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September 2015 Shore Report:iTiTi 9nnetonka Country Club Redevelopment The Minnetonka Country Club Redevelopment project has completed preliminary platapproval with the planning commission. The commission's recommendation is being presented to the city council in September. A page has been set up on the city web site to keep up -to -date information on the project accessible to residents. A link to the site is on the front page of the city web site, www.ci.shorewood. mn. us. If you have questions about the project, email bnielsen @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call the planning department, 952.960.7909. Traffic Committee Being Established he Shorewood City Council is seeking residents to serve on a Traffic Committee. It is expected that the Traffic Committee will meet one evening per month over a period of six months starting in late September. Meetings will take place at Shorewood City Hall. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the City Council on traffic issues, with an initial focus on the review of the Country Club Road, Yellowstone Trail and Lake Linden Drive area. Interested residents are welcome to apply to serve on the Committee. If interested, provide your name, address, phone number, e-mail, and a statement of why you are interested in serving, and whatyou believe you can contribute to the Traffic Committee. Application Deadline is Tuesday, September 8, 4:30 PM. Email to: cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or mail to the city. Drivers Beware: School in Session Area public schools begin classes Tuesday, September 8. Drivers are reminded that we live in a community where many students walk, bike, or take the school bus. Please slow down and be aware of pedestrians. Also remember it is againstthe law to pass a school bus from either direction when it's red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. School bus drivers will call in the license number of offenders and you will receive a ticket. Under Minnesota lawthe following are punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and 90 days in jail: • Failure to stop within 20 feet of a stopped school bus. • Passing or attempting to pass a bus on the right side when the amber lights are flashing. • The following are considered gross misdemeanors and are punishable by up to $3000 fine and 1 year in jail: • Passing or attempting to pass a stopped school bus with it's red lights flashing and it's stop arm extended. • Passing or attempting to pass a school bus when a child is outside the bus on the street or highway. For more information the laws regarding pedestrian and school bus safety, see the city web site under Living in Shorewood: Driving Safety. September 2015 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Recycling Weeks f�,, September 2015 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle September 10 & 23; Island residents recycle September 11 & 24. (Holiday delay Labor Day week) Report misses: 952.941.5174 all Yard Waste and Brush D and waste, such as grass clippings, leaves and branches, is a valuable resource that can add nutrients back into your yard or be recycled into compost. It is illegal to put this kind of waste in your household garbage. Yard and tree waste includes brush, garden debris, grass clippings, leaves, sod, logs, trees and stumps, both indoor and outdoor plants, mulch and wood chips. pAnnnnP Yard Waste -Leave grass clippings on your lawn: This practice will add valuable nutrients and can reduce the need for fertilizers. -Backyard composting: Use a compost bin for your garden, yard and food waste. More information about backyard composting can be found here: www.hennepin. us /composting. 5cf JOI Boa innetonka and Westonka School Districts have school board elections this November 3. Both school districts have four -Curbside pick -up: Contact your waste hauler or city for information on options and material preparations. -Compost sites: See compost locations below. Drop Off Site, Please call before visiting these businesses for hours, requirements and fees. The Mulch Store 4275 Creek View Circle, Minnetrista, 952.446.1056 Mon -Fri 7:30 am -5 pm; Sat 9 am -1 pm SKB Malcolm Ave Transfer Station 630 MalcolmAve SE, Minneapolis, 612.331.4610 Mon -Fri 7 am -5 pm; Sat 7 am -noon Maple Grove Yard Waste Site 14796 101st Ave N, Maple Grove 763.420.4886 isposal Mon -Sat 8 am -7 pm; Sun Noon -7 pm; Open April 1- November 30 Compostable Bag: Required esidents in Hennepin County who bag their yard and organic waste are required to put their waste out for pickup in compostable bags. Acceptable bags include either paper (Kraft) bags or compostable plastic bags. Residents who use yard waste carts or who deliver and dump out their yard waste at compost sites are not affected. Compostable plastic bags are distinct from regular plastic bags because they are usually clear or a translucent shade of green or white. Most home improvement, grocery, and hardware stores now carry them. Elec+�ons ii Novembe seats open for election. Information on any candidate Links to the school district web forums will be provided on the city sites are on the city web site under site as it is available. Living in Shorewood: Schools. Fall Shred Event October 24 ue to overwhelming demand for paper shredding during our spring clean up, the city council has decided to offer a fall event on October 24, 9 am -Noon in the parking lot at city hall. Complete information will be in the October newsletter. Two trucks have been reserved for this event so we should not have capacity issues that we faced in the spring. if you are interested in volunteering at the event, please contact city hall, 952.960.7900. Farmers' Market Season The Excelsior Farmers' Market is each Tuesday, 2 -6 pm. The Market is located on Water Street in downtown Excelsior between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Apple Day and A pple Day is a lakeside festival featuring locally produced foods, art, antiques, crafts and a good -old- fashioned street dance in historic downtown Excelsior. Aside from all the fun foods and art, there will also be The Excelsior Real Estate Happy Apple Kids' Corner for the whole family to enjoy! Come to Excelsior for all of the fun Saturday, September 19. Schedule of Events 8 am: Apple of the Lake 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 9 am -3 pm: Excelsior Real Estate Happy Apple Kids Corner 1 pm: Beer/Wine Garden opens Run September Kowalski's Markets Apple Day Stage Line up 12:30 pm: Pie Eating Contest 1:30 -2:30 pm : Basement Kings 3 -4 pm: Ornery Bastards 4:30 -6 pm: Dark Pony 6:30 -8 pm: Tim Mahoney Band 8:30 -10 pm: Hardwood 4 Apple Pie Bake & Eat The annual apple pie baking and apple pie eating contests are back again this year! W To enter either contest, go to the link on the chamber web site, http://www.excelsior- lakeminnetonkachamber.com/ apple- day.html. Pie eating contest is restricted to those age 12 and over. West Water Tower Gets a Facelift The City of Shorewood has two water towers. Water towers are the base of our city water system, and because of their steel composition and exposure to the elements, periodic washing or painting is required. The west water tower was built in 1985 and this is it's first painting since then. Generally painting takes place every 15 -20 years, with power washing of the tower in between as needed. Not just the outside of the tower is painted. The inside is also Excelsior Music he City of Excelsior continues it's 2015 Concerts in the Park series in August. Food, beer and wine will be provided by Bayside washed and painted with a thin coating of a special material that protects the tower and extends the life of the structure. er Testing City water is tested monthly to ensure safety. Following guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health under the in the Park Grille. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come enjoy the concerts! Concerts are from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the bandshell �4 Safe Water Drinking Act, the city tests the water for a variety of contaminates each month. The test are compiled into a yearly water report. The report is available on the city website under Living in Shorewood: Utilities. If you have questions about city water, please contact the city at 952.960.7900. For water emergencies after hours, call 952.960.7914. in The Commons. The kid's concert is from 11 a.m. to noon. 0 Southshore Center See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635. nS TED Talks Thursday, September 10 11 am TECHNOLOGY: Bringing Us Closer To- gether? Or Causing Us to Drift Apart? Watch a video replay of a TED lecture by MIT tech professor Sherry Turkle, who argues social media gives us the illusion of companionship without the demands of intimacy. We confuse online postings with authentic communication. We need to reshape the internet and how we use it. Mahjong Wednesdays 1 pm Enjoy a fun game of Mahjong and socialize with the group. For information, call the ce me r. Computer Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 9,11-2 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. Southshore Book Club Thursday, September 10, 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. AAA Driving Class 4 -Hour Refresher Course Thursday, September 10, 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! Woodcarvers Tuesdays, 9:30 am Join this social group as they carve their creations! 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 or already love beading? We have a supply of beads to share. Quilting Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 am -noon 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! Happy Feet Foot Care Monday, Sept. 21 by appointment; $34 Call for appointment: 1.763.560.5136. Beginning Tap With Autumn Thursdays 6:45 -7:30 pm September 24- November 19 $72 for 9 week session /$10 drop -in ritness YOGA Mondays 1 -1:45 pm Thursdays 7:45- 8:30pm Sept 21/24 thru Nov 16/19 (9 Weeks) $8 Class ($72 /Session); $10 Drop -In This class will both energize and restore you with the healing art of yoga. Class will focus on simple Vinyasa Flow yoga which represents gentle movement synchronized Flu Clinic with breath.Asanas (poses) include Cobra, Plank, Tree, the Warrior Poses and more. All ages are welcome in this class. Bring a yoga mat. ZUMBA Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Enjoy this Latin inspired dance exercise class. No experience necessary. $10 per session payable at the door. Pickleball 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. 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 $48 per 6 week session: New sssion September 14- October 19 Drop -Ins Welcome Instructor Ron Erdman - Luntz has been teaching seniors for 25+ years. To register call the center at 952- 474 -7635 Tues., September 25, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. on't put off getting your flu shot or spend time in long lines. Come to the center for your shot this year, and enjoy a free cup of coffee and cookie. Call the center 952 - 474 -7635 to schedule an appointment. Many insurance accepted. a 7 Movie =n the XOPa.rk MIG HffW 6 im MM Badger Park, 5745 Country Club Road, Shorewood, 55331 Friday, September 11, Dusk (8 pm) Big Hero 6 (PG) The special bond that develops between plus -sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high -tech heroes. Everyone enjoys watching a movie outdoors on the big screen! Enjoy beautiful Badger Park for this annual movie in the park event. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Concessions by Joey Nova's and Southshore Senior Partners are available. OKTOBERFEST Friday, October 2; 5:30-7:30 pm Free family fun! Traditional German fare provided by SSCC's in -house Chef Connie Blanchard. Dress in your lederhosen best and join us for some fun polka to the music of Dandy Lions polka band, wine and beer tasting and great community fun! Southshore Center 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood www.southshore - center.org City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 r -I- PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 ■ Planning Commission The following public hearings are on the September 1, 2015, Planning Commission agenda: 7:00 PM Public Hearing to consider a front yard setback variance for a small addition to the front of the house at 27460 Maple Ridge Lane. Mowing iv, ..lean Wat, Wen mowing your lawn, turning your mower so the grass does not blow into storm drains, onto sidewalks or trails, and into curbs and roadways, keeps the grass clippings from going through our storm water system into lakes and streams. Grass clippings that get into the waterways add extra phosphorus to the water causing the green algae blooms that you see on many of the small bodies of water in the area. Over time, a reduction of phosphorus will help ease the algae bloom, but it takes the efforts of the entire community. If you have questions aboutyour watershed district, or other ways you can help improve the health of our community lakes and waterways, contact jmoore @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or 952.960.7906 for watershed contact information. Scott Zerby, Mayor-, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore Hennepin County Household Hazardous Waste Drop -Off September 17,18 8 19 gam -4pm Shorewood Public Works, 24200 Smithtown Road (Cnty Rd 19 IN • Adhesives (flammable or petroleum based) • Aerosols (pressurized or containing product) • Auto wastes (fuel additives, starter fluid, waxes, etc. No motor oil) ^ ' Batteries (all types); tape the positive terminal W Cleaning solvents Drain cleaners C Driveway sealers There is no fee for the • ^' Fire extinguishers drop -off of accented W Fluorescent and HID lamps (limit 25) drop-off V Fuels (gasoline, kerosene, diesel) items. V Gas cylinders (40 lbs. or less) • Mercury items (thermometers, thermostats, etc.) • Rechargeable appliances (cordless tools, weed whips, etc.) • Paint (latex and oil based), paint thinners and solvents Limit 3 5- gallon pails • Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, etc.) • Photographic and hobby chemicals • Vehicle lead -acid batteries (from cars, boats, etc.) • Wood preservatives Pool chemicals Household Waste only. • Check the A Z Guide for disposal other disposal opportunities, www hennepimus/atozdisposalguide. not accepte • Appliances* • Asbestos • Electronics • Empty paint cans (can go in trash) • Explosives • Garbage (food waste, furniture, carpet, lumber, etc.) • Gas cylinders (propane greater than 40 lbs.; gases requiring special management and all gases greater than 59 lbs.) • Medical or infectious wastes • Motor oil, oil filters* • Photocopiers • Radioactive wastes (i.e. smoke detectors) • Recyclables (scrap metal, paper, card- board, etc.)* • Sharps • Tires* • Trash /Construction Debris *Accepted at the county's permanent drop -off facilities. Fees may apply on certain items. Hennepin County residents only. ID required. No business waste accepted. For location and hours of Hennepin County permanent drop -off fa- cilities, go to www.hennepin.us /dropoffs, or call 612.348.3777. - Htmcpm co EnOronrneaLaM &!rYk*s $12 34 -1727 .hann*WN 4 Mh R U 0L Moo- l aXA Pi k" ELCT.IM ltau Mva