN. Sparklers or by calling 651.215.0500. Farmers Market Season Since the last council The Excelsior Farmers Market is meeting the city each Tuesday, 2-6 pm. The Market is located on Water Street in downtown the LaCrosse Association on a grant application for Excelsior between 2nd and 3rd artificial turf for Badger Streets. the west water tower. T he ExcelsiorLake awarded the contract for Minnetonka Chamber of Schedule of Events the Star Lane and Star Commerce proudly produces Circle improvement project and hosts the only public 4th with the installation of watermain. Minnetonka! Our community will celebrate our Nations favorite holiday in the tried and true way, with a day full of activity! and directed staff to Beginning early in the morning, until well past dark, we welcome alternative weed control you to be a part of the 2015 options. 4th of July experience on the - shores of Lake Minnetonka, at sewer and stormwater rate ated with hosting and supporting the air show, the Lake the Commons Park in downtown increases effective June Minnetonka 4th of July will go on without the show in 2015. Excelsior. 30, 2015. Weve been fortunate to have Mike Wiskus and the Lucas Oil For up-to-date information air show for the past three years, and hope to be able to host and to register for events, such a show again at a later date. go to www.excelsior- United Soccer for the lakeminnetonkachamber.com. Crescent Beach Fun in the Sun Associations annual N eed to cool off on a hot everyday from noon to 5 p.m. fundraising dance. summer day or just Crescent Beach is located on the relax and nap in the sun? border of Shorewood and Tonka Crescent Beach offers Bay near the intersection of Birch a small, clean, sandy Bluff Road and Pleasant Avenue. beach with lots of sun. Watch the city web site for Located on the border of updates and alerts regarding the Shorewood and Tonka Bay beach, including beach closures, Communications on Birch Bluff Road. The during the summer months. beach is staffed with life Beach information is listed under update. guards through August 9. Playing in Shorewood. Lifeguards will be on duty Shardlow of Stantec and Where in the World is 55331? Advisory Committee on the Y ou thought you lived in city of Shorewood. This means code for the location. proposed redevelopment. Shorewood, but your mail that it is acceptable to put the city To confuse matters just a comes to Excelsior. Why?as Shorewood or Excelsior--the bit more, when applying for awarded the contract for Several cities share the 55331 mail will arrive the same.homestead, licenses, or buidling the 2015 mill and overlay zip code. When this happens, the GPS systems cause more permit application, the city should project. confusion, because the city might be Shorewood since it applies to preferred address. In the case of be listed within the system as the actual tax district. 55331 the preferred address is any of the cities within the zip Your zip code might be Excelsior. code district. When searching for Excelsior, but we are happy on trail projects, traffic Within a zip code system there directions within the zip code, it to have you as a resident of speed studies, and other are also accepted addresses. In is most accurate to leave out the Shorewood. organizations special our case, this would include the city name and just have the zip community. Southshore Center Southshore Indoor Garage Sale AAA Driving Class No required reading! Bring a list of the Hard of Hearing books you have read recently and be Call 1.888.234.1294 to register for or get Monday, July 20, 1 pm prepared to let the group know a bit about more information on these 55 and over You may be eligible to receive free help the book and why you liked it. Register, classes. Save 10% on your car insurance! with hearing assist telephone equipment. 952.474.7635. Bridge of the Telephone Equipment Distribution Call for appointment: 1.763.560.5136. Program will be at the center to Enjoy a game of bridge at the center weekly. demonstrate all the options available to Call the center for more information. you. All the equipment will be on hand for you to try. Call the center to register for Beading this free program. Wild or Tame-Create Animal Portraits Have you never tried beading but are Mahjong curious or already love beading? We have a supply of beads to share. Enjoy a fun game of Mahjong and socialize Bring photographs of your pet or use with the group. For information, call the Quilting provided images of wild animals to create a center. unique watercolor animal portrait or portrait Learn from one another. Share your talent montage. Transfer techniques, design ZUMBA with others! For more information about elements, underpainting preparation, and what to bring, contact the center. Enjoy this Latin inspired dance exercise class. No experience necessary. $10 per Bingo Fast and Fun Portrait Workshop session payable at the door. Who doesnt love BINGO? Grab a few friends, or come alone, and enjoy an Using quick, fun, and effective exercises afternoon of luck! Georgia will guide participants in mastering facial proportions, value studies, feature analysis, and getting a likeness. Bring 4 x Bring your laptop, iPad or iPhone. Rebeca 6 photo references. Hanrahan will help you get the most out of If you enjoy tennis, racquetball or your devices. Create a binder to help you badminton, you will love Pickleball! Meet Luscious Landscapes remember what you learn! Call the center at the Badger Park tennis courts (weather at 952.474.7635 to sign up. permitting). Paddles are available for use at Southshore Center. No fee, but RSVP Working Wet into Wet we will explore fun to the center, 952.474.7635. colorful ways to create unique and beautiful Programs for Seniors landscapes. A BILLIONAIRE WARNS THE PITCH - FORKS ARE COMING Cost per Workshop: $150 A video replay of a TED lecture by entre To register online: www.southshore- - preneur Nick Hanauer who says he cant center.org; To register by phone: trickle down enough wealth to keep the 952.474.7635; To register with Georgia Exercise classes for the active older middle class from disappearing. It is bad online: gkandiko@gmail.com; To population. Improve aerobic power, body business to let the middle class fail when register by phone with Georgia: 952 you need them to buy the products the 445-3406. Call the center to reserve a spot. wealthy are selling. It can only come to a bad end. No registration necessary. Mondays at 10 am TED Talks meet with a different video $48 per 6 week session; 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, lecture on the second Thursday of every (no class 8/3), 8/10, 8/17, 8/24. Drop-Ins month at 11 am except July, which is the Welcome Instructor Ron Erdman-Luntz 16th. has been teaching seniors for 25+ years. To register call the center at 952-474-7635 Carlson Tennis 2015 This camp is for everyone. Introduce your kids to the great spo The kids will learn and play quickly with our teaching methods. & Thursday. For more information & sign up, go to www.carlsonte 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 More Adult Programs will be offered this summer. Check out our website, www.carlsontennis.com for more Cost is $20/time. Sign up at www.carlsontennis.com contact Dan Carlson with any questions or suggestions. Mondays 9-10 am Cardio Tennis Come out and play! Dan Carlson, 612.875.5507, dan@ Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm Cardio Tennis carlsontennis.com. Wednesday 8:30-10 am 3.0/3.5 Womens Drill Excelsior Library Activities at Manor Park 26300 Manor Road. No registration necessary unless noted. Activi One Dog One Canoe Storytime Registration required beginning July 1 at For families. Enjoy the outdoors 612.543.6350; grades 1-3. an up close look at some big trucks! together and step into the Try this fun, safe and exciting new adventure pages of One-Dog Canoe by sport quickly growing in popularity! Llama Storytime Mary Casanova. Complete the trail and complete the story!Other library events are at www.hclib.org. For families. Enjoy stories, songs and and personal with live llamas. Summer at Freeman Crescent Beach Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd, Shorewood Birch Bluff Road Geocaching Wai Nani Surf & Paddle, Lake No registration is required. All Minnetonkas longest running full ages. The Minnesota Zoo will bring Registration is required. Maximum service Stand Up Paddleboard a variety of animals. The show number is 20. Three Rivers Park provider, will be offering Paddle runs about 45 minutes. District is hosting this activity. and Play clinics and Beginner Learn the basics of (GPS) Global Clinic and Post Paddle clinic. Herpetological Society Positioning Technology then use Please visit www.WaiNaniSUP. the internet com for more information. to find local Registration geocaches! is required. All Hunt for ages. The MN hidden Herpetological treasure and Ages 12-17; Registration Required; $55 Society will bring an use our GPS assortment of animals units to play to talk about, answer an updated Beginner Group Clinic questions and allow version of the kids to touch them. Capture Registration Required; $45 the Flag! Age 12+(under 16 must be accompanied by adult Register guardian) on-line. Online registration is at Registration is required. Maximum www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Registration is required. Minimum number is 6 and number is 12. Learn to make a maximum number is 10. Register on-line. All equipment 28 tall x 35 wide sled kite. You provided. Instruction by Three Rivers Park District. kites. Register on line. City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Shore Report July 2015 Hi Hats Polka Band 7:00 PM Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Text Amendment regar Residential-Commercial zoning district. The Commission will als High & Mighty equipment in residential zoning districts. No Cover Charge! Enjoy R oad construction season is here and continues through the fall. and fun with family, Go to page. org/events for more jmoore@ci.shorewood.mn.us, or comment information! on the city Facebook page, so others will know!